U S Troops With Tuberculosis Reach 11000 Case Count
Boston reports more than 11 000 tubercular soldiers identified by military authorities and the National Tuberculosis Association. Dr Charles J Hatfield says discharged men are directed to local sanatoriums and community care with support from health boards and the Red Cross. Plans include a campaign to raise funds and regional war council meetings to boost anti tuberculosis work.
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Boston
Naonal “Tuberculosis Association
Charles J. Hatfield
Surgeon General
National Association
Boards of Health
The
Red Cross
Hatfield
Retraining Need Among Mobilized Men Highlighted in Boston Speech
Dr. C A Prosser states at the National Association meeting in Boston that per cent of mobilized men yearly would need retraining and assistance to restore earning capacity. He notes medical and surgical cases, with many requiring individual treatment and placement after discharge.
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National Association
Boston
C. A. Prosser
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Washington
Canada
Coast Guard U-Boat Defense Plan Seeks 16 Million
Washington reports a sixteen million dollar request to Congress for balloon and seaplane stations to guard coasts from submarines and air attacks. The War Department wants 16 stations, 13 on the Atlantic coast and three on the Gulf. Locations not yet defined. The plan also calls for mobile coast fortifications with guns moved by rail to respond to attacks.
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War Department
Congress
Lion
United States
Department
Atlantic
Red Cross Christmas Seals Race To Double Last Year
National Tuberculosis association prints six million seals for Christmas drive. Demands from war era increase funding needs at national state and local anti tuberculosis groups. Proceeds support curative and preventive campaigns nationwide under Red Cross cooperation.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross Society
United States
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