Hardening of Arteries Affects Vital Organs
Health magazine notes arteriosclerosis involves thickening and narrowing of arterial walls reducing blood flow to organs. Dr. Hamilton, pathology professor, says cause unknown though infections and diabetes raise risk, and aging makes it common though not inevitable. He warns no single cause and diet lacks conclusive proof.
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Correct Titles Set For Royal Counte
London reports that Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip now bear exact court titles. Her full style is Her Royal Highness the Princess Elizabeth Duchess of Edinburgh while his is His Royal Highness Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh.
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Modest US living costs rise by 450 dollars yearly
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an average four member family in 34 cities now spends about 450 dollars more per year for a modest standard of living than 22 months ago. Food costs drive nearly one third of the increase with housing and taxes also up.
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Three Special UK Stamps Planned for Next Year
Postmaster-General Wilfrid Paling said in Commons three stamp issues are planned for next year. The first on April 26 marks the silver wedding of the King and Queen. The second in May commemorates the Channel Islands liberation. The third in July celebrates the Olympic Games opening.
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Origin of piping tradition in naval customs traced back
A long standing naval ritual links officer introductions to sailors with the practice of piping aboard. The custom reportedly began in sailing days when visitors were lifted to ships in a boat swain's chair during rough weather. The pipe served as a signal to the rope handlers.
Candle Timing: Anglo-Saxons Measured Hours by Burned Wax
A historical note explains that ancient Anglo-Saxons tracked time using graduated candles. The method involved watching candle burn rate to approximate hours, a practical timekeeping device before mechanical clocks.
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Oddities
A jumble of crossword clues and puzzle hints lists terms from diverse fields and languages, including symbols, deities, elements, and measurements. It pairs word fragments with categories while hinting at solutions across horizontal and vertical entries.
Giant Crane Lifts 630-Ton Load Without Breaking Egg
At Hunter's Point shipyard a 630-ton slab was lifted by a massive crane and gently set on a hen's egg to prove control. Navy operators, two men pushing, demonstrated the crane's precision by lowering the load and barely cracking the shell without breaking the egg.
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San Francisco
Navy
Hunter's Point
Tourist chiefs warn lush days end. education week set
Toronto Canada. E G Rowebottom president of the Canadian Association of Tourist and Publicity Bureau says the lush days of the tourist business are over. He announces the third annual tourist service education week will be held March 31 to April 6 1948.
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Toronto
Canada
E. G. Rowebottom
Canadian Association of Tourist and Publicity Bureau
United States Winter Wheat Crop Forecast Declines
The agriculture department forecasts the U S winter wheat crop to be harvested next summer at 838 705000 bushels, down 228 295000 from the 1947 crop of 1 067000000 bushels. The Vatican site was once the Gardens of Nero.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Vatican
Nero
Five year Russia Czechoslovakia trade pact signed
Moscow hosts the signing of a five year trade pact between Russia and Czechoslovakia as leaders describe the accord. Other items note Wigmakers report rising business, L Tobin’s large London property deal, Chiang Kai-shek anniversary dinner, and various local notices.
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Czechoslovakia
Moscow
1,000,009-Gallon Water Reservoir for Kelowna
Kelowna completes a second water reservoir with a capacity of 1,000,000 gallons. The facility is designed to meet the city’s needs for the next 20 to 30 years.
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Kelowna
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