Duke Tests of Second Sight by the Blind At Duke University
Experiments announced at Duke reported in the Journal of Parapsychology show 66 blind or nearly blind individuals scoring significantly above chance in identifying unseen playing cards. The study concludes results are not yet conclusive but suggest a possible uncommon perceptual ability. Telepathy and second sight scores are detailed, with averages of 5.69 and 5.96 correct calls per deck across 2,024 telepathy trials and 911 second sight trials.
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Durham
N. C
Duke University
Duke
Journal of Parapsychology
J. B. Rhine
Margaret M. Price
Margaret H. Pegram
Second sight studies yield mixed results in tests
Reports describe experiments comparing human behavior with statistical laws in farming and psychology. findings include 18 acres yielding 462 bushels and children showing about 20 percent stronger second sight than adults. Duke researchers tested 22 retarded children with no observed superiority and other trials failed to affect card face symbol recognition.
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Duke
Blair
Clinton Cotton Mills ordered to reinstate 100 workers
In Asheville on July 8 the U S Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals approved a consent decree requiring Clinton Cotton Mills of Clinton South Carolina to reinstate about 100 workers and pay back wages for August 26 1935 to November 21 1935. The mill must offer jobs substantially the same as before and pay current rates, with back pay offset by any earnings elsewhere. Workers must respond within two weeks to indicate desire to return. If no reply reinstatement becomes optional for the mill.
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Asheville
Clinton Cotton Mills
Clinton
S. C
U. S. Fourth Ao Court of Appeals
National Labor Relations Board
Tobacco Men Choose Site for 37th Convention
OLD POINT Virginia July 3 AP The Tobacco Association of the United States ended its 37th annual meeting with the board of governors to select the 1938 convention city. J W Dunnington of Farmville vice president predicted a 15 percent rise in bright tobacco production and others reported a generally good leaf outlook despite blue mold disease attacks in many regions.
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Old Point
Board of Governors
Tobacco Association of the United
Wheat pours into storages from harvests across states
Kansas City July 3 7 Millions of bushels of wheat pour into storage as the harvest moves northward. Old carryover is 90 000 000 bushels with 650 000 000 winter and 200 000 000 spring wheat expected to be added later. Farmers expect prices to rise toward 1 35 to 1 50 a bushel to balance 1931 lows. Many store their grain rather than sell at current wagon prices.
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Kansas City
United States
Lost flood drains Beatrice water system nine million gallons
Beatrice Nebraska reports a missing nine million gallons of water believed lost between pumps and consumer faucets. City Treasurer J A Terhune asks residents to report any information on the disappearance.
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Beatrice, Neb
Beatrice
J. A. Terhune
Wild Turkey Clocked Flying at 55 MPH Over One Mile
A wild turkey was recorded flying at about 55 miles per hour over a distance near one mile. Leather kid gloves are made from skins of young goats killed while still on a milk diet.
Wheat Harvest Progress Across Kansas Touches 142 Million Bushel Mark
Kansas, the nation's leading wheat producer, advances toward an estimated 142 million bushels with strongest yields in the south central counties. In the southeastern region, black rust appeared just before milk stage, reducing harvest to 15 to 20 bushels per acre.
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Kansas
Reading pace in the United States outstrips daily book output
A commentator notes that to keep up with U.S. publishing would require reading about eighteen books daily. The remark highlights the sheer volume of new titles and the challenge for readers to stay current.
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United States
Public safety manhunt for John Deas after Crutchfield shooting
Richmond police seek 47 year old Black driver John Deas in connection with the wounding of 67 year old Equitable Life agent Crutchfield at his home in midafternoon. Authorities dispatched alerts across nearby counties and as far as Washington to locate a 1928 Packard used by Crutchfield.
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Richmond
J. E. Payne, Jr
Henrico County
John Deas
FE. M. Crutchfield
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Washington
Parcard
Helico
Crutchfield
Reveille
Payne
Crutchfield H
Deas
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