Chemists announce discovery of Vitamin B12 from beef liver
Five Merck chemists in New Jersey and colleagues Mary Shorb of Maryland University and Randolph West of Columbia University report isolating a red crystalline form of a new vitamin, B12, from beef liver after a six year search. They say B12 acts against pernicious anaemia, with Australian doctors noting potential conquest of the century old disease. producing pure B12 from liver remains costly, and doses may be as high as microgram levels.
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Chinese Black Sheep Turned Out To Be Reds
At Yinghsien the defense spotted a Red force approaching from Shansi. A flock of black sheep charged the moat and swam across. Sentries fired as the sheep shed their wool and appeared to flee on hind legs. McCracken’s garrison counted 24 to 26 communists in sheep’s clothing killed or wounded.
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Shansi
Chewing Gum Develops Anti Sickness Use For Travelers
A new use for chewing gum includes adding hyp setine to prevent sea and air sickness. Tested by flight crews, the product showed about 90 percent effectiveness against air sickness.
Imaginative Pilot Caps Flight Between Chicago and New York
Captain C. W. Low, flying on the Chicago to New York route, sends back playful reports to reassure passengers. He adds prose like a note to describe altitude and weather, praising the winged machine as a testament to human genius.
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Hollywoods big purchase and star gossip sweep tabloids
Howard Hughes buys control of RKO for 8.83 million dollars marking a historic film industry deal. Betsy Drake seen with Cary Grant around town as they collaborate on Every Girl Should Be Married. Ron Randall warns against relying on looks in Hollywood marriages. Bing Crosby to star in Harvey film adaptation with a 1 million dollar screen rights deal. Irving Berlin’s daughter Mary Ellin engaged to Dennis Burden. Joan Crawford seeks help from a fan to recover a 13 000 dollar brooch missing after a nightclub visit.
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Four Toed Man May Lose Toe Bones Across Time
The passage suggests humans are evolving toward a four toe foot as little toes become vestigial over a long timescale. It notes the anatomical change occurring gradually and posits future humans may share a four toed foot.
World health talks to convene 45 nations in London meetings
London hosts two major conferences in 1948 to address industrial medicine and mental health. Delegates from 26 nations attend the first congress under Lord Moran to discuss mining dangers, clinical care, and workplace environment, while a month earlier a 45-country gathering tackles psychology psychiatry and sociology with focus on industrial relations. The events mark London as a historic venue for welfare and public health progress in Britain.
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International Commission For Industrial Medicine
Lord Moran
Britain
National Health
British Medical Research Council
Eisenhower Dinner Jacket Gains Fashion Buzz
American tailors seek a menswear revolution inspired by the General Ike battle jacket with buckles at the waist. The new look mirrors the famous wartime style while aiming for upscale civilian wear.
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Eisenhower
Ike
Berlin Zoo's Last Elephant Dies and Meat Stock Found
The final elephant at the Berlin Zoo died after a long life in captivity. Authorities discovered 350 tons of elephant meat supplies, mostly fed to beasts of prey, with each employee receiving some elephant steak.
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Siam
Berlin Zoo
Keeper Accused of Stealing and Selling Meat on Black Market
A keeper stole about 20 lbs of steak, selling it on the black market for 400 marks. He faced trial on charges of black market dealing. The court debated whether controlled pricing applied to elephants, and if not, what offense beyond theft was proven. The judge adjourned to consider the issue.
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