Pen device checks atom rays for civil defense use
A.P. reports three new radiation counters to be issued to Britain's civil defence corps. The individual dosimeter resembles a fountain pen and records total dose. a portable dose rate meter, about the size of a radio, measures hourly exposure. a stationary contamination meter can identify contamination levels and warn by a loud speaker to separate contaminated from safe.
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London
A.P
Britain
Civil Defence Corps
Poultry Oviduct Disorders Cause Hidden Die Offs
High producing hens such as white Leghorns Australorps and Rhode Island Reds suffer frequent deaths from reproductive system disorders in spring and autumn. Ruptured oviducts can release yolk or egg material into the abdomen causing septicemia and death. Cull affected birds as a remedy and note authorities cite as much as 10 to 40 percent flock losses from ovarian disorders.
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Rhode Island
Ome
Eleventh Security Loan aims to raise 154 million pounds
Federal Treasurer A W Fadden announces tomorrow’s launch of the Eleventh Security Loan to convert four per cent securities due 1953 to 1961 into new debt and invites holders to convert or seek repayment. The loan opens soon and runs to December 14 with a January 2, 1851 redemption for non converted bonds. The issue includes two cash subscriptions with terms of 1 1/8 percent for 11 to 14 years and 3 1/8 percent for 3 years, with minimums of £1000, and instalment options.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
A. W. Fadden
Lees
Ecch
Australia
Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Registry
Stock Exchange
Russians Debate Co-education in Soviet Schools
In Moscow AP reports a heated debate on whether Soviet schools should reintroduce co education. A Literary Gazette survey shows about 8 percent favor returning to co education, 2 percent support keeping the present separate system, with calls to raise the issue formally and to have co education re introduced by the next school year.
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Moscow
Literary Gazette
Everince
Ture
Library Gazette
Soviet Writers Union
Ttato
Gasette
Russia
M. Kairov
Doctor Discusses Natural Birth Ideas for Rose
The doctor and Rose's mother discuss new views on childbirth noting Dr Grantly Read's theories. They mention fear, pain, and the option of local anesthesia, with emphasis on not leaving the patient alone and the need for postnatal rest and hospital support.
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Rose
John
Grantly Read
Brisbane strike stalemate tests government traffic laws
The Brisbane tram strike tightens into a standstill as workers refuse to violate speed limits. Government traffic rules loom large while unions push for concessions, with the four mile crossing limit cited as a key legal point. In Fortitude Valley by election, Labour won a weak showing vs the Waterside Workers' Federation ally. Nearby, talk of surplus nightlife and illegal beer schemes appears amid wider social tensions.
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Brisbane
Bes Bean
Ell Trafic
Oiea
Ramen
Communist Party
Fortitude Valley
Crahame
Labour
Braman
Graham
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Valley
Street Plots Innisfail Adornment Brings Pleasant View
Street plots in Innisfail have been tidily kept, presenting a pleasing appearance to residents and visitors. Fern curator has introduced attractive flora near the public wharf enhancing the area with greenery.
Prices and politics in Queensland potato market row
The state faces a shortage driven scramble as buyers bid at black market prices and the Potato Board contemplates selling to highest bidder to control prices. AMA remains at Exhibition Ground with 11,000 members and £90,000 in Commonwealth bonds, ready to resist moves to relocate the show.
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Queengland
Potato Board
Nis
Amow Society
P.N.A
R.na
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