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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
9
Sixteen men endure the brutal Mount Washington winter at 6284 feet for a weather station and radio network hub. They work three weeks on with one week off, ski down the carriage road, and study cloud water content and wing icing while weather can gust to record highs.
The article discusses the lit portion of the new moon and how the dark side appears to create empty space between its horns. It notes the New Zealand kiwi's size relative to a domestic hen and mentions the kiwi’s eggs, comparing them to typical hen eggs.
Boston celebrate the ether centennial at Massachusetts General Hospital with Dr Reginald Fitz recounting the 1843 Morton–Abbott demonstration. Doctors from 20 countries attend as English and French journals finally endorse ether, spreading its use worldwide.
New Orleans reports river boat men exploring revived Mississippi passenger service with deluxe cruises at moderate prices. A 600 passenger packet Notre would offer roomettes and staterooms, round trips from Tennessee with swimming pool cocktail lounges and two dance floors, starting at a minimum $90.
CHICAGO (UP) Decayed teeth aid Poliomyelitis transmission say Prof. Hans H. Reese of Wisconsin and Dr. J. G. Frisch in the Dental Digest. Studies show polio victims have 41 to 43 percent more cavities, with fluoride in water lowering tolls. Experts warn children’s teeth, only partially enamel protected, bear the brunt of attacks.
About 175 youth from roughly 100 churches in the Marianna district gathered in Chipley for a conference led by Rev. George Kerlin and Rev. D. C. Whitsett. Speakers included Rev. E. A. Childs and Elvin Edgar. a recap of the Nazir Youth Convocation was given by Miss Elsie Lawrence. Rallies in individual churches are planned for October 20 to discuss Cancer and Power publications and youth service decisions.
Professor D A Woodbury of Ohio Wesleyan notes a 1914 departmental notice promising a modern wireless telegraph system for the lab. He points to early hopes of receiving messages from Arlington Station in Washington or ships at sea as evidence times and tech have evolved since.
Civil Aeronautics Administration inspectors will visit Dothan municipal airport on November 2 and Marianne Field on November 7 at 10 a.m. to inspect aircraft and airmen and handle CAA business. Applicants must bring eligibility evidence, parachutes are required for tests, and aircraft must be ready for inspection with logs, ownership proof, and form 309.
In Chicago the annual home furnishing show revealed that bedroom furniture is the most sought item among buyers. One attendee estimated it would take two years to meet the demand, followed by dining room suites refrigerators freezers vacuum cleaners ranges irons toasters and percolators.
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