Foodhandlers' schools spread from Texas to nation
The Texas Board of Health launched America's first food handlers school in 1937 to curb disease in food prep. The program, started at the University of Texas in Austin, educated staff from busboys to chefs, emphasizing sanitary practices and the dishwasher's role. By midcentury, 125000 graduates from seven state schools and two traveling programs had completed six lesson courses with final exams.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Board of Health
America
Muniainal
Inanan
Smemavelyel Y WY Allumilaval Vlu
Lewis Dodgen
Texas Health Board
George W. Cox
Cox
University of Texas In
Dodson
University of Michigan
Army
Texas
Wisconsin
Drug Derived From Oat Hulls Gains Notice as Furacin
Norwich New York reports furacin a new powerful drug produced in Chenango valley labs. The chemical from oat hulls fights infected battle wounds and skin graft infections. Dr. Albert B. Scott of West Virginia developed it and it is accepted by the American Medical Association.
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Norwich
N. Y
Chenango River Valley
Great Plains
Midwest
Albert B. Scott
West Virginia
American Medical Association
New York State Library Valued At 25 Million Dollars
Albany NY reports New York state's library system ranks among the nation’s best with books and manuscripts valued at about 25 million dollars. Librarian Charles F. Gosnell notes its broad service range from medical to general knowledge, second only to Washington’s Congressional Library. Among rare items is a collection of autograph letters centering on the Declaration of Independence.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Dia
Charles F. Gosnell
Congressional Library
Washington
Washington D C Department of Agriculture Sketch and Labor Debate
A window view outlines the Department of Agriculture as a sprawling complex with vast staff and funding, while Congress and Taft era labor reforms loom over its evolution. The piece notes the labor department’s limited role, staff cuts, and a shift of migratory farm labor responsibilities from agriculture to labor. It also mentions ongoing farm labor recruitment for harvest season and parallel state fiscal notes on California and Arizona proposals.
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Department of Labor
Federal Triangle
14Th Street
Constitution Avenue
Department of Agriculture
Patent Office
Lincoln
D. of A
William Howard Taft
Robert A. Taft
Statistical Bureau of the
Labor Department
Department
Truman
Congress
National Labor Relations Board
Railway Mediation Board
Agriculture
Arizona
California
Tideland
Citizenship by mail aids Louisiana residents
In Louisiana a mail order citizenship program run under the State Department of Education helps hundreds of foreign born residents prepare for U S naturalization. The INS provides names. the department sends circulars inviting registration for a two textbook course Our Constitution and Government and Federal Textbook for Citizenship. A helper may assist, no time limit exists, and a final exam yields a certificate and readiness for naturalization court.
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Baton Rouge
United States
Louisiana
State Department of Education
Federal Immigration and Naturalization Service
Department of Education
More Fathers Get Training In Child Care
New York report notes a rising trend in training fathers in child and maternity care. The Maternity Center association, pioneer with four to five classes yearly, has trained about 2000 men in baby care, feeding, bathing, bottle sterilization, and providing emotional security.
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New York
Hazel Corbin
Maternity Center Association
Flint
Mich
Philadelphia
New Haven
Brooklyn
Corbin
Two ex army fliers lead gypsy moth control by air in Pennsylvania
The report details Robert E. Frownfelter and Val Mackiewicz, veterans of European combat, now spraying DDT from aircraft over 28 000 acres in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties to curb gypsy moths. It also notes patterns in airline stewardess marriages and postwar flying safety efforts.
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Pennsylvania
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Robert E. Frownfelter
Garrett
Ind
Val Mackiewicz
Northampton
Mass
Frownfelter
Mackiewicz
Aid to Education Senate passes 300 million education bill
The 300 million federal aid bill to education moves to states for disbursement to both private and parochial schools. Some states fund buses textbooks facilities lunches for parochial institutions while others limit aid. Debate spans bigotry and statesmanship with Sen Brien McMahon noting aid to health and sports does not determine religious faith but strengthens national readiness.
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Senate
Brien McMahon
Rep
Conn
Paul Gray Hoffman Poised for ERP Leadership Challenge
The profile portrays Hoffman as a formidable nominee with a sharp gaze and strong build, likening him to historic Republican figures Eric Johnston and Senator Flanders in a high stake bid to lead the ERP.
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Paul Gray Hoffman
ERP
Eric Johnston
Senator Flanders
Middle Class Tots Favor Thumb Sucking, Study Finds
Detroit findings by Dr. Martha Ericson from Merrill Palmer School show middle class children are three times likelier to suck their thumbs than poor children. Interviews with 48 middle class and 52 lower class mothers in Chicago reveal differences in nursing, independence, education expectations, permissiveness, and perceptions of failure.
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Detroit
Mich
Martha Ericson
Merrill Palmer School
Ericson
Gold Coast
Chicago
School Children Get Fewer Report Cards
New York City public elementary students will receive four report cards this year instead of six or monthly reports. The cards provide space for teacher notes on personality and conduct, but omit the usual monthly or bi monthly grading cadence.
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New York
New York City
Easily Built Childrens Giraffes Neck Slide Pattern
A pattern guide explains how to cut and assemble a wooden giraffe neck slide for children. It promises simple steps, no special tools, and stock lumber readily available at local yards. The company offers Pattern No 63 for 50 cents from East Bird Pattern Company in Pleasantville.
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East-Bird Pattern Company
Dept. W
Pleasantville
Calm Nuns Helped Avert Panic In Boston Train Wreck
Two nuns in the first car remained calm during a wreck near Back Bay. A Boston woman recalls passengers rushing to escape but the nuns’ peaceful demeanor steadied crowds and aided orderly exits.
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Boston
Back Bay
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Oliver R. Bowers
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