Dyer Questions Efficacy of Biological Warfare as Epidemic Threat
Dr. Robert E. Dyer of Emory University says biological warfare is unlikely to spark large epidemics in America. He outlines four defenses: public health checks, containment of transmission, gaps in epidemic knowledge, and vaccination. He warns BW resembles poison gas in deterrence and notes potential civilian vaccination needs if attacks occur.
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St. Louis
America
Robert E. Dyer
Emory University
Dyer
National Institute of Health
American College of Physicians
Thief Steals Large Bottle From Liquor Store
Los Angeles April 9 A thief smashed a plate glass window of a liquor store and fled with the biggest bottle but proprietor Marian Rebecca laughed when police explained the bottle was a dummy containing colored water.
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Los Angeles
Marian Rebecca
Electric Hearing Aids Tailor Sound For Each Deaf Child
At the Maryland School for the Deaf, and similarly across many institutions, modern electric hearing aids adjust volume and quality to individual needs while rhythmic training remains foundational. Dr. Ignatius Bjorlee compares Hearing aid use to corrective glasses, stressing customized settings to match each child’s sound perception and brain interpretation. Lip reading and speech emphasis continue to accompany aided hearing in education.
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Maryland
Ignatius Bjorlee
Maryland School For the Deaf
Bjorlee
Frank Keefer
Sign language in deaf education and royal trivia from Q A
Notes discuss deaf children using signs alongside lip reading and speech, citing Dr Bjorlee on signs aiding communication among peers. Also includes a Q A column answering why President Truman's middle initial has no period and trivia on baseball’s longest game and the King's messenger at Parliament opening.
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Bjorlee
Peculiar Tastes and an Inner Oath by Luffburrow
The author notes strange food preferences including potatoes eggs and cake while rhubarb pies are avoided. The speaker asserts an inner oath prevents explanation of tastes and suggests personal appetite is born within a person, beyond outside judgment. Joe Doe is briefly mentioned in relation to onions beets and grain based foods.
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Joe Doe
N. A
Lufburrow
English Lesson Words Often Misused and Mispronounced
Article discusses proper usage and pronunciation tips for common confused terms. It notes avoid saying I am sick to my stomach and suggests alternatives. It covers misspellings, such as farewell and fare, and lists synonyms like reflection and cogitation.
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Amy
Word Study: Decorous Usage Explained
A compact note on vocabulary growth: today’s word decorous means proper and seemly with the accent on the flat syllable. The text offers an example using a misspelled phrase to illustrate pronunciation and style.
Tick Warning Prompts Precautions In Washington
The District Health Department Nes issued its spring warning to workers in woods and fields to watch for wood ticks carrying Rocky Mountain spotted fever. While danger rises in hot months, cases have appeared as early as mid April. Exposed individuals should detick twice daily and consider vaccination for those in constant contact with infected areas.
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Washington
District Wealth Department
Nes
Calvary Methodist Class Holds April Meeting at Home
The Kings Daughters Class of Calvary Methodist Church met April 3 at Mrs. Raymond Schwartz's home, 324 Madison St. Twenty-two members attended. President Mrs. Sheritan Blentlinger led the session with readings from The Upper Room, prayers, and singing. Cards were sent to shut-ins, and Mrs. Bessie Schwartz won the guest prize. Mr. and Mrs. Felton marked 31 years of marriage on April 6 with refreshments. The next meeting is May 1 at Mrs. Blentlinger’s home.
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King's Daughters
Calvary Methodist Church
Raymond Schwartz
Madison Street
Sheritan Blentlinger
Clarkson Kelly
Holden
Felton
Pearl Hinds
Bessie Schwartz
Mrs. Felton
Bientlinger
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