Lengthening Legs of Paralysis Victims Show Promise
In San Francisco a new method at the University of California medical school lengthens shortened legs by up to 1.5 inches via daily gradual extension. Drs. Abbott and Saunders report success across cases, with near normal leg length and improved function, while noting more cases are needed before final conclusions.
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University of California
Ray C. Abbott
John B. Saunders
Division of Anatomy
The
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Shriners Hospital
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Shriners’ Hospital
St. Louis
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Midget Car Claims 130 Miles Per Gallon In Tests
Sacramento report says R. L. Shepherd of Altadena built a peanut sized car with a half horse power motor from lawn mower parts. The vehicle reportedly runs eight miles for a penny, delivering 130 miles per gallon and has applied for patents.
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INS
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Altadena
South Pasadena
Shepherd
Fire Fighters Build Their Own Truck Pumper in Louisville
Louisville firefighters unable to afford a factory fire truck of $5,000 designed and built a home made unit with Chief C. C. Shoemaker guiding 14 crew members. The vehicle costs $2,600 and carries 480 gallons of water with a rotary gear pump rated at 350 gallons per minute and 800 feet of hose.
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U Y Toisville
Louisville
C. C. Shoemaker
Auto Parts Under Wart Ad Section 26 A Warning
Classified ad notes money saving prices for new and used auto parts and accessories under classification 26 A in the Wart Ad section. It emphasizes bargain pricing and ad space for automotive items.
Hypnotism Suspected in Wallet Theft Near Boston
Edward L. Stanley reported $37 stolen from a wallet inside his pocket while a woman in a car, driven by a uniformed chauffeur, spoke with him. The wallet remained, but the pickpocket evaded byaltering distraction and a bystander cited hypnotic technique. Police suspect gypsies from the description.
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Boston
INS
Edward L. Stanley
Stanley
Dog And Gander Continue Mock War
In Coshocton Ohio James L Boyd reports Mack a German shepherd and Oscar a gander carry on a daily farmyard feud without real injuries. The gander mates cheer him on while the owner partially assists the dog as the two animals spar, each respecting the other's strength.
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Coshocton
James L. Boyd
Mack
Oscar
Boyd
Gander
Gunman Disrupts Ennui For Police Radio Man
Hamilton Ohio report says Urban Leugers a police radio announcer shouted I shot at a theater bystander and a woman were hit but he leaped through a window chased the gunman and captured him before handing him to officers.
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Hamilton
Urban Leugers
Leugers
Widow Drives Truck For WPA Project In Seattle
Mrs. Melba Gloria Stem a 190 pound widow and mother of Paula took her late husband's WPA truck job after his death. She now runs five trips a day, earning praise from foremen while challenging gender norms. County officials told her to keep up if the work is satisfactory.
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Seattle
Wash
Melba Gloria Stem
Paula
Salmon Poaching Curbed By Plane Spotters In Oregon
Washington state fisheries police use airplanes to spot illegal fishing on the Columbia River. Inspectors with powerful glasses spot poachers from the sky, enabling early arrests before they can flee or hide evidence. Preseason fishing was minimal this year as fresh salmon proved scarce.
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Astoria
Ore
Columbia River
Washington State Department of Fisheries
Bathtub Mishaps Cost 20 Billion In Insurance
Claris Adams of Columbus Ohio told delegates at the National Accident and Health Association convention that bathtub accidents have driven insurance claims to about 20 billion dollars since 1929, far surpassing government relief costs.
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Cleveland
Claris Adams
Columbus
National Accident and Health Association
European Pastor Calls America Soul-Seeking Message
Rev. John Kerekes, new pastor at First Hungarian Presbyterian in Beaver Falls, says the United States is great but lacks soul. He cites lopsided development with fast industry and slower culture, noting Americans are rude yet friendly and happy.
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Beaver Falls
United States
America
Kerekes
Europe
Family Chain Letter Runs 30 Years Across States
Warrensburg Missouri report on J W Wilson a local farmer who started a family chain letter 30 years ago. He estimates the chain has traveled 430000 miles stopped at 2000 post offices covered five states and cost 90 in postage. Wilson is the oldest of eight children and the youngest brother forwarded all letters to their parents.
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Warrensburg
J. W. Wilson
Wilson
Oldest son restarts letter chain after substituting new one
The fragment describes a family game where someone added theirs and sent nine letters to J. W. Wilson. The eldest son then swapped in a new letter for the initial one and restarted the circuit.
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J. W. Wilson
King in Central Africa Must Swim for Crown
Bulawayo reports Chief Kamata Kantiendio of the Lungi tribe is the new ruler after a selection that requires him to demonstrate his prowess. The story notes a ritual challenge to seal his claim to the throne in central Africa.
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Central Africa
Bulawayo
Kamata Kantiendio
Isoko Chiefs Order Isles Shore Residency For Coronation
Five Isoko chiefs in northern Rhodesia convened to require a month long stay on Lake Tankanika shores and swimming between points as part of a coronation ritual. Chief Kamata, once a seventeen year candidate, missed the crown while serving with the King's Royal Rifles in Nyasaland.
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Isoko
Rhodesia
Lake Tankanika
Kamata
King’s Royal Rifles
Nyasaland
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