Hypnosis Aids Recovery In Burn Victims
A Canadian Health League report cites Dallas researchers showing hypnosis revived appetite and reduced pain in eight severely burned patients. Six improved enough to forgo force feeding and exercise burned limbs, regaining hope for independence. One patient slept through exercises, another craved tuna thanks to hypnotic prompts. Hypnosis required about ninety minutes to set a first trance with daily follow ups.
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Toronto
American Medical Association
Health League of Canada
Dallas
Canadian Economic Trends Show Mixed Growth Across Sectors
Labor gains reached a May high with 5.324 million employed and a 5.537 million labor force as April to May totals rose. Profits before tax for Canadian corporations climbed near 6 percent from 1954, while electricity capacity grows and retail dollar sales surpass 1954 levels. Freight, vehicle sales, and railway loading rise, but farm cash income remains below year-earlier levels.
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Canada
Quebec
Northwest Territories
British firm unveils permanent wave chemical breakthrough
A British research firm claims a new chemical compound derived from thyo glycollic acid enables a permanent wave that lasts until hair grows out. The powder form, now patented, requires no neutralizer and cuts packing costs. Samples are tested worldwide under varied climates with almond-oil treated tissues as a conditioner.
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Chemos
Britain
France's railways lead modernization push in Europe
France's nationalized rails aim for top safety and speed with electrification and new rolling stock. In March two electric locomotives set a world speed record at 207 mph, driven by Henri Brachet, as tests stress high speed performance and safety.
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Paris
France
Europe
John Bush
Reuters
Henri Brachet
French Riviera
Nice
Dijon
Road accidents rise in peak summer months
Road officials report the next five months will be the worst for highway accidents fatalities and injuries. In 1952 more than half of yearly fatalities occurred then rising to 55 percent in 1953 and 68 percent last year between June 1 and October 31. Five major causes are speed vehicle condition fatigue alcohol and weather. Careful planning and sensible driving are proposed remedies.
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Highway Traffic Board
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee greetings from Cape of Good Hope
A Cape of Good Hope administrator and Premier T C Douglas exchange warm Jubilee wishes marking Saskatchewan's Golden Jubilee. The Cape sends heartfelt salutes and praise for Saskatchewan's breadbasket role, while a Jubilee Choir visit to Chicago echoes Commonwealth ties and goodwill.
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Abegina
Saskatchewan
P. J. Olivier
Cape of Good Hope
Africa
Land of Good Hope
T. C. Douglas
Commonwealth
Chicago
Eye health link to infections and ocular risk
The article notes that infections in teeth sinuses and tonsils can affect sight. It advises periodic medical checkups and eye examinations by an eye doctor to detect serious disorders early and treat them before they develop.
Surgery links arteries and veins to restore leg growth
Dr Joseph M. Janes of Ti Clinic in Rochester described a procedure that connects arteries and veins in a paralyzed leg to restore growth. In early trials on puppies and 14 children, no serious heart damage occurred. Growth resumed in the paralyzed leg from a 10 month old polio case, narrowing a 6 year old gap from 143 inches to within half an inch over three years. The method aims at ages under 12 and also helps faster growth in other conditions.
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Eee
Reepolio
Jesoph M. Janes
Rochester
Schon
Janes
Wool research speeded up to meet synthetic fibre competition
Dr Sien advices increased efficiency at the production level through studies of nutritional requirements management performance testing fibre characteristics and heritability of yields. Marketing research focuses on shrinkage prep for shearing and branding fluids for scourability while manufacturing emphasizes equipment modernization and moth resistant treatments.
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S. B. Slew
Lethbridge
Sien
When Nothing Goes Right in Daily Life
The article notes universal days when nothing goes right and urges managing temper and blues. It suggests persistent mood issues or strained relationships warrant attention and recommends consulting a mental health clinic. It mentions clinics are established in most Canadian communities.
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Canada
Venice Submerges as Adriatic Claims Historic Rise
Venice sinks gradually into the Adriatic, recalling its rise 1,500 years ago amid shifting tides and long standing battle with rising waters. The city faces ongoing threats to its foundations as shoreline erosion and subsidence reshape its historic streets and structures.
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M. Harrison-Gray
New Chemical
Anton Zitner
San Francisco
Calif
Zimmer
1940
Simplon
Alps
Cape Good Hope
Jubilee
Central Press Canadien
Venice
Adriatic Sea
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