Vision of Ending Famine Through Scientific Advances
Dr. Vannevar Bush, president of the Carnegie Institution, urged a hopeful future where famine ends via science. He cited advances in fertilization, aquaculture, algae, vitamin antibiotics, and new milk formulas, predicting higher yields, improved animal growth, and long term population health within a decade. He called for continued engineering education and pioneer spirit.
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Vannevar Bush
Carnegie Institution
Washington
Bush
New York
American Society of Civil Engineers
United States liner afloat since christening during trial run
The United States liner, launched with a christening ceremony, has been afloat since her builders' trial run on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Byrd’s Support Credited by Virginia Democrats in July Primary
An editorial argues Senator Byrd’s record defends Jeffersonian ideals against federal overreach. It counters Francis Pickens Miller’s Bristol speech likening Byrd to GOP allies and predicts a strong vote of confidence for Byrd at the July Democratic primary.
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Francis Pickens Miller
Virginia
Taft
Byrd
Ohio River
Miller
GOP
Republican
National Democratic Party
Bristol
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Cleveland
Wilson
United States Massive Liner Faces Speed Tests in Atlantic Passage
The United States liner, floated for christening, now sails in deep water with engineers aboard to measure speed. At 990 feet, she trails the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth in length but aims to lead in speed. Officials say the ship may carry troops if needed, underscoring government subsidies for its dual military and trade mission and the goal of prestige at sea.
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James River
United States
Edward L. Cochrane
Maritime Administration
News of Other Years Recap From The Star
A look back at events from one and twenty five years ago lists engagements births marriages and notable happenings. Highlights include Pvt Boyd F Grim killed in Korea and engagements for Betty Jean Fishback and Jack W Lillis along with West Point appointments for Leo W Cather and Abner Huntsberry.
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Charles H. Grim
War Department
Pvt
Boyd F Grim
Korea
James A. Fishback
Betty Jean
Jack W. Lillis
John H. Lillis
Thurman Pierce
Jackson
Miss
Leo W Cather
E W. Cather
Abner Huntsberry
W. E. Huntsberry
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Albert Shirkley
Randolph Macon Colege
W L Ramsey
Josephine Arthur
Charlottesville
Industrial Disputes Plague Pro Labor Administration
President Truman faces multiple major labor disputes across steel, rail, aluminum, petroleum, and defense industries as the government struggles to resolve tensions. Congress signals potential tougher labor laws, with compulsory arbitration discussed to curb union power and align labor with management amid national security pressures.
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Washington
Truman
Chicago
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Politico-Labor Alliance
Democrats
Taft
Eisenhower
Kefauver
Stevenson
William Green
AFL
Philip Murray
CIO
John L. Lewis
Messrs. Murray and Green
Korea
Congress
Full Generals of the Confederate Army and Yeomen of the Guard weapon
The eight Confederate full generals are Robert E. Lee Albert Sidney Johnston Joseph E Johnston Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard Braxton Bragg Edmund Kirby Smith John B Hood and Samuel Cooper. The Yeomen of the Guard carry a steel gilt halberd and an ornamental sword. The halberd is a long handled battle axe for splitting helmets.
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A. Robert E. Lee
Albert Sidney Johnston
Joseph E. Johnston
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard
Braxton Bragg
Edmund Kirby Smith
John B. Hood
Samuel Cooper
Rainfall Totals and Averages for 39 Year Period
Past 48 hours ending 7 a m show .45 inches of rainfall. May rainfall to date is 2.89 inches, 1952 year to date 20.11 inches. Average rainfall over 39 years is 36.79 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1951 include January 2.45, February 1.99, March 2.88, April 3.02, May 3.83, June 3.99, July 3.82, August 3.82, September 2.63, October 3.27, November 2.56, December 2.50.
Causes and Treatment of Bleeding Beneath Tissues
The article explains how infections drugs and chemicals can trigger bleeding under the skin and mucous membranes. It notes measles typhoid typhus scarlet fever and smallpox as causes and lists arsenic carbon tetrachloride chloroform benzine and gold salts as blood injuring agents. It discusses purpura types enlarged spleen low platelet production surgical cure in two thirds and transfusions for active bleeding.
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
The author reflects on why God created moral choice and the limits of human understanding. He argues that God is all wise and all powerful and that human beings must trust divine mystery. The piece notes God allows choice and urges respecting others freedom to choose.
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Heaven
Apple Growers Get Extra 10c Payment
Apple growers in the area receive notice from C. H. Musselman Company of Biglersville Pa that the firm pays a voluntary ten cents per hundredweight for No 1 grade apples bought during the 1951 season. The letter with the checks notes the payment is a substantial bonus made possible by market demand and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Mussleman Company
Biglersville
Musselman Company
Adjustable Locomotive New Army Diesel Train Draft
Washington reports a new army diesel locomotive with adjustable wheel gauge to fit tracks from US standard to widest gauges. The 16 cylinder two stroke engine delivers 1600 horsepower and 77 mph top speed with reliable operation from minus 40 to 125 degrees. Fuel consumption runs at 40 cetane oil or lower.
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Science Service
Washington
United States
Miss Julie Contemplates Leonie’s Marriage Plan
In a social tangle on Coming Street Miss Julie muses on Leonie Calvert’s prospects and a possible Catholic Protestant marriage amid Hen ris Leary’s suspicions. Heloise weighs Leonie’s influence and Henri’s potential opposition.
Family tensions and loyalties pull at Leonie’s future plan
In a serialized chapter, Miss Julie weighs Henry O'Donnell's offer to fund Betsy's college while Heloise worries about Henri and Leonie. Miss Julie hints at secret schemes, fearing Leonie’s happiness may clash with family finances and expectations. The narrative teases a choice as tensions rise.
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Miss Julie
Heloise
Leonie
Gyil
Lemay
Queenie
Julie
Joe
Calvert
Henry O'Donnell
Betsy
Henry O'Donne
Virginia
Henri
Bingie
Lincoln Calvert
Gyndie
How's Your IQ Mem ory Genius Challenge
A quiz style page presents a 100 question test over 10 days with daily score bands. It lists ten sample items covering slang meaning, mythological names, graduation, literature, clothing, history, anatomy, nautical terms, biblical figures, and animal anatomy to gauge intelligence quotients.
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Aphrodite
Guy Fawkes
Cain and Abel
Lincoln reads Samuel verse after Fremont nomination
Lincoln noted 400 delegates at the May 31 1864 Cleveland mass convention. He opened his Bible and read aloud I Samuel Chapter 22 Verse 2. Fremont later withdrew from the race.
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Lincoln
Gen
Charles Fremont
J. O'N. A. Lincoln
Cleveland
Fremont
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Ellsworth Johnson
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G. W. Ruey
South Braddock
Lester H. Anderson
Chavalier
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Elizabeth
Guy M. Snead
C. C. Oates
Oates
Lucille Heffner
Beverley Beaver
Frank Beaver
H. D. Puller
Board of Trade
Pro-Labor Administration
By Ray Tucker
John L
Capitol Hill
Americans For Democratic Action
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Senate
Uncle Sam
Yeomen of the Guard
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L. W
Scott
de Aree
Australia
Orse Zaames
Kane Fratures Syndicate
Loc
World Tuhts Eemrved
R. J. Scott
Earl L. Douglas
D.D
Virginia Green
Calverts
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Mies Julie
Robert Molloy
King Vester
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