Brain Lives Outside Body In Groundbreaking Research
University of Chicago physicians report keeping a rat’s brain alive outside the body by perfusing the spinal cord with chemicals in a moist warm chamber. About six of 25 tested chemicals sustained activity, with pyruvic and citric acids, glucose, and glutamic acid among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
University of Chicago
Federation of American
Cieties
R. D. Tschirgi
R. W. Gerard
Office of Naval Research
L. L. Boyarsky
J. Z. Hearon
H. Jenerick
Department of Physiology
C.G. Ely
Robert E. Johnson
C. F. Consolazio
Army Medical Nutrition Laboratory
Chicago
Army
Johnson
Manitoba
Walking Toothpick Ball and Ant-Eater Exhibit in Cape York
New York reports a vivid menagerie from Cape York in northeast Australia now on display at the American Museum of Natural History. The walking ball of toothpicks is the spiny anteater, a cousin of the platypus, among many unusual creatures unearthed by the 1948 Archbold Cape York expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cape York Peninsula
Australia
American Museum of Natural History
Archbold Cape
Coeds Say Women Now Drive Courtship at Oklahoma U
Norman Oklahoma coeds survey says men no longer pursue love alone. Psychology senior Mary Limber notes a woman finds the man. June Parrack adds a girl must do most of the work but keep it subtle so the boy feels he is doing the pursuing and believes it was his idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Okla
University of Oklahoma
Adults Taught Child Writing To Save Money
Madeline Rose Hosmer Brenner, a Georgia native, leads a print writing system taught to retail clerks to reduce misreads and errors. Originated by her mother Madeline Flint Hosmer, it uses bold lines and circles to convert writing to a simple read. Brenner expanded the method nationwide at a National Retail Dry Goods association convention in New York. She trains up to 60 supervisors per store, aiming to cut mistakes and save dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, York
Georgia
Madeline
Rose Hosmer Brenner
Atlanta
Madeline Flint Hosmer
University System of Georgia
South
Hosmer
Brenner
National Retail Dry Goods Association
New York
Norway Dresses Up Whales In Many Tasty Menu Bits
Oslo reports Norway has transformed whaling into a modern industry with floating factories and Antarctic hunts. The nation ships 160000 metric tons of whale oil yearly and earns about 60 million dollars, with over 50 million dollars invested in processing fleets aboard ships that sail in winter and return in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Oslo
John Barrymore
Barrymore
Antartic
Russia Claims to Have Most World Centenarians
A new film asserts the USSR had 29 000 citizens aged 100 or more the most of any country. It highlights centenarians in the Caucasus with Moscow hosting several dozen. Notable figures include Mamsyr Kiyat 147 Osman Dzeniya 111 and hunter Dzhadzh Khagba 125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Soviet Union
Soviet Caucasus
Mamsyr Kiyat
Abkhazian Republic
Black Sea
Dzhadzh Khagba
Osman Dzeniya
Homecoming Events and Neighborhood Gatherings Noted
Community calendar reports a Mi Greek church homecoming well attended and a Friday Wiener roast at Warren Norton's home. Several local families including Ledermann Blizzard Miller Cline and Higginbotham are listed as guests or visitors at various gatherings through the weekend and Aunt Mary Carpenter, Grace Higginbotham, and Everett Blizzard are noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Norton
Ted Bra
Kenneth Betty
Robert
Theodore i Dale
Glenn
Ben Strohm
Avon Mary
William‘ 'Ledermann
John Blizzard
Levening
Jane
Alvin T. Miller
Milo Cline
Hershel Cline
Alvin “T. Miller
Mary Carpenter
Grace Higginbotham
Everett
Golda Blizzard
Pointers From A M L A On Television Vision
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports A M L A guidance on television viewing. It notes larger screens give clearer vision at distance, optimal viewing angles reduce distortion, and fatigue can arise even without eye defects. Daylight screens are preferred to lessen contrast with surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of the American
Ical, Association
Germany’s Parathio Insecticide May Outperform DDT
Dr. J T Thurston reports from Stamford Connecticut that a German insecticide named parathio is effective against a wider range of insects and can be used in lower doses than DDT. Tests at Hazelton laboratory Falls Church Virginia show low chronic toxicity in white rats despite higher acute toxicity to warm blooded animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
J.T. Thurston
Stamford
Conn
Hazelton Laboratory
Falls Church
Dr. Thurston
People Become Artisans Build Own Homes
More families take up building their own homes as rental options shrink and prices rise. They find enjoyment, pride, and savings from DIY projects, completing homes with personal effort and satisfaction.
