Sense of Humor Linked to Longer Life Says Dr Fishbein
Dr Morris Fishbein of Chicago on at Chautauqua links humor to longevity and stresses doctors must discuss aging as a goal while noting humor helps endure life. He lists directions for a long, healthy life including low blood pressure, metabolism, and diet, with emphasis on controllable factors and the role of attitude.
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Morris Fishvein
Chicago
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Chautauqua
N.Y
Fishpein
Iit
Fishbein
Returning German POWs Learn Value of Freedom
More than 330000 German prisoners were repatriated from the United States with about 390 remaining in hospitals and camps. The essay argues freedom and opportunity spurred American prosperity and that POWs were treated generously under international accords. It notes the lessons prisoners learned about American life and democratic governance.
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Germany
United States
Question and Answer snippets from historical notes
Questions cover Prieste peninsula hepatoscopy and ancient liver readings. Answers confirm Prieste lies on a peninsula in isirien and describe hepatoscopy as reading liver. Additional items note world largest open pit mine Hibbing Minnesota and Enrico de Nicola as new Italy president. Also Kirsten Flagstéd opera star cited in Norway amid Nazi associations. Benjamin Franklin named first colonial postmaster general in Philadelphia in 1733 and served 16 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Tensions with Russia cloud hopes for atomic peace
The United States and Russia drift toward a de facto war atmosphere amid espionage fears and disputes over atomic energy. Moscow's insistence on sovereignty and its veto power in the Security Council complicate any plan for international inspection, fueling U S suspicion that Russia would halt atom bomb sharing or control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gromyka
United Nations
Russia
Washington
Dofann
Gromyko
Moscow
Security Council
Tun
Congress
United States
Uragade
Gramyko
History Today: Anniversaries Across Time
Today’s historical notes mark the birth and death of notable figures. Pierre L'Enfant, engineer and planner, born in France, contributed to Washington’s layout. Elisha Gray, Chicago electrical engineer, competed with Bell for telephone patents. Melville Bigelow, Boston lawyer and dean, shaped legal writings.
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Pierre ¢c
L'Enfant
Washington
France
Elisha Gray
Chicago
Bell
Barnesville
Ohio
Melville M. Bigelow
Boston
Boston University Law School
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News Aug 2 1896
The extra freight train on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad derailed near Morgan's station in Carroll county killing one man and eight cars. About 25 hogs perished. Bernard Smith son of C P Smith was knocked down by a bicycle on East Fourth street but escaped serious injury. Unprecedented stench from the Potomac River after recent high water. D S Stauffer’s horse attached to a buggy frightened by a bicycle toppled down an embankment near West and South streets, breaking shafts and alarming the occupants. Julius Lochner of this city visited Emmitsburg yesterday.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Morgan's
Carroll County
Bernard Smith
C. P. Smith
East Fourth Street
Potomac River
D. ¥. Stauffer
Church
M Helen Stauffer
South Street
Julius Lochner
Emmitsburg
Twenty Years Ago Local items from The News Columns
Local items from August 2, 1926 note forty one county candidates for fall offices with twelve Republicans and eight Democrats seeking County Commissioners. The Weather recorded a tropical chill with 75 at night and 85 at noon. Brunswick Mayor Jacob H Moler won reelection by 230 votes over Clarine D Skewbridge. Incumbents David Riser and Albert Orrison were re-elected in the first and second wards, while John F Bittle won a three cornered fight in the third ward. Mr and Mrs Robert L Shipley and daughter Mary Catherine returned from Niagara Falls and Canada by motor.
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Frederick
Jacob H. Moler
Brunswick
Clarinee D Skewbridge
David Riser
Albert Orrison
John F. Bittle
Robert L. Shipley
Mary Catherine
Niagara Falls
Canada
Today in History and Birthdays and Notes
A mixed historical list notes events from 1835 to 1945 including the Declaration of Independence engrossed and signed, the American Dental Association formed, early aviation milestones, and Potsdam terms. Birthdays include Charles Adams, John F Kieran, Lyle Wilson, John Sloan, Myrna Loy, and others. Also mentions a horoscope, and an update on Mr Russell H McCain recovering from arm surgery.
