Livestock breeders plan Bangs eradication meeting in Martinsville
The Clark County Hereford Breeders Association hosts a February 20 meeting at Martinsville High School starting 7:30 p.m. with University of Illinois experts detailing Bangs disease eradication. Also announced are 4 H events March 13 in Casey and a 5 day 4-H camping program July 6–10, plus guidance on wheat nitrogen rates and mushroom basics.
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Clark County Hereford Breeders Association
Martinsville High School
H. G. Russel
G. T. Woods
University of Illinois
Casey
Casey High School
Clark
Edgar
Tazewell
Lawrence
Crawford Counties
Care For Auto Crash Hurt Steps From First Aid Kit
Mutual insurance safety program urges drivers to carry a first aid kit and learn quick rules for crash victims. Seek a doctor and ambulance, do not move the injured unless fire danger or further collision is possible, keep them warm and quiet, cover wounds, control severe arterial bleeding with a firm compress, and immobilize broken bones with splints by trained handlers.
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Tim
Jet Warfare Spurs Columbium Supply for Aircraft Engines
Jet warfare in Korea drives demand for colombium used in high heat turbine alloys. Nigeria supplies most colombium with tin, while Norwegian finds promise new production as Nigeria nears depletion. Rumors of ore in the Ural mountains and Manchuria add Western concern, echoing wartime civilian withdrawal.
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Nigeria
Norway
Ural Mountains
Russia
Manchuria
United States
Vast Wilderness of the Antarctic Unveiled
The Antarctic presents rugged topography and sparse wildlife with risks from skua attacks killer whales and leopard seals. Peaks reach 20 000 feet Gilbert Grosvenor range averages 13 000 feet. Prolonged daylight raises sunburn risk while Antarctic white-out causes crashes and disappearances. Authorities including Admiral Byrd and Dr Henry J Warman discuss storing surplus human foods in a huge Antarctic refrigerator for emergencies.
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Antarctic
Gilbert Grosvenor
Admiral Byrd
Henry J. Warman
Clark University
Poisonousness of Manufactured Gas Compared to Natural Gas
Manufactured gas is far more poisonous due to carbon monoxide, which harms even at one part in a thousand. Natural gas lacks carbon monoxide and is mainly methane, which can be inhaled briefly. Prolonged exposure to natural gas is dangerous mainly because it displaces oxygen.
International Hydrographic Bureau Aims at Safer Global Seas
The International Hydrographic Bureau, joined by the United States and 27 other nations, meets for its sixth conference to standardize nautical charts and coordinates, acting as a clearinghouse for maritime data. The aim is easier, safer navigation and coordinated geodetic grids amid rising global seafaring.
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International Hydrographic Bureau
Moniaco
United States
High Seas
U. S. Navy
Matthew Fontaine Maury
Cross Eye Cure Urged For Young Children
Health expert Pauline Brimhall of the University of Illinois warns cross eyed children can be helped more easily when treated young. Early examination by a specialist is advised, with methods including glasses exercises patching or possibly an operation. The operation is described as not dangerous and comparable to tonsil removal.
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Pauline Brimhall
University of Illinois
Miss Brimhall
International Hydrographic Bureau born in Monaco
A 1919 London conference from seventy four nations led to the International Hydrographic Bureau. The Bureau now explores radar loran and echo depth finding while facing East West division with Poland as the only Iron Curtain member. Absolute zero is about 460 degrees below Fahrenheit and 273 Celsius. Molecules freeze at that limit and scientists approach temperatures within thousandths of a degree.
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Hydrographic Bureau
London
International Hydrographic Bureau
Monaco
Prince Albert I
Poland
Illinois Telephone declares dividend for Series A preferred stock
The Illinois Telephone Company board declared a regular quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share on outstanding Series A preferred stock for the period October 15 1952 to December 31 1952. It is payable March 27 1953 to stockholders of record February 20 1953. The move marks the sixth consecutive quarterly dividend since September 1951. The company operates 42 exchanges in central Illinois including Bloomington Jacksonville Streator Paris Pontiac and serves nearly 60 000 telephones.
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Linois Telephone
Ameeting
Rose of Businers
Tigsued
Ilinois-Télephone
Ilinois
Bloomington
Jacksonville
Streator
Paris
Pontiac
Tree Planter Availability Promises Spring Planting Aid
Clark County farmers will receive a mechanical tree planter this year from the State Division of Forestry via the Clark County Soil Conservation Districts. Each county gets a week to ten days in spring with planting starting late March. The machine allows 1000 trees per hour for two workers, versus 1000 per day by hand. Interested landowners should contact Lawrence Lucan or Tom Borden to be added to the user list. the council will charge $3 per thousand trees planted.
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Clark County
State Division of Forestry
Coles, Edgar
Cumberland
Lawrence Lucan
Marshall
Soil Conservation District
Tom Borden
Five Points Church Social Notes Broadcast
The men of the church labored on Monday evening and Tuesday laying flooring in the Sunday school rooms, while the ladies served dinner on Tuesday. A shower for Mrs. Jean Wilholt was held Monday at Miss Elaine Biletty’s home. Mrs. Coleman Finley returned from three weeks in Chicago visiting her son Raymond, whose wife was hospitalized after surgery. Mrs. Mary Baker and Mrs. Helen Long attended the 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eitel. Mr. and Mrs. William Veach hosted dinner with Lila June Morgan and Earl Dean Veach visiting from near Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wilhoit and Joyce transported Carroll Wilhoit to St. Louis and then Ft. Worth, with the Wilhoits returning via Belleville Illinois.
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Glen
Witholt
Donna
Joyce
Elaine Biletty
Jean .Wilholt
Coleman
Finley
Chicago
Raymond
Mary Baker
Helen ‘Long
Charles Eitel
William, Veach
Lila June Morgan
Earl Dean Veach
Everett Veach
Maurice
Kansas
Glenn ‘Wilhoit
Carrol Wilhoit
St. Louis
Ft. Worth
Texas
Glenn Wilhoit
Belleville
Early Roman furniture method uses land and sea processing
Researchers describe a two stage wood treatment for citrus furniture in ancient Rome. Green wood was waxed, buried under corn, then weighed down to reduce moisture before sea water immersion for preservation. A skate skin finish was used to produce a final polish.
Mammal Origins Traced to Land Ancestors say Zoologists
Zoologists present evidence that all mammals originated on land including those now living in seas. The first mammals likely descended from land reptiles whose ancestors probably originated in the sea, with experts suggesting whales evolved from ancient hoofed animals.
Why Spuds Turn Brown After Peeling
Potatoes brown when peeled due to tyrosin and the enzyme tyrosinase reacting with oxygen. The reaction forms melanin-like pigment, causing the brown color. melanin also colors hair skin and eyes in humans.
Evening social at Mrs Claypool's hosts visiting couple
A fragment notes the Win-A-Couple Class being entertained Friday evening at Mrs Carolyn Claypool's home. Mentions Mr and Mrs Dale V Witholt and family and a prompt veterinary diagnosis context with terms like abortion ageurs and vibrio.
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Dale v
Witholt and Family
Carolyn’ Claypool
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