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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1949
Page
3
Somer cannot judge nutrition by sight. He relies on taste to assess quality. Despite a high pay scale, he will buy only if the meat and vegetables meet his standards.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond reports a three percent drop in quality first food production per person last year, with prices up ten percent as consumption fell. Despite concerns, total food per person remains 12 percent above prewar levels, while meat intake dropped most.
The reminiscence recounts Matson Steamship Monterey's 1942 grounding near Cape Nelson reef on the New Guinea coast. A dust storm reduced visibility, causing the giant troop transport to run aground while salvage crews from Milne Bay and a rival Australian vessel worked to free it and evacuate 3,000 troops.
Thomas F. Stafford recounts the Monterey grounding during a mid Atlantic salvage operation. Amphibious ships and an Aussie salvager join in a night push to free the vessel by shifting fuel oil and timing with tides. A slide rule guides decisions, while fog lights and warnings shaped the tense scene.
Advocates of socialized medicine should review the Hoover Commission report on Federal control of the medical profession. It notes 41 agencies spend 1.25 billion dollars on medical service and warns duplication wastes funds. In New York, multiple federal hospitals clog the system with 8,257 beds but only 5,330 patients, arguing consolidation could cut costs and improve care, though political obstacles in Congress loom.
Boyle's Column laments that modern architects favor centering a home around the television. Anthony argues space limits preserve peace of mind. homes shrink with extra baths and small dining areas. The column notes the longing for a private retreat and critiques changing domestic architecture.
Nation Today reports January 15 as the deadline for four groups to pay or adjust their 1948 estimated income tax. It explains who must file Form 1040 ES or 1040 and notes faster refunds if filing early. The piece also covers tax changes and a note on British television production boosts and tube imports from Belgium and Czechoslovakia.
Stewart Alsop notes Taft's voting record in the Eightieth Congress shows liberal alignment on five key issues, aligning him with insurgent senators on several matters. The piece explores why Taft, despite calls for change, remains a steadfast figure and a symbol of reaction in foreign policy and domestic fiscal debates.
Gail a New York model nicknamed Gail Rogers discusses fear of poverty and desire for security with Sam Mererith, a restless paper reporter. She reveals a plan to marry for money while clashing with Sam over love ambition and a life built on appearances and risk.
Scientists plan to spend two to three million dollars this year on heart disease research, a record funded by private groups and public health. Progress centers on rheumatic fever, arterial hardening, and high blood pressure, with studies into heart mechanics and blood flow. Also noted: many regional doctors' costs rose and many plants are misnamed weeds, threatening weed control and potential industrial uses.
Dr. G B Orbell reports hundreds of noternis may inhabit Fjordland National Park in the South Island. He caught photographed and released two specimens, challenging the belief the flightless bird is extinct. Government permit limits access to the 400000 acre park, drawing criticism for hindering exploration of remote wild terrain.
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