Patterson outlines overseas service scale and hospital efforts
Under secretary of War Patterson says more than 6,000,000 American troops are stationed overseas and urges continued full support. He notes Martinsburg airport’s role for the Army Medical Corps, 425,000 evacuated by air since Pearl Harbor, and 4,000 casualties monthly moved to the United States with a 0.4 percent in-hospital death rate after transfer.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Patterson
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Army Medical Corps
Pearl Harbor
Air Transport Command
Troop Carrier Command
United States
France
England
Hardening of the heart ages people faster than arteries
Witty quips on personality and social behavior. A self praise line invites avoidance while natural charm wins others. Caution on controlling spouses and the lure of coveted aviator helmet sheepskin.
Red Cross Establishes New Front Line Message Service
The American Red Cross links its France field directors with Home Service at headquarters via Army radio to speed emergency messages to servicemen in France. Earlier messages routed through London. now they are checked against Army locator files and delivered by courier or Army mail pouches when telegraph is unavailable.
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Washington
Sevicemen
France
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Home Service
London
Why You Can’t Get Tires On The island convoy
Marine Maj William J. Baker of Topeka Kansas heads an island command motor pool operating 230 cargo trucks. The fleet averages 150 flat tires daily for 60 days, caused by shell fragments bullets nails and coral. Native repair men work 24 hours a day, patches fly from San Francisco, and a retread plant is planned.
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Pfe Stanley Fink
Marianas
Island Command
William J. Baker
Topeka
Kans
Baker
San Francisco
Why Pork Is Scarce in December Outlook
Washington reports pork shortages persist as the War Food Administration explains supply shifts. Demand overwhelms civilian needs while exports and lend lease draw pork away. A lull in slaughter follows a smaller pig crop, with rationing relaxed and civilians urged to buy. December through February should ease civilian pork access as next pig crop starts.
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Washington
War Food Administration
Armed Forces
Lend Lease
WFA
Keep out of trouble and learn who your friends are
The note warns to avoid trouble as it reflects on the scarcity of true friends. It references Niagara Falls as a famed cataract, underscoring a general remark about notoriety and personal relationships.
Health Officer Urges Diphtheria Immunization
Texas Health Department urges early diphtheria protection for children with toxoid vaccines. Dr Georg W Cox notes first dose by eight to nine months, second dose later, and a reinforcing dose before school entry. He emphasizes immediate immunization for unprotected youngsters and highlights the risk of serious illness or death. The piece ends with unrelated reflections on war and marriage.
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Austin
Texas State Department of Health
Geo. W. Cox
Texas
Cox
Divorce Petition Issued in Grayson County Texas
Court records show Jesselyn Mary Lowrey sues Alfred W. Lowrey for divorce on cruelty grounds. Citation issued October 23, 1944 directs appearance by December 11, 1944 before Judge in Sherman at 10 a.m. Case No. 53117.
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State OF Texas
Alfred W. Lowrey
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Jesselyn Mary Lowrey
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
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