Dr. S. Zuckerman, formerly of Oxford and Professor-Designate of Anatomy at Birmingham University, has discovered a protective device of sponge rubber coating against injuries from bomb blasts and other explosions, it was announced today. The coating will be worn by members of the armed forces, fire-fighting services and Air Raid Precautions squads.
Dr. Zuckerman belongs to a well known Zionist family of South Africa. He was married last year to a daughter of Lord Reading. At one time he held a Yale research scholarship.
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