Packaged Hospitals and War Supply Lines Reach Toward Rome
The report describes emergency hospital kits kept in U. S. warehouses ready for rapid shipment to Rome and other cities invaded by Axis forces. Each 150 bed medical station kit fits a wood case that also serves as shelter, while logistics discuss transporting goods by cargo planes or donkeys to meet war needs.
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U. S
Rome
Warsaw
Pag
Herbert W. Parisius
Tunis
North Africa
Iialy
UNRRA plans for Rome aid and medical units
Fragmentary remarks from a juvenile jive piece discuss UNRRA operations in Italy, with notes on food supply, soup kitchens, and the potential impact of Rome’s large population. Dr. James Crabtree is cited on medical units and hospital needs, including air-supplied capacity for up to 1,000,000 people.
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Italy
Rome
UNRRA
James Crabtree
Unrra N.edital
Proper attitude toward aging for women discussed
Dorothy Dix notes two sisters debate how to face aging. She argues against denying age and says growth brings maturing mind and body. Emphasizes accepting aging, avoiding cosmetics as a cure, and valuing authentic self over youth masks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bernhardt
Areas of need abroad after fighting and destruction
American forces identify vast areas in Poland Greece Occupied areas of Russia Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia needing food medicine shelter and clothing. Russia may pool rivers for UNRLA. Countries beside Italy include France and Germany with Germany expected to be shattered. Balkans danger zones long after conflict. Up to 20 million Europeans could be uprooted by war’s end with millions in Poland and among displaced children across Yugoslavia.
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Poand
Greece
Russia
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Italy
France
Germany
Ces
Balkans
Europe
Poland
Dead Man Turns Out To Be Porker
Reports reveal the battered body found near a railway junction was misidentified as a dead man but later confirmed as a pig boat crew member, with chaotic scenes as authorities piece together events at Empol, Florence area, and on the Adriatic coast. Allied air and ground actions across Italy push toward San Vitorre and Ortona as German resistance tightens.
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Prato
Pistoia
Florence
Empol
Freghters
San Benedetto
Adriatic
Ancona
Fifth Army
Aganio
San Vitorre
Jtst
Faghing Army
Ortona-Orsogna
Crecehie
Arlella
Ortona
Be Your Age Not A Grotesque Reminder Of Youth
An essay urges women to age with grace and not chase futile youth. It cautions against extreme beauty tactics that distort appearance, praising inner cultivation and dignity. The piece notes Christmas Day WWII air raids and General Clark presenting honors to Allied troops.
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Johnny
Hem
Act
Mark Clark
Fifth Army Front
Children’s wear program tightens material rules in production
The piece notes WMC Insued including various children’s underwear and other garments, while manufacturers complain CPA ceilings on low priced lines are too low. WPB mandates specific material types for clothing under the program to boost availability in retailers. Navy medical reports suggest ground waves in warfare areas raise concerns, with Alaska described as unusually healthy in contrast to other zones.
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WMC
CPA
WPB Ssgnt
Traffic Accidents Lead Holiday Deaths
Weekend traffic toll rises with 46 lives lost, about half of 1949 figures. On Friday to Sunday many injuries reported in Washington and East caused by sleet and rain. No fatalities Saturday night. 25 injuries from a fall on icy street noted.
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Soistellaneoue Br
Washington, D C
Iey Street
Two Wiregrass Men Missing In Action In World War II
The War Department announced two Wiregrass soldiers are missing in action. Staff Sergeant Tennon C. Uiser, Hartford, MIA in Europe, and Private First Class Tolbert Thompson, Samoa, MIA in the Pacific. Next of kin listed for Lisenby and Thompson, with costs noted for the Capitol home in Washington, D.C.
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War Department
Tennon C. Uiserby
Hartford
Tolbert Thompson
Samoa
Pacific
Lisenby
Ruby R. Tisenby
Wartford
Thompson
Dan Thompson
War era textile policy vows wartime garment production
In a continuation from Page fine, discussion centers on keeping textile mills operating for wartime needs. Roy Cherney of the Underwear Institute states confidence that if the War Materials Committee designates the underwear industry essential, manufacturers can begin producing minimum wartime needs within the next 30 to 80 days.
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Roy Cherney
Atitute
WMC
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William Clements Center
Philadelpha
Fort Custis
Gilbert
Tae
Miffer
Outh
Hanes
Atlantic Coast Line
Coast Line
Dorothy Dix
Porker
Tomite Poe
Cera
Cour
Casey
Sinche Nichway
Cacew
Man
Brenner Pass
Bolzano
Vicenan
Venice
Sarah A. Bridge
Madison, Wis
Oounas
Pln
Vou Negra
the Dilbert Dunker
Gwmer
Dilbert
Corpus Christi
Tex
Naval Air Trainng Center
Dilbert Dunker
Navy
NEA
Alaska
Wiregrass
Capitol
Washington, D. C
Frank
Sinatra
the Dothan
Robt. Taylor In
Bataan
MR. Big
Donald O'Connor
Pippins
Washington State Apple Growsers Association
Irene Manning
Sbove
Pippin Girl
Pippin
Malone Motor CO
Ford
Mercury
Tic
Papper Fettiing Cn
Dethem, Als
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