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Little was also impressed by the Crimson's black nylon pauts. But as for a prediction of the outcome of today's game, the coach isn't talking. Informed that Valpey had said that the winner would need three or four touchdowns, Little said, "That's okay by me, so long as we have the four and Harvard the three...

Author: By Bill Green, | Title: Lou Little Awed by Crimson Size, Black Pants; Won't Predict Score | 10/2/1948 | See Source »

This afternoon, the Crimson, dressed in its black nylon pants, black helmets; and red jerseys, will run through signal drills in the Stadium at 4 p.m. Lou Little's squad leaves New York this morning and is expected to reach here in time for some loosening-up exercises in the Stadium before Valpey's men take over. The Lions will stay at the Hotel Sheraton...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Lion Football Team Hits Town Today | 10/1/1948 | See Source »

...examiners recommended "frequent use and renewal of the toothbrush." They expressed no preference between natural bristles and nylon bristles (80% of all toothbrushes are now nylon). The argument of natural v. nylon bristles is still raging among dentists; other researchers are busy with tests to find out which bristles cause least damage to enamel...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: The Old Family Toothbrush | 9/13/1948 | See Source »

...reared a whole new generation of modern buildings in the capital, including a race course and two new bull rings. It had started new industries. It had put 8,000 tractors in Mexico's fields and 100 new diesel locomotives on her tracks. It had given rich Mexicans nylon stockings, electric refrigerators, radios, and 1,000 other luxuries. It had given Mexico a taste of a whole new way of living...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MEXICO: Peso Off the Peg | 8/2/1948 | See Source »

...experimental uniforms, of which 150 have been tested, work on the "vapor barrier principle." A netlike string vest is worn next to the skin. Over it are parkas of mohair and rubberized nylon, with drawstrings to regulate the air flow. Thus clad, white men can stand a wind chill of 1,400 as well as an Eskimo...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Canada: THE SERVICES: Churchill Chills | 6/7/1948 | See Source »

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