Penicillin Delivered by Mouth in New Capsule Method
Dr. Raymond L. Libby of Lederle laboratories develops Ledercillin-Goral capsules to deliver penicillin orally. The oil suspension protects penicillin from stomach acid, enabling rapid absorption in the small intestine and treatment of pneumonia meningitis abscesses and other infections. A stronger form, penicillin X, is in development at Lederle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond L. Libby
Lederle Laboratories
American Cyanimid Corporation
Libby
Lederle Laboratories, Inc
Farm groups push price rise to end subsidies after war
Washington farm organizations unite to back continued price control into the postwar era and seek a gradual farm price rise to eliminate consumer subsidies by June 30 1945. They argue incentives for production differ from subsidies and cite CCC profits versus subsidy losses as justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Office of Price Administration
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
OPA
Commodity Credit Corporation
Congress
House
Civilian Goods Production Ceased in Germany Says Broadcast
London report says German civilian goods manufacture has completely ceased with even necessities scarce. Radio urged people to use old reserves and conserve materials until the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
DNB
Minute Make Ups From Gabrielle on Hair and Nails
The note promotes grooming tips by Gabrielle. It suggests a fingertip massage before shampoo to stimulate the scalp, an egg shampoo to soften dry hair, and a lemon juice and peroxide mix to bleach stained nails with overnight application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Gay Gadgets Belt Ideas from Associated Newspapers
A playful feature lists craft belt ideas for women such as Walnut Winner and Lights Out clips. It suggests using walnut shells, bicycle reflectors, friendship links, felt, braided darning cotton, dominos, and other notions to fashion belts and accessories with a light humor tone.
Ducks Were Fewer Than Hoped Across Flyways
Readers learn from observers across four major flyways that the 1944 duck season fell short of predictions. Weather, dry lakes, and altered flight paths led to uneven success with some regions showing stronger hunting and others disappointing yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ducks Unlimited
Field and Stream
Eltinge F. Warner
Will J. Reid
Los Angeles
Gene A. Howe
Amarillo
Texas
Texas Game Commission
Oklahoma
Horace Thompson
St. Paul
Minn
L. H. Barkhausen
Chicago
Alfred C. Glassell
Shreveport
Ducks, Unlimited
Louisiana
Ben East
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
George J. Stobie
Augusta
Maine
Inland Fisheries and Game
Keeping Up With Reds Too Much for Sergeant
Sgt Cecil R Billstone at the McCook Army Air Base claimed a casualty of the Russian Front though he never left home. He kept producing bulletins on the Russian campaign and stuck a finger into the mimeograph drum by accident but did not expect the Purple Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Eades Thomas
Richmond
Lexington
Thomas
Pacific
Honolulu
Thomas’ Barber
Hawaii
Little Mariana Islands Show Big Life for GIs
Ernie Pyle describes life in the Marianas highlighting huge island camps, abundant outdoor movies, USO shows, radios, and sports facilities. He notes weathered towns, active building, and daily routines as soldiers cope with island life. He shares encounters with Pfc. Eades Thomas and fellow Hoosier mail censors Ed Rose and Bill Morris, plus a gift from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Marianas Islands
USO
Indiana University
Ed Rose
Daily Student
Bill Morris
Anderson
Ind
Plain Draped Valance With Sheer Curtains
A simple draped valance elevates plain net or scrim curtains without formal feel. Valance works with ruffled curtains and can be made from figured chintz or plain fabric. Festoon rings at the upper window corners serve as the only drapery fixtures. diagrams show cutting and lining.
Fliers Call for Rest Goal Amid War Weariness
The author argues air crews need a concrete mission target to reach a rest camp. With no final tally, B 29 fliers must endure continual missions and return after rests, as wartime scarcity keeps a true homeward deadline uncertain.
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Noth
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Walter A
Bhead Win
Gladys Parker
United Travel Agency
Guo Ree
Reich
Gabrielle
Associated Newspapers—Win Features
By Nancy Pepper
Harpy
W.A.D
Flicker
New York
Telefact
U.S
Maryland
Ernie Pyle
The
Navy
Indianapolis
Marianas
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Bedford Hills
Fis
Tegan
General Products CO
Albany, Ga
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