New Malaria Drug SN 7618 Shown Superior in Trials
American scientists announced Friday that a new synthetic drug SN 7618 relieves acute malaria attacks three times faster than atabrine or quinine and can be taken weekly. A second promising drug may offer a cure for relapsing malaria, though details were not released. Trials involved wartime testing with volunteers and animals. civilian access to the drugs was not yet approved.
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OPA dissolves rationing division shifts sugar control
Washington UP reports OPA ends its rationing department and transfers sugar rationing to the price department. Price boards become price control boards focusing on retail price ceilings. A new sugar rationing office opens Jan 5 headed by George A. Dice with Leon A. Bosch becoming Bowles special assistant.
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Loy and Markey wed in San Pedro ceremony
Myrna Loy and Commodore Gene Markey married in a small naval ceremony in San Pedro California Admiral William F Halsey served as best man The event drew attention as a high profile union between film and military figures.
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