Heat tests Yank soldiers in Persian Gulf
Clyde Farnsworth reports from the Persian Gulf Service Command on extreme heat as American supply efforts to the Soviet Union through Iran persevere. Temperatures exceed 150F in sunlit areas, with shade 120s to 130s, scarce ice and beverages, and crude methods like hose cooling in hospitals. Field hospitals use ice baths, fans, and improvised desert coolers. air conditioned wards exist but are rare. Soldiers endure 12 hour shifts, hot bodies, and the daily struggle to keep deliveries moving despite heat strain.
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Clyde Farnsworth
Persian Gulf
Persian Gulf Service Command
Orfe Hospital
Iran
Gulf
Desert
Desert Heat and Rations in Transit to Rabaul
The account describes extreme heat in desert gulf regions and its effects on soldiers. It notes sleeping naked under towels, lack of showers, need to run water pipes, and the use of native water skins and salt tablets. It mentions high water intake, skin dehydration, and flies, with a reference to a bugler adjusting the call before noon.
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Desert Gulf
Odd Lot Shoes On Sale Now Without Ducat
Letters from the High Point rationing board announce a grab bag amendment allowing shoe dealers to sell odds and ends without ration stamps July 19 to July 31. Shoes including mens, womens, youth and infants’ pairs may be sold at reduced prices, limited by a percentage of April 10 1943 inventory, with certain items released from ration control. The measure also ends monthly supplementary price reports for cost-of-living items.
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High Point Rationing Board
Une
More Steaks On Way For Civilians
Chicago reports in July 17 article that cattle moving from western ranges plus higher market receipts signal more beef for both armed forces and civilians. Packets expect a year end rise as grass dries and ranchers push cattle to markets. Last week 174000 cattle were sold across 12 major markets, up from 144000 prior week and 153000 a year ago, with Monday arrivals the largest for July since 1936. The move reflects liquidation before winter and potential price effects, while references note small US bill first issued July 10, 1929.
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