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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1950

Page

8

Women Volunteer For Jungle Trip Across South America

Fort Worth report describes Dan Towns planning a 25 000 mile jeep expedition from Columbus Day and seeking a female companion to join three men. The voyage aims to skirt jungle regions in South America, up to Magallanes Chile, into Alaska and back over seven months. Towns argues a woman will add drama and market value to the project.

Fort Worth Tex Towns Texas Christian University South America Magallanes Chile United States Alaska Tam Owen Day Vic Whelginia Minn Chamber of Commerce Automobile Win Chicago Northfleet England

Expedition seeks writers and nurses for Pan American trip

Towns plans a six year effort to mount a transcontinental Jeep expedition to publicize opening the Pan American highway. He seeks a radio mechanic, a photographer, a college graduate writer, a nurse, an airline stewardess, and a driver cook. The team aims to garner public interest and press for the project while testing routes and logistics.

Explorers’ ‘Club Towns Dutch British Guiana

Cancer Crusade Promotes Early Cancer Diagnosis

The piece explains cancer as rogue cells that multiply and threaten body organs, stressing early diagnosis and treatment in the 1950 American Cancer Society crusade. It notes cancer rising from eighth to second leading cause of death since 1900 and urges public support for the cause.

The American Cancer Society

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