Cancer survey finds 32 of 100 newborns may develop cancer
Chicago report from the National Cancer Institute based on a large metropolitan study notes 32 out of 100 newborns in the United States may be expected to develop cancer in later life. The results, published in the American Medical Association journal, credit improved diagnostic techniques for uncovering cases previously missed.
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Cancer incidence trends and economic impact in mid-20th century cities
A National Cancer Institute study by Dr. John R. Heller and colleagues analyzes cancer rates across Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, New Orleans, Dallas, Denver, San Francisco and Birmingham. The report notes higher female cancer rates due to longer life spans, shifting male-female patterns by age, and reproductive versus digestive cancer prevalence, with improvements linked to economic prosperity and medical access in 1947–48.
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New Orleans
Dallas
Denver
San Francisco
Birmingham
Ala
John R. Heller
Sidney J. Cutler
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William M. Haenszel
Bethesda, Md
National Cancer Institute of
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U. S. Public Health Service
Cities Spend 146 Per Pupil In Local Funds For Schools
Virginia cities spent an average of 146 per pupil from local funds to run public schools last year, while counties spent 80 per pupil. The statewide local expenditures totaled 63 540 975 for 638 532 pupils, averaging 99 per child excluding state and federal outlays. The preceding year cities spent 139 per pupil and counties 77. Alleghany County led in true tax effort, spending 544 495 on property valued at 32 634 000, at 1.67 per 100. Warren County, valued at 78 939 000, had 41 cents per 100 and 103 per child.
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Richmond
State Department of Education
Virginia
Alleghany County
Warren County
Alleghany
Social Security Questions Answered
A reader asks about family employment credits for payments to a grandmother in exchange for caregiving and the reply notes such work is not covered by Social Security. Another reader asks about disability benefits after turning 65 and being disabled at 60. the answer advises filing a disability claim to determine any increase. A third inquiry about survivor benefits for children when a husband died in World War II notes Social Security credits were given for 23 months of service and directs contact with the district office.
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Social Security Office
Iwo Jima
Christmas Program at First Brethren Sunday Night
The First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue hosts a Christmas program at 7 30 p m featuring Mrs Paul Dick and Mrs William Creighton at piano and organ The Senior Choir performs from The Messiah and The Music of Bethlehem followed by The Hallelujah Chorus The event closes with a color film A Boy And His Bible Pastor Rev Paul E Dick welcomes all to attend Sunday services include 9 45 a m sermon What The Birth of Christ Means to the Believer and 10 45 a m Sunday School with a year end treat
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First Brethren Church
Berryville Avenue
Paul Dick
William Creighton
Handel
Bethlehem
Paul E. Dick
Local C P Telephone Office Prepares for Christmas Calls
Chesapeake and Potomac operators expect over 5000 calls this Christmas season with about half incoming. Chief operator Mrs. Louisa Pingley says five more operators will be on duty for the weekend period, and few will have Christmas off. No extra staff planned unless calls exceed projections.
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Chesapeake and Potomac
Louisa Pingley
Pingley
Judge Gives Dolls For Yale Presents
Camden youths aged 12 to 14 pled guilty to several thefts in Camden. Judge Milas C. Reynolds ordered each boy to take a doll home and care for $4, gifting the dolls from the loot as Christmas presents.
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Camden, Ark
Camden
Milas C. Reynolds
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