Treatments for overweight and appetite suppressants discussed
The doctor outlines two theories of overweight and reviews amphetamine sulphate as a modern appetite suppressor. He describes its mechanism in the stomach, its psychic effect, and reports average weight loss of about two pounds weekly. He contrasts this with other methods and questions the long term usefulness while noting a tuberculosis patient question about smoking.
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Michigan Central
Newburgh
Mamma
M. A
Prison Skin Bank Organized at Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia October 28 The Eastern State Penitentiary forms a skin bank the first of its kind in the region Dr Herbert M Goddard says about 50 term convicts are fit and ready to donate skin for grafts Long term inmates Daniel Donahue John Costello and Thomas C Caufield named for grafts Dr Alma Dea Morani helps set up the program The plan envisions national prison skin donor networks for burn victims and possible use in military hospitals
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Philadelphia
Eastern State Penitentiary
Herbert M. Goddard
Penitentiary
Goddard
Daniel Donahue
John Costello
Thomas C. Caufield
Alma Dea Morani
Morani
Cocoanut Grove
Boston
Marshall’s Two-Year U S Army Report Published in Britain
General George C. Marshall’s biennial report on the U S Army from July 1941 to June 1943 was issued as a 40 cent pamphlet for sale in London. The London Times noted the unprecedented publication of an American domestic document abroad and described the army’s rapid transformation from unpreparedness to major war power.
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London
George C. Marshall
United States
London Times
Stimson
U. S. Army
Shortage of civilian trucks alarms ODT officials
Washington October 28 Officials of the Office of Defense Transportation voiced serious concern over a shortage of trucks as the War Production Board approved a large 1944 civilian truck output. Eastman warned emergency reductions in mileage may be needed as the few months ahead threaten war effort logistics. Industry sources cited bottlenecks in transmissions gears bearings and forgings disrupting production.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
WPB
Joseph B. Eastman
Ded Vehi Eastman
American Iig Associations, Inc
Typo Alters WAC Proclamation in Springfield
A typesetting error in Springfield Massachusetts altered a mayoral proclamation urging women to join the Women’s Army Corps to relieve soldiers for more active duties. The misspelled line suggested women enlist to “relieve many able young soldiers for more active cuties.”
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Springfield
Mass
Wacs
J. Albin Anderson, Jr
Eleanor Roosevelt still spokeswoman of courage and controversy
Washington correspondent Melvina Stephenson outlines Eleanor Roosevelts influence amid criticism of OCD and wartime public mood. The First Lady travels the Pacific, defends independent stance, and remains central to New Deal politics despite strained relations and political setbacks.
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Malvina Stephenson
Mrs
Melvina Stephenson
Merge
Noosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Office of
Civilian Defense
Roosevelt
England
Mrs. Roosevelt
Pacific
Sam
New Zealand
Oklahoma
Eleanor
Washington
New Deal
Army Cadet Nurse Found Murdered in Poughkeepsie
Lucille Elizabeth Lawrence, 19, a Vassar Brothers hospital army cadet nurse, was slain near the hospital. Police found two rocks near the body and said the skull was pulverized. Deputy Dr Howard P Carpenter called the killer a crazy person and warned officials to catch him quickly. Lawrence was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Lawrence of Lisbon.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Dutchess County
Vassar Brothers Hospital
Howard P. Carpenter
John R. Schwartz
Lucilleabeth Lawrence
Lisbon
Helen G. Owen
Miss Lawrence
Schwartz
Sla
Lawrence
Henry Prence
OPA Reports cereal runs linked to wheat symbol on blue stamps
The Office of Price Administration notes heavy cereal purchases tied to the wheat symbol on blue stamps in ration book 4. Officials say the symbol is symbolic of food in general and does not reflect a specific policy.
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Dallas
Tex
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Rugged Game Ends With Nose Bite in Waipahu Court
In Waipahu Hawaii a checkers game escalated with Pedro P Castillo receiving medical care for a plastic surgery estimate and Marcello Lagrimos fined 25 after a self defense claim. Lagrimos faced assault and battery charges saying his friend grew angry after five losses and he bit off the tip of Castillo s nose during the dispute.
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Waipahu
Hawaii
Pedro P. Castillo
Marcello Lagrimos
Lagrimos
Castillo
Spectator Spots Fire Then Identifies Warehouse Blaze
Edward W. Hughes misfocused binoculars on a distant fire in Spokane and later learned the blaze was at a warehouse. Loss set at 500 dollars. Hughes serves as secretary treasurer of the warehouse company.
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Spokane
Wash
Edward W. Hughes
Hughes
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