Greece on the Edge as Starvation Ravages Population
An eyewitness account from Athens details widespread hunger and famine among seven million Greeks under Nazi occupation. Mothers cradle emaciated infants while nurses face moral choices on who receives scarce food and medicine. The piece contrasts German neglect with Italian aid and describes daily death tolls and the desperate delivery of subsidized relief ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Athens
Luftwaffe
Red Cross
Macedonia
Dourgouti
Helene Soteriou
Helene
Georgrace
Peristein
Irene Manolaki
Sophia Nidoreizou
Kaissariani
Charalambos Potoudes
Potoudes
S. S. Kurtulus
Mediterranean
Peiraeus
Glass thread for surgery tested by American Journal of Surgery
In New York glass threads are used to sew wounds in experiments reported by Roy Phillip Schols and Philip S. Mountjoy of St Louis. The fine fiber glass is described as a new suturing material with all requisites for wound closure. A Want Act will get results for you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Journal of Surgery
Roy Phillip Schols
M. D
Philip S. Mountjoy
St. Louis
The Nation's Press Voice and War Bond Updates
A reflective note on newspapers reaching 42 million daily readers and 110 million via various services. Mentions cultural growth, wartime Britain film profits, and several trivia-style facts about women in industry and October charitable giving.
Divorce Petition in Grayson County Texas
The state issues a citation in case number 49363 for Avis Lois Roy versus Harold C Roy. The petition filed November 18 1942 seeks a divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. The defendant must appear by January 4 1943 before the district court in Sherman Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold C. Roy
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Avis Lois Roy
W. R. Henderson
Nancy Hatfield
Camp Talk Winslice: Bob Joins Tank Outfit
A man chats with Bob about leaving for military camp Tuesday along with Bill and George. They discuss the army’s health, discipline, and training, and the assurance that Bob will return in good condition and a fine man. The speaker praises the unit and the “great bunch of fellows” at camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Judge
Bill
George
Mary
Lincoln Letter Draws 16 Publishers Offers in 1861
Dallas writer and Lincoln scholar attracts interest for a treasured Lincoln letter dated Oct 22 1861 to Major Ramsey with a note about two sons who need work. Also features Harris McDowell's Navy furlough and memoirist Julian Green releasing Memories of Happy Days detailing Paris childhood and WWI ambulance service memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Lincoln
Major Ramsey
A. Lincoln
Julian Green
Paris
Paris Recalled By A Writer With War Years At UVA
A reminiscence describes two years at the University of Virginia and the start of a writing career as a vivid recreation of a Paris that is gone forever. The piece reflects on love, faults, and the idea that nothing can be hidden from love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Virginia
Paris
Good Pay For Work At Panama Hawaii If You're Qualified
Skilled tradesmen lead two new civil service programs opening today to recruit for federal jobs in Panama and Hawaii. Wages for journeyman positions range from 1.28 to 1.73 per hour. Transportation to duty locations and cost-based cantonment housing are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Hawaii
Paul H. Figg
Tenth Civil Service Region
Pearl Harbor
Mr. Figg
Anglesmith
Armature Winder
Federal war labor recruitment notice for skilled trades
The notice lists trades including auto mechanic shipfitter machinist and more and states that non war workers may apply. Applications are available at first or second class post offices the U S Employment Service the War Manpower Commission or local civil service offices and must be filed with the Customhouse New Orleans La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Employment Service
War Manpower Commission
Civil Service
Tenth Civil Service Region
Customhouse
New Orleans
Two Hints for Happy Marriage From Buffalo Couple
Buffalo couple Mr and Mrs Otto P Nauth share two prescriptions for marital happiness after more than fifty years of marriage Never let the sun set on a quarrel and avoid swivel chair strategy in rearing children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Otto P. Nauth
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American Mercury
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Western Union
Anne Kavun
United States
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Lulu M. Dryden
Uncle Sam
Bertha
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Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Inc
R. Freche
Harris McDowell
Waco
Navy
McDowell
Sherman Farms
A. Y. Creager Company
M. & P. Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
Palace Theatre
North Pole
Santa Claus
Santa
Peon
Fae
Ids
Beests
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Bill Henry
Edith Fellow
Louise Cura
George Rene
Yonrite
Paramount Picture
Eal Gale Sondergaard
George Zucco
Slap Happy Hunters
Tary
Wai
Rosalind
Russell
Fred
Mac Murray
Carey
Benchley
Moor
Cecil Kellaway
Mitchell Leisen
Jet
Tbs
Young Man
Marguerite Chapman
William Wright
Columbia
Pidgeon Patrol
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