Real Estate Ventures Endanger College Endowments
New York Times study shows many colleges invest up to a third of funds in non educational ventures raising risk to endowments. Tax authorities warn such holdings may drain federal revenue and threaten tax exemptions for educational bodies.
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New York
New York Times
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bureau of Internal Revenue
House Committee
Joh Gerdes
New York University Alumni Fund
New York University
German People Find Little Interest In Politics
In Passau Germany reports repeat that citizens show scant interest in politics. A US Military Government officer cites Zulzbach Bavarian town as typical noting locals worry about Germany’s future but lack belief in personal political influence. Democ ratization meetings aim to change this by debating local state national and personal issues.
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Passau
Germany
U. S
Zulzbach
Marvon Glossop
Winchester
Soviet factory managers jailed for poor quality output
Soviet courts gave five and seven year sentences to factory managers who produced substandard goods. The Soviet press published a communique listing seven cases with stiff penalties for failing to meet quality standards. other cases were under investigation.
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Moscow
Brush Teeth Twice a Day at Leet Says Dentist
Dr. Dickson G. Bell of San Francisco urged at the 32nd annual meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology that people brush teeth at least twice daily for four minutes. He favored a medium sized straight toothbrush with dense bristles and four rows, arguing it cleanses tooth surfaces and massages gums as food moves.
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Dickson G. Bell
San Francisco
American Academy
Bell
Mild Changes Anticipated In 1949 Economic Trend
A Dodge corporation survey of 112 leading economists shows moderate adjustments and mild changes in 1949 economic trends. The results indicate 64 foresee a recession, with 51 calling it mild, 10 moderately serious, 3 serious. 47 expect no recession. Many think the downturn may begin before mid 1949, though some warn estimates depend on war.
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F. W. Dodge Corporation
Derris introduction and growth notes in Ecuador
Derris is a small plant whose roots contain rotenone used as an insecticide for cattle grubs and garden pests. It is not toxic to animals or humans at insecticide concentrations. Introduced from the Far East, it grows in fertile soils at low altitudes and can be harvested about 18 months after planting in warm tropical climates.
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Ecuador
Far East
Potato’s role in world crops and history
Native to the Americas, the potato enabled agricultural and industrial growth in Europe and became a staple during two world wars. About 0.5 billion bushels grow in North America, with prewar global production over eight billion. Wild relatives exist from the US southwest to southern South America.
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Americas
Europe
North America
United States
South America
Fire losses unlikely to top record 1947 total in 1948
The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports eight month losses in 1948 at 486 978 000, signaling that the 1947 total of 692 635 000, already a U S high, is likely to be exceeded. The 1947 toll rose 23 3 percent year over year, and exceeded the educational budgets of all American cities over 25 000 population and the cost of governing New York.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
U. S
New York
Cause of the Northern Lights Explained
The polar aurora occurs from an electrical discharge through very low pressure air at 50 to 500 miles altitude. The discharge originates on the sun 93 million miles away and is strongest when many active sun spots appear. A single large sun spot centered on the sun can trigger the effect.
Aging Leeds criminal finds mercy after long record
Bob Woolridge, 74, known as one of England’s grand old men, faced charges of attempted burglary and possessing tools. The Recorder offered clemency, sending him home with a chance to reform. Ernest Western vouched for his decency and promised oversight.
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Leeds
England
Bob Woolridge
Bob
Ernest Western
Mr. Western
Three Danes Plan Viking Route to America Voyage
Three Danish wireless operators from Thule Greenland will sail north to America next spring following the Viking route via Norway and Greenland. They bought a modern double ender ship headed by 25 year old Carlehann Petersen and plan to start in March or April along the Erik the Red Thorvaldson route to Greenland discovered in 982.
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America
Copenhagen
Thule
Greenland
North America
Norway
Carlee
Hann Petersen
Erik (the Red) Thorvaldson
British to learn U S production secrets in postwar plan
Britain will send thousands of workers to American plants in 1949 to absorb methods and improve efficiency. The Anglo American Council on Productivity, at Sir Stafford Cripps' request, will organize exchanges and plant inspections to boost British output and foster cross industry sharing of knowledge.
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London
Britain
America
United States
Atlantic
Council On Productivity
Stafford Cripps
New Blood Pressure Device Aids Surgeons In OR
Philadelphia decision notes a University of Pennsylvania device that records blood pressure beat by beat to detect oncoming shock and failing heart action. The tool connects directly to an artery via a recording manometer to guide swift corrective measures during operations.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania Research Laboratories
Fort Kearney commemorative stamp recalls Oregon Trail history
A three cent stamp issue honors the 100th anniversary of Fort Kearney, guardian of pioneers along the Oregon Trail. The fort, named for General Stephen Watts Kearny, was established in 1848 at the Platte valley Nebraska to protect westward travelers, with blockhouses, guardhouse, stables, and a sawmill built by 175 Missouri volunteers.
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Fort ‘Kearney
Fort Kearney
Oregon Trail
National Geographic Society
Stephen Watts Kearney
Kearney
Platte Valley
Nebraska
Missouri
Lights in Laying Houses Boost Egg Yield
U S Department of Agriculture specialists advise winter lighting in laying houses to start hens earlier and extend the day to fourteen hours. Proper illumination leads to more activity, feeding, and egg production, avoiding costly twilight or dimming devices.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Pisa
Burning Reduces Hay Yield in Pastures and Fire-Free Lands
The October 1948 Soil Conservation issue reports USDA findings by Harry M. Elwell. Pastures burned regularly show markedly lower hay yields than areas protected from grazing and fire, with one area yielding 2,886 lb per acre versus 1,366 lb, and another 3,907 lb versus 1,858 lb. burned zones also suffered far greater soil and water loss.
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Soil Conservation
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Harry M. Elwell
SCS Research
Guthrie
Okla
Popular Stews Across Nations Spark Dining Ideas
The article highlights stew variety from Irish, French, Hungarian, and American traditions. It encourages flexible cooking, adjustable ingredients, and using pressure sauce pans, noting that shimmering the stew briefly blends flavors and improves taste.
Burn dead elm bark to halt Dutch elm disease spread
Officials urge cutting and immediate burning of dead elms before April 15 to destroy Bark beetles that winter in dead bark and carry the Elm disease fungus into new trees next spring and summer. Burning the bark now prevents beetles from surviving until next season.
Clover soil improvement and dairy herd routine notes
A fragment discusses clover as best for quick soil improvement with lime and season cycles. It notes dairy cows require regular routines and consistent daily scheduling once adopted.
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Indiana Livestock Sanitary Board
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Phiske
Farm Bureau Hatchery 1St
Cherry
Terre Haute
Ind
Edutor
Weewi
C. H. Voorheis
Hutsonville Road
C. H.voorheis
Guernsey
John ‘Deere
John Deere
McCormick & Deering
Cox & Cox
Robinson, Ilinois
GC. H. Voorheis
Roy Voorheis
Lyman Lindley
WV. C. Wan
Tassell
Russell Rains
Luneh
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