Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 January 1949 — Page 28

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A tiny amount of this new vitamin checks the reproduction of cancer cells, specifically those of the Brown Pearce tumor, in test ‘tube experiments, But. it increases production of red blood ‘cells In bone marrow. This effect ‘also was found in test tube experiments,

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Enamel, Tests Show By JOHN WILSON

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for healthful reasons or to: pre-

sent a pleasing smile you ought ie know what your favorite den- |

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dentrifi and powders— School of Dentistry showed excessive scratching of. tooth surfaces, according to Prof. ‘Ralph

rials laboratory. a.8 nN ‘THE VILLAIN in the dentrifrices—which contain both soapy cleansing agents and mild abrasives for polishing—-is one of the most widely used abrasives, calclum carbonate, In nature calcium carbonate occurs as limestone, chalk and seashells. But in tooth paste its

“presence is not identified by the

manufacturers, This bad actor “possesses no polishing action and will actually | cause extreme dulling of a natur-| ally smooth, lustrous surface enamel,” Prof. Phillips pointed! out. - . Furthermore, he sald, a ‘series, clot recent experiments reveals hd 1 calcium carbonate produces “a! marked abrasion of the tooth surface.” # ” . r ABRASIONS may cause notches in the teeth or at the least produce scratches which will allow bacteria and debris to collect. They, in turn, cause tooth decay. Two polishing agents, known as sodium metaphosphate and {tricalcium phosphate, have been found superior to all othér abrasives for everyday dental use, Prof. Phillips said. They will brighten dull teeth and produce no scratches in the enamel. Prof, Phillips, who can keep a secret along with the best of us,

you are using may. be doing more |

Whether you brush your teeth

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tested by the-Ipdiana University:

W. Phillips of the dental “mate-

Prof. Ralph W. Phillips . .. a spectrometer § for a pleasing smile,

refused to single out the pastes and powders which contain harsh abrasives, Nor would he tell {which dentrifices have thé su[perfor ‘pawders. He ‘sald opinions of the reisearchers will come at the close jof experiments which are now in their fourth year, “We hope to be able to establish specific requirements for dentrifices and to make definite recommendations later,” he said. ” ® PASTES AND POWDERS should have some abrasive action, howe®er, Prof. Phillips said. The two superior mineral powders produce a smoother tooth surface and a higher polish. “Our job,” he said, “is to find out a happy medium and how much abrasion is necessary.” Prof. Phillips has a battery of

Winning | Smile Means Teeth Loss en Dentifrice Is Too Abrasive -

chine (which- brushes six teeth for a hundred minutes) and a gadget which Jofasures tooth luster, The latter, a reflectometer (also used in the paint industry), meas:

men tooth after it has been brushed with the®various pastes and powders. Each abrasive fis tested both for its ability te raise

its tendency to dull the luster on highly polished tooth enamel.

to a reading scale. The more polish bn the tooth, the higher the pointer goes on the scale. Although a microscopically clean tooth will not decay, Prof. Phillips said, the main purpose of a paste or powder is “to clean

scientific instruments which are used in the experiments, including a mechanical tooth 1 brushing ma-|

dent aman will ride to Capitol Hill to take the oath of office at! noon Thursday from Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson. Flags whipped from every lamp post and 12,000 freshly painted “no " signs dotted the center of town, Police reinforce-| ments from as far away as New| Orleans were on hand to cope with the more than 750,000 visis tors who will begin flooding into the city this weekend. Like a Movie Set The face of the capitol itself looked like a movie set, covered with temporary stands and structures to house the movie, radio and press communications lines that will send the inaugural story around the world. Forty bands and 40,000 marchers will follow the president in a two and one half hour parade back-to the White House after the oath, Governors -of most gf the 48 states will be in the line of march—but not New York's Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, who said he couldn’t make it. E A flight of perhaps 800 Air Force, Navy and Marine planes will: cross the parade route in combat-formation, led by six B-36 superbombers, Seats along the way cost up to $12 in store wimflows, hotels and out in the open in wooden grandstands. Seats for the swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol are iree,

tation. All the invitations have been sent out. The inaugural committee set

television, | .

