Advances in Childbirth Safety Through Medical Practice
The article traces progress in reducing maternal deaths from child birth since the 19th century. It notes Holmes and Semmelweis influence, aseptic technique, gowns, sterile instruments, and prenatal care improved outcomes. Southern states show highest mortality among unassisted mothers, while informed choices and prenatal care boost safety.
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Union
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Boston Society of Medical Improvement
B 29 On Full Production Schedule At Four Plants
B 29s are produced at full pace in Kansas town as Boeing plants in Seattle and Renton Washington and the Glenn L Martin facility in Omaha and the Bell plant at another site echo the rapid output. One aircraft rolls out then another is moved from the line, keeping the assembly line busy. Secrets surround the exact totals and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whichita
Kas
Boeing
Seattle
Renton
Wash
Glenn L. Martin Company
Omaha
Bell
History of B 29 production at Seat tle plant and crews
At the Boeing Seat tle plant wartime orders expand to 1 000 more B 29s along with a prior 700 made here General H H Arnold notes the Japanese will face daily bomber sorties The article highlights diverse workers including women composing about half the labor force the massive aircraft features a 141 foot wingspan 100 foot fuselage 120 000 pound weight with four engine propulsion and a pressurized cabin aiding long range bombing and crew comfort.
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Rietta
Boeing
Seattle
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
20Th Air Force
Pny
Armer
Pilot completes takeoff using full runway with burnoff
The craft accelerates with burning off rubber to reduce speed gradually until liftoff, then completes the flight.
AMG Realistic AMG Germany Test Mission in Aachen
In Aachen Germany AMG led by Maj William Ehurbert sets up October 24 headquarters and a temporary municipal government with food, health and trade departments. About 6 000 displaced residents remain and 40 000 may return later as repairs and rationing unfold under Allied supervision.
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Aachen
Germany
AMG
Imans
Uncle Sam
Maj
William Ehurbert
Jacksonville
Fla
Hurlbert
Burgomeister
Soldier Uses German Word To Spur Surrender In Dugout
Lieut. T James Fernley earned a bronze star for brave actions at Plymouth Meeting Pennsylvania when he shouted the German word erfgen meaning surrender inside a dugout. Twenty eight Germans emerged with hands raised, surrendering.
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Plymouth Meeting
INS
T. James Fernley
Notice of Sale of Land in High Point Township
By order of the City Council of High Point the city will sell at public auction on November 20 1944 at 11 00 A M the Howell Street extension tract 5 in Guilford County North Carolina terms cash or at least 20 down and remaining over 60 months the city reserves the right to reject any bids.
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City of
High Point
N. C
Arnold J. Koonc
Senate panel urges dismantling German cartel system after war
A Senate War Mobilization subcommittee chaired by Senator Kilgore calls for breaking German big industry to prevent rearmament and to end international cartels. It urges dismantling indirect munitions sectors and removing key metals and chemical plants from Europe. The report argues cartels curb growth and pave the way for future conflict, and proposes postwar punishment of major German cartelists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
Senate
Germany
Subcommittee
Kilgore
D-Wva
Committee
Europe
Capt. John Smith and Miles Standish colonial associations
Capt John Smith is linked with the Jamestown venture in Virginia while Miles Standish is tied to Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. Both early English settlements shaped colonial America.
Astrological Forecast The Year Ahead For Libra Traits
The passage suggests Libra will experience boosts in finances next year with caution against extravagance. It warns of speaking hastily and lingering resentment but notes quick apologies and magnetic charm. Emphasis on conserving resources, avoiding Bohemianism, and pursuing business expansion. A child born now will overcome obstacles through courage and acumen.
Eating habits for cheese and pickles described
The text notes that hard cheese and small pickles are eaten with fingers, while mixed or sliced pickles are typically eaten with a fork. It contrasts methods of consumption for different pickle forms.
All men are by nature equal and created by God
The quote asserts that all people share a common origin in earth and Creator and that no one is superior to another. It emphasizes equal worth of the poor peasant and the mighty prince in the eyes of God.
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Plato
Horoscope for November 14 Birthday Caution
If this is your birthday you judge hastily and lose your temper easily, although you do not. The reading warns of quick reactions and advises patience to avoid needless conflict today.
Historic Colonies and War Cavalry Facts
Capt John Smith and Miles Standish linked to early colonies Vir ginia and Plymouth. Dutch founders noted. Two regiments of volunteer cavalry served in the Spanish American War in 1898.
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John Smith
Miles Standish
City
New York
Rough Riders
Virginia Colony
Plymouth Colony
Lightning Defined as Visible Electric Discharge
Lightning is the visible flash that accompanies an electric discharge between two clouds or between a cloud and the earth, illustrating the rapid transfer of electrical energy through the atmosphere.
Orthographic Map Projection Centered on a Point
An orthographic projection represents half the globe at a time by projecting onto a plane with the central point on the sphere. It preserves area relationships locally and is used for views of hemispheres and celestial maps.
Notice of Property Sale by City Authority
By order of the City Council dated May 1943 and November 1944 the town offers the property described as lots 44 and 45 in J Kinood Cox Plat Guilford County North Carolina. The undersigned requires a down payment of at least 20 percent with balance due at a specified date. Mayor AR J. Koonce signs this notice on November 7 1944 with dates 11 7 13 for reference.
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By Logan Clendening, M.D
Clendening
Lister
Holmes
Semmelweiss
North America
By Elton C. Fay
Ni Pei
RED Cross
Navy
Hanes
P. H. Hanes Knitting Co
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Solomons
Philippines
Leyte Island
Central Philippines
U. S. Coast Guard
High Point Township
City of Point
Guilford County
J. Kinood Cox
Office of Register of Deeds
J. Koonce
ICE Delivery Company
West Broad Street
Esso Inc
Standard Oil Company OF
New Jersey
ESSO
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