Can The Chemist Wash The Suds Out Of Our Hair
A 1940s feature on detergents outlines rising water pollution from synthetic detergents and the search for a degradable, safe solution. It notes hardness of detergents, foaming in water and sewers, and experiments by Union Carbide and Johns Manville. Industry views differ on feasibility and cost, while researchers hope chemistry can render detergents biodegradable.
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Union Carbide
Linde
Johns Manville
Floating armories to speed U S military moves in Asia
The United States plans floating armories near Subic Bay Philippines to store Army combat gear on three converted Victory ships. Phoenix Provo and Cheyenne will be loaded and kept ready for rapid deployment, with civilian crews and Army caretakers aboard.
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UPI
United States
Philippines
U. S. Navy
Subic Bay
U. S. Army
America
Defense
Robert S
Military Sea Transportation Service
Virginia Dam Project Would Aid Kanawha Flood Plan
The Charleston Chamber of Commerce urged the Federal Power Commission to approve Appalachian Power Co. to develop a $50 million hydroelectric dam on the New River at Ya Ferry Grayson County Virginia a preliminary permit is sought. The chamber cites flood control benefits for Kanawha Valley. Randy McGuire a Pax Elementary second grader is ill and at Beckley Memorial Hospital undergoing treatment and observation.
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Federal Power Commission
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Appalachian Power Co
Virginia
New River
Ya Ferry
Grayson County
Il Pax
RNS
Randy McGuire
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Basil McGuire
Pax Elementary School
Pastor Granted Leave for Seminary Study
Fayetteville Presby terian Church pastor Rev J Edwin Stanfield receives a church session granted leave of absence to take a Tower Room Scholarship at Union Theological Seminary Richmond Va February 18 to March 2. Rev J H Carlson will fill the pulpit during his absence and Stanfield plans eight hours daily of reading and seminars with professors to update him on recent developments in his fields.
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RNS
Fayetteville Presbyterian Church
J. Edwin Stanfield
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
J. H. Carlson
Stanfield
Logan County Court House Grant Approved in West Virginia
The Community Facilities Administration approved a 1.2078 million dollar grant to Logan County for a new four story court house. Local funds add 622200 dollars under the Accelerated Public Works Program. Construction to begin within 120 days and provide about 1700 man months of labor.
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Community Facilities Administration
Logan County
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Primatene Tablets Sell Without Prescription
A New York report says Primatene, the asthma formula most prescribed by doctors, is now available over the counter. Tests claim it stops attacks in minutes, eases congestion, and reduces nocturnal spasms, with a three-medicine blend in prescription strength at 98 cents per carton.
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Plan Provides Life Insurance for Family and Dependents
A single policy offers lump sum life coverage for the insured, spouse, and each dependent child. A newborn is automatically covered after 15 days at no extra premium, with a large stated benefit.
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