Fear Epidemic As Result of Atomic Bomb
A World War II era report discusses fears of a postwar epidemic in Nagasaki tied to the atomic bombing. It highlights Captain Herbert Horne Sr a Lowell Mass physician and New York medical center chief health officer in the region who warned that a civilian outbreak could threaten about 20 000 Marines in Southern Kyushu and recalls the devastation at Nagasaki and the hospital near Kumamoto University where many staff and patients were killed.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Massachusetts
Thia
Hiroshima
Herbert Horne
Lowell
Mass
New York City
Second Marine Division
Kyutsia
Orea
Kagasaki Medical University
Hts
Buckley’s Canadian Cough Syrup Ad Highlights Quick Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to spend on Buckley’s Canadian cough syrup for immediate relief from persistent coughing. It promotes taking doses at bedtime and claims rapid action to loosen phlegm and ease breathing, targeting those with bronchial irritation and cold symptoms.
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Buckley
Hoxars Ding Store
Adr
Nagasaki Aftermath and Medical Aid Run by Dr Horne
Dr Horne describes the civilian toll of the bombing, estimating 80 000 to 140 000 deaths with many dying in days from gamma ray injuries. He relocated patients to naval hospitals, supervised new facilities, and noted sanitation, malaria, dengue, and typhoid risks. He highlights hospital conditions and ongoing health concerns in Nagasaki.
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Horne
Omura
Nagasaki
Lister
Pastorrr
Borden Co honors longest-serving employee at dinner
Harold Smith of Troy, president of the Northestern Division of the Borden Co, received a diamond pin for 25 or more years of service during a dinner held Wednesday at the Ten Eyck Hotel.
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Harold Smith
Troy
Borden Co
Ten Eyck
Tokyo Flight Cut By Seven Hours
Army Transport Command inaugurates a Wake to Tokyo route shortening flight times by at least seven hours. ATC planes will fly Honolulu Wake Marcus Island to Tokyo, bypassing the longer Honolulu Johnson Island Kwajalein Marianas route. Report describes engineering feats on Marcus and Wake and notes the improved Pacific air bridge for transoceanic passengers.
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New York
Washington
Tokyo
Army Transport Command
Honolulu
A. T.C
A.T.C
Wake Taland
Liny Atoll
Pacle
Wake
Plapey
Marcus Island
Marcus
Johnson Island
Kwajelein
Abe Marianas
Gusin
Marcus and
ATC
Army
Pacific
Fly deterrent: spider web screen door method
Indianapolis resident H. Witcken devised a white lead spider-web on a screen door to deter flies. He claims it is invisible from ten feet but noticeable to flies, which then stay away from the doorway.
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Indianapolis
C. H. Witcken
Witcken
Mies
Incomplete OCR hints at post preservation and resignation timing
Fragmentary passage references plans to stay at post, secretaries of forces, Navy secretary Forrestal, and a possible resignation within two to three months. Mentions Chesapeake Bay incident and a hunting dog, with unclear context and several garbled names.
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Washington Dp
Secretary of Forces
Jomea V. Forrestal
Chesapeake Bay
United States
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ST. Josemus Club
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United Bretex
Stuport
Defund
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Country Club
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Simonse
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