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Another way in which human physiology and psychology may be affected by sunspots is by means of ions. These are 'electrified particles in the air, created mostly by ultraviolet radiation. A German scientist at Frankfort carried out experiments which convinced him that an excess of positively charged ions in the air causes fatigue, dizziness and headache; that an excess of negatively charged ions induces exhilaration. Confirming results were obtained by Professor Constantin Yaglou of the Harvard School of Public Health...
...world's safest means of transport, since no dirigible passenger had ever been killed, the Hindenburg was insured with a score of German and English companies at a 5% premium for $3,750,000 plus $12,000 for each passenger. Last week when it floated up from Frankfort for the first of 18 round-trips there were 39 passengers aboard, none of headline importance. In command was 45-year-old Captain Max Pruss, who went to work for old Count von Zeppelin in 1911, had made 170 flights across the Atlantic. Last year he commanded the Hindenburg...
...accident, six by causes unknown, 21 were dismantled, 46 were wrecked by the War, eleven were surrendered to the Allies, seven were sabotaged to prevent surrender, two are left-the decommissioned Los Angeles at Lakehurst and the sturdy old Graf, which arrived the day after the tragedy in Frankfort from Rio de Janeiro, carrying 23 passengers. She was promptly grounded by the Reich. Having read full reports from Lakehurst, Dr. Eckener announced: "There must be no more flying with hydrogen. We must make an about face. We must use helium...
Between May 6 and October 15 last year the Zeppelin made ten round trips between Frankfort and Lakehurst. The fastest westbound trip was made in 52.8 hours and the fastest eastbound in 42.8 hours. On none of the trips was there any trouble...
Throughout Paul Hindemith's arduous career few have ever doubted that he was workmanlike. Born to a poor family outside Frankfort in 1895, he was only four when his father began to give him music lessons. At 13, he was helping support the family by playing at theatres and dances. At 15, he was concert-touring with his sister, a talented pianist. In 1915 Hindemith became concertmaster of the Frankfort Opera, but was conscripted for the army shortly afterward. There he served as a drummer because he had no training in brasses. After the Armistice Hindemith returned to Frankfort...