Tantalum Advances In Artificial Ears And Repairs
Dr. Clarence W. Balke reported to the American Chemical Society on tantalum use in medical implants. Artificial ears grow on tantalum frameworks, thousands of skull injuries and torn nerves have been repaired, and miles of tantalum wire and foil aid sutures and tissue healing. Tantalum is biologically acceptable and non irritating, with implants used in soft tissue reconstruction and abdominal wall repair after cancer removal.
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Clarence W. Balke
American Chemical Society
Balke
State track meet records fall in weight and sprint events
In a state meet summary, records were broken across weight and sprint events. The 95-pound class saw new hop, step and jump marks and the first pound shot put record, while the 80-yard dash and 100-yard dash in junior and senior unlimited classes also featured performances setting new standards.
Tax Revenue Boom in 1947 Raises State Receipts
In fiscal 1947 states collected 3.430 billion dollars from gross receipts and sales taxes, a record high with a 22.3 percent rise from 1946. The surge was driven by inflation linked revenues such as general sales, motor fuels, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and public utilities.
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Denton Journal
Denton
Maryland
Daniel Staads By His Convictions
A devotional piece discusses Daniel's steadfast stance in Daniel chapter one, highlighting courage to stand by right despite pressure. It cites Beecher’s childhood defiance, emphasizes personal integrity over popularity, and argues faith in God explains Daniel’s wisdom and success. The article urges youth to imitate Daniel’s conviction and trust in God, noting divine favor and superior performance as outcomes.
Scoffers Push Culture Toward Bible Influences
Those who scoff at the Bible still live in a culture shaped by its dominant ideas. The Bible is portrayed as dangerous to systems built on greed prejudice and oppression.
State tax receipts to set record in 1948
Tax authorities report that sales taxes will push total state tax collections in fiscal 1948 beyond prior records. The Federation of Tax Administrators cites momentum from current trends, noting revenues rose to a record 6.676 billion.
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Federation of Tax Administrators
Telephone Coined by Wheatstone After Sound Transmission Study
Sir Charles Wheatstone of King's College London in 1821 coined the term telephone after studying methods for transmitting sound. This early naming reflects his work on acoustic and electrical communication.
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Sir Charles Wheatstone
Kings College
London
Twenty-Fifth Year Endorsement and Somber Obituary Highlights
Twenty five years ago the president was understood to have the endorsement of the alumni association. Mrs Emma Long Thompson widow of James Thompson of Hillsboro died at her son Ralph B Thompsons Philadelphia home. Born near West Chester September 16 1837 she is survived by two sons and two sisters. Funeral at Hillsboro today at one led by Rev Alward Chambers. Pallbearers named including William E Sylvester and F Albert DeFord. Interment Greenmount Cemetery Hillsboro. The Eastern Shore track meet at Washington College drew 32 high schools and 63 contestants from nine Maryland counties plus Accomac county Virginia. Easton High School won with 48 points, Denton 29, Federalsburg 21, Berlin 18, Preston 15. Caroline led by county. Denton first in county. New meet records set in most events remaining.
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Emma Long Thompson
James Thompson
Hillsboro
Ralph B. Thompson
Philadelphia
West Chester
Messrs
Harry M. Thompson
B. R. Adams
Reaching
James T. Bell
Chester
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Washington College
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Cambridge
Hurlock
Vienna
Berlin
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Snow Hill
Crisfield
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Salisbury
Chincoteague
Parksbvy
Ridgely
Deal’s Island
East New Market
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Paul S. VanDyke
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