Mayan Jade Treasure Found In Guatemalan Mound
Artifacts from Nebaj highlands reveal seven to eight centuries of Mayan craft in a mound near Nebaj. Carnegie researchers led by A Ledyard Smith report jade plaque and carved figures dating from the fourth to the 12th century, with a robin's egg blue floor and multiple tombs underscoring the site's ceremonial importance. The discovery spans jade, alabaster vases, pottery whistles, and a large circular altar slab with arranged skulls, highlighting a long, holy-use context for ancient Maya elites.
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Associated Press
Washington
Highlands
Guatemala
Carnegie Institute of Washington
Carnegie
Nebaj
A. Led
Yard Smith
Mays
Lone
Texas experimental farm proves tropical fruits can be grown
An 800 acre Texas experiment near Mercedes, financed by Karl Hoblitzelle, shows tropical fruit like papayas and avocados can be grown in South Texas. Papayas reach maturity in under a year, with plans for processing pulp and export, while avocados advance slowly with several varieties tested. The project employs about 100 workers and includes a 65 acre irrigation reservoir and a planned papaya processing plant.
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Texas
Associated Press
Brownsville
Tex
Mexico
Central America
U.S
California
Florida
Texas Project
Mercedes
Karl Hoblitzelle
Morris Allen
Allen
Siskiyou
Eral
Cade
Cali-tell
Pital
Dan Bennett
Oregon
Canning Center To Open July 1 At Shady Spring
The canning center at Shady Spring is slated to open July 1, with director W. B. Connoley noting it may open earlier if demand justifies. He cites late frosts reducing current requests and flags Home Food Preservation Week June 22 through 28. Secretary Anderson urges homemakers to plan preservation of abundant summer fruit and vegetables for autumn and winter use.
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Shady Spring
W. B. Connoley
Raleigh County
Connoley
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Corneley
Clinton P. Anderson
Electronics Help Bleaching Process
Engineers at Brown Instrument Company report new electronic controls using radio tubes and other equipment enable wide peroxide use as a textile bleaching agent. The controlled process maintains temperature and humidity within fractions of a degree, ensuring textiles stay white at folds regardless of storage time.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Brown Instrument Company
Baptist Youth To Get Scholarship in 1948
Fifty scholarships will be available to Baptist students entering college in fall 1948. The Northern Baptist Scholarship and Loan Fund in New York will award four $2,000 four year national scholarships, plus a mix of $1,200 to $2,000 four year cooperative awards and $300 to $500 one year cooperative awards. Nominations run in June, with interviews and tests for candidates. final winners announced in June 1948.
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Allen
New York
Chicago
Allenpy
Associated Press
Yreka
Calif
Tni
Mexico
Alvin J. Cook
First Baptist Church
Northern Baptist Scholarship and Loan Fund
New York City
Board of Education of
The
Northern Baptist Convention
Cook
Beckley Household Food Costs Dip On Seasonal Decline
A Beckley housewife sees her grocery budget easing as local store surveys show lower prices driven by seasonal drops in fresh produce dairy and cheese. Meats mostly rose while eggs lard coffee and canned goods held steady amid soap and coupon notices. Bond posted for Garnett Carnett after reckless driving arrest. Japan prewar oil stockpile noted.
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Beckley
Garnett Carnett
Reserve Life hospital plan offers broad member benefits
The plan promises cash for room and meals for any family member and cash for a wide range of hospital extra charges including operating room fees medicines X rays anesthesia ambulance surgeon fees and more. It markets itself as one of the most liberal hospital plans ever designed with numerous additional benefits.
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Reserve Life
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