Arteriosclerosis Explained by Dr Hamilton in Health Magazine
Dr. John D. Hamilton, Queen's University, Kingston, says arteriosclerosis is a thickening and narrowing of artery walls reducing blood flow. He notes no single known cause, possible injury, and that aging commonly accompanies the condition though it is not inevitable.
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Health Magazine
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Correct Titles Set For Royal Couple
London reports the court circular fixes Princess Elizabeth as The Princess Elizabeth Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke as His Royal Highness Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh. It notes Philip signs as Philip and that minor variants apply to other royals. The piece mentions the Duke’s naval title and past changes after naturalization.
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Modest U.S. living costs rise by 450 yearly on modest budget
Bureau of Labor Statistics data show a modest four person family now spends about 450 more annually in 34 cities than 22 months earlier. Food remains the largest item, with costs up 33 percent since March 1946, while housing rose little.
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United States
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Commissioner of Labor Statistics
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House-Senate Economic Committee
Robert Taft
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Chicago
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Three Special UK Stamps Slated for Next Year
Postmaster-General Wilfrid Paling announced three special stamp issues for the coming year. The first on April 26 commemorates the King and Queen's silver wedding anniversary. A May issue marks the Channel Islands liberation anniversary, and a July stamp will celebrate the opening of the Olympic Games.
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London
Wilfrid Paling
House of Commons
United Kingdom
Channel Islands
Origin of the Piping Ceremony on Ships
The custom of piping an officer aboard a ship traces to sailing days when visitors were hoisted in a boat swain's chair during heavy weather and the pipe signaled the rope crews.
Candle-based timekeeping by Anglo Saxons
The text notes that ancient Anglo Saxons measured time using a graduated candle. It cites a practice from historical times and a source number 2757.
Gigantic Crane Lifts 630-Ton Load Without Breaking Egg
At Hunter's Point shipyard San Francisco navy employees tested a massive crane by lifting 630 tons and gently placing the load on a robin's egg without breaking the shell or yolk. The demonstration showed the crane's precise control even with concrete and steel slabs.
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Navy
Hunter’s Point
Tourist trade in Canada faces end of lush days
Canada vast tourist business faces a downturn as E. G. Rowebottom president of the Canadian Association of Tourist and Publicity Bureau declares lush days over in a letter announcing the third annual tourist service education week set for March 31 to April 6, 1948.
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Toronto
Canada
E. G. Rowebottom
Canadian Association of Tourist and Publicity Bureau
United States Winter Wheat Crop Down
The agriculture department forecast U S winter wheat harvest next summer at 838 705 million bushels, down 228 295 million from 1 067 billion bushels in 1947. The site of the Vatican once was occupied by the Gardens of Nero.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Vatican
Nero
Crossword puzzle list of clues and entries
A crossword puzzle segment with horizontal and vertical clues. Entries include topics from science of motion to Teutonic deity and Earth goddess, with numerous short definitions and numbered positions.
Five Year Russia Czechoslovakia Trade Pact Signed
World events note a Moscow signing of a five year trade pact between Russia and Czechoslovakia. Other items include Wigmakers booming from balding men in their forties, L Tobin's firm property deal in London, and observances by Chiang Kai-shek and Madame Chiang.
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Czechoslovakia
Moscow
London
L. Tobin
Chiang Kai-shek
1,000,000-Gallon Water Reservoir for Kelowna
The city completed a second 1,000,000-gallon water reservoir, regarded as sufficient for Kelowna’s needs for the next 20 to 30 years.
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