Science Again Starts From Scratch In Battle Against Infantile Paralysis
New York reports that infantile paralysis epidemics recur yearly with unpredictable locations and no sure prevention. Researchers describe the virus as a nerve-hiding particle and note past efforts with zinc sulfate nose sprays offered only partial and uncertain protection. Further studies by Stanford and Sabin aim to find safer, lasting methods with ongoing National Foundation funding.
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New York
America
E. W. Schultz
M. D
Stanford University
C. Armstrong
W. T. Harrison
U. S. Public Health Service
Alabama
Stanford
Toronto
Columbus
Ohio
Albert B. Sabin
National Foundation For
Sabin
Slight Decrease In Texas Traffic Deaths Last Year
Texas state police report 1939 traffic deaths totaled 1,583, down 27 from 1938. Pedestrian fatalities rose to 385 from 371, while open highways recorded 1,148 deaths and cities 435. Major crash near Upton County claimed eight lives. total economic loss was 45.86 million dollars.
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Austin
Drivers’ License Division
Texan
Upton County
Homer Garrison Jr
Lincoln's Horse Trade Story Recalled In Illinois
The legend recalls Abraham Lincoln trading horses with a local judge while practicing law in Illinois. Both men agreed to swap unseen horses at 9 am with a forfeiture of 25 dollars if either backed out. The judge led a poor horse, while Lincoln arrived with a wooden saw-horse, remarking he finally got the worst of a trade.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Mr. Lincoln
Sirens Theme Warns Against Drink and Vice
A column recalls the peril of siren songs from myth to warn of modern temptations. It denounces liquor ads, gambling dens, and prostitution as moral hazards that lure men and women to ruin, urging readers to reject temptation and heed conscience.
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Ulysses
Italy
Cleopatra
Egypt
Anthony
Lucifer
God
Truckers Pay $1000 Daily Overload Fines in Texas
Lynn B. Shaw of the Texas Motor Transportation Association says tolls from overload fines in December totaled $22,000. Truckers across the state have been paying out about $1,000 per day, underscoring ongoing enforcement.
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Austin
Lynn B. Shaw
Texas Motor Transportation Association
Ginning Report Announces 1939 Cotton Crop Figures
Grayson County ginnings before January 16 totaled 39 451 bales, announced by government statistician G O Peterson. The 1938 crop for the same period yielded 41 689 bales.
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Grayson County
G. O. Peterson
Peterson
Good thoughts endure beyond memory in verse and life
A compact adage reflects on memory and virtue, noting that noble thoughts remain even if people forget them. The quotation attributes the idea to Publius Syrus, illustrating classical wisdom about lasting influence.
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Publius Syrus
Insomnia Advice Promotes Relaxation Not Lying Still
A self help note suggests trying quiet breathing and gentle imagery to ease sleepless nights. It cautions against forcing sleep and encourages regular routines, calm environments, and avoiding stimulants before bed.
New Gadgets Threaten Privacy for Burglars and Cops
In Dallas Highland Park police tout two listening devices that expose sounds through walls and track conversations from undercover agents. One unit acts like a stethoscope against walls, the other radios conversations to officers for rapid raids. Police credit past uses with catching whisky stills and locating hidden gear, while promising limited police use.
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Dallas
Highland Park
Physicians
Millard Gardner
Ray Hollifield
Edison Laboratories
Hollifield
Wife Uses His Cash To Compete In Business
Israel Diebel of Minneapolis 57, lunchstand owner, sues for divorce claiming his wife entered his business, solicited customers, and caused a loss of about 2000 dollars. He says since 1925 she demanded a weekly salary and fed relatives from his supplies.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Israel Diebel
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