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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1950

Page

3

Atomic Energy Offers Hope In Cancer Fight

Washington reports that atomic energy could aid cancer treatment and agriculture. Oak Ridge radioisotopes allow tracing of elements in the body to study cancer and disease, while low level radiation speeds potato seed germination. Radioactive iodine and cobalt show promise in thyroid cancer and broader cancer therapy, with Ohio State University advancing brain tumor research.

Atomic Energy Washington INS Oak Tonn Ohio State University

Atomic energy advances reshape science and farming

Oak Ridge has made over 100 substances radioactive for research and medical use while tiny internal doses help locate tumors with radiation detectors. Electron microscopes achieve unprecedented magnification and atomic methods advance farming by tracing plant and animal nutrient paths for better fertilizers and feed.

Oak Ridge U. S

Federal Agencies Use Subsidized Loans to Downgrade Costs

Some federal agencies grant subsidies by charging borrowers lower interest than the treasury pays to source the funds. This practice shifts the cost to taxpayers and can obscure the true price of government borrowing.

Federal The Treasury

Little Foxes to Open at Coe College Little Theater

Coe College presents the play Little Foxes in the Little Theater with a three night run beginning Thursday at 8 15 pm. Director Prof Jeanette Ringland leads a cast including Barbara Kizer Allen Hall Edward Parry George Leeper Everett King Mildred Grimsell Dorothy Lee Roland Imes Ruth Nicoli and Kaupena Wong.

Coe College Coe Players Little Theater Jeanette Ringland Barbara Kizer Allen Hall Edward Parry George Leeper Everett King Mildred Grimsell Dorothy Lee Roland Imes Ruth Nicoli Kaupena Wong

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