Insecticides Poison Birds Even In Small Doses
New York reports the first thorough scientific study on hydrocarbon insecticides and bird poisoning. James B. DeWitt of the Fish and Wildlife Service found that tiny amounts of aldrin and DDT can cause high mortality in quail and pheasants within weeks, with eggs less hatchable and chicks less likely to survive. Endrin and other compounds also proved deadly in small daily doses, confirming concerns over widespread spraying and bioaccumulation in liver fats.
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New York
James B. DeWitt
Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
DeWitt’s
World Stage Seizes Kids And Clergy Notes
Detroit police end search for six year old Billy Smith after he reappears in his school kindergarten saying he likes it there. Honolulu bishops stay at hotel named House of Heaven during Episcopal convention. Wilmington chamber solves stamp adhesive mystery with insecticide suggestion after postmaster notes roaches eat adhesive.
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Detroit
Billy Smith
Billy
Honolulu, T.H
Halenkulani Hotel
House of Heaven
Wilmington
N.C
Greater
New York Transit Opens First Air conditioned Subway Car
In New York City the transit authority introduced its first air conditioned subway car on a Thursday. The day’s high temperature reached 69.4 degrees as riders noted the improved comfort during travel. In Juarez Mexico officials ordered night clubs to curb nude dancing and skimpy attire, with Mayor Pedro N Garcia stating many clubs violated the law. yet clubs attracted large tourist crowds.
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New York
New York City Transit Authority
Juarez
Mex
Pedro N. Garcia
U S to Sell Wool Surplus Over Two Years
The Agriculture Department announced on Thursday plans to sell its surplus wool stock via competitive bids over at least two years starting November 1. The department holds 149.5 million pounds of wool acquired under price support programs in 1954 and earlier years.
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U.S
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Invitations To Venice Film Festival Intercepted
Gloria Swanson describes chaos at the Venice Film Festival where invitations are intercepted and sold for high sums. She notes producers and stars struggle to attend events, with 450 guests invited to a square dance party and about 1,000 crashing in, while celebrities like Dawn Addams appear in gowns and a reporter reflects on the festival’s publicity culture.
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Venice
San Sebastian
Lancaster-Hecht
United Artists
Margaret Truman
Linda Christian
Edmund Purdom
Hedy Lamarr
Joe
DiMaggio
Tom, Dick
Harry
Soviet Union
Burt Lancaster
Ben Hecht
Rossano Brazzi
Dawn Addams
Health Service Reports Polio Peak Reached Two Weeks Ago
The Public Health Service reported a decline in new polio cases last week signaling the seasonal peak was reached two weeks earlier. In the week ended Sept 3, 2,033 new cases were reported with all states except Montana and Nebraska accounted for. the prior week totaled 2,289 cases.
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Health Service
Washington
USS
Public Health Service
Montana
Nebraska
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Department of Commerce
Weather Bureau
Northern Plains
Florida
Atlantic States
Gloria Swanson
United Press
Southwestern Radio & Sound
4Th & E
Lawton
Oklahoma
NORGE
de Luxe Norge
Montgomery Ward
WARDS
Lone Ranger
Jean
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