Electron microscope catches polio virus in act on nerves
MIT researchers Eduard de Robertis and Francis Otto Schmidt presented electron microscope images showing the poliovirus marching in orderly files along a nerve fibre. They observed neurotubules delivering virus particles from entry points up the nerve at about one twelfth inch per hour, confirming the route of paralysis.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Wealthy 74-year-old man jailed over alimony unpaid
A 74-year-old Atlanta man was jailed for failing to pay a 5000 pound alimony order. After paying the debt he was released, but returned seeking lodging. He was placed in a head cell at seven shillings a day due to lack of accommodation.
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Assistance for Country Students under the Commonwealth Scheme
The Commonwealth Financial Assistance Scheme funds 182 WA University students this year with 35 percent from country districts. It aids able students with modest means, offering up to £169 for those living away from home plus compulsory fees, scaled by income. An additional 77 first year students will be helped in 1949 across Medicine, Engineering, Science, Arts, Dentistry and Agricultural Science. Country students at J George's College and University hostels show strong academic results over ten years.
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Buchanan
Universities Commission
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J. George's College
Beery Carmen Miranda Dance Tale and Hollywood Quips
Wallace Beery speaks of a turbulent career spanning 35 years of film work including stunts with tigers and bears. He jokes about dancing with Carmen Miranda in A Date with Judy while adjusting to romance onscreen. Bob Hope nearly choked on fishbone before a live show, then regained composure to perform. Bing Crosby and family manage ranch life in Elko Nevada. Ava Gardner faces a publicity shift from “The Body” to “The Face” after the Artists League of America awards her provocative looks.
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Jinx on Hitler Car Haunts Chicago Buyer
Chicagoan Christopher G. Janus faced a flood of attention over Der Führer's armored limousine the 9501b. Reporters, psychiatrists, sculptors, film interests, publishers and well-wishers speculated about Hitler's car and its alleged haunting with many callers offering warnings and requests each day.
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Hitler
Janus
Native released prisoner seeks loan of uniform for photo
A Bloemfontein native, jailed for five years, applied to prison authorities via the official interpreter for the loan of his former prison uniform for one hour. He intended to gift the outfit to his wife for a photograph.
Signs of peptic ulcers linked to patient demeanor
Glasgow University psychologist Philip Garner cites a study of 300 inpatients and lists sure signs including a lean angular face, ceaseless energy, restlessness during sleep, dislike of Sunday mornings, sensitivity to quarrels, pride in work, and tidiness in dress as indicators.
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Glasgow University
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