Mass TB Test Planned for Columbus Georgia
Columbus and Muscogee county launch the nations first mass testing ground for a new anti tuberculosis vaccine with 100000 residents as guinea pigs. The drive will offer free x rays and BCG vaccinations to all residents who show no TB signs, with treatment for those infected. Dr Carroll E Palmer notes the study aims to gauge big scale impact and compare TB incidence before and after isolation efforts.
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Muscogee County
Russell County
Carroll E. Palmer
U. S. Public Health Department
Washington gives away surplus eggs and milk to relief agencies
Surplus eggs dried milk and dried eggs are offered free to accredited relief agencies under a new give away program effective January 1 1949. Agencies pay transport and distribution costs. Availability is limited by storage points Kansas Oklahoma and other states with several locations listed.
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Tania
Sanur
Boe Roaromaiye
Kansas
Atchison
Pempoeias Hutchinson
Kansas City
Topeka
Wichita
Oklahoma
Enid
Musko-gee Peabees City
Shawnee
Arkansas
Oscar contenders announced for 1949 Academy Awards
Hollywood names top races with All The King's Men and The Heiress leading. Crawford and de Havilland are among favorites for best actor and actress, while Bat tleground and Twelve O Clock High gain multiple nominations. Final awards March 23.
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P—Broderick Crawford
Olivia de Havilland
Motion Picture Academy
Crawford
Kirk Douglas
Gregory Peck
Richard Todd
John Wayne
Iwo Jima
Miss de Havilland
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Susan Hayward
Deborah Kerr
Loretta Young
Academy
John Ireland
Dean Jagger
Arthur Kennedy
Ralph Richardson
James Whitmore
Elsa Lanchester
Mercedes McCambridge
Ethel Waters
Robert Rossen
William A. Wellman
Carol Reed
William Wyler
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Miss Young
Wayne
James Stewart
Stratton Story
Nominees for writing awards include Rossellini for Paisan
Among the nominees for writing awards was Roberto Rossellini, chosen with four others on Paisan, described as a puff or candy. The text also advises storing kernels in a tightly closed jar in the refrigerator to keep nutrients fresh.
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Roberto Rossellini
Paisan
Bergman film Stromboli opens in 400 theaters nationwide
Ingrid Bergman stars in Stromboli as Howard Hughes drives a bold publicity campaign across nearly 400 movie houses. The release follows controversy with church groups and censorship boards, amid debates over its merit and the Bergman romance with director Robero Rossellini.
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Hollywood
Ingrid Bergman
Howard Hughes
Miss Bergman
Roberto Ronsolini
Local Notes From Lawrence Area Feb 16 1360
Lawrence diary items report a sister and husband visiting in Olathe, a brother Jim Muilburn’s death noted in Lawrence, a new rock quarry east of Eudora with work starting for gravel use, families moving to town from Yates Center to operate the quarry for three months, residents at Lamson apartment, and hospital updates on Jackie Landon including a skin graft recovery. Also mentions guests at the Hananvan home and locals visiting Columbia.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
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Kansas
Olathe
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Milbure
Jim Muilburn
Eudora Township
Haa
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Yates Center
S Rently
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Claude Landon
John Landon
Kansas Medical Centre
Kansas City
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Ona
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John Douglas
Howard Kohler
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Mra. Childers
John Kirkwood
Columbia
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35 Persons Marooned in a Tavern by Snowdrifts
Scranton Pa February 15 Thirty five people including an eight day old girl were marooned in a crossroads tavern after heavy snow drifts blocked their cars. Three plows failed to clear six foot drifts to the Corners tavern fifteen miles north of Scranton. The marooned left their cars and walked to the tavern for shelter. Among them were Mr and Mrs Felix Cominsky of Waymart Pa and their eight day old daughter Phyllis. State police said they reached the tavern by telephone and were assured all were safe.
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Felix Cominsky
Waymart
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Thorpe Signs Front Office Post With Eagles
Jim Thorpe returns to professional football in a public relations role with the Philadelphia Eagles at age 61. His wife Patricia says he will also demonstrate kicking exhibitions and may appear in uniform for a Soldier Field game against the college all stars next August. The Eagles’ general manager James Clark expects Thorpe to begin work immediately with additional duties to come.
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Jim Thorpe
Philadelphia Eagles
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Eagles
Mrs Churchill Deflects Heckler at Rally
In Hainault near Woodford Mrs Churchill refused to take responsibility for remarks made by Winston Churchill before their marriage. When a heckler pressed her about a 1908 statement by Churchill then Liberal she quipped she had been married to him 41 years and had no control then.
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London
Winston Churchill
Hainault
Woodford
Churchill
Liberal Party
Bids Submitted for Sanatorium Building in Norton
Apparent low bids totaling 286,369 are filed for a three story brick building for employees at the Norton state tuberculosis sanatorium. State Architect Charles Marshall says contracts may be awarded in a few days.
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Topeka
Norton
Charles Marshall
Tips for Homemakers Dinner Cleaners and Potatoes
Tips for homemakers advise treating gravy stains on tablecloths by washing in cool water to remove protein, then hot soapy water to lift grease. Pork is plentiful and pairs well with potatoes, which can be boiled baked or canned, mashed with eggs for richness.
Light on baby pigs at Iowa State helps piglet survival
Researchers at the Iowa Agriculture Experiment Station show a simple 100 watt light in a corner brooder or infrared lamp keeps newborn piglets warm and dry, prevents crowding near the sow, and reduces losses during the crucial first two weeks.
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Des Moines
Iowa Agriculture Experiment Station
Iowa State College
Local ladies visit Kansas City and travel mentions
Mrs Katherine Rothnerger Mrs Helen Reid Mrs Lorene White Mrs Mildred Hunt and Mrs Leo Katzier spent months visiting with Kansas City Mrs Retta Daugherty was a guest of Mr and Mrs Harold Daugherty. William Bohnnack spent months visiting with friends and relatives in Topeka and Leavenworth then left for his home in Yuba City California.
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Helen Reid
Lorene White
Mildred Hunt
Leo Katzier
Kansas City
Retta Daugherty
Harold Daugherty
William Bohnnack
Fire Qaneheer
Topeka
Leavenworth
Yuba
Inez
Yuba City
Calif
Local Social News Highlights From Sunday to Friday
Mrs Jessie Grimes hosted a social night with games won by Nora Trefz and Daugherty women, followed by refreshments. Several families celebrated birthdays while visiting guests joined a lawn luncheon. The community club met for Valentine day decor, with Alen Westerhouse presiding over a business meeting and plans for future events.
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Nora Trefz
Fern Dausherts
Tie Paanherty
Maecor Stroe Sammiers
Trefe
Mre
Daugherty
Ne'ile Daugherty
Mra Sowmers
Matte Kindred
Nett Catlin
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Mire
Martin Abel
Reete
Oath Mire
Edward Eves
Granddausnte
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Valentine Oeefore
Alen Westerhouse
Dusinesa
Betty Brunk Waar
Charles Raecker
Chester
Raecker
Topeka
Raecker Stater
Ida Breithaupt
Hesper Home Demonstration Unit
Mra
William Neis
Rueste
Alvin. Heeta
Dunior Neix
Howared
Howard Kohler
Holland
Charles Tere Rel
Mra Wol
Young
Mra Oo. M. Willfianpeon
Karl Kurtz
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