13 Apr 1955
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Newspaper
Des Moines Tribune
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1955
Page
1
The report notes growing talk of future exchange mumps and a list of exchange names while observers recount crowded social events at a Tawa Sporta Shiny booth run by Roy Logares. It describes Mrs Legore hosting diners, a price mix, and lively chatter about local changes and Chinese New Year celebrations reflected in media and public reaction.
A Indian government Constellation airliner carrying 4 Chinese delegation members crashed Monday. The Peiping Radio blamed United States and Chiang Kai shek aligned secret groups for saboting the Bandung Athanasian conference. Crew and passengers were among the dead and injured, with questions swirling about motives and international involvement.
The pharmaceutical industry aims to immunize all Americans under 21 by year end. Garry J. Loynd of Marke-Davis and Co. predicted rapid vaccine availability and broad immunization for those who need it.
Fragmentary weather item notes Jowa region with raw endings and high forties. Mentions a slight warming trend expected Thursday.
Secretary of State Dulles refutes Edward Corsi claims amid a dispute over refugee programs. Dulles asserts Corsi lacks the managerial ability for state department duties, calling the charges a political attack and urging a full congressional investigation into refugee policy.
Community leaders in Des Moines praise vaccinations as a path to safer days for mothers and children. Health officials note progress but caution that full protection depends on continued actions and public cooperation.
Officials announce a statewide vaccination program for Iowa children across 9 counties starting Monday. The plan covers diphtheria tetanus pertussis and polio vaccines, with inoculations at hospitals clinics or health offices. Parents must provide consent. program aims to protect public health and may involve private physicians and hospitals.
Ann Arbor mich reports that a new polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk received NIH license for public use hours after safety and efficacy tests. The in mass trials showed up to 90 percent prevention of paralytic polio with the 1955 vaccine. further improvements boosted effectiveness and rapid distribution to doctors and families nationwide.
Abstract reviews an official report from Ann Arbor on polio vaccine trials in 41 states. It notes large scale collaboration by medical staff, researchers, and institutions under the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to assess effectiveness, safety, and immune response across thousands of participants, with data collected through multiple study areas and trial arms.
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