James Lind and the citrus cure for scurvy in naval history
James Lind, Royal Navy physician and early nautical medicine father, proved citrus juice as the best remedy for scurvy on long voyages. His work spurred reforms aboard ships, including better sanitation, regular cinchona rations, and sea water distillation for drinking. Captain James Cook later confirmed Lind's observations during a three year voyage with minimal scurvy.
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World's money men change from 1931
The piece contrasts 1931 central bank cooperation with 1971 aid, noting grudging mutual aid then and rapid, wide mutual support later. It highlights how international financial stability largely overrides national interests, with one exception.
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Laurance F. Stuntz
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January survey to gauge 1972 crop plans in 35 states
The USDA will mail questionnaires to about 3,800 New Mexico farmers and 275,000 nationally to assess 1972 acres for corn winter wheat barley sorghum hay and cotton. State estimates will be released January 27 at 3 p.m. EST.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
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