Plasma now produced in easy way
A new low cost plasma production method was shown to the AMA. Washington doctors White Stein Wein stein and Collins report red cells are removed without machinery by coating bottles to create rouleaux stacking. Plasma in liquid form remains usable for at least a year and can be made in any hospital with standard labs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blakeslee
Chicago
American Medical Association
Charles S. White
Jacob J. Weinstein
J. Lloyd Collins
George Washington Medical School
Washington
Morale of German Troops in Carentan Plunges
Henry T. Gorrell reports from Carentan, France, on June 14 that German morale is near collapse after the assault and bombardment. Citizens celebrate Allied capture amid ruins, noting German defense despite dire shortages and shattered communications. Locals credit Allied artillery and airpower with freeing Carentan without a combined bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Gorrell
Carentan
France
Germany
City Considers Hiring U S Soldiers for Part Time Jobs
Tucson employers may hire soldiers part time under a new ruling that allows emergency needs to trigger job offers. Soldiers must not clash with military duties and those already working include three drivers for the Tucson Rapid Transit and a Marana Army Airfield chauffeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Unequal Treatment of Employment Slips for Soldiers and Civilians
August Wieden states that the U S employment service issued the same number of employment slips to soldiers as to civilians, indicating no special allocation or difference in handling for military personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
AMA Medal Awarded To George Dock
Dr. George Dock of Pasadena California received the Distinguished Service Medal from the American Medical Association for his pathology work and hookworm studies. He has taught at Washington Tulane Michigan and Pennsylvania universities and is honorary professor at the University of Southern California. The award was announced at the AMA house of delegates opening the annual convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Dock
Pasadena
Calif
American Medical Association
Dock
Washington University
Tulane University
University of Michigan
University of Pennsylvania
The
University of Southern California
AMA
House of Delegates
James E. Paullin
Atlanta
Tucson cadet Thomte reports for training at Frederick Army airfield
Aviation Cadet Peter H. C. Thomte of 4104 North First, Tucson, has reported for duty with other members of class 44 G at Frederick Army airfield Oklahoma. Up on completion of the 10 week course at this advanced twin engined base the graduates will be assigned to air fields in the United States or overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter H. C. Thomte
North First
Tucson
Frederick Army Airfield
Okla
Wartime Rehabilitation of Discharged Service Members
A report discusses programs and efforts in wartime and peacetime to rehabilitate men discharged from the armed forces. It outlines medical, vocational, and social supports aimed at reintegration and productivity.
Cadet Thomte to Receive Wings and Commission
Cadet Thomte will be awarded his wings and commission on Aug 4 at the school for bomber pilots. He will then be assigned to a major bomber transition school for combat training to equip him for participation in the invasion efforts over Europe or Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomte
Hitler
Europe
Tojo
Asia
Hospital staff in Britain run all-service convalescent unit
Pvt. Robert O. Farrow of 101 West Washington and Pvt. Robert H. Young of 217 North Melwood are listed as staff members of an all-service hospital in Great Britain serving convalescents from all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Farrow
West Washington
Robert H. Young
North Melwood
Great Britain
Flying Fortress co-pilot earns first Oak Leaf Cluster
Second Lieut Edward Tully 22 of Tucson co-pilot on a Flying Fortress received the first Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal. Col Hunter Harris Jr presented the award at the Eighth AAF base in England. Lt Tully is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert Tully of 109 West Second Street Tucson. His wife Irene Blanche Tully resides at 916 North Warren Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Tully
Tucson
Hunter Harris, Jr
England
Tully
Albert Tully
West Second Street
Irene Blanche Tully
North
Warren Avenue
RAF Entry Dates Highlight Lt Tully and Family Service
Prior to joining the RAF in July 1942 Lt. Tully worked for Southern Pacific. He earned his wings and commission in November 1943. A butcher and dietician, he will be stationed at Ft. Des Moines. Pvt Tapia has one brother overseas and another about to enter service, and another brother was killed in New Guinea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAF
Tully
Southern Pacific
Butcher
Ft. Des Moines
Pvt
Tapia
New Guinea
Tapia Returns From WAC Training At Ft Des Moines
Pvt. Marie G Tapia daughter of Mr and Mrs Arcadio Tapia 814 Sierra street is spending a furlough here after completing WAC training at Ft Des Moines Iowa. She trained as a cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie G. Tapia
Arcadio Tapia
Sierra Street
Ft. Des Moines
Red Cross Food Aid Reaches 90 Percent to POWs
The International Red Cross committee reports that about 90 percent of food parcels sent to wounded prisoners of war reached their destination, reflecting relief efforts amidst challenging conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Red Cross Committee
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George E. Richards
East Speedway
Dexter L. Hodge
Pledger
Tex
Richards
United States
Ludwigshafen
Berlin
Bamsche
Tucson Rapid Transit Company
Marana Army Airfield
Marana
Southern Pacific Railroad
Pirates
Corp
Robert Q. Lopez
Ramon J. Lopez
Meyer Street
Corp. Lopez
Ordnance
Santa Anita
Salt Lake City
Utah
Armed Forces
Home Owned and Operated
E Company
Junior
the Borden Co
Consolidated Vultee
Air Flvwers
Aberator
San Diego, Calif
Vultee Field
Feirfield, Calif
Tucson, Ariz
Catalina
Fort Worth
Texas
New Orleans
Miami, Fle
Nashville, Tenn
Louisville, Ky
Aircraft War Products
Wayne, Mich
Vallant
Allentown, Pa
Elizabeth City, N.C
China
Burma
Himalayas
India
America
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