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Chemical Research -- U233 Production and Extraction; Report for the Month Ending June 21, 1943

Description: Abstract. The precipitation of Pa233 with MnO2 from a solution of thorium nitrate has been studied in some detail and seems quite satisfactory up to 36 gm Th(HO3)4 4H2O per 100 cc solution. The concentration of Pa233 with respect to the manganese dioxide carrier and the thorium precipitated with the carrier appears to be accomplished quite well by either a series of MnO2 cycles or thorium iodate cycles. Volatility methods for both the separation of Pa233 from the original thorium and for its … more
Date: June 21, 1943
Creator: Franck, J.
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Measurements of the flying qualities of a Bell P-39D-1 airplane (AAF NO. 41-28378)

Description: Report discussing an investigation of the flight qualities of the Bell P-39D-1 airplane. Information about the longitudinal stability and control characteristics, lateral and directional stability and control, stalling characteristics, and control friction is provided.
Date: September 21, 1943
Creator: Johnson, Harold I.; Liddell, C. J. & Hoover, H. H.

Newsmap. Monday, June 21, 1943 : week of June 10 to June 17, 197th week of the war, 79th week of U.S. participation

Description: Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Mediterranean, Russia, Western Europe, Southwest Pacific, Submarines. Maps show the Mediterranean arena; New Guinea and northern Australia. Photographs: Thousands of gas shells at the ready in an American arsenal; Nazi Junkers 52 trimotor transports attempt to evacuate supplies to the European mainland from Tunisia. Back: Text and illustrations highlight possible diseases in the tropics and ways to avoid becoming ill. Discusses malaria, d… more
Date: June 21, 1943
Creator: [United States.] Army Orientation Course.
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