War draft for women and polio vaccine progress noted
The Globe News discusses potential selective service for women citing military support and recruitment gaps. It also highlights advances in infantile paralysis research with Dr. Rosenow’s Mayo Foundation vaccine work, noting debate over cause and cautious optimism.
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American Association of University Women
Anpower
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National Foundation For
Carl Rosenow
Minnesota
Mayo Foundation
Rosenow
On the hospital ship from Anzio wounded treated largely fresh bed care
Ernie Pyle describes a converted hospital ship where doctors nurse officers and enlisted men in bright wards and mattress floors. He notes great care for the wounded, a nurse for each ward, and a culture of attention as the ship carries patients for under 24 hours.
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Naples
Anzio
Caribbean
Benjamin Halpern
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Ernie
Congress
Poll Tax Fuss Debates Senate Timing and Politicking
The piece surveys the ongoing Senate fight over repealing the poll tax, noting delayed action, May 2 primaries for Pepper and Hill, and political maneuvering. It highlights Pepper, Byrd, Marcantonio, Barkley, and rising fears of a House-origin bill, with talk of cloture and delaying tactics until after May 2. It concludes with reflections on taxation, inflation, and the public’s mixed views on paying the poll tax.
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Pepper
Florida
Jacksonville
Edmunds
Byrd
Congress
Supreme Court
House
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Marcantonio
United States
Russia
Barkley
Kentucky
Hill
Alabama
Recapping Tires in Amarillo Shops Reveals Four Methods
A reporter spends a day at four Amarillo tire recapping shops detailing five steps of standard recapping and vulcanizing. Workers describe buffing, cementing, Camelback application, baking and cooling, with notes on patented methods and wartime costs. Advanced vulcanizing steps include skiving, cushion gum lining, and multi ply layering.
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Amarillo
Clyde Mays
Gunn-Hinerman
OPA
Adkisson-Baker
Ham Hamilton Tire
South America
Mexico
Army Man Tal d Horizon 1 6 A Word Puzzle Preview
Word puzzle with clues across and down for military themed terms. Includes references to Maj Gen and U S Armored Forces with multiple antiquated spellings and abbreviations. Readers solve a mixed vocabulary grid by matching clues to answers such as Hebrew month, Indian mulberry, and Indonesian Mindanao.
Pimples Vanish Overnight With Kleerex Liquid
A medicated liquid named Kleerex claims to dry pimples overnight with a risk free guarantee. Advertisements urge quick results and warn customers of a money back offer if not convinced, with a 50 cent price and CRETNEY DRUG endorsement.
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