New Chemical PAS May Beat T B Tuberculosis
At the National Tuberculosis Association meeting researchers report para aminosalicylic acid as a promising treatment tested on Mayo Clinic patients in Rochester Minnesota. Eight groups studied 566 patients and projections suggest 800 to 900 by end of 1948. High dosages over long periods help severe TB types while shorter courses may suffice for others, reducing resistance risk.
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Mayo Clinice
Rochester
Minn
Riggins
Scientists hope skeleton reveals human evolution details
A Neanderthal skeleton found near Beyrouth in the Antelias Valley is dated to about 62,000 years ago. Scientists expect it to illuminate human physical development from Homo Neanderthalis toward modern humans. The skeleton, embedded in a clay and rock matrix, will be shipped to Harvard University for study.
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New York
Egbert
Lebance
Kear
Akil
Antelias Valley
Beyrouth
Harvard University
Brooks
Engineering Institute Seeks Care To Floods
Banff Alita reports the Engineering Institute of Canada plans to mobilize its full facilities and flood control experts to study harnessing British Columbia rivers to prevent recurring floods. A special committee at the 62nd annual convention will determine aid to authorities. J N Finlayson of UBC warns the situation is serious.
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Banff
Alita
Engineering Institute of Canada
British Columbia
J. N. Finlayson
Institute of Dean
Faculty of Applied Science
University of British Columbia
Cross Wheat Rye Hybrid Developed at Wageningen Institute
Experiments at the Plant Breeding Institute of the Agricultural University of Wageningen in the Netherlands report a cross between wheat and rye yielding a partially fertile new cereal. The variety tolerates poor soils and offers high nutritive value, with large scale plantings anticipated this year after fifty years of sterile attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural University of Wageningen
Netherlands
New Drug Pas Faces TB Resistant Strains
The speaker notes rising resistant strains among patients over four months with 35 to 45 percent in month one, 50 to 60 percent in month two, and 75 to 80 percent by month four. The compound pas could turn the tide in the fight as resistance grows.
Stamp Corner: Animal stamps form philatelic zoo
James Montagne notes Imperial Stamp Shop in Toronto curates stamps from the British Empire featuring regional animals and birds such as the beaver, Canada goose, kangaroo, kiwi, penguin, and elephant. He argues animal stamps help younger collectors learn about distant wildlife and regions.
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Stamips
Imperial Stamp Shop
Toronto
Bahawalpur
Falkland Islands
Newfoundland
British Empire
Australia
New Zealand
North Borneo
West Indies
Philatelic Zoo
Seychelles
Indian Ocean
New Guinea
Papua
Africa
Sierra Leone
Rhodesia
Somaliland
Southwest Africa
South Africa
Eyes and insects in headlines spark curious quips
A collage of late 1940s quips notes a Baltimore jury box mouse delaying a trial and jokes about censors in American films, city sports nicknames, population ratios, an 82 year old Cincinnati scooter tour, and bright prospects for bald men amid theater goers.
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Baltimore
Court House
Shearing to Hair Styling: A Melbourne Craftsman’s Tale
Roy Hemley, a six foot shearer turned hair stylist in Melbourne, says both jobs are messy. He once shered up to 120 sheep in a day, but blondes slow him down. He notes a key difference between the two tasks.
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Melbourne
Roy Hemley
Stamp Plans from Nations Highlight Rotary, Anniversaries
Nations announce new stamp issues for events and anniversaries. Brazil issues stamps for the Rotary convention in Rio de Janeiro, Panama tempers a 50th Colon fire department anniversary set, Bulgaria to honor poets and writers, and Switzerland plans four stamps for national festivals.
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Handas K. Gandhi
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Panama
Colon Fire Department
Bulgaria
Switzerland
Newfoundland
Cost of living in Canada seen lower than many regions
In a Commons exchange about trade department salaries and living allowances, H R Jackman questioned why allowances exceed salaries. Howe explained salaries reflect position cost of living while allowances adjust to host country costs, noting Caracas as among the most expensive places.
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Canada
Ottawa
Commons
Trade Department
H. R. Jackman
Toronto Rose
Observatory To Get Latest Seismograph
Victoria report says Dominion Astrophysical Observatory at Little Saanich Mountain will install the Benioff vertical seismograph to record many more earthquakes in British Columbia. Dr. J A Pearce notes about 40 000 seismic disturbances yearly and plans include regional seismic research led by Dr. E A Hodgson with Ottawa involvement.
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Victoria
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
Little Saanich Mountain
Canada
J. A. Pearce
B.C
E. A. Hodgson
Dominion Seismologist
Ottawa Observatory
Hirohito's Steed Put To Death
Fort Wayne reports Hatsushima a white Arabian stallion tied to Emperor Hirohito was euthanized after cancer diagnosis. The horse named White Frost in translation had been exhibited as the former imperial steed and was purchased three months ago by two American buyers.
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Fort Wayne
Hatsushima
Hirohito
Japan
Eagles Cause Blackout Across Northern Arizona Towns
A battle between two eagles snapped a 44,000 volt line, plunging six northern Arizona towns into darkness for the night. Linemen found charred eagle remains at the pole base amid burned wire and crossarms.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Arizoléna
Power Company
Planes For Holland Reconditioned In Calgary
About 65 wartime Harvard trainer aircraft stored by the R.C.A.F. in Calgary are being reconditioned and test flown for shipment to Holland.
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Calgary
Harvard
R.C.A.F
Holland
Australia to Welcome 70000 Immigrants This Year
Rt Hon F M Forde of the Australian High Commission told the Westboro Kiwanis Club that 70000 immigrants will enter Australia this year, 50000 of them British. He said 73000 vacant positions exist and that absorption will be aided by improving living standards and public services including housing medical care and education.
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Ottawa
Australia
F. M. Forde
Canada
Westboro Kiwanis Club
Department of Labor and National Service
Forde
Kiwanis Club
Ottawa Trade Minister Reports Dollar Conservation Gains
Ottawa officials say Canada’s dollar conservation program shows results with month by month drops in U S imports and rising exports to American markets. First quarter U S imports totalled 187 million dollars, up ten million from 1947 but lower than late 1947. automotive equipment savings lead. Imports from Britain are rising while UK exports grow only slightly.
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Ottawa
Canada
D. C. Howe
Commons
United States
U.S
Britain
Howe
U.K
English Town Celebrates 1000 Years of History
St Albans in Hertfordshire marked a millennium of history on June 22 with a pageant of 1000 performers on the site of the old town. Author Cyril Swinson framed nine episodes tracing from 303 A D when Alban became patron saint to events up to 1626 note. Pasteurized milk is safe.
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ST. Albans
Hertfordshire
England
Old Town
Cyril Swinson
Alban
St. Albans Abbey
Henry VI
Elizabeth
Charles I
When a dog matters and a starry horoscope
A fragmentary column mixes musings on dogs and vivisection with social notes about how dogs wander and the punishment for vivisectionists. It also weaves in casual dating chatter and a Q&A with zodiac observations about December birthdays and Capricorn traits.
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Austria
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