Tiny bacteriophage beings seen under electron microscope
The electron microscope reveals minute phages a quarter of a millionth inch long with heads and tails, classed as viruses that live inside cells but crystallize outside. Photographs shown by Zworykin Hillier and Smith illustrate penicillin and sulfanilamide effects on germs.
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Ard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
New York
Society of American Bacteriologists
V. K. Zworykin
James Hillier
Perry C. Smith
Methodist Church Shifts To Support War
Dr. Lynn Hough of Drew University hails the Methodist resolution backing Allied war efforts as a historic turn from pacifism. The church split narrowly, with lay delegates 203 to 131 for and ministers 170 to 169 against, signaling a unified stance for chaplains and members.
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Arthur Edson
Kansas City
Methodist Church
Lynn Harold Hough
Drew University
Madison
N. J
Dr. Hough
Hough
Wash Cloths Most Liked Item By War Prisoners
A group of Arizona Army pilots interned in Stalag Luft Germany voted on comforts from home. Wash cloths won unanimously, with pocket knives blankets bed rolls pipes combs dental floss scissors sewing kits and cheap watches also listed in Lt Edwin S Halseths letter to his Phoenix parents.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Stalag Luft
Germany
Edwin S. Halseth
Odd S. Halseth
Congressman faults rationing politics before elections
Rep. August H Andersen of Minnesota accuses the administration of using rationing as political leverage. He predicts most rationing will be lifted before the November elections and tightened afterward if the New Deal seeks a fourth term. He cites the OPA meat order and possible removals of beef, sugar, butter, fruit, fuel, gasoline, tires, and notes potential reinstatement of strict rationing post election.
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New Deal
OPA
Andresen
Office of Price Administration
Meat rationing debated as warehouses bulge with surplus
Beef and pork producers urged the OPA to lift rationing to avoid a glut, but proposals were dismissed as not aligned with New Deal timing. Andresen questions orders to Bowles on ending meat limits, while Marvin Jones hints steaks and roasts could become point free by fall but warns supply may be temporary. Also notes vast sea weed around Hawaii and Wrens nesting habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Marvin Jones
Cattle Group Backs End to Beef Rationing
The Central Arizona Cattle Feeders Association urged immediate removal of all beef rationing regulations to prevent cheating and black market activity. After OPA suspended most meats, the committee sent a telegram to Senator Carl Hayden calling for price structure to stay while removing all beef rationing and processor impediments.
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Phoenix
Central
Roast politics and subterfuge fuel black market support
A fragment notes roasts and deceit fueling covert trade and support for black markets, outlining how public mockery and secret tactics empower illicit networks and illicit commerce.
Florist Scandal Sparks Small Town War Over Corsages
A local florist displays a serviceman Mike's 19 order to send corsages to four young women with a card signed Love Mike. The display ignites a public flap as residents debate propriety and wartime romance. A separate note hints at hemp crop harvest timing, signaling broader community concerns.
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Rochester
W.P
Mike
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R.C.A
Rep
D. W. Dittmer
Washington
U.P
August H. Andersen
R. Minn
Montgomery Ward & Co
NOGA
HAM
Chester Bowles
Bowles
Hawaii
F Isne Pe McNaught SynDicate, Inc
Chic Young
Buddy
Jerry Leemy
Haya
Queen Margaret
Queenie
Joe
Maggie
Stinia
Joe Palooka
Private Leemy
Plessure
Borovia
Hullo
Jeant
U. S
Patent Office
Dagwood
Josephine Waddle
Alie
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Chic Mou
Cattle Association Against
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