Polio Cases Rise in Texas With Slower Weekly Increase
Texas polio numbers edge higher with 109 new cases last week, bringing the year total to 1,448 across 161 counties. Four counties report first-time cases. San Antonio and Dallas show notable tallies as health officials urge vigilance and observance of State Health Department approvals.
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Grayson County
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Whitesboro
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Unexplored Acts in New Jersey Mental Hygiene Law
Boulder Colorado August 17. He discusses the New Jersey Legislature's mental hygiene field noting acts remain largely unexplored. Tappan cites 1849 laws mandating mental examination for sex offenders before sentencing and possible commitment for treatment up to the crime’s legal limit. He urges broader preventive work for aggressive or submissive children in schools and homes.
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Japanese infant age counting tied to conception life view
Some Japanese people count a baby as one year old at birth, reflecting a belief that life begins at conception. The practice frames the newborn as the start of a new year in life rather than age since birth.
Malta ready to join US amid threat to quit empire
A Malta threat to secede and hoist the American flag was reported by British papers but denied by Prime Minister Dr Paul Boffa who was in London for talks on the island’s economy. The Daily Herald said the Maltese abandonment was withdrawn as the government delegation arrived. Anger centered on a British Admiralty order that dismissed hundreds of dock workers in Malta.
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Railroad Commission Expected To Hike Oil Allowable Today
The Railroad Commission is expected to raise Texas crude oil allowable production for September for the first time this year. A boost of about 125000 barrels daily is likely, with hearings opening at the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells.
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Power Lines Moved From Elroy Road
Three utility groups moved power lines from the Elroy Road right of way after a request by the Commissioners Court. The Lower Colorado River Authority Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and the City of Austin acted on orders to avoid road building interference. The Elroy farm to market road runs from US 28 to Elroy.
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Austin A&M Cadets Assigned to Posts
Two Austin students at Texas A&M College have been assigned in the cadet corps. Edwin S. Snead becomes platoon guide staff sergeant and William E. Elmore serves as scholastic sergeant and staff sergeant.
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Shivers To Address Newsmen at Sigma Delta Chi Meet
The Austin Professional Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi hosts a three feature meeting Friday night at the Driskill Hotel. Governor Allan Shivers is billed for an off record talk to local journalists as the top feature. The chapter will elect officers for the next year and initiate five new members.
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Crude Oil Output Up During Week
New York August 17 the American Petroleum Institute reports a rise in weekly crude oil output by 33 206 barrels to a daily average of 4 722 900. Refining capacity ran at 81 9 percent with 5 227 000 barrels daily to stills. Heavy fuel oil 17 282 000 barrels and light fuel oil 5 724 000 barrels were produced. Total U S gasoline output 18 383 000 barrels.
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Amvets Backing From Madam Chiang Acknowledged
Madam Chiang Kai-Shek sent thanks to Amvets for urging cooperation with Nationalist China in the Far East. Amvets commander Keats said the message will be read at the Des Moines convention, as the group pushes a Pacific Pact and stronger action against Communist aggression.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Amvers
Far East
Eisenhower Surprises Bridges at Colorado Visit
President Eisenhower joked he is surprised Bridges knows more than he does as he vacationed in Colorado. The remark came during a gathering with editors in Concord and reflected a light moment about their public roles and knowledge.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Bridges
Columbia University
Colorado
Styles Bridges
Concord
Eisenhower
United States
Lampasas Insurance Firm Elects Officers
D T. Briggs Sr. presided at the Lampasas Farmers Mutual Insurance Association meeting to elect officers. The president will appoint a general agent later. All other officers were elected. Million Dollar Profit: Andrew Devis bought the Lexington silver mine in Butte for $29 and a white horse and Lester sold it for $1,000,000.
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US to Move Consulate to Chungking in Wartime China
The United States plans to relocate its consulate to Chungking as 10,000 government employees and dependents have already left the refugee capital. Chungking, 00 miles northwest, was the wartime capital. Reds are reported about 155 miles away near Kwentung Province, with 160 miles to the border toward the Communist advance. The US Consulate General has closed visa and citizenship sections. American missionaries await word, while British planners may stay. Chinese Foreign Office provided no timing for embassies to depart. Foochow in peril as Min River lines fray and radio links to Pei-chow fail.
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