Notable Quotes and Health Notes From Georgia News
A collage of editorials, jokes, and public health stats from Georgia sources. It mentions tuberculosis in 85 children under five in 1950, nine under one, five deaths, plus reflections on education and government spending and a note about Citizens attending Seattle's world fair with 34 nations and potential ten million visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Biostatistics’ Service
Department of Public Health
Oeld
Seattle
United States
The Value of Politeness in Daily Life
Robert Van Landsingham argues politeness improves daily life and boosts business. Polite behavior makes stores and companies inviting and can influence customer loyalty and professional rapport.
New Style Cans Promise Unopened Convenience Soon
A Philadelphia firm announces a tabbed can design after nine years of research costing over a million dollars. The can opens without a conventional opener by prying a tab to remove the top, reducing sharp edges and easing refrigeration storage. Marketed next year, the new cans will cost about one penny more than existing cans.
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Philadelphia
U.S
Exchange
Chevrolet
Rules for Safe Swimming at Public Areas
A list of safety guidelines covering supervision and swim planning. Do not swim alone and stay near lifeguards. Avoid swimming after eating, during storms, or near diving boards. Do not rely on inflatables, heed water depth, and watch for sunburn and currents. Dry off and dress for cold, and keep pools fenced and well equipped with safety gear. If a canoe or rowboat capsizes stay with it.
Europe Over Dollar Jitters Says Cocke In Georgia
Erle Cocke Jr. alternate executive director of the World Bank said European bankers expect a business boom in Europe for the rest of the year including a big tourist season and have no concerns about U S business after attending a Rome conference with Italian bankers.
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Atlanta
Europe
U.S
Erle Cocke Jr
World Bank
Washington
Georgia
Cocke
Food Processing and Transportation Jobs Rise Rapidly
An economics organization reports about 700000 more full time workers in food processing and distribution since 1947. This year these workers plus food transport staff are expected to match the number of farm food producers, a feat once deemed unlikely.
West Point Firm Reports Sales Rise in Nine Months
West Point Manufacturing Co. of West Point Ga reported nine month sales of 130.45 million dollars up 24.3 percent and profits at 1.66 dollars per share or unit versus 1.02 last year. Backlog of orders remains ahead of last year as of May 26.
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West Point
West Point Manufacturing Co
Georgia Revenue Agents Sweep Five Georgia Counties
More than 50 state revenue agents conducted raids on alleged illegal alcohol operations in Forsyth Jackson Hall Dawson and Lumpkin counties. The operation aimed for 70 to 80 arrests with warrants executed at numerous establishments beginning at noon.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Forsyth
Jackson
Hall
Dawson
Lumpkin
Roy Kelly
State Alcohol Control Unit
Judge Orders Ten Days or 20 Dollars
The judge states TJ must serve ten days or pay $20. The prisoner agrees to the $20. The exchange captures a brief courtroom moment reflecting a lenient, cash‑fine alternative.
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Enie
Butler
Chas. Benis
As, Jr
Chas
Benns, Jr
E. Cox
Bus
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Official Organ Taylor CO
George Washington
Cartersville
Chamber of Commerce of the
Soviet Russia
Robert van Landingham
Brewer's Building Construction
Floyd A. Brewer
Rupert
Wr Satie
Court House Square
The
Taylor County
Griffin For Governor Club
Corvair
Taylor County Motor Co
Reynolds, Georgia
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