New Frontiers of Heart Surgery Advances
This article outlines breakthroughs in heart surgery from Blalock, Gross, and Crafoord showing the heart as a resilient yet delicate organ. It covers the development of the heart lung machine by John H. Gibbon Jr., the creation of artificial lungs, and the promise of artificial heart valves, with optimism on coronary bypass and direct artery operations improving outcomes for patients, including children.
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Blalock
Charles Lindberg
John H. Gibbon, Jr
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Giant East Indies clams weigh 500 pounds each
Giant clams from the East Indies reach about 500 pounds per shell and yield roughly 20 pounds of edible meat per animal. This indicates remarkable size and food value for these mollusks.
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East Indies
Training for speed in running and snow
A historical outline from coach Arthur Lydiard on building endurance through long slow runs, followed by shorter faster work. It covers weekly cross country patterns, warm ups, and the value of walking in deep snow. It notes long weekly mileage for top athletes and introduces later sprint speed and technique concepts.
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Rome
Peter Snell
Murray Haiberg
New Zealand
Arthur Lydiard
Child's Play Shapes Growth Through Activity
Play supports a child’s growing self awareness and social skills. Physical activity strengthens the body and eases tensions, while peer playmates of similar age and interests aid social development.
The Sucker Believed All He Read In Pop Poem
A Tillsonburg News verse recalls a gullible man who chased hair tonics and skin potions to regain youth. After swallowing countless nostrums he falls ill and visits a doctor who bluntly tells him the craze is all in his head. The poem ends with POP.
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Steve Karpowich
Hay Lakes
Hidden Desert Lakes in Soviet Kazakhstan Disclosed
Soviet scientists report about seventy underground freshwater lakes under the Kazakh desert in the U.S.S.R. formed by waterlogged gravel layers. Tapping them could yield nearly twice the Arab Sea in water. They also note underground saltwater reservoirs that may supply future chemical industry materials.
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Kazakhstan
U.S.S.R
Arab Sea
Sacred Mt Fauji Summit Worshipped by Buddhists and Shintoists
In Japan the sacred summit of Mt Fauji draws reverence from both Buddhist and Shinto communities, reflecting a shared spiritual site. Temples and shrines nearby host pilgrims and ceremonies, underscoring the mountain's cultural significance across faiths.
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Mt. Fauji
Japan
Grassland Study in Russia by Saskatchewan Botanist
Dr. R. T. Coupland of the University of Saskatchewan will undertake a five month grasses study in the U S S R beginning mid April traveling through Siberia under the Botanical Institute of the Academy of Sciences. Arrangements are by the National Research Council of Canada with joint funding and an exchange plan allowing up to seven Canadian scientists per year to visit the Soviet Union. The research compares northern Great Plains grasslands with Russian ecosystems focusing on composition structure and species distribution and notes weather effects on both.
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R. T. Coupland
University of Saskatchewan
Russia
Coupland
Moscow
Botanical Institute
Academy of Sciences
U.S.S.R
Siberia
National Research Council of Canada
E. W. Steacie
Canada
N.R.C
Soviet Academy of Sciences
Great Plains
North America
Dr. Coupland
A Safety Crusade for All Drivers and Pedestrians
A poem urging universal road safety by imagining the consequences of reckless driving. It calls for empathy on sick beds, safe driving checks, respect for pedestrians, proper vehicle maintenance, obeying road signs, and personal vows to avoid taking chances. The piece emphasizes shared responsibility to reduce accidents and protect families.
Year 1961 reflections spark hopeful outlook for 1962
The write up surveys end of year predictions by both experts and amateurs. It notes wide ranging forecasts from optimistic to dire, but concludes the world will still be here and urges living each day to improve the year ahead and hope for the best.
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Adam Pattern Dept
Bron. Street. W
Toronto
New Party Buttons Feature Three Symbol Types
New Party issues lapel buttons showing a gold maple leaf with a pen marking white collar workers, a wrench for ordinary workers, and a pitchfork for farmers. The three icons form an X over the stem, with the words New Party in blue beneath, though none are yet available in Regina.
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New Party
Regina
Allergies in Young Children Fact Finding
Children may be allergic from infancy and can be tested with teats to identify triggers. Aspiratory trouble skin eruptions and digestive upsets can result from dust pollen fabrics foods or other factors. Doctors identify offending substances and provide treatment to desensitize patients.
Canada to Expand Natural Gas Processing Through 1960s
At year end 1959 Canada held $125 million in natural gas processing plant value. With large scale gas exports about to start, about 23 new processing plants and other gas utilization projects in Alberta are planned, totaling around $250 million.
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Canada
Alberta
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