Seeing Around Corners Pioneered by Carolina Medical School
University of North Carolina medical researchers developed a side sight training program to teach seeing objects off to one side while looking straight ahead. Dr. F N Low led the course backed by Navy programs and the National Research Council, with results showing significant gains in speed and accuracy for recognizing people and objects at 15 to 20 degrees off center.
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F. N. Low
Navy
R.O.T.C
National Research Council
Smith Research Fund
Tynes
Carolina
Grab Bag One Minute Test
Questions and tips cover teeth in a horse savor of salt bones in babies etiquette for dining with friends and wisdom about enjoying ordinary things without passion or gratification.
Horoscope May 28 predicts bold talks and interviews
A reader with a May 28 birthday is told to stay alert and warm hearted, with refined taste and home pride. Mars brings good energy for interviews and public speaking, urging cooperation and focused thought while cautioning against temper.
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Mars
Dental and skeletal facts about mammals in brief
A summary of basic mammal biology noting that horses typically have about 40 teeth and humans maintain 206 bones in adulthood. It also mentions a baby’s bones number around 270, with many fusing during growth, and a note about salt relevance to certain conditions.
Longer Life Span Predicted After War Era
Gilbert H. Paust of Mechanix Illustrated forecasts a sharp fall in deaths from infectious disease land accidents and a rapid rise in life expectancy within a few years after the war. He notes that the first U S railroad companies were chartered in 1826 and 1828.
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Pelham, N. Y
Ins
Gilbert H. Paust
Mechanix Illustrated
United States
Rheumatic Fever Damaging To Heart Condition
Medical note outlines how rheumatic fever recurs and damages heart valves. It discusses prevention via tonsil removal, tropical travel, and especially regular sulfonamide use in small doses to prevent nose and throat infections. Army tests show large reductions in respiratory and streptococcus infections, with suggestions to continue for years under medical supervision.
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Army
Rev
Divorce and FEPC near clashes threaten postwar social order
The article argues the Supreme Court weakens wartime divorce norms and notes a push for a federal uniform divorce law. It also surveys Republican efforts to curb job discrimination via FEPC while detailing political maneuvering, salaries, and tax-free allowances debates amid postwar policy battles.
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Supreme Court
Ted
War Department
Arthur Capper
Okinawa Hat Makers Seen by U S Troops Heading Inland
U S troops on Okinawa observed the island as a straw hat producer with soldiers and marines noting field transport. A marine heading to the front quips the scene resembles fans heading to the season's first baseball game.
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Okinawa
Ins
Steel Monster Locomotive Set for Pennsylvania Line
A giant new coal burning steam turbine locomotive, over 135 feet long, designed by Pennsylvania Railroad engineers, is announced for high speed passenger and freight service and touted as approaching practical size limits for operation. Officials say it will thunder across tracks in the near future.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Radio Program Schedule Adjusted for Time Zone Changes
Eastern War Time adjustments shift programs by one hour for CWT and two hours for MWT as networks make late corrections. Highlights include Front Page Farrell, Captain Midnight, Tom Mix serial, News reports, Dick Tracy repeats, Jimmy Carroll sings, and Jack Armstrong serials with many CBS and NBC offerings through late night.
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Farrell
Dbs
Nbe
Uincy Howe
Charalter Kiernan
News
Biu-East
Terry
Biu-West
Chick Carter
Mbs
Whbe
Jimmy Carroll
Cbs
Dick Tracy
Mbs-West
Eilleen Farrell
Jack Armstrong
Blu-West Case of Mustaryw
Hedda Hopper
Hollywood
Raymond
Blu Mutual
Bob He
Oquie Sh Vche
Hasie Dand
Ulldog
Hal Boyle notes on wartime shortages and theft in Antwerp
In Antwerp the U S Army fights pilferage as workers hide rationed goods in hats shoes and bread. MPs search exits and a dedicated pilferage room stores confiscated items while cigarette bootlegging and smuggling persist amid tight controls. A sale notice follows for High Point land.
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Cynthia Lowry
Hal Boyle
Antwerp
United States Army
Thousan
Belns
Brussels
Walter Borys
Enfield
Conn
Sons of Guns
Board Five Reclassifications Listed for 4A to I-A
A roster of personnel including Horace M. Simmons James L. Reid and John L. Noah shows reclassifications across grades from 4A 2-A I-A and I-C Disc with several entries marked as disc. among names such as Rupert J. F. Welborn Fred L. Lawrence Bryant N. Guthrie Aubrey A. Axson Curtis O. Hollingsworth James W. Hester Jack Underwood Nellie Parker Maynard T. Tilley and Edward P. Ripley reflecting administrative adjustments.
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Horace M. Simmons
Howard D. Marsh
Arthur A. Og Aee
Rupert J. F. Welborn
Fred L. Lawrence
Bryant N. Guthrie
Aubrey A. Axson
Curtis O. Hollingsworth
Paul J. Jester
William A. Dillon
James EF. Wheeles
Earnest B. Bury
Joseph B Mercer
Lawrence R. Bundy
Charlie F. Logan
Marvin G. Mann
Roy L._ Stillwell
James W. Hester
Jack D. Underwood
Nellie Parker
Maynard T. Tilley
Garland E. Snider
Edward P. Ripley
James A.hicks
Jacob L. Austin
Sam Proctor
Weldon B. Chilton
James B.pardue
James L. Reid
John L. Noah
Jack J.buchman
ILA
Estie D. Idol
Melvin Taylor
James H. Tutor
Max A. Smith
Oregon Governor Faces Eviction Amid Housing Shortage
Salem report states Governor Earl Snell may lose his rented home due to a statewide housing shortage. Lawmakers hurried a bill to construct a governor’s mansion with the aim of completing it before the governor is left without housing.
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Dewey
Mary T. Norton
New Jersey
Rules Committee
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
G.O.P
Herbert E. Brownell
Salem
Ore
Oregon
Earl Snell
Leningrad Philharmonic Members Thank Philadelphia Donors
Letters from 55 Leningrad musicians express gratitude for gifts sent to the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra and wish Philadelphia benefactors great creative successes, in a note received by the Philadelphia orchestra almost a year after the gifts.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Orchestra
Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra
Leningrad
Veteran reports lifelong wartime service spans every American conflict
John Whitton, 67, of Benning Georgia, claims a remarkable record by enlisting in and being accepted for every American war fought during his lifetime. The tale notes the saying about bad pennies and good soldiers, implying his enduring military involvement despite changing times.
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Benning, Ga
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Oy Magee
John Whitton
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