Diarrhea Epidemic in City Hospitals Calls for Strict Isolation
A Philadelphia hospital reports a newborn diarrhea epidemic highlighting infants’ susceptibility to infections. Experts note epidemics in nurseries of elite hospitals and the unknown transmission causes. Isolation of afflicted or exposed infants is the primary defense. Visitors pose a major infection risk. staff must wear masks gowns and gloves in nurseries. All infant bedding and clothes are sterilized, with a separate nursery examination room.
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Fea
Philadelphia
Twenty Years Ago Taken From Journal Files
A February 6, 1927 item notes Brer Groundhog’s early emergence and the end of winter warmth. The Brer Groundhog’s return to his burrow signals continued cold weather for weeks to come. The Brer Groundhog is mentioned alongside a municipal barn dance planning by Corry Council and Knights of Columbus for February 28 at the State Armory. Police seek a stolen Buick four door coupe owned by L J Kelly, a local news dealer, taken from Franklin street last night. An election shows L Raymond leading six precincts with 460 votes to Miles B. Kitts 277 for state senator. St. Petersburg reports nine winter guests from Corry, including D L Dewey and Hbs Rowe. Glenn L Meeker, 54, dies in Erie after an extended illness, having lived in Corry until five years ago.
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L J Kelly
Ews
Franklin Street
Pebrusiy Tn
L. . Raymond
Miles B. Kitts
Fiie
Griswold
Glenn L. Meekeh
Erie
Man Killed as Car Hits Train at Franklin Crossing
A car struck a New York Central freight train at a Franklin railroad crossing near Prenchcreek township. Thomas Tingley died at Franklin Hospital after the collision. Glendon King, his companion, was badly injured but expected to recover. The sedan collided with an oil tank car ahead of a freight caboose, trapping Tingley who never regained consciousness.
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Franklin Franklin
New York Central
Niles
Prenchcreek Township
Thomas Tingley
Polk
R. D
Franklin Hospital
Glendon King
Utica
Tingley
Floyd Beach
Rocky Grove
West Side
Ing
Senior Extension Club Elects New Officers
Youngsville hosts Senior Extension Club meeting with 34 attendees as G A Burge from Pennsylvania State College demonstrates meat cutting. Vinton Pinter of Akeley becomes president with Dodd Columbus as vice president and Mrs Prank Briggs of Garland as secretary.
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Youngsville
G. A. Burge
Pennsylvania State College
Vinton Pinter
Akeley
Dodd
Columbus
Prank
Hijack Case Probed in Erie Looted Whisky Theft
Erie police joined city state and federal authorities in a wide search after four men in a truck attempted to steal 888 cases of whisky valued at 50 000. A tractor became stuck in mud near Sard and Rimwood. Buffalo police questioned Jerry Ital in of Buffalo. Angelo Paradise was held at gunpoint during the early Saturday incident.
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Erie
William J. Donahue
Buffalo
Jerry G. Italin
Gerald Laughery
Wilson Freteht Forewarding Co
Mqnor
Wilson Company
Sard
Rimwood
Angelo Paradise
Erie Ort
Solan
Parking Meters Bring In $100 A Day In City
Erie’s parking meters grossed morning through January totaling $9,255 with 697 meters in operation mainly on State Peach and nearby streets. Controller Al Lechner said revenue was better than expected and a 60 day trial remains before formal acceptance of contracts with manufacturers.
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Erienow Erie
al Leshner
Jarmary
Lechner
First Four Weeks Of Sixth Congress Highlight Bare Progress
The opening weeks show limited legislative results with new special investigating committees, committee chairs, and staff appointments. Republican aims push for extended excise tax increases, while Truman’s stance on tax cuts remains pivotal. potential actions include a Second War Powers extension and a constitutional amendment to bar third presidential terms.
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Bilbo
Msi
Congress
White House
Capitol Hill
Truanne
Truman
Treasury
Senate
Ias
House
Knutson
Ways and Means Committee
Howe
General Legisla “Fiçade
Quiz questions from classified page prompt readers
Turn to the classified page for the answers. Questions cover science and history such as whether sound travels faster in hot or cold air, details about Baruch and associates, which president denied a cited quote, whether absolute zero has been reached, corn kernel rows, page boys in Congress dress code, cabinet member TIME named Man of the Year 1925, and a four inch measurement.
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Bernard M. Baruch
Truman
United States
U.S
House of Representatives
U. S
Time Magazine
State Police Report Toll Of Rural Accidents In 1946
The State Police say 1946 saw 1007 rural accidents in Crawford Erie Venango and Warren counties. One hundred forty one people died and over a thousand were injured with property damage exceeding a quarter trillion dollars. The message urges individual drivers to accept responsibility and cooperate to make highways safer.
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Crawford
Erie
Venango
Warren
Horses height unit is called a hand
This item asks about the term used to measure a horse's height at the shoulder, which is a hand. It also queries the last U S ambassador to Germany recalled in 1998 who died recently in Bennington Vermont and a true/false question about snow flakes being white.
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U.S
Germany
Benhington
Vermont
Tiny Beltone Hearing Device Lets Deaf Hear Again
The Beltone device fits in the hand and lets the deaf hear sounds, sermons, music, and conversation. It requires no battery pack or bulky case and can be adjusted as hearing changes. Beltone Mfg at 1450 W 19th St Chicago offers a free booklet and home demonstration.
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Council of Physical Medicine
American Medical Association
Beltone
19Th St
Chicago 4
Ill
Frank Bliss Pickup and Delivery Service Ad
Local courier offers pickup and delivery at 11 N Center St with phone contact 21 454. Service highlights include prompt, reliable runs for residents and small businesses in the area.
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N. Center St
Dial
Titusville Pioneer Edward E Moran Dies at 76
Edward E Moran, 76, retired gas and oil operator and Titusville native, died at his Gratton home near Pittsburgh. He was well known in the Titusville area for his gas and oil ventures, later shifting holdings toward Pittsburgh and purchasing a home in Grafton.
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Titusville
Edward E. Moran
Gratton
Pittsburgh
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State Armory
Gomy Ds
St. Petersburg
Fla
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H.bs. Rowe
B. ¥. Smith
C. E. ‘Weeks
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Topp
Louie
Garry's Smart Waren’s Store
N. Center Street
Wieke
Western Auto Assoc
Lester R. Lop Corry
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Wilcox Grocery
East Main Street
Heinz
Loblaws
Ontario
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Scott Tissue
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Clinton
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