Medicine At War Shows Lower Wound Mortality
The British Ministry of Information reports falling death rates for wounded in recent conflicts. War hospital mortality in the Middle East dropped to 2.1 percent from 7.44 during the First World War. In France, 113 of 1300 severely wounded died in a prior war, while in Tunisia only five deaths occurred among 1500 serious cases.
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Ministry of Information
Egypt
Palestine
Middle East
France
Tunisia
Advances in Medical Care in War Time
The text notes a decline in death rates among wounded due to medical progress since the last war. It highlights sulphonamide drugs and penicillin as key infection preventing and healing agents, and the use of airplanes to evacuate casualties and deliver doctors and equipment. About 15,000 sick and wounded were flown to North Africa during the Sicilian campaign, with a matching number evacuated by air in North Africa, and flights to establish fully equipped hospitals in battle zones.
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North Africa
Royal Air Force
United States Army Air Corps
Blood Plasma Saves Lives in War Efforts
The article explains the vital role of dried blood plasma in treating wounds and shock on the battlefield. It notes volunteers donating plasma, mobile operating theatres near front lines, and the skill of Medical Corps personnel credited with saving many lives for the fighting forces.
Fear within limits sharpens judgment in air crews says Air Commodore
An Air Commodore argues in the British Medical Journal that fear is a natural healthy emotion. It stimulates attention and effort while the real danger is lack of confidence. Night bomber crews suffer nerves most, but a commander says a flyer who fears the worst yet hopes for the best is valuable.
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British Medical Journal
Population of India Growing Five Million A Year
The article notes India’s population rising by about 5 million annually and, over 50 years, adding a population comparable to the United States through natural increase. It contrasts this growth with frequent famine discussions and British targets in discourse.
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United States
India
Great Britain
Victoria
Norway pays her way during war by merchant marine
Norway, with the fourth largest merchant marine, has financed its war effort and kept paying pre-war obligations. The Royal Norwegian Government in London has met interest and amortization installments on foreign loans, illustrating solid wartime finances.
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Norway
Royal
London
Frithish Way and Coal Savings in 1642 43
During the winter 1642 43 British coal users saved 11 million tons in response to the government. This exceeded the forecast by 3 million tons. The note adds that honey stays better in a warm room than a refrigerator.
British diplomat recalls German view on bombing civilians
A distinguished British diplomat in Berlin, speaking on the BBC, notes German acceptance of aerial bombing before the war and recalls Goering describing London as a target. He cites German planning against Prague and London, lists cities bombed in WWII, and asserts Britain will outbuild the Luftwaffe within three years, despite reprisals.
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Berlin
BBC
Goering
London
Hitler
Prague
Warsaw
Rotterdam
Coventry
Belgrade
England
Germany
Zagreb Prices Skyrocket Amid Ration Shortages
Zagreb, Croatia, tops Europe as the dearest city as a rationing system falters. A black market thrives with a two pound loaf priced near six dollars, while foreign currencies and rare items fetch six to ten times official values. The local currency is nearly worthless and even the government pays farmers with scarce goods like cigarettes and matches for staples.
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Zagreb
Croatia
Europe
Smile Awhile Funny Snippets On Marriage And Daydreams
A vintage humor strip presents quick wits on married life, loneliness, money woes, and social scenes. Jokes include a queen of hearts speech at the throne, a doctor doubting the husband, and a motorist paying to mail a poem, all lampooning daily life with playful punchlines.
Rationing Questions Answered by Wartime Board
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board explains six months notice for landlord occupancy, how to obtain a ration book for a baby, and rules on meat fat use and refunds. It notes that only one ration item per card may be chosen and advises sending requests for pamphlets to Wartime Prices and Trade Board offices.
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Ration Board
Prices and Trade Board
Regina
Sask
Say a word for the private soldier in war
The Windsor Star urges recognition for the private soldier who fights in mud and danger. It warns that many fighting men in various uniforms are overlooked and pleads to honor those in front lines who face shells and bayonets as they strive to end the war and return home.
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W. L. Clark
Windsor Star
Free Press Denounces Japanese Brutality Argument
The Detroit Free Press rejects the idea that reprisals against Japanese would deter their military. It states that Japanese cruelty extends to civilians and foreigners, and that brutality is bred into the Japanese armed forces.
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Detroit Free Press
Potatoes Provide Vitamin C Boost if Cooked Properly
Nutrition officials in Ottawa report potatoes supply about 35 percent of Canadians vitamin C. One average potato covers a quarter of daily needs, but overboiling destroys much of the vitamin. They urge baking, steaming, or boiling with skins on to preserve nutrients and flavor.
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Department of Nutrition Services
Ottawa
Canada
Chinese Journalism to Publish Eight Page Tabloid in Chungking
Dr Hollington K Tong director of the Chinese Post Graduate School of Journalism announced via radio from Chungking that an eight page English tabloid will be published there. The project will use equipment in a bamboo and mud building and be directed by Dean Harold L Cross and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism staff. The staff includes 34 students of whom seven are girls.
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Chungking Soon
Hollington K. Tong
Chinese Post Graduate School of Journalism
Chungking
Harold L. Cross
China
Graduate School of Journalism
Columbia University
Gems of Thought on Gentle Character and Kindness
A collection of proverbs and quotes on humility gentleness and love from Bulwer Lytton Tsze Spenser Mary Baker Eddy and II Timothy, emphasizing humane restraint bold truth and invincible gentleness in human nature and conduct.
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W. M. Punshon
Mary Baker Eddy
Japan vows to crush Britain and the US
Remarks claim a young nation vows aggressive aims and a strong stance abroad. The statement underscores heightened tensions as Japan asserts resolve while critics urge restraint and caution about future conflict risks.
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Japan
Britain
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