Wisconsin University Highlighted for State Service
A new book Inside the Campus by Dr. Charles E. McAllister lauds the University of Wisconsin for its extensive state service. It notes 26 university divisions devoted to public work including medicine, nutrition, cancer research, agricultural outreach, economic surveys, and industrial support, with strong arts and summer programs reaching thousands.
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Madison, Wis
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Charles E. Mc
Association of Governing Boards of State Universities and
McAllister
State College of Washington
United States
McArdle Memorial Institute
Bureau of Business Research and Service
Town To Get Pure Water In 2 Years
Aigle Switzerland prepares to receive drinking water purified of tubercular germs from Leysin sanatorium. After 30 years of protest and delayed work due to cost, Leysin authorities agree to begin building a purification plant at the sanatorium to deliver safe water in two years.
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Aigle
Switzerland
Rhone Valley
Leysin
Aigie
By Dawn's Early Light Cowbirds Use Dawn for Nesting Trick
The article notes that female cowbirds lay eggs in other birds nests during the dim light of early dawn. Observers say this timing helps conceal the act from potential interrupters as foster parents rear the eggs.
Health Officer Reports Wisconsin Health Progress in 1948
Dr. Carl N. Neupert reviews the year 1948 noting fewer than 500 tuberculosis deaths, gains in smallpox and diphtheria control, and polio challenges with 625 cases and 75 deaths by December 1. He credits medical advances, public health work, and citizen participation, and highlights two statewide health organizations established during Wisconsin's centennial.
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Wisconsin
Carl N. Neupert
Extend Television Reaches DC Power Homes
Television now extends to households with DC electrical service via new converters. The units feature an automatic remote starting system and require no special wiring.
Norway expands merchant marine training amid seamen shortage
To meet a looming shortage of marine specialists Norway opens four new steward posts, trims engineers training by 25 percent, and sets up a Trondheim radio department. New courses target refrigeration engineers and electricians for the fleet, driven by shipowners’ push as tonnage grows. A January survey found 3,325 seamen seeking berths, with few in required specialist classes.
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Norway
Trondheim
Buenos Aires Tests Fluorescent Street Lights
Buenos Aires is testing fluorescent street lighting with all units sourced from the United States.
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Buenos Aires
United States
Highway Arrest Record In Minnesota
In Minnesota, 1,979 drivers were tagged for illegal lamps and 343 received warnings in November. Patrols made 1,025 arrests for traffic violations including 144 speeding detentions and 428 warnings, 90 stop sign violations and 267 warnings, and 120 careless driving cases. Assistance was given to about 2,000 motorists on state highways.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
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