American Aviation Bled to Assist Foreign Lines
American aviation is urged to receive more planes for domestic lines as the nation expands air transport for defense. The piece argues that 19 domestic lines rely on a limited 350 aircraft and that wartime policies have diverted planes to Britain and elsewhere, constraining U.S. civil aviation. It calls for stronger authorization from Congress and the War Department to expand American air services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Aviation
American Airlines
Army
Navy
England
Washington
East Asia
War Department
Stimson
Congress
Immunization prospects praised by Navy Surgeon General
Fleet Surgeon General Ross T McIntyre expresses optimism about a new influenza immunization method. A UC Berkeley medical professor Dr Kröfer leads a laboratory testing the development. While six months old, results are not conclusive and further experiments are planned. Some scientists seek life destruction, others pursue life preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross T. McIntyre
Navy
Kroefer
University of California
MclIntyre
Sulfa Drugs Developed Then Improved by Sulfadiazine Findings
The public heard of sulfanilamide and later sulfapyridine and sulfathiazole, which saved lives but caused serious reactions including anemia and fevers. Trials with sulfadiazine showed fewer deaths in pneumonia patients, especially among under 59s, while hydrogenated infections and influenza-like symptoms responded rapidly once treatment began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weith
Ical School Hoye
Sulfadiazine Showed Safe Broad Infection Benefit
Dr. H N Bundesen reports sulfadiazine effective against pneumonia and meningococcal infections with minimal adverse reactions. In meningitis cases the drug aided full recovery and kidney or liver damage did not worsen under treatment. Used under physician supervision and proper dosing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hine Feal
Syn. Inc
Night sticks in New York police practice
A nostalgic note on the use and image of the police night stick in New York City. The piece describes how patrolmen twirl the stick, its perceived range as a summons, variations in stick design, and debates about its use by officials from Mayor Gaynor to LaGuardia era.
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New York City
Broadway
Big City
New York
Tony
Hadda
Paltcaman
Hlastley
Pat
Gaynor
Nogein
Gingnor
Tiernie
LaGierdis
Ite
Sone Boya
Modeln
Night sticks banned in New York city melee clubs warned
Damon Runyon discusses weapon safety and police practices, noting New York city bans on night sticks and listing dangerous old weapons. He recalls Western incidents with improvised clubs and a failed invention that injured a town official, ending with the inventor fleeing.
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Eles Suill
New York City
Rocky Mountain
Tess Buartele
West
Minialal
Taraha
Ten and Twenty Years Ago From S A Light Files
A fragmented recollection reports county and city officials in San Antonio, including County Attorney DLP Davis debating county split proposals and the reluctance of the commissioners to act. Mayor C M Cisne is noted, with commissioners out of town or attending events. A chamber of commerce watermelon event at Camp Bullis features a rattlesnake act. The optometry bill controversy prompts several San Antonio physicians to withdraw from the chamber.
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Ban Antonio
C. M. Cisne Bere
I Anelin
Phil Weight
Jacob Ruttole
Yan Stestler Sy
Dewey
Une
Ihe
San Antonio
Senate
Hoosevelt
Elia Heutenans
Erel
Norges
Ealo
Wile
Around the Plaza a look at soldiers and boxing spirit
A column laments youth violence and cherishes a revived fighting spirit tied to the Thirty-sixth division en route to Lakeland maneuvers. It recalls soldiers using fists, contrasts with officers and punishment, and notes a mix of pride and concern about discipline and patriotism during military preparations.
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Associated Press
Lak
asitTa
Meneuvers
Mexia
Méxia
A. B. McKenzie
Allmacif
News Behind The NewsAnalysis of wartime casualty figures and political intrigue
Paul Mallon comments on inflated casualty claims by the Nazis versus Russian losses and discusses Allied leadership, Navy secrecy, and wartime propaganda. He notes exaggerated figures, political maneuvering around the 38 year old assistant attorney general, and Transocean News Service operations. The piece also touches on Britain’s spare parts shortages, aircraft in England, and supply delays to Egypt.
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Paul Mallon butWen
Washington
Navalopaainda
Germany
Aten
Hitler
Pyrrhus
New Deal
Francis Biddle
Heller General
Atkney Coneral
Teoogevelt
Cen
Norman Lithe
Litlel
New Deal Prs
John Lewis
Little
Tommy
Cork Corcoran
Bec
Sailel
Butte
Transocean News Service
South America
Messrs. Zapp
Yonn
Wransdeean
Letering
Britain
Egypt
England
Public sentiment clash over glamour uniforms and draft culture
A reader denounces military glamor surrounding war draftees and civilian audiences, urging hospitality toward soldiers and condemning snobbery. The letter argues for humane support and less fixation on pink teas, models, and publicity while highlighting draft widows and working wives coping at home.
Those Texans By James Farber
A fragmentary account notes why United States troops in San Antonio faced a friendly reception during the 1861 civil war era. It recalls prior U.S. aid to Texans, Ranger leaders like Ben McCulloch, and a public safety commission report praising federal troops for protection and favorable perceptions.
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United
Sa Antonite
Tyell
Antonio Tteoit
U. S
Alice
United States
Rangera
BA Anon
Olttzeha
Ben McCullough
Texas
McCullough
Oye
Commissioners of Public Safety
Batt Antonio
QatLnormora
Thames 1
Devine
Laink
Alt
Saiwuel A
Maverick
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