Word Spasm Sparks Polio Treatment Debate Across Camps
A century-old dispute over Sister Elizabeth Kenny’s polio methods centers on the meaning and role of spasm. Kenny supporters argue spasm is the primary symptom needing hot packs and early muscle manipulation to prevent paralysis and deformity. Opponents contend spasm can occur without causing deformity and may disappear naturally, while paralysis and deformity arise from nerve cell damage and muscle imbalance despite treatment.
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Assocated
Washington
Kenny
Elizabeth Kenny
non-Kenny School
Miss Kenny
non-Kenny
Parks Set Attendance Record Across Canada in 1950
Canada’s national parks reported a nine month attendance of 1,753,000 with national historic parks at 147,000, totaling 1,900,000 visitors, about 107,000 more than the same period in 1949. Globe-News Want Ads Get Results.
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Ottawa
Canada
First Locomotive To Chicago Shipped
CHICAGO The Pioneer built in 1836 arrived by sailing vessel on Oct 10 1848 for service on the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad. The Pioneer made its first run from Chicago on Oct 25 1848. The first train from the East entered Chicago over the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern in spring 1852.
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Chicago
Pioneer
Galena
Chicago Union Railroad
Madagascar Bans Fourteen Films Over Gangster and Revolt Depictions
Malagasy censors banned fourteen films showing gangster action revolutions or anti government themes. The move targets movies perceived as politically sensitive and could restrict cinema choices for local audiences.
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Madagascar
Your Horoscope for Wednesday June 20
The reading notes Gemini and Cancer outlooks with guidance on finances leadership and caution. It suggests executive planning talent wealth potential and the risk of overcommitment while advising restraint in public life and purchases.
Zodiac Daily Guidance Utterly Simple and Practical
A compact horoscope advises taking one task at a time for Leo Virgo and Libra to avoid overload. It urges Scorpio to focus on a single job, Sagittarius to use diplomacy, Capricorn to pursue goodwill, Aquarius to schedule tasks, Pisces to seek business advice, Aries to meet new people, and Taurus to control temper while staying focused. Distributed by Uni. Fea. Syn. Inc.
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Leo
VIRGO
LIBRA
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Aquarius
Pisces
ARIES
Taurus
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Military strength doubled since July 1950
Since July, 1950 the United States has doubled the active strength of the Army Navy and Air Force and now has more than 3 000 000 men under arms. Orders have been placed for more than 23 000 000 000 worth of military equipment. Defense expenditures now are running at a rate of 2 000 000 000 a month double what they were when the Korean War started.
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Washington
United States
Navy
Air Force
Beauty on a Budget Home Hints
A home consultant says value cures home beauty not price. A living room with perched furniture gains impact from a breakfront in mahogany on an empty wall. Crown glass from England used in the piece crowns the look. Harris Co. at 812 West 10th sells it.
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England
Harris Co
West 10Th
Lend-lease to Soviet Union valued at 10.8 billion dollars
During World War II the United States furnished lend-lease supplies and services to the Soviet Union valued at 10.8 billion dollars. Payment was requested only for civilian-type articles that remained in Soviet custody at war end, with no payment for items lost destroyed or consumed during the war.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Peruvians Go for Mister Roberts in Lima Stage Debut
The New York stage hit Mister Roberts opened in Lima before enthusiastic audiences, though some complained of rough language. A Peruvian letter protested to the US ambassador, reflecting mixed reception as the show faced censors in Germany.
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Lima
Peru
New York
Mister Roberts
Germany
FALSE TEETH STABILITY PROMISED BY FASTEETH POWDER
Many wear dentures with little worry as FASTEETH claims to secure plates, preventing slipping or wobbling. The product promises a pleasant non greasy taste, no nausea, and an alkaline formula that controls denture odor, available at drug stores.
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Fasteeth
Lima Theater Workshop Alleged Controversy Draws Local Censors
Lima Theater Workshop directors Taylor Peck and George Stone defend the play after a few complaints, noting that many more audience members cheered the show as the local board of censors contemplates future productions.
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Board of Censors
Lima Theater Workshop
Taylor Peck
George Stone
Sweden’s 1950 electricity use hits record high
Use of electricity set an all time record in Sweden in 1950, but production still lagged behind demand.
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Sweden
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