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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
8
An old advertisement touts Thexine as a fast throat and cough remedy for the family with varying prices. A political page notes President, Clayton, and MacLeish appointments, arguing the aim is to pass Jets measures, not fuel factional fights, and gratitude for moving forward.
The writer praises a President for steady leadership, likening him to Churchill in rallying diverse factions. He argues the aim is a single, cohesive foreign policy toward Britain and Russia, not pandering to many interests.
Washington reports a war recreation conference where Capt. Mil dred H. McAfee, Waves director and former president of Wellesley College, said civilian girls hosted at parties for service men rarely extend social invitations to service women. He urged civilian men to organize dances for service women only to encourage broader participation.
The Roberts report era exposes failures preceding Pearl Harbor with warnings ignored by Army and Navy leaders. Navy shortfalls, limited patrols and bureaucratic delays delayed anti-aircraft actions. The piece notes postwar reforms while recounting the fatal impact of that day. A separate note reports Morris Fisher plan to sell two cartons of cigarettes per Series E bond buyer to aid the War Loan drive in Philadelphia.
In Aurora Newfoundland December 6 six year old Patricia Attaway shown improving after a new treatment for lymphatic leukemia. Dr E M Thomas reports marked progress using yellow bone marrow and liver extract with feeding. Patricia previously needed daily blood transfusions and had received pensillin without success. Her father Chief Petty Officer Floyd M Attaway flew 8000 miles from the South Pacific to be at her side as doctors renewed hope.
An interview style excerpt features Joe speaking to his nephew Bob about romance, wealth, cheat risks, and personal philosophy. He recalls enjoying pretty girls, warns against gold diggers, and advocates not economizing on good food. He stresses signatures, travel, and cautious dealings, reflecting his worldly observations.
Fragmented text discusses dream concepts, comparing daydreams to sleep-dreams and a Bulgarian dream-reader advising a misfired career move. It also offers a stray culinary aside recommending young dandelion greens as a vitamin rich, versatile dish.
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