Hypnosis Offers Special Anesthetic Uses From Dallas Study
Three Dallas researchers report in the Journal of the American Medical Association that hypnosis may solve certain anesthetic problems. Used in six cases including a polio victim delivering a baby and a dental procedure for a patient sensitive to chemical anesthetics. They note hypnosis is not for general use but can help when chemical agents are dangerous or poorly tolerated.
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Chicago
Dallas
Journal of the American Medical Association
Bows Outshine Muskets In Revolutionary War Debate
In a 1776 letter to Gen. Charles Lee, Benjamin Franklin argued bows were effective weapons, firing four arrows per bullet, obscured by smoke, and easier to obtain than muskets. Col. Berkeley R. Lewis cites this view in a study on small arms used by the United States military.
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Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Charles Lee
New York
Berkeley R. Lewis
Frankfort Arsenal
Philadelphia
United States
Marble Games Sure Sign of True Spring
Washington is back to a spring mood as children settle into a marble game using shooters to knock common marbles from a ring. The piece traces marbles through history from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to modern kids in T shirts and jeans, noting varied materials and the Latin phrase relinquere naces meaning putting away childish things.
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Washington
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Exhibit Tells Story Of Early Telephones
Washington exhibit on the history of the telephone opened at the Smithsonian. Placed by Smithsonian staff and Bell Laboratories, it showcases the evolution from 17th century Galvanic music through modern electronic telephony applications, illustrating key milestones and industry support.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Institution
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Telephone Industries of
United States
Charles G. Page
Massachusetts
Hawaii Panoi Melody in Territory Heroic Note
A fragment notes a melody titled Hawaii Panoi attributed to a territory of the United States. The wording suggests a musical piece linked to a political or territorial context, with limited readable details on author or date. The source provides only this terse reference and lacks broader context.
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United States
Hawaii
Portrait Review Highlights 1957 TLS Page Archival Pace
A pictorial review of 1957 appears on the TLS page with action sequences and openings printed as footnotes. The piece notes reprint status due to availability and size, not importance, and mentions coaching changes in girls basketball and boys programs with Leo Steffen appointed after Geyild McGreevy’s resignation to join Nevada schools.
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Leo Steffen
Geyild McGreevy
Nevada
Ram Knees College Springs Shepherd in Fall Injures
Elmer Stevenson of College Springs suffered painful bruises after being knocked down three times by a ram while tending the flock. He was unable to rise for two hours.
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Elmer Stevenson
College Springs
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