American Merchant Marine Faces Serious Competition
A survey by the National Federation of American Shipping cautions that rising global merchant fleets and new shipbuilding by nations with limited postwar shipping pose strong competitive threats to the U S merchant marine in foreign trade. It notes world oceangoing ships over 1 000 gross tons will total about 89 million deadweight tons, up 12 percent from 1939 excluding U S government tonnage, with 12 million cwt on order at the start of 1949. Britain leads on construction, Marshall Plan nations account for 70 percent, the United States 12 percent. US and allied passenger fleets have fallen well below prewar levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Federation of American Shipping
U. S
Great Britain
United States
Marshall Plantation
Schmidt camera use explained by scientists
Scientists of the G. E. research laboratory explain the Schmidt camera a 1930s astronomical tool. It uses a concave spherical mirror plus a specially shaped lens to correct spherical aberration and capture a large sky area, with light focused on film and a later adaptation in television receivers.
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Bernhard Schmidt
G. E. Research Laboratory
Insect Poisoning in Chickens
Chickens usually eat insects safely but the rose chafer is poisonous. Found in the eastern United States and Canada to Colorado, it appears from late May to early July and is palatable to chicks. Week-old birds die after 15 to 20 beetles. older birds show resistance. The beetle carries a toxin that affects the heart, causing convulsions and a arched neck. Death typically occurs within 24 hours. some birds recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Colorado
Life Insurance Assets Per Policyholder Rise to 722
Life insurance assets of all U S companies average 722 dollars per policyholder. Invested funds largely consist of reserves. About 240 dollars per policyholder funds government bonds. Another 268 dollars supports corporate securities. 145 dollars go to mortgages and miscellaneous investments make up the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Institute of Life Insurance Reports
Vitamin E Debate Among Dairy Cows Claims
The American Veterinary Medical Association nutrition committee reports strong new evidence that feeding vitamin E or wheat germ oil does not boost milk or butterfat production in dairy cows. They label vitamin E as controversial and note many touted claims lack substantiation despite earlier positive results from some groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Veterinary Medical Association
Dedication Services At Bethany Church
Bethany Church of The Brethren in Farmington Delaware holds all day services Sunday October 23 with a 10 30 am dedication of the remodeled church house Elder J H Hollinger of Washington DC to speak A 2 pm dedication of a new Hammond organ donated by Mrs Geo A McDaniel and family Organ recital by Collins H Driggs former Official Organist at the New York Worlds Fair At 7 30 pm four stained glass windows will be dedicated including the William M Wine memorial window in memory of former pastor Elder William M Wine who served Bethany Church for over 20 years.
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Bethany Church of the Brethren
Farmington
Delaware
J. H. Hollinger
Washington, D. C
Bethany Church
Geo. A. McDaniel
Collins H. Driggs
Driggs
William M. Wine
Nursing Committee Chairman Named
Ziegler is named chairwoman and pledges to continue as Tag Day chair. Mrs. Nuttle has grown the Nurses' Board work and urges county organizations to support Tag Day. Funds go to Carolina County. Merriken reports for Tuberculosis and Wolf for Cancer committees.
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Ziegler
Boy Scouts Dinner at Armory Inspires Rotary Support
The Armory dinner, continued from page 1, honored W. A. Stewart Wright, Neighborhood Commissioner, as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cubs and Brownies were dismissed. An Investiture Ceremony welcomed 10 Tenderfoot Scouts, highlighting the Rotary Club’s and Frank Nuttle’s Bible Class sponsorship of scouting.
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Armory
W. A. Stewart Wright
Tenderfoot Scouts
Scouting
Rotary Club
Frank Nuttle
Representative to Be Here Monday
Social Security Administration representatives travel from Salisbury to Denton County on October 24 at 11:00 a m to assist inquiries about Old-Age and Survivors Insurance. Manager Norman P. Foster notes many eligible retirees and survivors miss benefits by not applying. Survivors of World War II veterans who died within three years post discharge are urged to contact the Salisbury office in person or by mail.
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Social Security Administration
Salisbury
County Commissioners Office
Court House
Denton
Norman P. Foster
Social Security Office
Insurance Dividend Checks Mailed Beginning January
The dividend checks will be mailed at about 200000 per working day once payments start. Over 12000000 applications have been received in Washington since August 29. Eligible veterans who have not applied can obtain forms at Veterans Administration offices post offices or veterans service organizations. The Cambridge Maryland VA Office operates 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. weekdays and 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon on Saturdays.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Veterans Service Organizations
Veterans Administration Office
Cambridge
Maryland
Prehistoric Flying Reptile Wing Remains Found in Kansas
A 18 foot wing spread fossil of a prehistoric flying reptile was uncovered in Kansas. Scientists described the find as a major addition to early flying reptile discoveries in the region, noting its implications for understanding ancient ecosystems.
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Kansas
Attention Veterans and Legion Membership Value Seen
The American Legion in Caroline Post No. 29 of Denton Maryland highlights that membership yields non monetary returns through state bonuses mustering out pay and terminal leave pay for enlisted men. The piece notes veterans have received benefits through Legion work and emphasizes the enduring value of belonging.
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Legion
Caroline Post No
The
American Legion
Denton
Maryland
Miller To Speak At Greensboro Lions Club Meeting
Congressman Miller will address Lions Club members in Greensboro on acquiring federal aid for housing. He will answer questions on low cost housing after the speech and community leaders have reserved seats to attend.
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Wilmington
Chester
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Miller
Lions Club
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
Mrs James A Collins and family extend thanks for kindness sympathy messages and floral offerings received during their recent bereavement from friends and neighbors.
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James A. Collins
Early Greek boxing and wrestling rules relaxed on injuries
In ancient Greek boxing and wrestling, breaking bones was legal while bites were banned, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encylopaedia Britannica
County Wide Frozen Food Meeting
Farm families are invited to a meeting on Tuesday night November 1 at Caroline High School Auditorium Denton. Experts will show proper prep for freezing meat, fruits, and vegetables for locker plants or home freezers and how to maximize efficiency and enjoyment of frozen foods. The event is sponsored by University of Maryland Extension Service Federal Frozen Foods Inc Shadowlawn Frozen Food Lockers and local home freezer dealers.
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Caroline High School
Denton
The
University of Maryland Extension Service
Support the Nursing Committee Tag Sale in Caroline County
A November 19 tag sale supports the Nursing Committee of the Caroline County Health Association. Local residents are invited to buy a tag to aid the committee’s health programs and community services. Proceeds benefit nursing initiatives and related healthcare efforts in the county.
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Caroline County Health Association
Early 19th Century Plan of Profit Sharing Emerges
An 1820 initiative by a French fire insurance firm introduced the earliest known plan of profit sharing. The move aimed to align company gains with policyholders and investors, signaling shifts in corporate risk and reward structures during the era.
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Encylopaedia Britannica
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