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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
6
SAN ANTONIO Air Force School of Aviation Medicine officials say trips to Mars could occur in a not too distant time. They outline oxygen needs and weightlessness challenges, noting half a ton of oxygen per man and the need for exercise and special eating gear aboard.
Stamford, Conn. Trees resemble children in spring with a leaf blotch caused by a fungus. Leaves turn yellow then reddish brown and may drop early. Spraying can prevent the disease, but once penetrated the leaf the illness runs its course like measles in children.
Washington reports a 15 year rise in rabies across the country with 30,000 yearly vaccine treatments for bites. The U S Public Health Service establishes a Montgomery Alabama rabies control center to standardize diagnosis and treatment amid wild animal reservoirs.
A sun burn meter with light sensitive filters was unveiled at an American Institute of Electrical Engineers meeting in Swampscott Massachusetts. The device uses a dial to show minutes of sunlight needed for a pink glow or burn, guiding basking bathers.
City commissioners order a rush street lighting plan for a new southeast residential area to deter parking by couples. Residents say porch lights burn all night to stop cars, while critics complain higher electric bills but officials insist safety and propriety justify the action. In a separate item, a Texas divorce case involves Lucy King vs Matt King, filed July 6, 1949, with abandonment and cruel treatment cited. notice sets a response deadline of August 22, 1949 in Grayson County District Court.
In Heidelberg Fredrich Auer reports public opinion among German children in 1943 showed a shift from German to American allegiance as the war turned. Kids who once played as German soldiers now preferred American roles, offering Hitler the straight dope on progress.
The Sun urges readers to call 76 to share news tips and tips on stories of interest. Officials remind tipsters to provide concise details for quick publication consideration.
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