Mortality Rise From Korean War Deaths Reported
New York May 9 Korean War losses lifted mortality among American men aged 20 to 24 in the first quarter of 1951, about 50 percent above 1950. Overall male deaths rose five percent. female rates fell slightly. Respiratory illness, pneumonia and influenza, spurred part of the increase, but subsided later. Heart disease cancer and diabetes deaths were lower than a year earlier. tuberculosis declined one fifth from 1950’s first quarter.
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New York
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Con- Uass
Corry Per Capita Police Cost In 1949 Revealed
State survey shows Corry residents paid 3.28 dollars per person for police protection in 1949, with most funds used for salaries and no major capital outlay that year. The report notes factors shaping per capita costs include population density city character traffic volume and total area, with Franklin and Titusville posting notable miscellaneous expenses among small cities.
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State Department of Internal Affairs
Franklin
Ivapita
Titusville
OM City
Meadvile
New Rust Threat to 191 Wheat Crop in U S A
A virulent rust strain threatens the 191 wheat crop in the United States. Scientists from the Department of Agriculture report rust race 136 appearing in several regions and causing damage last year. They warn race 15B may be the most virulent yet, likely a progeny of two older strains. Researchers collaborate with state agencies to develop resistant wheat as defense against 16B.
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U. 5
Columbus
U. 8
Department of Agriculture
Note on 1950 Fatalities and Occupational Deaths
The text states fatalities from major vehicle accidents fell slightly, overall deaths rose due to occupational fatalities, and deaths from self harm and homicide declined. It also mentions Doodlesack as a colloquial term for bagpipes.
Caboose Added for College Instruction in State College
State College Pennsylvania hosts a rail study tour with students in a caboose ride over Bellefonte Central Railroad. They meet Bellefonte offices chief exec George E. McClelland and rail formal shipments, observing freight handling and yards, then conclude with a demonstr a shipment billed in Bellefonte and delivered to State College.
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State College
Vania State College
Bellefonte
Bellefonte Central Railroad
Bellfonte
George E. McClelland
Vie
Farmers urged to plant more corn in Erie County
Erie County farmers are urged to add corn in 1942 as part of defense mobilization. Niles J. Weldon notes even a small boost, one extra acre per ten, helps reach targets and strengthens feed supplies for livestock, supporting national defense efforts.
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Evie
Taumiers
Erie County
Niles J. Weldon
Erie County Production and Marketing Administration Committee
Ericounty
Tris
Hotel Aide Urges Proper Tipping Practices
Irwin Kramer, boss of the Hotel Baison, cites a survey of 60 hostelries and reports from his own staff to argue guests misuse tipping. He notes guests often undertip or overtip and fail to distinguish which employees deserve gratuities. He warns guests to tip appropriately for service staff.
Kramer Advice on Hotel Tipping Etiquette From Historic Note
Kramer outlines tipping rules for hotel staff noting that most hotel workers should not be tipped universally. He reserves tips for special services and courtesy, with bellhops getting a tip only if assisting personally and not for handling excess luggage. Chambermaids and elevator operators receive tips only for special service or after a week’s stay.
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Kramer
Mhe
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