South Carolina Suits Against State for Fatal Vaccine Reels In
Calhoun county administrator Thelma and Minnie Sandel file suits against the State of South Carolina seeking 1000000 in damages for deaths of Thelma aged four and Minnie aged three after injections of anti typhoid vaccine in Lone Star. Plaintiffs claim vaccine was contaminated by negligence. The case to be heard in Richland circuit court. Also notes War Work campaign plans in South Carolina aiming to raise 1000000 for combined war services in November.
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Columbia
J. O'Neal Sandel
Calhoun County
Thelma Sandel
Minnie Sandel
South Carolina
General Assembly
Riehland County
A Low. Browning
Illoree
D. C
Lone Star
National Catholic War Work Council
Salvation Army War Camp Communities Service
American Library Association
Jewish Welfare Board
Early Closing Hours and Charters Reported
A letter from the Retail Clerks Protective Association prompts B B Gossett to study Saturday closing hours and winter opening rules for mercantile establishments. State notices list charters granted to several South Carolina firms and a call for civilians to apply to officers training camps at the University of South Carolina.
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The
Retail Clerks’ Protective Association of Columbia
B. B. Gossett
Anderson
Federal Fuel Administrator
P. J. Smith
Ofice
W. Banks Dove
Mutual Building and Loan Association of
Cheraw
S.T. A. McManus
C. K. Waddill
G. W. Duvall
Florence Motor Track Company
Florence
Frank J. Brand
J. A. Rogers
J. C. Jackson
Pee Dee Knitting Mills
Robert Chapman
IT. I. Booth
Armstrong Work and Insulation Company of
Pennsylvania
Realty Improvement Company of Charleston
Officers Training Camp
A. W. Chairsell
University of South Carolina
War Department
Bureau advises best housing method to save sweet potatoes
The bureau of markets deploys field men to train producers in winter storage to prevent decay. National losses reach fifty percent with South Carolina at eighty five percent, largely due to bad handling and improper storage.
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Bureau of Markets
South Carolina
Food conservation and wartime losses in South Carolina
Wartime guidance stresses wheat and sugar conservation amid propaganda reports. South Carolina food administration warns against waste, urges use of corn meal with wheat bread, and highlights casualties among SC troops. Draft and navy service expansion noted, with prizes for pig and corn club winners at the State fair.
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William Ilfott
South Carolina
Food Administration
Spring
Sumer
Wagooner
J. A. Love
Lowreyville
E. V. Walsh
Blackville
H. S. Archer
Anderson
Peter Carter
Govan
Jr. M. Hook
North
S. M. Diggs
Sumter
G. GC. Blackmon
Heath Springs
R. R. Parnell
Williamston
J. I. Davis
Valhalla
Henderson Monroe
Lawrence
L. A. Freeman
Spartanburg
H. A. Caldwell
Ernest Gandy
Dovesville
Cleveland Grayson
Littimore
L. Li. Bowman
Greenville
Austin W. Foison
Clearwater
L. L. Baker
Columbia
the Fair Association
Circus May Abandon Tour Over Flu Precautions
Governor Manning urged the State board of health to order a halt to Ringling Brothers circus touring in the state to prevent possible spread of Spanish influenza feared after cases among soldiers at Camp Jackson and elsewhere. Rupert Blue, Surgeon General, would consider the issue.
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Camp Jackson
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
Manning
State Board of Health
Chester Enacts Ordinance Requiring Women 18 to 50 to Work
Chester city council passes a measure to eliminate vacancy among women by mandating regular employment for every woman aged 18 to 50 residing in the city. Exemptions include students, war workers, and homemakers. Violations carry fines from 10 to 50 dollars or up to 20 days in jail.
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Chester
City Council of
City of
Health service conducts influenza laboratory work in Columbia
Captain Simpson of the United States Public Health Service directs close monitoring of the influenza outbreak in the area. The Columbia laboratory will test secretions for strain identification and provide diagnostic services to physicians. Civilians are urged to report cases and practice coughing and sneezing precautions to reduce spread.
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Columbia
Friend Simpson
United States Public Health Service
Washington
Columbia Laboratory
Simpson
Harrison
Minister F C Wielson Convicted on Espionage Counts
Rev F C Hickson of Gaffney tried in federal court Rock Hill convicted on two counts of an espionage indictment. Jury found intent to interfere with U S military and to aid enemies. Judge Woods to rule on new trial. Hickson long resident of Gaffney and former China missionary noted for strong opinions.
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Rock Hill
F.C. Wielson
Gaffney
United States
Charles A Woods
Circuit Court of Appeals
Joseph T. Johnson
Airline Hs
F.C. Hickson
Hickson
China
Severa
Gaitney
Spartanburg Fair Directors Postpone Annual Event
Spartanburg county fair directors decide not to hold this fall due to war priorities. They认为 people are too focused on the war to prepare proper exhibits.
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Spartanburg
Spartanburg County
New County Association Formed in Allendale Meet
A mass meeting of about 100 leading citizens from Allendale and nearby areas led to the creation of The New County Association. The group advocates forming a new county from the lower Tarnwell region and part of Hampton. Ten citizens subscribed 32 percent, and committees were appointed to draft plans.
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Allendale
New County Association
New County
Tarnwell
Hampton
Daylight Signal Lamp Described in Early Signaling Text
A fragment describes a daylight signal lamp used as an electrical daylight signaling tap. The brief note outlines a corport designation and lamplight function without full context.
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Navy
R. J. Carwile
Marine Corps
Army
Coneross
Erie
Sersons
Menin Road
King Hunt
Alfonso
Spain
Iluns
Aisne
Colin
Ceorinium Priecemers
Tor Uineers
France
Tramburg-Aimerions
Maerenh
Pinee
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