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A hearing was held to update information on progress toward immunizing the world's children against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, measles, and tuberculosis. Immunization programs are regarded as essential in the effort to break the infection-malnutrition cycle in children in developing nations. Witnesses at the hearing included Senator Bill Bradley of New Jersey, representatives of two Federal agencies, one international organization, and one nongovernmental agency. Each person and group contribute significantly to expanding access to immunization programs. (JD)

Key leaders working for international, bilateral, and private organizations presented oral testimony and written statements on how developing countries can be assisted in coping with the AIDS crisis. Michael Merson of the World Health Organization, Richard Bissell of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Milton Amayun of World Vision Relief and Development read prepared statements and answered questions about the extent of the AIDS epidemic, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, and about the efforts of their organizations to help developing nations deal with the problem. The participants also discussed United States policy alternatives that may assist these efforts. Four congressmen presented statements concerning pending legislation or asked questions concerning USAID. Supplementary material from USAID and UNICEF concerning AIDS and women and pediatric AIDS was also presented. (MDM)

Key leaders working for international, bilateral, and private organizations presented oral testimony and written statements on how developing countries can be assisted in coping with the AIDS crisis. Michael Merson of the World Health Organization, Richard Bissell of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Milton Amayun of World Vision Relief and Development read prepared statements and answered questions about the extent of the AIDS epidemic, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, and about the efforts of their organizations to help developing nations deal with the problem. The participants also discussed United States policy alternatives that may assist these efforts. Four congressmen presented statements concerning pending legislation or asked questions concerning USAID. Supplementary material from USAID and UNICEF concerning AIDS and women and pediatric AIDS was also presented. (MDM)

Key leaders working for international, bilateral, and private organizations presented oral testimony and written statements on how developing countries can be assisted in coping with the AIDS crisis. Michael Merson of the World Health Organization, Richard Bissell of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Milton Amayun of World Vision Relief and Development read prepared statements and answered questions about the extent of the AIDS epidemic, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, and about the efforts of their organizations to help developing nations deal with the problem. The participants also discussed United States policy alternatives that may assist these efforts. Four congressmen presented statements concerning pending legislation or asked questions concerning USAID. Supplementary material from USAID and UNICEF concerning AIDS and women and pediatric AIDS was also presented. (MDM)

Key leaders working for international, bilateral, and private organizations presented oral testimony and written statements on how developing countries can be assisted in coping with the AIDS crisis. Michael Merson of the World Health Organization, Richard Bissell of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Milton Amayun of World Vision Relief and Development read prepared statements and answered questions about the extent of the AIDS epidemic, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, and about the efforts of their organizations to help developing nations deal with the problem. The participants also discussed United States policy alternatives that may assist these efforts. Four congressmen presented statements concerning pending legislation or asked questions concerning USAID. Supplementary material from USAID and UNICEF concerning AIDS and women and pediatric AIDS was also presented. (MDM)

Key leaders working for international, bilateral, and private organizations presented oral testimony and written statements on how developing countries can be assisted in coping with the AIDS crisis. Michael Merson of the World Health Organization, Richard Bissell of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Milton Amayun of World Vision Relief and Development read prepared statements and answered questions about the extent of the AIDS epidemic, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, and about the efforts of their organizations to help developing nations deal with the problem. The participants also discussed United States policy alternatives that may assist these efforts. Four congressmen presented statements concerning pending legislation or asked questions concerning USAID. Supplementary material from USAID and UNICEF concerning AIDS and women and pediatric AIDS was also presented. (MDM)

Key leaders working for international, bilateral, and private organizations presented oral testimony and written statements on how developing countries can be assisted in coping with the AIDS crisis. Michael Merson of the World Health Organization, Richard Bissell of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Milton Amayun of World Vision Relief and Development read prepared statements and answered questions about the extent of the AIDS epidemic, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, and about the efforts of their organizations to help developing nations deal with the problem. The participants also discussed United States policy alternatives that may assist these efforts. Four congressmen presented statements concerning pending legislation or asked questions concerning USAID. Supplementary material from USAID and UNICEF concerning AIDS and women and pediatric AIDS was also presented. (MDM)

1Bird Study Book

By Thomas Gilbert Pearson

Do you enjoy bird watching? Would you like to learn a little more about the early conservation efforts to protect wild birds? In the Preface to The Bird Study Book, Pearson tells us “This book was written for the consideration of that ever-increasing class of Americans who are interested in acquiring a greater familiarity with the habits and activities of wild birds. Attention is also given to the relation of birds to mankind and the effect of civilisation on the bird-life of the country. ” An avid ornithologist, T. Gilbert Pearson (1873-1943) was a co-founder in 1905 of the National Association of Audubon Societies of which he was first secretary and then president for many years. He was also a pioneer of the conservation movement in the United States, international bird protection and broad nature education for school-aged children. (Audubon Magazine. 42: 370–371. Nov-Dec 1943)

2Escape of a Princess Pat

By George Pearson

Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland. (Summary from Book subtitle)<BR><BR>This is to celebrate Remembrance Day 2008.<BR><BR> NB. There are recordings of Chapter 4 by two different readers. The zip file includes both. Variety is the spice of life!

3Gutenberg and the Art of Printing

By Emily Clemens Pearson

This book is readable account of one of the greatest inventions of modern time: moveable type. Gutenberg's work lays the foundation for the printing press, without which the world would look very different... It reads both as biography and as historical fiction, in addition to being an introduction to the history of printing. We follow along on the ups and downs of Gutenberg himself and his family life, and the collaborations with others that lead to printing. - Summary by kathrinee