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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
9
The article discusses bacteria molds in wartime production led by Prof Walter F Loehwing. It notes rapid pent production growth and early availability, with molds aiding pneumonia and other infections. It mentions malt barley replacement by enzymes and large scale mold culture for alcohols and solvents.
Pvt Frank A Eisenstein formerly of the Czech army describes life under the American draft. He contrasts stricter ranks and better American living conditions with shortages and harsh conditions he endured in Czech service, noting lack of hot water and basic facilities.
Soviet troops repulsed German tank and infantry attacks north of Sibiu in eastern Romania. Enemy losses exceeded 2,000 in a day, raising total six day casualties to over 6,700 with 272 tanks and 280 planes knocked out. An enemy battalion of about 1,000 men wiped out. Southeast of Vitebsk civilians freed from a concentration camp marched home. Soviet pilots using American Aircobra fighters shot down bombers. torpedo plane sank an enemy transport in the Gulf of Finland.
Hamilton College alumnus Charles H. Seaver of New York sent a $44.44 check dated 4 4 44 to the Hamilton alumni fund, praising the year’s $44 000 in 44 slogan. President W H Cowley thanked him, noting the festive 44th year.
San Francisco June 5. In the Pacific war pace is high yet inactivity remains a key bugaboo for American troops. Leaves are scarce as transport limits prevent broad leave to Auckland or Australian cities, leaving many men months without proper diversion. Movies USO Red Cross mail and reading material help morale but space is limited and fresh newspapers are in demand.
An informational booklet describes a liquid sulfanilamide compound named Sulfa aiding psoriasis eczema athlete's foot and related skin disorders. Free copies are available from Sulfa Products Co Department 144 1125 Grand Ave Kansas City Missouri.
In New York on June 5 a tank toppled from a truck in Brooklyn spraying chlorine gas. At least 150 people were taken to hospitals and another 150 were reported affected by the fumes.
The International Association of Machinists AFL reports membership exceeding seven hundred thousand, tripling from the defense program start. The milestone highlights growing union strength and organized labor influence.
A maddened bull gored and trampled two brothers on a Long Island dairy farm before state troopers halted the rampage with bullets. Edward Meier, 29, a farm hand, was slightly injured while trying to corral the animal as around 100 picnickers fled Belmont Lake Park.
London editorials criticize the United States for not adopting a joint policy toward France and Spain. The Evening News calls Churchill's praise of Franco a riddle with an elusive answer. The Star argues a Roosevelt Churchill meeting would be welcome and urgently needed.
Governor Osborn asks U S Sen Carl Hayden to back identical federal legislation in the Senate and House to fund aid for states treating transient tubercular and other pulmonary patients. He says Arizona bears unfair burden of indigent cases from other states and urges federal funds.
American doughboys marching toward Rome describe their wishes in the Appian Wayfront report. They want a soft bed to sleep in, a glimpse of the Pope and St Peter's, souvenirs for home, and in general believe Rome signals the war’s end. Names cited include Pvt Joseph Bartalone Passaic New Jersey Pvt John Bednarz Detroit and Pvt Irving Blumengold Brooklyn.
In a wartime scene from Rome, Pvt. Lloyd Kennedy reveals plans to buy a grand souvenir for his gal while Pvt. Joseph Vendorina jokes about preferring Brooklyn girls. Pvt. Thomas Briggs, seeking a score to settle in Berlin, says Rome holds nothing for him. The quotes show mixed hopes and loyalties as troops move forward.
A sun spot at its maximum size reaches roughly the diameter of Earth, illustrating the immense scale of solar magnetic activity beyond our planet.
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