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Weekly War News Digest Highlights U S Library Drive and Industry Efforts
The War Service Committee reports 435000 books shipped to soldiers in France and on ships, with many librarians volunteering to support the Army Library Service. Army vocational schools open for blinded veterans, with facilities at Hospital No 7 in Maryland and staff including James Bordley. Red Cross surveys industries for wounded soldiers, and thrift measures reduce new clothing and shoe issues. Federal plans for vocational education and employment services are outlined, while Canada travel regulations are clarified. Platinum use and shortages are discussed by Dr. Parsons, urging careful stewardship for war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service Committee
the Library Association
France
Red Cross
Libe Association
United
Cam Ieee
T. Harrison Garrett
Ore
Outte
James Bordley
Surgeonal
Region of the Blind
O. H. Burritt
Ylvania Institute For the In of the Blind
Canada
G. D. Robertson
Canada Registration Board
United States
Armymaster General
War Department
Charles L. Parsons
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
Dr. Parsons
Germany
Russia