Accident Hazard High in Homes Survey Reveals
The National Safety Council reports more fatal home accidents in 1948 than any other setting with 34 500 deaths out of 98 000. The analysis cites overcrowded housing, jerry built rooms, and dangers from bedrooms kitchens stairs and wiring. The piece notes vulnerable groups include the very young and very old and warns homes may become deathtraps if safety features are cut to save costs.
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Navy Medicos Seek Immunization Against Radioactivity
Rear Admiral Lamont Pugh announced ongoing research by the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery into an injectable vaccine to immunize humans against the radioactivity from atomic blasts. He said the effort is extensive and likely to succeed in time.
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Navy
Well Made Coldframe Gives Gardener Lots of Satisfaction
The article extols cold frames as year round garden aids and explains build options, soil preparation, and plant timing. It covers hot boxes as heated frames, ventilation, and toolbox basics for weekend gardeners, warning against overbuying gimmicks amid a practical, period tone.
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Jenn
March Rainfall Averages From 1913 to 1948
The report lists monthly average precipitation for 36 years ending 1948 with values: January 2.47, February 1.92, March 2.91, April 3.07, May 3.68, June 3.88, July 3.81, August 3.82, September 2.58, October 3.34, November 2.50, December 2.43. Data courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research LaboRatOry
Cumberland peach crop cut by weather in Md report
Cumberland Maryland March 18 The prospective peach crop in the Cumberland area has been cut 20 percent by recent weather changes. Orchardists say apples have not been damaged.
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Cumberland
4-H Clubs to Share Rural Life Sunday in Virginia
Virginia 4-H clubs plan to participate in Rural Life Sunday on May 22. The event, organized by the Agricultural Extension Service 4-H club department, encourages youth to engage with Sunday schools and churches. In some areas clubs will hold sunrise or vesper services as part of the observance.
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Blacksburg
Virginia 4-H
Virginia Agricultural Extension Service
4-H
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