Santa in Summer Brings Toys to Cedar Rapids Hospitals
Cedar Rapids pediatric patients receive new toys books and games from the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae toy project committee. Four annual visits will refresh items at Mercy and St Luke's with age appropriate sterilizable playthings including Tinker Toys puzzles blocks and coloring books. No metal or nonsterilizable items are sent to ensure safe play for hospitalized children.
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Kappa Kappa Gamma Aide Plans Community Toy Drive
The organization will run a community service project delivering toys to hospitalized children with four committees handling purchases and deliveries. Proceeds from a previous Doll House sale funded initial distributions with planned replacements in September December and March.
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James Crawford
Florey Seeks Public Comfort With Needle Medicines
Sir Howard Florey of Oxford told reporters in Atlantic City that many Americans favor injections for medicine and might feel swindled if given pills instead. He spoke Wednesday, highlighting public preference for needle delivery of drugs.
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Sir Howard Florey
Oxford
Britain Leads as World’s Top Livestock Exporter in 1939
In 1939 Britain stood as the world’s leading exporter of livestock, reflecting a dominant position in global animal trade and regional shipping efficiency. The record highlights the scale of shipments and the prominence of British producers in international markets.
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Britain
$40 000 Theft At Guam PX
The Army disclosed a $40 000 theft from the Guam post exchange and an intensive hunt covered the Marianas and Hawaiian islands. Guards identified the missing currency and checks, with ships and planes to Honolulu monitored. four suspects including the sentry were flown for lie detector tests, results negative.
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Hawaiian Islands
Pos Exchange
Two Killed and Many Injured as Plane Crashes in Natal
A transport plane carrying an official aeronautical mission crashed while landing at Natal killing two people and injuring thirteen others. The accident highlights ongoing safety concerns in Brazilian air operations and prompted emergency response from local authorities.
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Fine Aeronautical
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Brazil
Leaving Job for Meeting Ruled Out in Wisconsin
A Madison court upholds orders related to a worker leaving a job for a meeting. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate a legal ruling directed at employer or employee conduct in Wisconsin.
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Wiconsin
Wisconsin unions in Milwaukee strike actions over meetings
Wisconsin employment relations board heard cases involving Trackson Company and Briggs Stratton in Milwaukee. Local 806 UAW AFL members at Trackson walked out April 16 17 and 22 to attend union meetings. Local 232 UAW AFL at Briggs walked out on two occasions in 1945 to attend meetings. The court ruled that actions could proceed without a secret ballot vote.
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Trackson Company
Briggs Stratton Company
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