Radio-isotopes Assist Medicine
Isotopes form another type of element variant with identical chemical behavior but different weights. Artificial and natural radio-isotopes emit rays detectable by instruments and aid medical diagnostics and treatment such as tracing carbon through the body and targeting diseases like thyroid conditions with iodine. The U S Atomic Energy Commission notes isotopes boost science in tracing processes and in radiotherapy.
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Washington
Japan
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Repatriation of Japanese Climbs to 788,909 Worldwide
The Soviet Union freed 12,520 Japanese from Siberia, the Kuriles, and other areas in the week ending Aug 26. The figure raises total repatriations from Russian controlled regions to 788,909, per Far East Command HQ.
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Tokyo
Soviet Union
Siberia
Kuriles
Far East Command
State Will Collect More from Utilities
The Wisconsin Department of Taxation reports about 700000 more in centrally assessed utility taxes for 1948 than 1947, totaling 9800000. Payments due by December 1 are distributed 65 percent to local governments, 20 percent to counties, and 15 percent to the state. Leading taxpayers include Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Power and Light Co, and Wisconsin Public Service Corp with multiple others listed.
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Madison
State Department of Taxation
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Electric Power Co
Wisconsin Power and Light Co
Wisconsin Public Service Corp
Northern States Power Co
Milwaukee Gas Light Co
Wisconsin Gas and Electric Co
Germans Honor Pilots at Berlin Airlift Memorial
In Frankfurt Germany the German bizonal economic parliament honored nine U S air force pilots who died in Berlin airlift crashes. President Dr Erich Koerger called the fliers heroes who served both nations and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Berlin
Erich Koehjer
United States
Courtenay To Act In Draft Situation In Milwaukee
Col Bentley Courtenay the state selective service director arrives from Madison to assist in Milwaukee registration as volunteers cannot handle the crowd. Mayor Zeidler offers city facilities to registrars while 43 city employees and county workers aid the effort. Industrial plants like Allis Chalmers set up centers for employee registration amid age group mix ups causing delays.
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Milwaukee
Court House
Bentley Courtenay
Selective Service
Col Courtenay
Madison
Frank Zeidler
Milwaukee County American Legion
Margaret Sharp
County
Red Cross
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co
Rs. Waneata Wilson May
Wisconsin
Traffic toll down as deaths dip in seven months
The National Safety Council reports 16,390 traffic deaths for January through July, down four percent from 17,073 in 1947. July fatalities stood at 2,700, down three percent from 2,780 in July 1947.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Kaiser-Frazer reveals new model cars at Willow Run
Enthusiasm grows at the Kaiser-Frazer plant as Henry J. Kaiser announces new models to be shown publicly within two weeks. Preliminary reviews praise the restyled design and improved ride while observers expect a potential backlog if prices rise. Board Chairman Kaiser notes prices not yet set and predicts broad happiness when disclosed. Want ads drive interest.
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Detroit
Kaiser-Frazer
Willow Run
K-F
Henry J. Kaiser
Kaiser
Juda Visits and Getaways Highlight Weekend Notices
Mrs. F N Miller hosts Juda in town after death in Monroe. Irvin Klingbeil and Mrs. Klingbeil stay with Mrs. T L Newman. Several families travel to Milwaukee Yellowstone and Beloit. Ms Vivian Johnson from Chicago visits. Families return from trips to New Glarus Woods park Warren and Little St. Germaine lake Eagle River.
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Irvin Klingbeil
Postville
T. L. Newman
Augusta Mauermann
Monroe
Vivian Johnson
Chicago
Ira Johnson
Richard Galey
Deborah
Joy
Jon
Ottumwa
I. G. Newman
Leland Jordan
Emmerson
Loraine
Yellowstone Park
West
Elmer Whitehead
Milwaukee
Clauda Walton
Richland Center
William Parfrey
Bet
Beverly
William Schumacher
Schumacher
New Glarus Woods Park
Russell Carter
Little St. Germaine Lake
Eagle River
Gertrude Newman
Beloit
Leland Shattum
Minnie Beals
Warren
Soybean support price set for 1948 crop
Washington announces a support price of 2.18 dollars per bushel for the 1948 crop of green and yellow soybeans graded U. S. number two. The policy aims to stabilize farmers' income and grain markets for the upcoming harvest season.
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Washington
U. S
Agriculture Department Announces Fresh Produce Specification
The department of agriculture yesterday announced a standard for produce containing not more than one percent moisture. This guideline sets a precise moisture cap for harvest quality and storage.
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Department of Agriculture
Rockford Knitting Co Sold to Boston Firm
Kendall Co announces sale of Rockford Burson Knitting Co. manufacturers of elastic stockings and hosiery to a Boston firm. Price not disclosed.
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Rockford Knitting Co
Boston
Burson Knitting Co
Rockford
Kendall Co
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Ft. Atkinson
Republican Voluntary Committee
Marinette
Breitweiser
New Century
Century Service Company
John B. Holtshopple Jr
Henry Sandley
Wiote
Marvin Sandley
Henry Sandsey
Browntown
Wis
Riverside
Wards Riverside
Trail Riverside
Tobos
Sen
Juda
F. N. Miller
Chiropractic
M. J. Gonstead
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