Civilians urged to donate half of blood supply for troops
In a military driven emergency, U S servicemen are asked to donate 50 percent of the nation’s blood supply as civilian donors lag. The program, taken from the Red Cross, aims for 2 8 million pints, with storage, processing, and limited civilian donations, and emphasizes a painless pint with procaine.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Department of Defense
U.S
Marjorie Clay
Lucius Clay
New York
German Sailors Freed To Sail In Cape Fear River
In Wilmington two German sailors received 30 day suspended terms after being found guilty of excessive shore leave drinking. Judge H Winfield Smith signaled for them to return to their anchored ship on the Cape Fear River, making a light moment as he simulated a ship horn to direct them.
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Wilmington
H. Winfield Smith
Water use and ice production in the United States
The piece notes that average daily liquid intake is under half a gallon, while over a thousand gallons per person are required daily in the United States. It also states there are about 7000 ice plants, yet much natural ice is still cut for summer use on lakes and rivers in northern states.
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United States
America
Too Much To Live For Is GI's Single Fault
UAL Boyle profiles a Korean War lieutenant who cites the American doughboy’s "too much to live for" as the single fault amid fierce uphill combat. He notes American troops fight with precision and technology, while Chinese and North Korean forces attack in blind waves, highlighting a paradox of valor and caution in wartime.
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Ual Boyle
New York
Leutenant
Heartbreak Ridge
Korea
U.S
Asia
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