Detroit Bookmobile Proves Children Read When Served
Detroit public library bookmobiles deliver 2500 books per cart with a staff of five serving 14 isolated communities. Children supply two thirds of activity, turnover runs high with 1400 books checked out in a day. The central library holds 190000 books. Miss Chapman notes bookmobiles expand access and counter television time.
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Detroit
Biss Genevieve Casey
Detroit Public Library
Miss Chapman
Extra Care at Night Urged for Pedestrians and Drivers
Nighttime danger for pedestrians is highlighted by the Traffic Safety Association. They note darker hours double pedestrian facilities and urge motorists to slow down. The piece cites an example of a male pedestrian in his fifties or sixties killed after stepping into the street, stressing that walkers unaware of drivers may misjudge safety despite headlights.
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Tion
Traffic Safety Association
Forest Service Trials Lightning Seeding In Arizona
Forest Service launches Project Skyfire to seed clouds in northern Arizona’s Coconino National Forest to study lightning occurrence, behavior, and fire control. A mobile radar unit tracks storms, with five lookout stations and time lapse cameras recording storm life cycles. Seeding will be exploratory and limited to suitable isolated storms.
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Washington
Arizona
Forest Service
Coconino National Forest
Rocky Mountain States
Pacific Coast
U. S. Weather Bureau
Flagstaff
Infant Survival Rate Increasing
New York reports important gains in reducing infant deaths during late pregnancy and after birth. Prenatal mortality fell from 514 per 1000 live births in 1940 to 35.0 in 1953, yet over 136000 such deaths were recorded in 1953, including about 69000 stillbirths and 67000 children dying before age one week. Premature birth linked to most first week deaths. higher prenatal mortality in males. varies with prenatal care and maternal diet. especially high for first-borns and mothers over 40.
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New York
United States
Here's Where Average Eater Gets Calories
Washington 1955 figures show Americans derive 12 percent of calories from protein 41 percent from fat and 47 percent from carbohydrates. Diet shifts over 20 years reflect higher fat and lower carbohydrate intake while protein remains priority. protein sources include milk meat poultry eggs fish soy flour and nuts used as boosters in cereals bread and snacks.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Salute to Shoppers In New York Packaging Targets Women
Masculine merchandise is now being packaged to appeal to feminine shoppers. Manufacturers report that although the purchase may be for the head of the house the woman often makes the decision and buys. Socks are placed in folding book like boxes with merchandise between pages. Tie and sock sets come in bright matchbox style boxes. The aim is for the outside packaging to match the attractive inside.
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New York
Too Many Experts Says Barr On College Education
Cleveland report cites Barr former St. John's College president arguing colleges churn too many graduates who can read and write but lack decision making skills. He condemns modern education as an educational revolution potential.
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Cleveland
Chico
Stringfellow Barr
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Barr
Col‘ens
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