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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1949
Page
10
A science service gadget column previews innovations such as a plastic bristle broom that lasts longer and cleans corners, a heater speaker for car warmth and sound at drive-in theaters, a mid-air coin device for easy cash counting, a cord holder for ironing, a clock refrigerator defroster, paper pillows for trains and hospitals, and plastic photo and menu holders. Researchers invite readers to request Gadget Bulletin 465.
Science Service explains endemic disease confined to a locality, epidemic as spread beyond, and pandemic when worldwide. It notes demic derives from Greek for people, en means within, pan means all, and epi means over and across populations. Influenza was pandemic in 1918.
War on flies resumes nationwide with cleanup and elimination of breeding sites as essential steps. DDT remains the primary weapon but resistance is possible. use residual sprays after thorough cleanup and combine with fogging and barrier methods. New insecticides such as chlordane methoxychlor and gamma benzene hexachloride offer alternatives with lower human risk. Public health agencies report no evidence that DDT used properly causes human sickness or dairy contamination.
Nature Ramblings notes mushrooms appear after rain and warn of tummy-aches. There is no universal rule to distinguish edible from poisonous fungi. learn species individually or consult a botanist. Amanitas are easy to identify by a cup base and a loose ring.
Dr Malcolm Dole of Northwestern University suggests long range global weather predictions could come from analyzing light oxygen isotopes in stratosphere air. Planes or rockets would collect samples to map wind movements, aiding forecasts, contingent on mixing rates with other atmospheric gases.
Simple do it yourself alarm using a knife switch bell or gong wired to a main cord with laterals in a zigzag layout across barns garages attics cellars or living spaces. Install near the roof with a concealed switch and test by opening protected doors or windows then treat the cord with borax to ensure safe breakage.
A historic note marks Edward Jenner born May 17 1749 in Berkeley England as the pioneer of vaccination. Jenner's cowpox observation led to inoculation against smallpox and inspired his lasting impact on medicine and public health.
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