War Era Field Hospital Sighting Through Bombardment
In a rain scarred field tent a surgical team led by Capt William M Ewing treats shrapnel wounds amid artillery shells. Three major operations run two to three hours, with orthopedics, groin injuries, and chest fragments. Blood donors rest between duties as conditions force improvised care and equipment borrowing.
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Surgica
Wiliam M. Ewing
Loulaville
Hag
Abell
F. W. Hall
Cape Giradean
Shrepnal
Lawrence Hart
Lexington
Field Hospital in Tent City Aids Wounded Soldiers
Describes a frontline aid camp with eight patients under canvas near a campus site. Surgeons, three operative teams, and improvised equipment treat shrapnel and mine wounds. Donor blood from Rome sustains life while water and mud complicate field operations.
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Uney
Rome
Release Of Butter To Civilians Studied
The War Food Administration studies releasing butter to civilians amid emergency needs for U S and allied relief agencies. Pressure grows as consumer groups oppose, with reports of government stocks and imports from Argentina. The agency notes 900,000 pounds reserved for armed services, lend lease, and related programs.
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Ovid
Martin Washington
Ul‘sey
Eigm
Jend - Lease Recipienig
Amiemcen
WFA
Armed Services
Night in the field hospital as shells fall near evacuees
In a war zone the operating room relies on a flashlight with the only light. By 43 am the last operation ends then a brief night begins for exhausted teams who have often worked 90 hours without sleep. Shelling forces immediate evacuation of patients from the town nearby while the field hospital stays in place.
Government stock release may raise future war program costs
Government stocks were accumulated during the heavy production season of 193, and officials say that if the 20,000,000 pound emergency stock were released to civilians now, government purchases would have to be 20,000,000 pounds heavier during the coming period.
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Eeasion
USC Traveler Aid reports January service total
USC Traveler’s Aid logged 7395 requests in January with 1430 soldiers and 431 relatives. Housing remained the major issue as 8 transients were assisted and 71 personnel were aided in finding accommodations. The month included 370 travel information contacts and organization volunteers from Dothan contributed.
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USC
Patty Res Burchanen
Treetoy
Mise Rothswan
Dothan
Unclear Trade Shift Affects Civilian Supplies
The report notes a heavy production season will reduce civilian supplies later. It says Argentine butter is reserved for United Nations Merchant Marines visiting American ports, and civilian access would depend on future civilian allocations.
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United Nations
Jotara Merchant Marine
Workforce Highlights at Atlantic Coast Line Depot
Fifty workers logged 376 hours maintaining the intake dimes at Grephound Bug Btation while the Atlantic Coast Line depot operates nearly every hour. Thirty four workers were active during the month, marking ten more than any month since the organization of the Dothan Ult.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Unusual Hospitality at Greenville Theater Stop
A man tries to bribe cashiers with a request to grant tickets. He claims to serve in the military and seeks favors for servicemen visiting the theater, prompting concern over proper service.
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Greenville B.C
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