Leprosy Misconceptions Debunked and Modern Facts
New York Oct 4 A government style briefing counters long held fears about leprosy. It explains transmission is unlikely to spread as tuberculosis, notes most cases are not contagious, and cites Carville Louisiana as home to under 400 patients. It mentions treatment with sulfone drugs and calls for Hansen's disease naming to reduce stigma.
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New York
Islands
Salle Ooty
Carville
Louisiana
Texas
Florida
Europe
Star Front Page to be Sealed in Freedom Capsule
The Star’s front page will be sealed Oct. 22 and embedded under a 100 foot flagpole at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Kenneth Dale Wells of the Freedom Foundation announced the event and noted the Freedom Awards jury meets Oct. 21–23 at Valley Forge to select 144 recipients of cash awards totaling 84 thousand dollars plus 100 medals and 500 certificates of merit for civic defenders of freedom.
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Star
Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Kenneth Dale Wells
Foundation
America
School safety patrol reorganized at Stephens City
The Stephens City high school safety patrol, 25 members, reorganized for the new year. Two patrol members ride each bus while others work as traffic officers near the school at Street and highway intersections. Wanda LaFollette named captain, Joe Campbell lieutenant, Margaret Brumback secretary, May Cornell student council representative.
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Stephens City High School
Wanda LaFollette
Joe Campbell
Margaret Brumback
May Cornell
Special Subscription Rate for the School Team
A brief notice announces a special daily subscription rate for the school team with a promotional push aimed at students and staff.
Rainfall figures and monthly totals from 36 year period
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour precipitation none to 7 am and 1949 rainfall total of 34.48 inches. Average annual rainfall over 36 years is 36.42 inches. Pemana monthly totals (1913 1948) list 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 data missing October 3.34 November 2.50 December 2.43. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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