Icebergs Have Slow Year Fewer Icebergs Drift South
The U S coast guard and National Geographic note the 1949 iceberg season was the shortest and mildest in memory, producing fewer bergs that threaten North Atlantic shipping. Most originate on western Greenland ice, drift 1800 miles to Grand Banks, with many disintegrating or melting en route.
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International
U. S. Coast Guard
Greenland
North Atlantic
Natonal Geographic Society
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Coast Guard
Baffin Bay
Labrador
Treating Hives in Animals With Anti-Histamine Drugs
Animals suffer hive like allergies similar to humans and medicines used for people are now used for pets and farm animals. The American Foundation for Animal Health notes hives occur from plants or feed, causing loss to farmers through conditions such as cattle and horse founder, nettle rash, and stomatitis. Treatments have had success but responses vary, and improper use can be fatal.
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American Foundation For Animal Health Reports
The
Foundation
Crossing Deaths Drop in 1948 Interstate Figures
The Interstate Commerce Commission released data showing 1,355 fatalities from motor vehicle highway and railroad cross accidents in 1948, down 10 percent from 1947, while injuries reached 4,054, up 0.15 percent from the prior year.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Record World Motor Vehicle Census Reveals Global Surge
The 1949 World Motors Census reports 57,502,888 motor vehicles worldwide, including cars, trucks, and buses. Published by American Automobile Overseas Edition and El Automovil Americano, the census shows a gain of 4,680,007 units, an 8.7 percent rise, though growth is smaller than 1847 increases but triple prewar annual gains.
Roosevelt Statue and Historic Letters Featured in London
A London display includes a new Roosevelt statue in Grosvenor Square near historic residences and Parliament Square landmark sites. Public records show the Olive Branch Petition to George III signed by Adams Franklin and Jefferson. A George Washington letter to a prominent friend is noted, with other historical references.
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London
Roosevelt
Grosvenor Square
John Adamng
Walter Hines
Page
John Winant
Abraham” Lincoln
Parliament Square
Public Record Office
Olive Branch
George III
John Adams
Benjamin” Franklin
Thomas
Jefferson
George Washington
Hig
George
Dr Is
Fabled deep sea creatures show luminous patterns and lighted marks
Journal notes describe mysterious marine beings with luminous spots along their bodies resembling portholes. Some specimens possess searchlight-like features and clustered bulbs or colored markings, creating eerie, fantastical effects in the dark ocean.
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Ughtad
Ughad
Heavens to Be Surveyed For First True Sky Atlas
A four year scientific campaign to produce the first definitive Sky Atlas is announced by National Geographic Society president Dr. Gilbert Grosvenor and Caltech president Dr. Lee A. DuBridge. The project, called the National Geographic Palomar Observatory sky survey, will use the 200 inch glass at Palomar and the Schmidt telescope to map space beyond the solar system.
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Gilbert Grosvenor
National Geographic Society
Lee A. DuBridge
California Institute of Technology
Pelomar Mountain
Calif
Earth
Palomar Observatory Sky Survey
Palomer
Wead Sprays Not Suited To Small Garden
Wead sprays are ineffective for small home gardens says Jack Rose Michigan State College extension horticulture specialist. He notes chemicals used in commercial crops cannot be safely applied where many crops grow close together and oils and salt solutions damage other vegetables. He endorses a sharp hoe and wheel hoes with sweeps for larger plots.
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Jack Rose
Michigan State College
Rose
British Currency Then and Now in Everyday Language
A compact look at British money terms. It explains that a bill equals a check, notes replace larger payments, and common notes include five, ten, and higher pounds while oddities like guineas live as a concept. It notes colors for tenner and quid notes and briefly recalls the historic guinea coin.
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Britain
Guinea
Lake Maracaibo Fishes Thrive in Brackish Mixture
A curious blend of salt and fresh water in Lake Maracaibo nurtures diverse fishes. Venezuela’s lake receives sea backwash and major rivers, supporting both sea and river species across many generations. Dr Leonard Schultz notes the mixed habitat shapes this unique aquatic life and its role in national natural heritage.
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Lake
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Leonard ‘P. Schultz
Smithaonlanantdy
Bang’s Free Cattle Herds Documented by Viton ORE Vision
In 1027 Bang’s free herds of cattle were credited to Viton of ne gene ORE with support from the Department of Pathology Vision. The conference year granted yearly provisions for calving and herd management.
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Department of Pathology
Cortenee van
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