Philippines Find Road Of Democracy Traveling Rough
The Philippines four years post independence shows both gains and growing pains as a small, militarily weak state grapples with graft, Huk insurgency, land reform, and economic recalibration after American aid waned. Officials stress democracy, education, and anti communist work while observers note serious but not terminal crisis.
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Ralph Teatsorth
Manila
Philippine
United States
Philippines
Far East
Elpidio Quirino
Anintegrity Board
Investigate
Huke
Huks
Luzon
Republic
Will Wein
Quirino
Philippine Ledger
Medieval bakers reuse dough to prevent scorching cake
Bakers in ancient kitchens used a coarse brown dough as a protective base inside ovens. They spread the finer white dough on top and baked bread beneath. When the white bread finished, the coarse batch, called cake, was discarded.
Peterson's Ointment Gains National Fame For Piles Relief
A Buffalo druggist developed an ointment that gave quick cooling soothing relief from itching and burning piles. The product, Peterson's Ointment, became popular nationwide with a money back offer and 0c box or 70c applicator tube prompting readers to ask their druggist.
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Buffalo Druggist
Peterson
Michigan Expands Outdoor School Program Reach
Michigan expands its outdoor instruction plan to study geography geology and conservation with state camps like Higgins Lake. The plan, led by P J Hoffmaster of the conservation department, funds teachers and allows 11 days to two weeks per district, integrating field learning with regular schooling to foster early interest in conservation.
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Ron M. Linton
Lansing
Michigan
State Conservation Department
Conservation Department
Higgins Lake
Hoffmaster
Stanford trio studies Arctic seed survival in Alaska expedition
Palo Alto California January 22 A Stanford University biology professor Dr Ira Wigdns leads a summer long field study in the Arctic to understand how plant seeds endure long winters. He is accompanied by John Thomas a Kent School graduate and Henry Thompson a Stanford graduate for a 10 week stay near Pomi Barrow Alaska aboard a Navy research project.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Arctic
Stanford University
North
Ira Wigdns
Navy
John Thomas
Kent School
Connecticut
Henry Thompson
Stanford
Pomi Barrow
Alaska
Arctic flora survive harsh winters and short summer bloom
Researchers plan to range over Arctic tundra gathering flowering plants and soil specimens. Weasels and amphibious trac tors accompany teams as they study how native flora endure long subzero winters and bloom during the brief Arctic summer.
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