Woman Killed In Train Wreck At Corinth Mississippi
A Seminole passenger train from Florida to Chicago left five cars on a 30 foot embankment near Corinth Mississippi, killing Mrs Davie Robertson of Selmer Tennessee and injuring over 60, including Mrs J W Garman of Chicago who was not expected to survive. Eight cars derailed as the Seminole neared the Corinth station. Wayne Johnston, assistant to the railroad vice president, provided details.
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Selmer
Tenn
J. W. Garman
Chicago
Florida
Corinth
Wayne Johnston
Wreck After Verse Fissure Breaks Rail In Line
Rescue squads rushed to the low lands to drag screaming passengers from wreckage after engineer Buck Townes of Jackson uncoupled the locomotive from the cars and pulled into Corinth for aid. A car caught fire as it fell down the embankment. flames lit the scene as ambulances from Corinth and nearby towns ferried injured to two hospitals. The train had three coaches two diners four sleepers and three mail baggage express cars. eight cars derailed, the rear sleeper stayed on track.
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Corinth
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Manganese Ore Discovery Aids War Analysis
Manganese, scarce in the United States, may now be identified by a new method reported by Clark Goodman and Dean Picton of MIT. A ore sample on a cyclotron becomes temporarily radioactive and yields a manganese image on film or a pattern of clicks. The rate and color indicate manganese content, aiding ore evaluation for defense needs.
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United States
Physical Review
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C. Picton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Eat Well But Not Too Wisely
A Northwestern National Life Insurance study argues excessive civilization drives malnutrition. It claims Americans waste money on fancy foods and educates on simple eating. Suggests three to four pounds of food daily for a low cost, about 25 cents, with whole wheat, milk, vegetables, and fat as staples.
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Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
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