Leprosy Exile Ends as Science Reframes Hansen's Disease
A welfare of facts counters superstition about leprosy, now Hansen's disease. The article notes leprosy is rare in the United States with fewer than 400 patients at Carville Louisiana, and that transmission requires prolonged close contact. It urges replacing the term leper with Hansen's disease to curb stigma and support home treatment where possible.
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New York
Pacific Islands
Center For
Carville
Louisiana
Texas
Florida
Europe
Frederick A. Johansen
Furst Discovers Calvert Whiskey After Friends Switch
Detroit supplier Leo Furst explains he waited to switch to Calvert Whiskey after friends started using it. He praises its smoothness and taste while noting Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey at 86.8 proof with 65 percent grain neutral spirits from Calvert Distillers Corp. in New York City.
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Detroit
Mich
Leo Furst
Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Day's Activities In Congress By Associated Press
Senate resumes debate on the Anderson compromise farm bill. Interior committee hears testimony on tidelands of bills. Public works committee closes to study rivers harbors and flood control. Democratic policy committee meets to wind up the first session. Debates begin on social security extension. Democrats caucus on social security. Foreign affairs committee continues hearings on aid to underdeveloped nations.
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Interior Committee
Public Works Committee
Democratic Policy Committee
Foreign Affairs
Jury To Hear Ginter Suit Over Promissory Note
A jury is seated to hear a $4,000 damage suit against F L Ginter before Superior Judge Lee Garrett. William I Dunlap TP Realty Co alleges a May 12 1947 agreement to buy a $38,000 promissory note and that Ginter breached it, causing damages to the realty firm. Ginter denies the purchase agreement and owing money. The panel includes Wood D Wilson Frieda M Hoppe Elizabeth Morrissey Naomi N Nichols Caroline A Pearson Donald A Williams Dorothy Ann Buchanan Leonard Fuller Thomas H Dennis Helen E Sass Quintus Schuler Albert P Romanoski.
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F. L. Ginter
Lee Garrett
Ginter
William I. Dunlap
TP Realty Co
Dunlap
Wood D. Wilson
Frieda M. Hoppe
Elizabeth Morrissey
Naomi N. Nichols
Caroline A. Pearson
Donald A. Williams
Dorothy Ann Buchannon
Leonard Fuller
Thomas H. Dennis
Helen E. Sass
Quintus Schuler
Albert P. Romanoski
Amphitheater junior high to form student government
Amphitheater junior high will organize its first student government under Dean Lor raine Gleason. Nominating petitions circulate, campaigns run Oct 10–14, with final elections Oct 17 and a May term to follow. A constitution will mirror the high school’s framework. Bradley Houghton, linked to prior automotive trouble, is charged with striking a University of Arizona student during a CandM drive-in incident. Vernon Russell faces charges after pleading guilty to striking a waitress. Russell is related to a burglary suspect.
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Amphitheater Junior High School
Lorraine Gleason
Amphitheater
Bradley Houghton
University of Arizona
Houghton
Houghton Road
Candm
N. Oraclerd
Norman Underwood
Hazel Meinnert
Justice Court
Sheriff's
Vernon Russell
Theresa Fowlkes
Fire drills show spectators how to stand back
Miami on October 4 witnessed a live demonstration by the fire department at the residence of J. R. Reveles, 1010 Sullivan Street. Firemen kept the blaze under control while instructions on keeping spectators at a safe distance were given.
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Miami
J. R. Reveles
Sullivan St
Hose Coupling Break Triggers Street Fire Loss
Fire damaged property with an estimated loss of 200 dollars after a two inch hose coupling broke. Fire Chief Ernest Lincoln cites defective couplings as the cause of the accident and says wiring contributed to the blaze.
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Ernest Lincoln
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Pitt’s Jewelers Congress
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Pinehurst Realty CO
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America
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