but are obtainable only by invi-|

dog and 15 cents for a cup’ “of icoffee. But it was less successful with some hotels, which have raised their room rates to as much as $32 a day. The biggest float in the parade will be the Oklahoma entry, a $7000 creation that is 70 feet long. It features an playin hit tunes from “Oklahoma,” with cowgirls, Indians and hillbillies dancing between ° miniature oil derricks and a picture of Will Rogers.

and polish the teeth and to stimulate a sensation. of cleanliness land freshness of the the mouth.” »

Washington All Steamed Up For Inaugural

And the Busiest Democrat of the Day Will Be Mr. Harry S. Truman of Missouri

By MERRIMAN SMITH, United Press White House Reporter WASHINGTON, Jan, 15—This staid capital today splashed it-|2000 members of Truman-Barkley self with red, white and blue and lined its broad avenues with clubs. bléachers for the biggest inauguration party in history. Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House to the Capitol/the Electoral College at the “| resembled a mile-long carnival ground on the eve of the big show.|Mayflower Hotel, then whips over of wooden bleachers flanked the way along which Presi- to the

float. paying tribute to “Our Greatest Missourian,” His first major engagement will be Tuesday night at dinner with

On Wednesday, he dines with

District Armory for a variety show and concert presenting on three “mammoth stages the biggest names of stagé, screen, radio and the concert hall, Thursday — inauguration any will be a 19-hour day for him. Starting at 7 a. m,, he breakfasts with his old World War I buddies, Then he will attend church services, take the oath, deliver his inaugural address, grab a quick lunch, then lead and review the inaugural parade, attend a reception, eat dinner and then go

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‘THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES _

White House Lofs OutSecref Of Inaugural Week Gowns.

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President to Wear Formal Attire,

Changing to Meet Demands of Hour

By DOROTHY WILLIAMS, United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Jan. 15—The big secret is out. Miss Margaret Truman will glide around the floor at the inaugural ball Thursday night in a billowing pink gown whipped up from 35 yards of satin and tulle. . The color—a shade between champagne and shell pink—has been named “Margaret Pink” by the designer, Mme Pola of New York. i | Mrs. Truman's ball gown, also designed by Mme. Pola, is of b panne velvet. It features a deep Truman collar encrusted Mia. will ‘wear a floor hand-drawn while alecon lace. It is-cut on slim lines. The skirt has a side drape and dips slightly in the back.

and Both Margaret ‘and her 'mother| {bronze taffeta. A pink hat with

will wear long white gloves at| bronze feathers and bronze acthe ball,

These details were disclosed by| the White House after weeks tight-lipped secrecy.

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Here are the White House de-

scriptions of what Mrs. Truman and Margaret will wear at various inaugural week functions.

Oath of Office Gowns When she attends the adminis-

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tration of the oath of office: Mrs. f | Truman will wear a silk dress of iridiscent black and grey with matching jacket. Her hat is of straw cloth draped with black nestling a single

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* Guidance Group to Hear President Truman will wear the Detroit School Official

customary formal attire, changing to meet the ‘demands of the hour.

matching hat and black accessories.

At the inaugural reception

length dress of pearl grey satin and dull silver lame. Margaret will wear a black crepe dress with a black lace top featuring wide bands of

cessories will complete her outfit.

Dr. Warren Layton, director of guidance, Detroit city schools, and president of the National Voeational Guidance Association, will speak at a meeting of the Central Indiana branch of the association at 7 p. m. tomorrow in Jordan Hall of Butler University. Dr. W. L. Howard, director of guidance at Butler and president 5 the Central branch, will introduce Dr. Layton. Members of the organization include ° ” secondary school counselors and structors in this area. Prior to

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