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Jammed between Dunster and Leverett Houses in a small wooden building labeled "Bureau of Fisheries and Wild-life, Department of Interior" is a vital hub for all fishing in the North Atlantic area...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SMALL DEWOLFE ST. BUILDING SERVES AS N. E. FISHERY OFFICE | 8/28/1942 | See Source »

...variable pitch propeller was necessary because the two-cycle diesel cannot be reversed, without heavy reverse gears. Like the light diesel engine, variable pitch marine propellers have baffled naval engineers for many years. Reason: the hub mechanism, which changes the pitch of the blades, broke down whenever the propeller churned the water vigorously. Design of the tough, new propeller, which is electrically controlled, is a military secret...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Sensational Subchaser | 8/3/1942 | See Source »

...gratifying hit-splurge was not the only cheering aspect of the fray since Irv Rudman, Sophomore curveballer, showed plenty of tricky stuff, in addition to some control and general mount savvy unusual for a first year man. The fact that the Hub team managed to work the Crimson moundsman for five runs does not detract much from a very creditable performance, since he allowed only six hits...

Author: By Mitchell I. Goodman, | Title: Stahlmen Blast Hub Team 13-5; Rudman Wins on Hill | 7/27/1942 | See Source »

Thrills at Paragon Park and sunburns at the beach await those going to Nantasket with the Outing Club all day Saturday. On Sunday all members of the University are invited to see the Puritan Hub city from a horse drawn omnibus. Inquiries about these trips should be made at the Summer School Office, Wadsworth...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WEEKEND GAY WITH DANCES, OC TRIPS | 7/24/1942 | See Source »

...arrests for drunkenness in six months as it had all last year. The city has its first successful burlesque house in 20 years. Customers stand in line at restaurants and theaters, pack the out-of-town roadhouses, keep the 25? slot machines clicking. Fourth Avenue and Pike Street, the hub of downtown Seattle, is often jampacked nearly 24 hours...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Saturday Nights | 7/20/1942 | See Source »

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