Italians Told Navy Can't Stop Invasion
London news reports a blunt Italian admission that the navy cannot halt an invasion. Rome officials testified at a six hour senate session that ships could not stop attackers, while war measures and rationing plans were outlined. German broadcasts promise hard resistance and odd Fascist wardrobe notes appear in Axis outlets.
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London
Rome
Ministry of Information
Aviation
Navy
Senate
Reuters
The
Army Lab Life-Savers Solve Sulfa Drug Mystery
Army medical researchers led by Lt. Maurice Landy at the U S Army Medical School Washington reveal that PAB p-aminobenzoic acid from germs protects against sulfa drugs. The finding explains unexpected sulfanamide resistance in bacteria including staphylococcus aureus and outlines next steps to extend tests to other pathogens and practical treatments. Co-workers Lt Col Newton W Larkum Elizabeth J Oswald and Sgt Frank Streightoff assisted.
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Washington
Germany
Maurice Landy
U. S. Army Medical School
Lieutenant Landy
Landy
Newton W. Larkum
Elizabeth J. Oswald
Sgt
Frank Streightoff
Indianapolis
Ind
Cleveland, C
N. W. Larkum
Charlottesville
Administratrix notices claims against Paul Weaver estate
Having qualified as administratrix of the estate of Paul Weaver deceased this to notify all persons having claims against the estate to file them with the undersigned within one year of this date or this notice will be pleaded in that of their recovery All owing the estate will please immediate settlement with the undersigned This the 10th day of April 13 Nellie Cline Weaver Administratrix A York Attorney 40 1724 51 8 15
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Paul Weaver
Nellie Cline Weaver
A. York
Tar Heel Marine Solomon Commendations for Solomons Fight
Washington May 14 Marine corps headquarters announced commendations for two officers and five enlisted Marines who fought the first battle along the Matanikau River in the Solomons on October 8. The five men attacked and surrounded under heavy fire. among them Corporal Ernest F. Johnson 24 nephew of William L. Norris and Private David O. Elmgren 18 son of Mr and Mrs Thor A Elmgren.
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Thor A. Elmgren
Box
Columbia
S.C
South Africa Sheep Thieves Whipped by Court Order
Natives who steal sheep in South Africa are whipped under a court order. In 1940, sixty percent of Switzerland's canned milk exports went to Germany, highlighting wartime trade shifts.
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South Africa
Switzerland
Germany
Holland Coast Hard To Defend Or Invade
New York dispatch describes Holland's sandy long coast as a hindrance to invasion and a defense through difficult ground. A Dutch ex-officer recalls pill boxes in sand, granite foundations, and low water depths that complicate any landing. He details escape from Holland, local morale, and Dutch women resisting German rule amid propaganda claims.
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Holland
New York
United Nations
the Hague
Belgian
Aspirin Ad Declares St Joseph Supremacy
An advertisement promotes St Joseph Aspirin as the best buy, claiming more value for less cost. It touts the product as the world's largest aspirin at a low price of 10 cents, urging readers to demand St Joseph.
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St. Joseph
Civil Service Examination for Laborers in High Point
A civil service examination for laborers is scheduled during the week starting May 24 1943. Hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 daily through May 29. Location is 808 Security Bank Building. The oral exam considers experience and character, though experience is not required. Applications must be filed with the Civil Service Commission before testing. James B Lovelace, Secretary High Point Civil Service Commission.
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Security Bank
Civil Service Commission
James B. Lovelace
High Point Civil Service Commission
The Executioner Who Mastered a New Face
A narrator explains how he modeled an executioner persona on Henry Prentiss. He details altering weight, voice, and especially eyes, using contact lenses and makeup to disguise identity. He notes studying Hollywood tricks and planning every move for a climactic finale in New York.
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Henry Prentiss
Vaughan Dunbar
Pole
New York
LaGuardia Field
Britain
Food Poisoning From Germs And Improper Canning
War Time Health warns that most food poisoning comes from living germs in food and toxins from bacteria. Warm weather speeds growth, incomplete cooking and poor refrigeration raise risk, with rodents and home canning dangers noted. Symptoms begin 2 to 6 hours after eating, ending with weakness. treatment stresses not giving laxatives, using paregoric for cramps, delaying food until nausea passes, and restoring fluids.
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NEA
Army Experts Tie For Bridge Honors
The world championship Masters individual tournament features five play sessions. Winners by session include Truesdale Clark Rochester NY, Sgt. Phil Abramsohn NY, S M Stayman NY, and Alvin L. Roth as overall winner. Soldiers Abramsohn and Morrie Elis tie for seventh. Abramsohn’s second-session top score is detailed with a bridge hand. The article also notes new German winter uniforms for 1943 44 and khaki tropical war gear.
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Truesdale Clark
Rochester
N. Y
Sgt
Phil Abramsohn
New York
S. M. Stayman
Alvin L. Roth
Morrie Elis
Abramsohn
South
West
Menced
Tropics
Radio Program Schedule with Victory Music Listings
Radio schedule notes changes for networks, listing Vincent Lopez Orchestra and various bands, news segments, dramatic programs, and dance orchestras across evening to late night slots on Eastern War Time and adjustments for CWT. It names ensembles such as Roy Shield, Elmer Davie, Bobby Tucker, Danny Elfman, and the Grand Old Opry, with multiple program titles and broadcast times throughout the day.
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Victory
Orch
Nice
Vincent Lopez
Cbs News
Beatty—rha
Welcome Lewis
Art Gentry
Biu
Roy Shield
Musette
Buffalo
Cos
Hal Fleming
Tommy Tucker
Diu Mutual
Army Air Forces Band
Abe of
Men & Books
Frederick
Dbs
Chicago
Mbs
Lita
Nbde
F.O.B
Detroit
Shady Valley
Nbe
London
Stopak
Elmer Davie
Pan-America
Cbs Navy
Alez Dreier
Sol. Lewis
Blu Frasier Hunt
Dasie Lyne Chalmers
America
William Ewing
Honolulu
Ine
Art of Living
Paul Lavalle
Bobby Tucker
Cbs
Biv
Cbe
American Eagle Club
Nbc
Bob Hawk
Arthur Hale
Wbas
Abie
Roy Porter
Crumit
Julia Sanderson
Bieu
BI Stern Sports
John Gunther
Blu John B. Hughes
Nbbe Talley
Blu Groucho Marz
War
Betty Rann
Eileen Farrell
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Dancing Music Orchestra
Blu
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