Vaccine Fears Across Centuries Parallels Polio Debate
HAL BOYLE compares 1955 polio vaccine doubts with 18th century smallpox fears sparked by Jenner. He notes Jenner's cowpox path to eradication, Salk's testing in monkeys, and public resistance offset by medical progress. Enduring lesson: widespread vaccination diminishes disease, reaching past fears toward the era of the diseases of the past.
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Hal Boyle
New York
London
Edward Jenner
Jenner
Jonas P. Salk
Salk
Europe
Russia
George Washington
George Pearson
Pearson
Royal Jennerian Society
Thomas Jefferson
U. S
Philippine Islands
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60 000 Drug Addicts In U S Estimated By Anslinger
Narcotics Commissioner Harry T. Anslinger testified to a Senate subcommittee that about 60,000 Americans are addicted to narcotics, spending roughly $10 daily. He said one in 3,000 is an addict and urged clamping down on traffickers and expanding treatment. Canadian Senator Tom Reid attended briefly, noting cross border involvement.
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Washington
Harry T. Anslinger
United States
Senate
Anslinger
Senate Judiciary
Tom Reid
Canadian Senate
U. S Senate
Canada
New Indian Ambassador Seeks Western Peace Steps
V K Krishna Menon arrives from New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Eden and press for British backing of a peace conference. He had earlier left Communist China after talks with Mao Zedong and Chou En-lai, seeking U S participation.
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Formosa
V. KR. Krishna Menon
New Delhi
Eden
London
Menon
China
United States
Mao Tze-tung
Red China
Chou En-lai
Demands 1.25 An Hour Minimum Wage
Rep Madden calls for a national minimum wage of 1.25 dollars per hour to curb industrial migration to the South. He cites rising living costs and questions the Eisenhower proposed minimum of 75 cents. Dollinger and Barden push for higher pay while debating a full nationwide raise. A separate report notes a small fire alarm due to a burning crate with no damage.
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Madden
D-Ind
Gary
Eisenhower
House Labor Committee
Barden
D-Nc
Dollinger
D-Ny
New York
Bronx
Juniors
Ciizens Truck Company
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Prescription
Modern Pharmacy
Pearre
Oath OF Pri
Singer
Singer Sewing Center
See Wee of
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Rockville
Westminster
West Coast
Chicago
Los Angeles
Frederden High School
Nelda Shut Patsy Smith
Barbara Cline
Carolyn Dodson
Janet Day
Harry Friaur
Setgst
Maurice Ashbury
Sunbeam
Coffe
E. Kemsperg
Tre Key Hotel
Fidelity Building and Loan Association
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James C. Biehl
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Weil Brothers, Inc
N. Market Street
Frederick, Md
Solary Belle
AMA
Homart
Enfire
American Gas Association
Gutdeor
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Frederick, Md. Ra
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