Sterilization of State Wards Advocated by Henshaw
Henshaw backs sterilizing state wards and feeble minded offenders as a national policy. He cites Supreme Court support for Virginia's sterilization act and says statutes will spread in years. Doctors at West Virginia Medical Society meeting endorse sterilization and toxin anti toxin for diphtheria prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Henshaw
State Health Department
West Virginia Medical Society
White Sulphur Springs
Union
Henshaw
Deen
Supreme Court of the United States
Act of
Virginia
Laleis
Byrd Atlantic Flight Radio Plan Might Improve Coverage
The Byrd transatlantic flight will feature continuous radio traffic using the America call letters to relay weather observations and progress. The system, built by the Naval Research Laboratory, weighs about 120 pounds with a 500 foot antenna and operates on 820 meters, with daytime range 260 to 750 miles and potentially double at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F. Byrd
Atlantic
America
Byrd
Saga & Bulletin
Washington, D. C
National Geo- Empiric Society
Malcolm P. Hanson
A. Hyland
Naval Research Laboratory
Washington
Byrd Radio
Sean
Nevilly
Servant’s Fortune Gone After Winning 823000
Paris Mario Didier, a young servant who won 823000 in a hand drawing four years ago, has spent the money and returned to work. In Vera Cruz Mexico the howling of his dogs led to an investigation showing Felipe Gradisco was killed by his own gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mario Didier
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Felipe Gradisco
State Health Unit a Pioneering Model in Greenbrier County
In Greenbrier County one of the earliest and most influential county health units in the state has operated from the John A. Preston Community House. Miss Mellichamp led pioneering health work, including clinics, emergency hospital services, and public lectures, until her resignation on June 4 due to ill health. The Greenbrier County Woman's Association commends her decade of service and notes her leadership and innovations inspired other counties and cities nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbrier County
Julia Melnchamp
Greenbrier
John A. Preston
Mellichamp
Dutis Mellichamp
County Court
Melichamp
Oll
Remark on Health and Dedication of Miss McHichamp
The John Preston Community House thanks Miss McHichamp for seven years of pioneering health and social welfare work. Despite illness, her clear vision and tireless service laid a strong foundation for future efforts. The secretary notes deep appreciation and wishes for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eire
Misa McHichamp
Preston
Nua Holt Dice
German Uses Paper In Building Boats
Berlin reports Will Schauer at Karlstadt on the Main has invented paper boats. He builds canoes and row boats from compressed paper that he claims resist water as well as wood. He has produced paper paddle boats and expresses strong satisfaction with the results.
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Berlin
Will" Schauer
Karlstadt-on-the-Main
Schauer
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