24 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
1
Kathleen Norris reflects on American youths who praise Russia and communism while enjoying American comforts. She contrasts their idealism with Russia’s 20th century excesses, urging patience and measured sympathy, noting America’s Christian ideals and the need for understanding rather than fear.
A discussion on long engagements and closeness, noting two types of repressors who resist intimacy and may require varied responses. It argues that healthy-minded people can outgrow friendships as tastes and interests change, reducing the need for violent breaks and favoring acceptance of evolving relationships. It cites Dr. Jose Belvey of the University of Buenos Aires on antisocial behavior and community responsibility.
The article notes life expectancy rising from 49 to 66 years since 1900, yet more elderly people are chronically ill. It cites chronic disease as a growing death cause in New York, lists heart disease, vascular issues, arthritis, cancer, mental illness, tuberculosis, diabetes, and digestive diseases as major problems, and urges early disease detection programs with medical collaboration.
Nutrition experts say body uses animal proteins more for tissue building due to amino acids. Vitamin B in these proteins supports muscle and nerve tissue and blood iron. Electric surgery uses high frequency current to remove tissues by drying fluids, aiming to destroy malignant cells and prevent spread.
Washington reports the nation's population reached about 147,280,000 as of October 1 per the Census Bureau. Growth slowed from last year's pace but the 1948 expansion is expected to exceed prior years, with 466,000 overseas and 926,000 in military service listed among the totals. First nine months added roughly 800,000 people, about 200,000 monthly, versus 1,233,000 monthly in 1947. Since the 1940 census, total population has risen about 15,500,000.
In the bitter cold of the stratosphere cockpit heat from friction would raise temperatures inside to dangerous levels without refrigeration. Jet fighters use a 16 pound refrigerator powered by compressed engine air to cool and vent heat, while rocket planes like the X-1 face different limits. Heat control remains crucial as speeds push into supersonic and beyond.
London debate highlights harsh hospital training as a factor in nursing shortages, with estimates near 48000 vacancies. Suggestions include removing nurse training from hospitals to new authority, expanding male staff options, and improving conditions to attract young women to the profession.
In Montgomery Michigan Lowell Hawkins recalls a first hunt that faced a deer grazer scene with a 10 point buck among cattle. Conservation officials initially denied shooting without a license and buckshot. Hawkins obtained license and buckshot, then the waiting deer was dropped.
A lively note introduces new ruffled doilies with flower and star motifs. Easy crochet project labeled pattern 7049, promising charming borders and simple directions for creating decorative pieces.
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