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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1954
Page
5
Five battalions armed with armored cars and light artillery struck at Huk positions along the Mount Banahaw eastern slopes near the Quezon Laguna border southeast of Manila. The Communist forces reportedly ignored a government surrender ultimatum as the assault began.
A 17 member U S Public Health Service panel found no conclusive evidence that gamma globulin prevents or mitigates paralytic polio in mass inoculations or among family contacts. Officials may adjust 1954 plans after further review. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis plans 3 million doses valued at 19 million dollars for this summer, while experts caution about limited data in mass programs. Local and state health officials anticipate possible vaccine test cancellations if polio epidemics surge.
Dr. Jonas Salk personally administered injections to 137 children at Arsenal elementary gym in Pittsburgh, part of a first large-scale test through June 19 to evaluate the new vaccine’s ability to confer immunity against infantile paralysis. Thirty-seven more groups will follow, with 500 total children in this initial study.
Kyodo News reports Japan's motor vehicle scene in 1952 shows about 994 73 000 cars and trucks. Foreign ownership comprises a notable share while US figures include registered autos and three wheeled motorcycles among the total. The data reflect a record density of 192 vehicles per street stretch during last month.
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