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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1958
Page
11
Dr. W. W. Bauer argues modern science and religion can coexist and aid well being. He cites medical figures and cases from the AMA and Alcoholics Anonymous, noting doctors and clergy often collaborate for patient welfare. He asserts faith supports emotional and physical health alongside science.
Charles Mercer reports that public interest in radio rises as top stars sign with Monitor for short sketches and interviews. Fibber McGee and Molly, Bob and Ray, Bob Hope, George Gobel, Jerry Lewis, Marlene Dietrich join, luring sponsors and a wide audience despite lower pay than TV.
American oil drillers in Sumatra set tents on bamboo platforms twelve feet above ground to guard against tigers. The measure aims to reduce attacks while they work in the jungle in the South Pacific region.
Army Explorer satellites report an unidentified radiation form from the sun that may require special shielding for space travel. Cosmic ray counters occasionally died out due to the intense radiation. Temperatures inside Explorer I ranged from 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, while external temps varied broadly. Seven micro meteorite hits were recorded in a month with none penetrating.
Smithsonian scientist Dr James Van Allen reports atmospheric density far higher than thought in the pre satellite era based on cosmic ray measurements from Explorer satellites. Geiger counters tracked particle pulses as satellites passed 1000 miles, revealing counts higher than expected. Rhododendron name traced to Greek for rose tree yet linked to heather and mountain laurel families.
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