Dodgers poised to challenge for 1950 pennant rush
The era of dominant Yankees and Red Sox pennant races is revisited as Branch Rickey’s Brooklyn Dodgers emerge with deep pitching and hitting depth. The piece notes Dodgers’ strong infield and outfield, top catching and pitching, and the potential to win the National League by a wide margin. It reflects on baseball legends and star scarcity as the sport faces a shift in star power and competitive balance.
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Medical Scientists Trace Radioactivity to Lone Gell
Medical scientists announce the first photograph of a beta particle track from a single body cell using autoradiography. Researchers from the University of Rochester School of Medicine report a new technique aided by Kodak plates to locate cells absorbing radioactive tracers. The method widens radioactive tracer research in biology and medicine.
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University of Rochester School of Medicine
Kodak Research Laboratories
How Science Bends Light To Help People See
A discussion of how light bending enables clear vision and how glasses correct sight by guiding rays to the retina. It explains lens curvature, camera focus, and the eye’s natural lens adapting with corrective eyewear to improve sight for individuals.
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Doctor Offers Health Tips for Air Travelers
Dr William Bolton of Chicago says most people can fly with few health risks but medical checkups are advised for some. He notes anemia and certain heart conditions require physician guidance before air travel and long flights in pressurized cabins can reduce some hazards. Practical tips include warm clothing and cotton ear plugs to lessen noise and vibration and tilting the head back if uncomfortable.
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William Bolton
Chicago
American Medica Association
Bureau of Health Education
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