Medic Miracle Workers At Hospital Behind Front
An American field hospital near the Hurtgen forest treats severely wounded soldiers as doctors perform multiple operations under improvised lighting. Major Meyers and Maj Weisel lead surgical teams, handling up to 80 critical operations daily while frontline tensions loom.
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Germany
INS
Doug S. Meyers
Kingston
N. Y
Hurtgen Forest
Meyers
Omaha” Beach
D-day
Normandy
France
St. Lo
Belgium
FBI Report From 1944 Describes Aged War Wounds And Resilience
The excerpt depicts a wounded boy being treated after a chest injury as an FBI report from December 1, 1944 notes the harsh conditions. A medic named Harper reflects on the demanding nature of wartime medical care and the mental strain on young responders.
88 year old woman gives birth to baby in Mexico
A Guaymas correspondent reported that Ciudad Obregon news claimed an 88 year old woman gave birth to a healthy son on November 20. The husband is said to be 58 and the couple reportedly has 15 other children.
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Mexico City
Universal
Guaymas
Ciudad Obergon
Lady Astor to Quit Parliament After Current Term
Virginia born Lady Astor first woman in Parliament will retire when her term ends. She cites husband Lord Astor’s declining health and inability to support a contested campaign. She will stay in Parliament at least one more year amid war extending the present term.
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London
Lady Astor
Approval for Air Freedom Plan Mixed at Civil Aviation Meeting
The 54 nation civil aviation subcommittee tentatively backs a separate open skies agreement allowing unlimited air freedom for participating nations. Britain and the United States remain divided on postwar air policy and international airline access.
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Chicago
Civil Aviation Conference
Interim Council
International Organization
Britain
America
House Unit to Study Gallup Poll Records
The House investigation panel will travel to Princeton New Jersey next week to review Gallup poll records. Chairman Anderson says the visit follows reports that the poll may have influenced the presidential election and notes Gallup invited the inspection. He adds the goal is to verify methods and weighting.
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Washington
House Campaign Investigating Committee
Princeton
N.J
Anderson
D-N.m
George Gallup
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Lee Carson
Front Line
Maj
Wilson Weisel
Rochester
Minn
Harry P. Harper
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minn
Weisel
Cedar Rapids
FBI
Harper
Vicks VA
Yonkshire
By Tommy Tucker
Newman
Air Freedom Plan
U.S
Chrismas
Christ
Toy Department and Girls’ Wear
Roosevelt
Idaho
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