British Railways names eight converted locomotives
London Midland region of British Railways assigns historic names to eight converted steam engines. The Planet is named after Stephenson’s early engine. Others include Vulcan Goliath Courier Veloce Champion Dragon and Warlequin. The original Vulcan entered service in 1831 and Courier in 1847.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Railways
London Midland
Stephenson
Vulcan
Goliath
Courier
Veloce
Champion
Dragon
Warlequin
Weekend Guests Visit Jamestown Area Families
A long list of weekend visitors from Indiana Kansas Michigan and Illinois joined local families in Jamestown and Martinsville for dinners and gatherings. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Conrad Mrs. Etta Shaffner Mrs. James Kipps Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burger and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hammond
Carolyn
Glenda
Jamestown
Indiana
Harry Conrad
Oye
James Kipps
Cheryl
Lebo
Kansas
Kipps
Frank Burger
Pennsylvania
Rheuben Tingley, Jr
Indianapolis
Rheuben Tingley
Kay
Shirley Batzell
Sumner
Winds
Tennile McNary
Evanston
Harry Fraker
Milton. Linn
Martinsville
John Blagg
Ronnie
Ricky
Atlantic
Michigan
Fredrick Bright
Terry
Charlotte
William Conrad
Conrad
Ezra Riggens
Westfield
Harold Walker
Julia Ward
Roy Hammond
Ray Curtright
Rand
Ernie Gilbert
Rosalee Gilbert
Alice Curtright
Lona. Ward
Cleone
Glen
Ward
Shirley Walker
Lee Kelley
Daisy Sinclair
Opal Kellary
Theron Kelley
Eugene Kelley
Katherine
Wanda Veach
Auburn
Ivan Veach
Deloris
Lois Cline
William Stricklett
Nancy Stricklett
C. B. Lowry
Claudia” Samson
Mike Samson
Don Carpenter
Sharon
David
Charleston
John Yowell
Dudley
Hattie Shaffner
Mae Shade
Shaffner
Charles Crumlin
Marshall
Alvin Lee
Roy Wallace
Monticello
Mr. Fraker
Ered Fraker
Leslie Montgomery
Darrell Hills
Family Line
Darwin and York reunions bring out local families
Darwin residents gathered Sunday for the York reunion with Dr John Holland speaking. Attendees included Mrs Maude Paddock at a funeral in Terre Haute for Lola Lathrop formerly of Darwin. Numerous family visits and social events extend across Marshall, Indianapolis, and Terre Haute as residents attend gatherings and share news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Darwin
John ‘Holland
Maude Paddock
Lola Lathrop
Los Angeles
Gillis Memorial Chapel
Terre Haute
Danish Holiday Law Guarantee for Danish Workers
Danish workers and salaried employees are guaranteed a statutory annual holiday of 12 days with full pay. Employers must credit employees with four percent of wages, stamps cover the holiday value, and the employee may cash the amount at a post office at the start of holidays. This system ensures employers contribute to holiday benefits even if the employee changes jobs.
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Russia
Lloyd Garner
Baby
Leon Carne
Ichifarea
Alvin
T. Miller
Frank Coombes
Wea
Union Hall
York Relinie
Mildred Williams
Richard
Joe
Stanle
Iry Jackson
Mary Ledermann
Maude Miller
Thursda Ben Strohm
Avon
Apent
John and
Goldai Blix? -Zard
Jeff Booker
Washington
Alvin Miller
A.m.la
British Railway
Homer
Mrs. Etta Shaffner
Commodore Frakes
Methodist Church
Eugene E. Stauffer
Harry Findley
Marshall Roofing Company
N. 5Th St
Eldredge’s General Garage
Weaver, Ill
Farm Bureau Co-Op
Farm Bureau Hatchery
S. 2Nd Street
Terre Haute, Ind
V.C. van Tassell & Son Auctioneers
Robinson, Ml
Ptg
Farm Equipment Headquarters
R. E. Laird Marshall
Ill
Yte
Riley E. Baker
Marshall, Tl
Hurley
Nicol
Marshall, Wl
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