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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1954

Page

13

Baloney-Sliced Bacteria Aid in Cancer Study

Princeton University scientist Dr. George TB Chapman announced a first successful preparation of germ slices using a reverse meat-slicer technique. The 1/500,000 inch thick slices, embedded in plastic on a rotating wheel, reveal new details about cell division and cross-wall formation. He notes bacteria reproduce every 20 minutes, unlike humans every 25 years, offering potential insights into cancer and bacterial nuclei.

Princeton University George TB. Chapman Society of American Bacteriologists SAB Chapman Science Mike

Salk Polio Vaccine Test Speeds Evaluation in Pittsburgh

Dr. Jonas Salk and Dr. J Youngner of the University of Pittsburgh described a color-change test to quickly assess if an inoculated child has developed sufficient antibodies to kill live polio. The method, already shared with labs in national field trials, aims to optimize dose number and shot spacing for maximum protection.

Fittsburgh Jonas E. Salk J. §. Youngner University of Pittsburgh Society of American Bacteriologists Salk Dr. Salk

Primitive Protective Gods Inside Trees Knocking on Wood

A psychiatrist explains that knocking on wood as a luck ritual stems from primitive beliefs in protective powers within trees. Dr Judd Marmor links it to anxiety management, envy defense, and feelings of helplessness, noting its persistence in modern society amid competitive pressures and self reassurance.

Alton L. Blakeslee ST. Louis American Psychiatrics Association Judd Marmor University of California At Los Angeles Dr. Marmori Dicate

Far East staff chief decorated by Navy

Lt Gen William Harrison Jr received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for his role as chief Allied negotiator during Korean armistice talks. He will chair meetings May 12 and 13 at El Centro and Coachella to nominate seven members to the Grapefruit Advisory Board, according to state officials.

Tokyo William Friday United States K. Harrison Jr Navy Paname Caribbean U. S Sacramento UPI Will Harrison el Centro Far East United Nations Coachella Cere Iber State Agriculture Departee Herrison

Doctor Missing Year Found Dead Near Upton Wyoming

A 0 year old Minnesota physician missing for a year was located five miles south of here by a rancher. Dr. Henry Hi Hall of St Paul disappeared en route to Denver in May 1953 after asking for road directions at Denver. His car was abandoned days later near James Norris ranch out of gas.

Upton Denver Hall James Norris

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