Hawaii Cultures Cortisone Plant Through Transplanted Sarmentosus
Three African species including sarmentosus were grown in Hawaii for seventeen years under Dr. H. L. Lyon. Sarmentosus seed is the only known source of sarmentogenin, a cortisone-like substance. A U S Public Health Service and Agriculture expedition to Africa, directed by President Truman, aims to assess large scale transplantation to American soil. Oscar R. Ewing called the project potentially transformative and sought 1.75 million dollars for related research.
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Hawaii
H. L. Lyon
Hawaiian Sugar Planters Association
Honolulu
Africa
Truman
Health Service
Liberia
Public Auction of Interstate Certificates in Virginia
Administrators of Philip C. Bowman will sell at 12:30 PM on October 8 1949 in front of the Frederick County Courthouse the rights to ICC Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity MC 49304 SUB 1 issued July 15 1942 as amended. Details available at Joseph A. Massie Jr law offices in Winchester Virginia. Cash terms. Auctioneer Coleman Dunn.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
James L. Bowman
Loraine Bowman
Philip C. Bowman
Frederick County Court House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Winchester
Coleman Dunn
Robert FE. O’neal
Currency Shifts Cut Risk Capital
New York reports world currency devaluations have sharply reduced venture capital flow to abroad investments. Investors expect months before demand returns, with further delays if trade does not improve. A project to build a factory in Australia collapsed due to the pound drop, raising costs of imported ingredients and pricing out of the market.
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New York
Australia
Stafford Cripps
United States
Adaptability of Species to Tropical Climates Mentioned
The chances are good that the species could be raised successfully not only in Hawaii but also in other tropical or semi tropical areas within the United States and South America. Regions cited include Florida California the Pacific islands Venezuela and Brazil.
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Hawaii
United States
South America
Florida
California
Pacific Islands
Venezuela
Brazil
Coal Industry Seeks Comeback in Fuel Markets
In New York on October 6, industry leader Owen warned coal faced a multiyear decline due to fuel oil price drops and UMW chief John L. Lewis policy. He urged Congress to curb labor monopoly power while noting potential gains from higher oil prices and restricted imports. John D. Battle backed action against labor union monopolies affecting production.
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New York
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Owen
Association
John D. Battle
The
Agreement to Leave US Canada Border Unfortified
The Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1817 ended the War of 1812 and included an accord to leave the Canadian American border undefended. It was concluded between the United States and Great Britain, with Canada as a party through British authority.
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United States
Canada
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National Bureau of Standards
Arch Baker
Frostburg
Cumberland Brewing CO
Cumberland, MD
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