Sugarcane and its world spread through ancient chewing traditions
An article by John M. Frazier explores sugarcane chewing as a seasonal North American and global practice, explains Saccharum officinarum biology in the Grass family, and describes heredity, crossbreeding, disease resistance, and geographic limits of cultivation from the Tropics to the United States, including syrup uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep South
United States
Tropics
India
Europe
Nile Valley
Santo Domingo
America
Tropical America
Atomic Navy Expands Role in World Power Balance
A Navy feature describes new Regulus missiles and jet planes delivering atomic weapons from carriers. Vice Admiral Brown explains the fleet's growing atomic capacity and ability to strike from sea within 1,800 miles of shore, while Adm Burke confirms special weapons on ships. The piece weighs strategic questions of vulnerability to enemy air power and the Navy’s deterrent reach.
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Randolph
Navy
Charles R. Brown
Czechoslovakia
Skoda
Norfolk
Arleigh Burke
Admiral Brown
Strategic Air Command
Russia
Europe
Mediterranean
Brown
Father’s Valve Gives Boy New Chance At Life
Story recounts Casey Holter’s near death and survival after hydrocephalus treatment using the Holter valve. A surgeon’s quick action and a patient heart massage saved him, followed by weeks in an oxygen tent. The valve, powered by natural fluid forces, has helped dozens, with expansion plans amid high demand and minimal profit.
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Casey
Holters
Philadelphia
Holter
Spitz
American Academy of Pediatrics
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Atomic Navy
Mississippi
Mississppi
Lars
Hattiesburg
Willmot Gas & Oil Company
Reliance Manufacturing Co
Central Battery Company
Dixie Packing Company
Meridian Fertilizer Factory
First National Bank
Southland Florist
Phoenix Laundry
FEB Distributing Co
Alexander Materials Co
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