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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1947
Page
7
Doctors at Harlem Hospital and Mt Sinai report early trials of Teropterin a vitamin like cancer drug. In 20 end stage cases five died but all showed dramatic pain relief and improved mood, with one patient even walking after injections. Researchers caution against calling it a cure.
Arthur Clarke, chair of the Interplanetary Society, outlines a rocket ship with side-mounted boosters to reverse from the moon, slow with thrust, and land backwards for takeoff. He estimates a four day lunar trip at 25 000 mph, with weeks on the moon in pressurised suits, aided by radar and atomic energy.
The annual loss from staining clips used for marking fluids that cannot be scoured out is about 4 percent of clip value. Sir Frank Soskice told the House of Commons he would take up recommendations from farmers, manufacturers, and merchants for legislation to curb coloring matter in dips and harmful marking material. The issue will go to the Wool Advisory Committee for early recommendations.
The Australian Wool Board will run special campaigns next year to promote wool for home furnishings. The decision follows advances in moth proofing wool fabrics and a wider use of printed wools for curtains and other home furnishings.
Edward T. Calver Keeley Institute branch manager was booked in Los Angeles on a drunkenness charge after police found him intoxicated. He was released on bail and cited nine years of attempts to ward off whisky rushes as the motive behind his drinking.
The International Association of Aurochs notes bleak findings after World War II as most of the 100 prewar aurochs in Prussia Poland and Russia have been eaten. Ian Abrinsky Warsaw Zoo director and vice president reports US troops killed Poland's aurochs while Russia preserves theirs. Other wild breeds face similar danger including beaver mouflon boquetin.
A San Marino representative pressed for Marshall Plan aid at the London conference. He told US Secretary of State Marshall that his city state had suffered in the war and its aftereffects and sought support from the plan.
A European diplomat asks Marshal in London how many allies remain and if a Communist problem exists. The reply is a few thousand and no Communist issue reported. He then visits President Auriol in Paris requesting a dozen Communists to spare, seeking relief.
George Martin of Burton-on-Trent dressed as Father Christmas and refused to move in the market place. At the focal Magistrate's Court he was fined £1 for obstruction after gathering a crowd and refusing to budge when asked by police.
Young British actress Jean Simmons leaves Sydney by ANA Skymaster for Suva Fiji where she is filming Blue Lagoon. Her sunburned face drew attention on the beaches and she praised Australia as a delightful stay.
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