Polio Cases Rise While Yearly Totals Lag Behind Last Year
The U S Public Health Service reports 1 056 new polio cases in the nation for the past week, up from 758 the prior week. Although higher, the weekly toll remains below 1953 and 1952 figures, with a 1954 disease year total of 4 968 cases by April 1. Health officials caution the vaccine impact is not yet proven and eruption notes from 1952 are cited by the National Geographic Society.
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Washington
U. S. Public Health Service
Health Service
Common Moonrat Odor Repels Enemies Like Onion Scent
The Common Moonrat a hedgehog cousin emits a strong onion like odor to deter predators. Its distinct scent serves as a chemical defense in its natural habitat attracting interest from researchers studying mammal aromas.
Social Calendar Highlights Thursday to Friday Events
Auxiliary to International Association of Machinists meets at IOOF hall 109 D. Junior Miss club hosts at Ann Lyon 3307 Cache Road. Pioneer Women’s Club hosts guest day luncheon at American Legion hall. square dance at VFW post 1193 with Art Ashline. Messing Home Demonstration at Mount Scott school house. Scott Home Demonstration club covered dish supper at Fort Sill VFW hut. wedding of Dorothy Whitwell and Virgil Reeves at First Christian church with reception for family and friends.
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International Association of Machinists
Ioof Hall
Ann Lyon
Cache Road
Pioneer Women’s Club
American Legion Hall
VFW
Art Ashline
Messing
E. J. Schram
Mount Scott School
Scott
P.m
Leslie J. McNair
Fort Sill
Dorothy Whitwell
Virgil Reeves
First Christian Church
Church Fellowship Hall
Coffee Supply Crisis Warned By U S Agency
Washington July 22 UP The Foreign Operations Administration warned that without immediate steps to raise coffee production the world shortage will worsen. The FDA said it is giving concentrated attention and developing a program to help coffee-producing countries boost output and establish stability in the industry.
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Washington
Foreign Operations Administration
E Fda
Dixie Coed Wins Crown As Miss U. S. Dixie Coed
Miriam Stevenson of Winnsboro South Carolina 21 year old college senior won Miss U S A title in Long Beach California over 46 entrants. She won for poise and personality after strong showcase in bathing suit and evening gown rounds and carries a future Miss Universe bid plus a new car.
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Long Beach
Calif
South Carolina
U.S.A
Miriam Stevenson
Winnsboro
S. C
Miss Stevenson
Universal-Internaan Studio
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Aty
Scott's
Sewing Machine Co
Lawton
Dixie Coed
U. S
Texas
Betty Lee
Austin
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Virginia
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Mary Grundy
Adelaide Fox
Bambury
Bell
Gcremer Furniture Co
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