Army studies Arctic warfare as risk of cold war battle grows
U S military planners examine how to keep soldiers warm fed and capable in Arctic combat. A House subcommittee report outlines defense budget requests including research on cold weather clothing gear heating clothing and Arctic rations. Studies cover Western Siberia Alaska Japan and other regions with focus on gear weight stove efficiency and equipment endurance.
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Washington
U. S
Russia
Arctic
House Military Subcommittee
Army Quartermaster Department
Siberia
Army
Jack Finks
Army Quartermaster General
Quartermaster Department
Near East
Africa
Middle East
Alaska
Japan
Col. Finks
Bluffer at Poker Said to Reflect Real Life
Philadelphia researchers Bellman and Blackwell apply game theory to poker to show bluffing mirrors life choices. They argue bluffing can help but risks exposure, and strategic, sure gains may beat outright deception in many situations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Richard Bellman
Howard University
John von Neumann
Bellman and Blackwell
500 Hidden Taxes On House Reported
The Tax Foundation estimates a $10,000 new house incurs about 500 hidden taxes during construction and associated costs. It notes possible 100 additional levies paid by buyer, bank, insurers, builder, agent, and architect if purchase, financing, and development are included.
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Washington
Tax Foundation
Bee Venom Effects and Variability in Reactions
The article describes bee venom as a clear fluid from two glands and its three actions: inflammation, convulsant effect, and paralysis. Reactions vary by individual, with some stings causing little trouble and others fatal within minutes. Louisiana is noted for sugar cane, and mirage photos are mentioned.
Hormone Research Could Add Ten Years to Life Span
Dr. Gerald Wendt told the Ambassadors Club in Cleveland that new hormone compounds studied for rheumatoid arthritis and aging may postpone senility. He warned medical men believe these hormones could let a person be in as good shape at 80 as at 70. The talk also noted two Declaration signers became presidents, Washington and Madison. Angels are not biologically possible.
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Cleveland
Gerald Wendt
New York Science Authority
Wendt
Ambassadors Club
WANTED Odd jobs on Saturday
Joe Morris Wallace lists Saturday odd jobs and provides contact at phone 225. Also ad for Yellow Dent Seed Corn selling at 3.50 per bushel by H O Miller Whitewright route 4. Auto parts offer genuine Ford and Chevrolet parts from Babcock Auto Store in Whitewright with savings.
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Joe Morris Wallace
H. O. Miller
Whitewright
Mauto Parts
Babcock Auto Store
HUBAM
Madrid
John Tramel
W. L. Renfro
Fire Department
Carl Caraway
D. C. Hassler
Mild Texas Winter Elevates Insect Threat to Cotton
College Station reports that mild winter conditions could raise insect damage in 1950, costing farmers millions. Boll weevils, thrips, aphids, and flea hoppers increased in 1949 with favorable rains and growth, and without severe freezes many will attack the 1950 crop. Improved insecticides helped in 1949, but growers must reduce damage further in 1950.
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E. V. Waton College Station
Texas
Southwest
Farmers Expect Record Insecticide Purchases in 1950
Observers anticipate wider adoption of control measures with heavy insecticide buys by farmers in 1950, believing such expenditures will surpass previous years and become more common than ever before.
Texas Road Deaths For 1949 Hit 1955 In Preliminary Count
Austin reports the Texas Department of Public Safety lists 1955 traffic deaths statewide for 1949 in a preliminary tally. The count shows a five percent drop from 2059 in 1948, with March 15 expected to finalize full year figures. Month to date injury toll stands at 1864.
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Austin
Texas Department of Public Safety
IT STARTED WITH EVE She's an angel in truth
A vivid characterization of a woman's paradoxical nature, described as both angelic and demon like. The piece portrays female strength and vulnerability, noting inconsistent traits from fear to ferocity, loyalty to deceit, and care to cruelty. It ends with a call to contact Phone 76 with news.
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F. W
Fred) Wright
R. R. Summers
Stetson
T. W. Ayres & Son
Probers
Louisiana
America
Ayres
New Shipment
T. W. Ayres & Sons Shoes
American Builder
Madison
Pascal Farley
Tom Barbee
Jack Nossaman
Charles Skaggs le
Flowers of
Sherman
Carl May
J. D. Russell
Russell
Bassett’s
Karo Maxey
Stephens & Bryant
Farley & Hill
Johnson Jewelry & Appliance
B. L. Janway
Butane
Dawson Butane
Palace Theatre
C. J. Meador Truck & Tractor Co
Om Barbee
Paul Phillips
Phillips Grocery
Cole’s Hatchery
Coolerator
W. E. Stanford
First National Bank
Lem Tittsworth
van Zandt
Fourth Street
Bonham
Norge
Langford Nursery
Tom Bean
E. Houston
Post Office
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