Man Made Penicillin Seen As Aiding War on Disease
Five Cornell biochemists unveil a lab based method to produce penicillin from chemicals instead of mold. They describe future drugs that may overcome resistant germs and extend drug retention in the body, with commercial production lowering costs and expanding disease targets.
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New York
INS
Cornell University Medical School
Vincent du Vigneaud
Biochemistry
New York hospital-Cornell Medical Center
Arthur H. Livermore
Frederick H. Carpenter
Julian R. Rachele
Robert W. Holley
Cornell
Ithaca
Special Board To Study War Surplus Disposal
Washington AP War Assets Administrator Robert Litt lejohn will name a special advisory board to study every phase of surplus disposal and overhaul sales policy. The board may include Wayne Chatfield Taylor as a possible chairman.
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Washington
Robert M. Littlejohn
Littlejohn
WAA
Wayne Chatfield Taylor
The
Export-Import Bank
Raleigh News and Observer Defends Truman Resisting Abdication
The Raleigh News and Observer editorial denounces Senator Fulbright and argues President Truman has no right to abdicate. It notes Truman was elected as vice president to assume duties if the President dies and warns against quitting.
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Raleigh, N. C
Raleigh News and Observer
Josephus Daniels
Mexico
Truman
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Editorial attack on Fulbright proposal sparks crosspaper clash
The News and Observer assails the Chicago Sun for endorsing Fulbright's plan. It calls the endorsement absurd and silly and accuses a Democratic senator and a New Deal paper of a sudden lapse.
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News and Observer
Chicago Sun
Fulbright
New Deal
Scientists quit Arts and Professions group amid policy concerns
CHICAGO AP A spokesman for the Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts Sciences and Professions said 12 scientists left the organization in 10 months citing disinterest or opposition to its legislative aims. Among resignations were Harold C Urey Thorfin R Hogness and Warren C Johnson University of Chicago faculty.
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University of Chicago
Cio-Political Action Committee
Miss Barrows
Lots of Fancy Positions on Capitol Hill To Be Refilled
Frederick C. Othman reports a satirical view of sweeping Capitol Hill staffing changes with Democrats ousted from many roles. The piece notes replacements by Republicans, downsized patronage, and new pay norms for aides, pages, janitors, and staff across Senate and House. It lampoons party shift impacts on offices, transport, and ceremonial positions.
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Capitol Hill
Senate
Capitol
Othman
Harold Beckley
Bill Donaldson
Kenneth McKellar
Tennessee
House
Hope for Diplomatic Successors in Congress
The speaker notes a pending vacancy for deputy sergeant at arms in charge of the mace with a salary of 3180 dollars a year. He also mentions a forthcoming supplier of senatorial snuff, a tobacconist who served as a Democratic adjunct to governance for many years.
Infant Diarrhea Baffles Los Angeles Officials
Officials in Los Angeles faced a baffling infant diarrhea outbreak that has killed four babies and sickened 53 others. Health specialists took charge as authorities warned the illness could spread further and urged rapid investigation and protective measures.
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Los Angeles
Hospital Traces Infant Illness Across Isolation Wards
In an effort to diagnose a mysterious infant illness, doctors have placed affected newborns in isolation wards across the hospital. Medical teams collect samples and monitor symptoms while seeking a common cause.
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Eral Hospital
RFC Turns Down Higgins Loan for Prefabricated Housing
Washington AP report says Reconstruction Finance Corporation refused Higgins Inc of New Orleans an 11 million dollar loan to build prefabricated housing. The NHA had recommended denial along with four other rejections last week. If not reconsidered, National Housing Expedition Wilson Wyatt may act.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Higgins, Inc
New Orleans
National Housing Administration
NHA
RFC
National Housing
Wilson Wyatt
Higgins Firm Proposes Foam Concrete Housing Venture
directives requiring loans stay on hold while Wyatt consults REC officials. Higgins, Inc. led by Andrew J. Higgins, known for war era mass production methods, plans to build housing using foam concrete and steel sections.
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Wyatt
REC
Higgins, Inc
Andrew J. Higgins
Higgins vows veteran houses without federal aid after loan denial
New Orleans reports, Drew J. Higgins Sr says he will build houses for veterans without government help after the Reconstruction Finance Corporation refused an $11,000,000 loan. He notes Washington delays have wasted a year and a half.
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New Orleans
Andrew J. Higgins, Sr
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Washington
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