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...controversial enzyme trypsin (TIME, Jan. 18) got a boost from doctors in Philadelphia General Hospital: injected into the buttocks, it is the best treatment yet for a black eye. It leaves the rainbow hues as gorgeous as ever, but it reduces swelling "in a manner verging on the dramatic...
TARIFF INCREASES on lead and zinc, recommended by the Tariff Commission, were rejected by President Eisenhower, who thereby spiked fears that his watch-tariff boost (TIME, Aug. 9) indicated a protectionist trend. To bolster U.S. mining, Ike announced a sharply increased stockpiling program for lead and zinc...
...Passed and sent to the White House a bill giving 2,000,000 veterans a 5% boost in disability compensation and increasing allowances for veterans' dependents...
...commuters to New York City, and a three-year attempt at reform by the state. The Pennsy promised to draw off no dividends, principal or interest for twelve years, enabling the Long Island to spend $60 million for better equipment and service. First step: a 20% boost in fares...
...quarterbacking a 30-year bond issue designed to curb inflation by soaking up long-term investment capital and stiffening interest rates. When it appeared that the medicine might be too stiff, he promptly eased up on his tight-money policies. Nevertheless, Burgess still favors debt-lengthening, has managed to boost average public bond maturities by six months and hopes to stretch them further...