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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1952
Page
2
Carl V Slader announces a February 12 demonstration of the back-pressure-arm life method at Ever Ready Fire Station. Bristol Fire Department Emergency Rescue Squad, Barrington and Warren instructors will attend, with a 7 30 pm start, to show the new technique and open house plans for the rescue truck.
A Institute of Life Insurance report using the new cause of death system shows heart disease deaths higher than previously recorded among 1950 policyholders. Revisions in classification, not new deaths, account for the rise, with doctors’ diagnoses becoming more decisive under the new system.
A feature on Judith Davis who, despite polio, has regained mobility and participates with her mother in March of Dimes funded recovery efforts. The piece highlights therapy at Rhode Island Hospital, Dr Henry B Fletcher’s orthopedic care, and Judy Dance and Judy Davis Day fundraisers in Warren and Bristol County to support polio relief and rehabilitation programs.
US lard exports to Cuba in 1949 reached 21 percent of total US lard shipments valued at 16.5 million dollars, down 5.3 million from 1947. Cuba imported about 95 percent of its lard needs from the United States, while also buying substantial US pork products including cured ham, bacon, and canned pork, benefiting farmers in Iowa Illinois Indiana Missouri Minnesota and Ohio.
The passage traces artillery from smokeless powder and breech loading in the 19th century to World War I innovations like armor piercing rounds and high explosive shells. It highlights rapid fire in World War II tanks and planes, naval reach beyond 20 miles, and advances such as guided missiles, V rockets, bazookas, recoilless rifles, shaped charges, rocket launchers, mortars, flamethrowers, and atomic artillery concepts.
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