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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1950

Page

7

Polio Count Continues To Set Records In U S

Polio numbers rise across the United States with last year’s total still the peak. Vaccination offers the only hope, while hospitals increase capacity from 800 to 1,000. Doctors gain expertise through renewed study as the nation faces another polio season with thousands affected in prior years.

U.S Howard W. Blakeslee Associated Press York United States Roland Berg National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis National Foundation

New Drug May Cut Death Rate From Coronary Disease

A New York report notes a chemical substance simplastic that speeds clotting time tests and improves safety of anti-coagulants like dicumarol. Developed by New York University College of Medicine researchers, the drug reduces bleeding risk by guiding proper dosing of anticoagulants. It is produced at Chilcott Laboratories in Morris Plains, New Jersey.

Jel York Weiner Chilcott Laboratories Morris Plains N. J

Rooster Crowing Law Triggers $200 Fine in Springfield

Springfield faces an odd ordinance that fines roosters $200 for crowing before sunrise. The rule targets early-morning crowing deemed disruptive to the city’s peace and quiet.

Springfield

Columbus Fourth Among Capital Populations in 1950 Census

The U.S. Census Bureau reports Columbus ranked fourth in population among U.S. capitals based on the 1950 census. Boston, Indianapolis, and Denver led, with Columbus at 373,821 and Atlanta at 326,962. Carson City was the smallest capital at 3,069.

Washington Columbus U.S Boston Indianapolis Denver Atlanta Carson City Nev

Widow, 75, Declares She Can Do Without Movies

Valdosta Georgia: After her first film, Mrs. Anna Kelley 75 says she enjoyed neither as she watched a western and Esther Williams vehicle. She adds that, overall, she doesn’t care much for movies.

Valdosta Anna Kelley Esther Williams

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