A diving bell, invented by E. J. Romans, of Seattle, United States, that has crushing power of 5001 b in either arm, yet can grasp the most delicate china cup without breaking it, soon will be used in salvaging lost treasure. The bell was lately in operation in the waters near Anacortes, Washington, where it is being used in raising the tug Bahada, which has withstood the attempts of other apparatus. The bell is shaped like a pear. It accommodates one man. The top has four portholes. Two arms are attached to its sides, jointed at the elbows and wrists, with interchangable sets of fingers. The bell is made of steel seven-eighths of an inch thick, and it has withstood all pressure tests. Farming is becoming a popular sideline with the male film stars of Hollywood. Among those taking it up are Gary Cooper, Richard Dix and Joel McCrea.
Germany has especially equipped aeroplanes that tour the provinces and take children for education flights. Twenty-five pupils and an instructor are taken up at a time.
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Southland Times, Issue 22217, 9 January 1934, Page 9
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