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American Dental Association
Philadelphia
Thomas E. Selfridge
War Department
Harding
Coolidge
Alice
Hindenburg
Germany
Hitler
Fuchrer
U. S
France
Sicily
Britany
Potsdam
Charles Francis Adams
Boston
Quincy
Mass
John F. Kieran
Radio “Information
New York
Lyle C. Wilson
The
United Press
Topeka
Kans
John Sloan
Sante Fe
N. M
Lock Haven
Westbrook Priier
Minneapolis
Myrna Loy Xcreen Star
Jelomd
Mont
Guide to World War II bonus stance and veterans questions
Washington notes discuss the American Veterans Committee position against a general bonus and favor full employment. Readers submit queries on terminal leave, rank at retirement, multiple correspondence courses, and transportation for foreign fiancés under Public Law 471.
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Washington
American Veterans Committee
Charles Bolte
AVC
Des Moines
High Point
N. C
War Department
A. U.S
Hetiring
Shunhhul
Pentagon
Adjutant Generals Office
D. C
Portland
Ores
Veterans Administration
S. S
Meridian
Miss
New Orleans
P. L
Poe
Vacations and Rest Demand in Modern Life
An essay by Earl L. Douglass argues a vacation empties life of former preoccupations, stressing change of scene and interests. It notes Nature’s need for rest, the heart’s intervals of pause, and weekly rest commanded, urging mindful disengagement from daily toil. A separate item reports 21 grocers boycotting dairy products in West Virginia over price changes and distribution methods.
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Babson Newspaper
W. Va
Daily News Today
Fulbright Proposal Creates 314 Million World Education Plan
Surplus Education by Peter Edson outlines Senator J William Fulbright's plan to fund about 314 million dollars in foreign scholarships over 20 years using proceeds from U S surplus war property. The scheme aims to sponsor U S and foreign students, professors, and cultural centers with a board named by the President and regional quotas, with applications to open later.
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Peter Edson
SEA
Washington
NEA
Arkansas
J. William Fulbright
Fulbright
Senate
House
Cecil Rhodes
Oxford
Suvaque Furbugat
U. S
United States
U.S
Roberts College
Beirut
American College
Istanbul
England
France
Italy
China
Mexico
Philippines
T. V. Soong
Fulbright Plan
Eocyrtrion
Netherlands
Belgium
India
Egypt
Iran
Australia
New Zealand
Brazil
Board of
Foreign Scholarship
Division of
State Department
Dear Miss Dix Advice Column Rises From Navy to Love Life
Dorothy Dix answers readers on marital flirtations and staying true to oneself. A discharged Navy member seeks college goals versus family farm duties, while an age gap romance faces parental opposition and hotel encounters draw critical advice. Jack Kling and sister Frances Kling are guests of their grandmother in Damascus.
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Miss Dix
Navy
Jack Kling
Frances Kling
Genoa King
Damascus
Reclaimed Army Shoes Aid European Needy Work Projects
About two million pairs of worn Army shoes were sent to Europe for relief in Greece Yugoslavia Poland and Italy. John E Lynch led sorting sizing and repair projects with 520 workers across four countries to match mates repair wear and distribute the footwear.
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Jane Lads
Washington
U.S. Army
Greece
Yugoslavia
Poland
Italy
Europe
John E. Lynch
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Samin Taneth
Rome
Sardinia
Lyneh
U. S. Army Quartermaster General
Miracles Everyday in a Lufburrow Note
A quirky editorial piece by W. A. Lufburst? Lufburrow extols daily wonders amid odd color imagery of green shade and yellow butter. The text hints at unseen order in ordinary life and asks readers to decode the scheme and explanations inherent in daily miracles.
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Imen
W. A. Lufburrow
Don’t Let Other Children Near Ill Child
The guidance advises keeping the sick child at home and not letting other children visit to avoid exposing them to a possible contagious disease. It emphasizes avoiding exposure and being considerate of others’ health.
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Borneo
Africa
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Minn
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Kirsten
Metropolitan Opera
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Uoud
David Lawrence
Berlin
McNerney
Commadge
Draken
Chiang Kai-Shek
Davis Lawrence
the News
Nesyr
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Francis Marion Crawford
Irving Babbitt
Hare Vard Leaghiers
Tresbie Tee Songy
Dayton
Russell H. McCain
Maryland State Roads Commission
Are
Earl L. Douglass
D. D
Dorothy Dix
Willibaemy
M. H
Mather
Jessa
Agnes T. T
Heias
Dan
Bell Syndicate
NEA Service
Reg
Great Britain
Lynch
Luf
Sue
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