Life Tables Signal Longer Life for Older Americans
A Northwestern Life Insurance analysis finds mortality tables show 40 year olds gaining about 3 to 4 extra years of life over 170 years, with future advances expected to bring larger benefits to middle and older ages though new treatments may take time to impact stats. The report notes insulin’s delayed effect on diabetic mortality.
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Six Major Problems Posed to Science
In Chicago a faculty survey of 73 Illinois Institute of Technology members identifies peace time use of atomic energy as the greatest challenge for modern science. Other top concerns include natural resource conservation, cancer control, education in the sciences, social issues of scientific progress, and the social implications of technological advances.
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United States
To Honor State at Cathedral Services
Washington Cathedral will host Iowa Day on Sunday July 26 with prayers for government and people of Iowa and a commemoration for Iowa veterans. State flags will accompany the national colors in the procession. The Very Rev Johnny W Suter invites Iowa residents in DC to attend. Iowa committee members include Mrs James Craton Davenport and Mrs Robert Cook Cedar Rapids.
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Entries Near State Fair Deadline At Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines July 22 fair officials remind Iowa farmers and exhibitors only 10 days remain before the first major entry deadline for the 1848 Iowa State Fair. Aug 2 closes entries in open horse cattle swine sheep 4 H and F F A shows with Aug 17 deadlines for most other departments including agricultural horticultural and flower exhibits.
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National Roll of Honor enrollment grows for Washington Cathedral
Thompson of Clinton and Mrs Herbert Horton of Des Moines join a growing public effort to complete Washington Cathedral atop Mount Saint Alban as more citizens submit names and war records for the National Roll of Honor. Enrollments rise with wide awareness that all veterans, living or dead, are eligible and that the next of kin may apply.
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Washington Cathedral
Urges Attendance At Guard Camp
DES MOINES July 22 The Iowa National Guard must attend summer maneuvers next month at Fort Riley Kansas to keep exemption from selective service Adj Gen Charles H Grahl said guard officers are not out fully framed as urging participation to preserve exemptions and readiness.
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Oscar A. Baumert 73 Takes Own Life Near Keota
Oscar A. Baumert 73 a prominent retired farmer and lifelong Keota resident shot himself Sunday at his son George Baumert's country home northwest of Keota He had been blind for two years after a severe auto accident The body was found by George and family in an outbuilding The 12 gauge shotgun was fired into his left breast Funeral services were set for July 21 at 2 30 p m at the Methodist Church Burial at Lafayette Cemetery Baumert born July 31 1875 married Bessie Chesney in 1900 survived by four children grandchildren a brother and three sisters He had lived with his son since 1940
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Local News Briefs Include Ad Corrections and Travel Updates
Mrs. R. J. Dawson attended a reception in Cedar Rapids for Josephine Kouha, Iowa WRe Correction Department president, while shoppers and visitors from Des Moines and Moline were noted. An ad correction for a 72x84 wool blanket price appeared beside reports of Cubs tryouts, a St. Louis trip, and a USN sailor's arrival in Cuba after a three week cruise.
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Want Ads Roundup From Washington Evening Journal
Classified notices and ad listings extracted from the Washington Evening Journal. Includes subscription rates and publishing details as printed, with ad items likely reflecting typical want ad content.
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Social Work School Opens at State University
State University announces a new School of Social Work in Toowa City with Professor Wayne Vasey as director. Courses this fall include Introduction to Social Work and Public Welfare Services a two hour weekly seminar. Graduate curriculum planned by September 1944 with additional faculty forthcoming. Vasey has long experience in welfare work and hails from Collins Iowa.
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Pew College
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Public welfare researcher Vasey moves to New York staff
After earning his M A from the University of Denver in 7th year Vasey has worked in Colorado Nevada California and New York in public welfare roles. He now serves as a research associate on the staff of the Russell Sage Foundation in New York City.
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New York
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Wisconsin Passes Law For Saccharine Sweet Ice Cream
Wisconsin lawmakers approve a new standard allowing a special ice cream sweetened only with saccharine. The measure creates regulatory guidelines for production labeling and sale of the sugar substitute based dessert.
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