Tuberculosis vaccine history and current views in 1950s column
The article traces Koch's discovery of the TB germ, the development of the BCG vaccine by Calmette and Guerin, and notes that the American Trudeau Society does not advocate general vaccination yet. It advises vaccinating those in direct TB contact and emphasizes BCG is not a substitute for proven TB control methods.
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Ater Calmette
Camille Guerin
Calmette-Guerin
American Trudeau Society
National Tuberculosis Association
ATS
Europe
Asia
Col Hambrick to Speak on History of BTA May 20
Col Henry A. Hambrick commander of the Bristol Train of Artillery will speak at the I Am An American Day observance on May 20 at 2:30 pm at Colt Memorial High School. He will give a history of the BTA, a Rhode Island chartered command celebrating its 175th year.
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Col. Hambrick
Bia
Henry A. Hambrick
Bristol
Colt Memorial High School
University Hosts Open House As Students Explore Campus
The University of Rhode Island stages an all day open house with exhibits and demonstrations across buildings. Visitors can explore teaching and research services and sample campus life amid a festive atmosphere.
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University of Rhode Island
University Events Highlight Busy Weekend Schedule
A campus program lists events today and tomorrow including a 3 p m baseball game at Meade Field versus Boston College and an 8 p m concert by the University Orchestra the Clef Club of East Greenwich and the Quintette Symphonique of Pawtucket all free. Saturday features the May Queen crowning at 4 p m followed by a ROTC regimental retreat at 4 30 p m nearly 100 seniors in pastel gowns attend the Ivy Chain procession before the coronation. Additional activities include radio station demonstrations dramatics scenes from The Madwoman of Chaillot marine biology show geology exhibit Rhode Island rocks a geyser model women’s sports and University nursery school work.
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Meade Field
Boston College
University Orchestra
Clef Club
60 Voices
East Greenwich
Quintette Symphonique
Pawtucket
Reserve Officers Training Corp
College of Engineering
Dramatics Society
Chaillot
Quinn Auditorium
Rhode Island
Watson
University Nursery School
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Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Rae
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Henrry Velleca
Richard Travares
Billy Lopes
Pristo
Giusti
Nate
Master Loaf
University
Mello’s
Wood ST
Bristol, R. L
Ultra Violet
Bristol Hardware Co
Wood Street
Bristol Paints
Giacs
Albarex
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