Scientists Pursue Cancer Cure On New Leads At Hopkins
Baltimore physicians at Johns Hopkins pursue multiple angles in the cancer race. Dr Maurice Sullivan notes podophyllum wart findings but toxicity limits use. Dr Perrin Long and Dr Emmanuel Schoenfield test many compounds for tumor-killing effects with limited dosages due to toxicity. Other researchers grow animal tissues, study cell mechanisms, and seek early cancer detection tests to halt progression.
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Baltimore
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltiamore
Maurice Sullivan
Sullivan
Suhtivan
Perrin Long
Emmanuel Schoenfield
M. Rosenfeld
M. M. Mayer
Why Women Might Be Safer Drivers, Quebec Authority Says
A Quebec traffic authority argues that women are safer drivers than men. The official explanation cites fewer backseat distractions and less driver distraction as factors in safer driving behavior.
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Quebec
Clothes Moths Always A Danger In The Home
The article warns that moths survive beyond spring cleaning and may breed in hot air furnace ducts. It advises thorough lint removal from air pipe gratings, vacuum or brush cleaning, then spraying inside the pipes. Ongoing summer attention is needed to protect woolen garments, hair covers, upholstery, and bedding from moth damage.
Peculiar U S Laws Spark Laughter Across States
Denver papers adore odd statutes from Joliet to Baltimore. Examples include six dresses per store in Joliet, Mohave soap washing, garlic bans on Seattle buses, and a New Hampshire rule forcing mutual full stops at intersections. The piece celebrates humorous rights to laugh at strange laws.
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Denver
Colo
Denver Post
Joliet
Ill
Mohave County
Arizona
Gary
Ind
Shreveport
California
Baltimore
Seattle
New Hampshire
Exhibit Highlights Louis XVI Extravagance at Met
An exhibition in New York showcases about 300 of King Louis XVI court dance programs from the era. The compact cases, card sized and gold studded with gems, feature ivory miniatures and show the era's splendor. Historians note rival goldsmiths and painters created the items, with one ball’s accessories costing perhaps half a million dollars in today's terms.
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Louis XVI
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
Europe
City of Quebec Founded by Champlain in 1608
The city of Quebec traces its founding to Samuel de Champlain who established the settlement in 1608, marking a key moment in New France and early Canadian colonization.
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Quebec
Champlain
Making A Map Of The Stars Is Tremendous Job
Dr Joel Stebbins of the Washburn Observatory says the star mapping project counts stars in galaxies about 100000000 galaxies exist with hundreds of millions of stars each. New galaxies are found as equipment improves and Palomar telescope may reveal many more milky ways this year.
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Joel Stebbins
Washburn Observatory
University of Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Gems of Thought on Generosity and Charity
A compact collection of quotes on generosity and virtue from Hawthorne Lavater Shakespeare MacDonald Eddy Luke. The excerpts stress generosity as a reflection of character and the value of aiding others beyond just the act of giving.
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Lavater
Carmen Miranda Reveals Red Hair Behind Turban Makeover
In London Carmen Miranda shows off reddish brown hair beneath her famed turbans and fruit headwear. She truncates her film costumes for a tight dress as a singer and plans a subdued return to the U S with a new personality.
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Carmen
Carmen Miranda
London
Eng
Fall Hats Rise To Level Heads For Next Season
New York milliners predict fall hats will sit evenly on the head with no tilt. Medium priced, mass-produced styles feature muted tones and feather decorations. The Mil linery Designers League notes conservative, head-fitting designs expected to appeal to most women, with big-name collections to come later.
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New York
Millinery Designers League
America
Only One Year Old Baby Swims Easily
Dennis McShane, a one year old boy from Los Angeles, is described as a wage earner who can swim. He began swimming at five months, trained by a coach, and has appeared in one movie with another soon. He reportedly can swim across a 60 foot pool and dive from a regulation diving board.
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Los Angeles
Dennis McShane
Dennis
Glen McShane
Nylon Rope Usage Rises After War
Nylon rope, once famed for hosiery, gains traction for towing gliders and postwar applications. Its rapid stretch and slow recovery cushion shocks, while offering three tons lift in a half inch size and lighter weight than manila hemp. It resists mildew, abrasion and salt spray, positioning rope against stockings for nylon supply.
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Manila
Norway and Denmark United from 1380 to 1814
The union of Norway with Denmark lasted from 1380 until 1814, shaping Nordic politics and governance. It tied Norwegian holdings to the Danish crown, influencing administration, law, and foreign policy for four centuries. The union ended after the Napoleonic conflicts, leading to Norway’s separate status.
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Norway
Denmark
Sailor Joe Sees World Title As Most Tattooed Man
Winnipeg feature profiles Sailor Joe Simmons claiming a world record for tattoos. He notes 4871 ink marks including a Chinese Lord's Prayer on his lip and a backpiece of Sinbad in the Valley of Jewels. He forged a career across oceans and circuses, tattooing thousands and performing in fairs.
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Joe
Winnipeg
Joe” Simmons
Sinbad
Shanghai
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Chicago
New York
North Barrington Street
Halifax
Boy Saint of Kumbum Dreams of Tibet and Shanghai
An 11-year-old living Buddha, the tenth Panchan Lama, resides in Kumbum Lamasery near Sining China. He speaks of visiting America someday while devoting himself to study 4 am to 9 pm, studying 108 Kangyur volumes and Tangyon. The Dalai Lama invited him to Shigatse. China weighs backing him as Tibet remains split between loyalties.
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Kumbum
Salt Lake
Koko
Tsinghai
Sining
America
Shanghai
Nanking
United States
Panchan Lama
China
Tibet
Dalai Lama
Shigatse
Lhasa
Panchan
London
Don’t Discard Liquids in Canned Vegetables
Households using canned vegetables often discard the liquid, but it holds vitamins B1 C and G. Home economists advise boiling the liquid to half its volume, then adding peas to heat through. The liquid can enrich soups sauces gravies and vegetable cocktails.
Safety Proved For Serving Hot Drinks On Planes
McGill University scientists tested boiling water at high altitudes using an RC A F pressure chamber. They simulated 8 000 foot cabin pressure and then an abrupt rise to 54 000 feet to check for live steam hazard. Results showed no dangerous steam, confirming safety for stewards serving hot drinks.
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Montreal
McGill University
R.C.A.F
J. F. MacDonald
A. J. Sommerville
H. Johnston
Man Who Helps Build Home Town Deserves Praise
The article lauds the local citizen who stays in his hometown and contributes through diligent work and loyalty, arguing such individuals fuel urban upbuilding and deserve recognition for their industry and generosity. It notes they are often overlooked despite their positive impact on the community.
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The
Guelph Mercury
Short Answer Served to Explain Matters
State police in Wilmington Delaware conduct a traffic survey to learn why motorists cross into Pennsylvania. They stop Pat Nolan who says he is bound for Marcus Hook Pennsylvania. When asked what’s in Marcus Hook that isn’t in Wilmington he replies My girl and is allowed to proceed. The piece also notes four Alaska ice factories employing twenty workers.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Pat Nolan
Marcus Hook
Nolan
Alaska
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George MacDonald
Mary Baker Eddy
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Ripley
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