Life insurance ownership doubles in 1951 report
The Institute of Life Insurance reports U.S. life insurance ownership rose to a record 253.2 billion in 1951 across 600 companies, with 86 million policyholders holding 209.5 million policies and an average of 2,900 per policyholder. Death benefits climbed to 1.725 billion, boosting total payments to policyholders to 30 billion over the past decade.
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Institute of Life Insurance
Radio Schedule for WDOV Dover
A historical broadcast grid lists daily programs from morning to evening across weekdays and weekends. It catalogs church services, music blocks, news, dramas, and special segments with times and show titles. The guide reflects a full day’s on-air lineup including Morning Edition Sacred Heart Chapel segments and nightly concert and music programs.
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Sacred Heart
Union Baptist Church
Pilgrim Holiness Church
American Legion
Ed Scanlon
New Safer Blood Transfusion Method Reported
A safer transfusion method uses sedimented red blood cells given with the patient sitting. Plasma is removed after 48 hours settling, reducing fluid volume and sodium content and lowering risk of lung fluid. Kings County Hospital doctors describe gravity administration from four feet with 18 or 17 gauge needles. The report notes advantages and applicability for elderly patients with heart disease.
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Journal of the
American Medical Association
Victor Ginsberg
Nathan R. Frank
Richard S. Guber
Blood Bank and
Department of Medicine
Kings County Hospital
Brooklyn
N.Y
New moisture coatings prevent shoe last swelling
The article explains that wooden shoe lasts swell with humidity, changing width from 9 B to 9 C, impacting fit. New moisture repellent coatings are developed to prevent this variation and protect lasts from factory wear during pounding, nailing, steaming, and heating processes.
Understanding eczema and its treatment in skin care
The article explains eczema as a common skin ailment with two main forms contact dermatitis and atopic eczema. It notes the skin's roles, triggers from plants and substances, and the need for professional diagnosis. Treatments include dietary changes, dressings, ointments, drugs, ultraviolet light, or X-ray as prescribed by a dermatologist.
The Mystery of Mind Over Matter Explored
A historical feature discusses whether thoughts can affect physical objects. The April 20 issue of The American Weekly, carried by the Baltimore Sunday American, presents scientific findings on mind over matter and its possible effects on dice and still objects.
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American Weekly
Nation
Popular
Baltimore Sunday American
Brazil completes 12th airstrip on Manaus to Rio de Janeiro route
Brazil finishes its 12th airstrip along a Manaus to Rio de Janeiro air corridor. The project ties together a southeastward line of regional airstrips, marking the completion of the series.
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Brazil
Manaus
Amazon
Rio de Janeiro
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