American Relief Effort Aims to Aid 8.4 Million European Children
The European Belief Council forms to mobilize 88 million dollars during Christmas to provide food and medical aid to 8.4 million children in eastern and central Europe this winter. Eight major relief groups unite, including the American Relief Administration, American Red Cross, Quakers, Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and others.
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The
American Friends’ Service Committee
Quakers
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Knights of Columbus
M. GQ
W.C. A
American Relief Administration
Tatgar Rickard
American Red Cross
Livingston Farrand
Rufus M Jones
Felix M. Warburg
America
Central Committee of the American Red Cross
Europe
Young Women's Christian Association
Arthur Brown
Federal Council of Churches
European Relief Council
Poland
Coulee
Council
Herbert Hoover
America Friends’ Service Committee
Federal Council of the Churches Ot Christ In America
Terrible Plight of Refugee Children in Poland Appeal
One hundred thousand Russian refugees in Poland face absolute destitution with the majority being women and children. The European Relief Council raises 83 million dollars to aid two millions of European youngsters needing food clothing and medical care to survive the winter.
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Poland
European Relief Council
Agencctos
America
Tax Exempt Status for European Relief Council Contributions
IRS ruling from Washington states contributions to the European Relief Council for the European children's relief fund are exempt from taxation and may be deducted from income on returns.
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European Relief Council
European Children's Relief Fund
Office of Internal Revenue
Washingto
30000 Youngsters Suffer From Rickets In Vienna
The Vienna health toll rises as malnourished children fall prey to rickets. Official estimates put sufferers at around 30,000 with many more in need of food clothing and medical care. The European Relief Council seeks 55,000,000 to aid 3.5 million Europe destitute and suffering.
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Vienna
European Relief Council
Europe
Polish children in need seek relief aid in Europe drive
About 1.6 million Polish children require medical care as famine and war injuries strain Poland. Europe Relief Council appeals to Americans for 32 million dollars to fund continued relief work for stricken Europe and its youth.
Appeal to American aid for European children in need
An urgent call from relief organizations warns that 3.5 million European children face acute distress this winter without outside aid. They stress 28 million dollars for child feeding and 10 million for medical services are essential gifts, with contributions matched by local support, to be directed through Franklin K. Lane in New York City.
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America
Franklin K. Lane
New York City
Guaranty Trust Co
Europe faces hunger as 3 million children need aid this winter
A broad coalition of U S relief organizations estimates 3 to 3.5 million European children face starvation or disease with Polish and Austrian cases highlighted. The European Relief Council seeks 33 million dollars to fund food and medical care through 1919 20, coordinating aid via local committees and using matched funding from governments.
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Europe
Poland
E. D. Durand
Relief appeal to America for starving European children
In Vienna two year old victims of rickets look toward relief as eight American organizations unite. The European Relief Council led by the American Relief Administration and others appeal to American conscience to fund ongoing aid amid Europe’s crisis.
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Vienna
Europe
European Relief Council
Conscience of America
American Relief Administration
American Red Cross
American Friends’ Service Committee
Quakers
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Knights of Columbus
Children Relearn to Walk After Rickets Surgery
A five year old Vienna girl, once crippled by rickets, undergoes treatment at the American Convalescent Home. Her leg straightens and she slowly relearns walking. The article notes rickets from under nutrition and reports an appeal by eight American relief groups under the European Relief Council to fund aid for Europe’s winter hardships.
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Vienna
Europe
European Relief Council
American Relief Administration
American Red Cross
American Friends’ Service Committee
Quakers
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Federal Council of Churches of Christ
America
Knights of Columbus
W.C. A
Worth Saving
Eight leading American relief organizations unite to aid Europe’s suffering children as a winter of horror looms. The joint appeal cites the Polish child and calls for continued support from the American Red Cross Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Knights of Columbus Y M C A and other groups.
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America
Europe
American Pel Cross
American Friends’ [Ele Committee
Quakers
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Pederst Churches of Christ In America
Knights of Columbus
WLC. A
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Austria
European Relef Council
Tuinger
Connell
United States
Areer
Ising
Arthur J Brown
James A. Blaherty
Supreme Knidit
MeCi A
Nibbard
International Committee
Sarah
Lyon
National Board
Testa
American Red
Warsaw
American Friends' Service Committee
Jewish Joint Distribution Comittee
Enropan Relief Council
Broadway
New York
Child Feeding Fund
Sheary Digest
Rickets
Dunger
Alroady
Aminca
Tilliions
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