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Laurel outlook., 1944-05-31
Plasma Yields
Blood Clotter
New Material That Controls
Hemorrhage Hailed as
Great Discovery.

WASHINGTON.-A new hemor
rhage = controlling material made
from the blood of wartime volun.
teer donors and called "fbrin foam
is hailed by an army neuro-surgeon
as lone of the great discoveries OF
this war"
The chief of the neuro-surgical
service of the army's Walter Reed
hospital said the material-a spongv
substance which quickly controls
bleeding from small blood vessels
and large veins of the nervous sys-
tents shortening the time former
ly required for brain and nerve op-
erations on military and civilian cas-
ualties. He declared another new
material obtained from human blood
is still under experimental appraisal
by the army. 1t is called ''fbrin
film" and is a thin, tough sheet
like material which in operations al
ready performed on civilians, has
proved to be an effective substitute
for the dura, the envelope that pro-
tects the brain.
Developed at Harvard.
Both "fbrin foam" and "fbrin
film" are made of fbrinogen and
thrombin, the constituents of blood
which promote CLOTHING. Both were
developed by the department of
physical chemistry at Harvard uni
versity. The foam and the film were
produced as by-products of the
breaking-down of plasma.
AS a result of clinical trials at
Harvard, it was announced to mill
tary neuro-surgeons attending a con-
ference at the hospital that the foam
is being made available to all army
neurological centers in the continent
tai United States, and eventually
may be supplied to surgical sta
tons in the combat areas.
DR.. Franc D. Ingraham, one of
the group of Harvard investigators
who developed the foam and film,
said the advantages of the sub
stances we're these:
The foam, applicable in sizes rang
from that of a pinhead for check
ing blood o. from small vessels,
that of a golf ball for implanting
in the bed of a removed tumor, can
be left inside when the wound is
Absorbed in System.
The foam is rapidly absorbed by
system and there is virtually no
tissue reaction.
The film, he reported, a be
'ewed directly to remnants of a
damaged coating of the brain, and
provides a covering until nature re-
generates a protective membrane of
w over the gap. He said that
20 far as he knew, there is no other
lural substitute now available which
PRODUCES as little reaction as fibrin
and no other which adaptS it.
elf so readily to any contour of
he brain.
In an interview, Ingraham empha-
lied that the fibrin foam could not
heck bleeding from large arteries,
'ut he declared it had possibilities
f wide application in branches of
urgery other than neuro-surgery to
which it is now limited.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-31
Dust Seeds

To prevent damping off or rotting
Of seeds, dust them with fungi
cidal dust. The amount of dust that
can be picked up, on a knife-tip is
enough to cover a small packet Of
seed. Large seeds like corn or peas
can be shaken with dust in a jar
or can Use only enough dust to
coat the surface of the seeds.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-31
New Investment

From 1910 through 1914, COM
panies in the steel industry have
spent or will spend Isl ,000, 900 in
developing new ore mines, building
new blast furnaces and steel fur
naces, and installing other items OF
new equipment. Over the same Pc
riod, government funds provided for
the same purpose total 81, 063 ,600, 900.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-31
Better Grazing

Fertilized pastures not only give
increased amounts of grazing but
also produce more nutritious grass.
Findings show that the grass from
the fortified pastures contained
about one-third more protein and
about one = half more phosphorus,
thus greatly improving the quality OF
the grazing.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-31
ChiIdren's Accidents

All age groups except children ex-
perienced a decrease in the number
of accidents in 1913 in comparison
with 1912. The increase in deaths
of children despite decreases of Is
to 30 per cent in adult age groups
are particularly interesting as an
indication of the effect of wartime
relaxation of parental supervision.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-31
Spread Rot

Crates, baskets, bags, planters,
diggers, and storage bins that have
been smeared with ooze from a ring
r~ot-diseased potato may spread the
disease to healthy potatoes even four
months after the original contact.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-31
Fire Losses

The preliminary estimate Of fire
losses in 1943, made by the National
Poard Of FL" Underwriters, is $780,
900, 900, or q per cent more than
the compaiaDie preliminary esti-
mate for 1912.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-31
Army Horse Awarded
Highest Jap Honors

NEW YORK, N. Y.-The Tokyo
radio said a Japanese army horse
named Himegame had been
awarded the order of the golden
kite - n of the highest court
decorations - as part of the an
nual observance of Horse day in
Japan. The broadcast said the
horse was decorated for "meri-
torious services in China.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-31
Musf EmnloY .ChileanS

Chile adopted a law requiring that
IS per cent of the persons employed
In any undertaking must be native
Chileans.
Evening star., 1944-05-21

Dependable white man for sea-food
restaurant. Some experience necessary
and must be thoroughly reliable Top
salary. Apply personnel office.
|O'DONNELL'S SEA GRILL.
Evening star., 1944-05-21
Meat Cutters and Helpers

To do lettering and backgrounds; only prc
ieSSIonals with experience need appl!
Box 14-H Star
Evening star., 1944-05-21
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL BANK or
WASHINGTON--SHAR
MEETING

Notice is hereby gwen that pursuant to
call Of its directors a special meeting Of
The shareholders OF the National Capital
Bank of WASHINGTON will be held at its
banking house at No BIG. Pennsylvania
Avenue Sc. in the CITY of Washington,
q. 1874 at 1900 O'Clock, Noon, for the
purpose of considering and determining by
vote whether an agreement to consolidate
SAVINGS Bank of Washington, located in
the City of WASHINGTON, District of Co
lumba under the provisions of the laws
of the United States. shall be ratified and
confirmed, ana for the purpose of voting
upon any other matters incidental to the
proposed consolidation OF the two banks.
A copy of the aforesaid agreement executed
by majority. of the Directors and Trustees
of each of the two banks. providing for
the consolidation, is on file at the bank
and NAV be inspected during business
hours GEORGE A. DIDDEN, Jr.,
Evening star., 1944-05-21
THE EAST WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK
OF WASHINGTON, D. C.-SHARE-
nIT0 MI

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to
call of its trustees a special meeting OF
the shareholders of the East washington
Savings Bank of Washington, D. G. viii
be held at its banking house at No. 3l2
Pennsylvanla Avenue S E; in the City of
Washington, District of Columbia, on
Wednesday. June = 1914: at Il :0O clock;
am for the purpose of considering and
determining by vote whether an agree,
ment to consolidate the said bank, and
the National Capital Bank of Washing
ton, located in the City of Washington,
District, OF Columbia. under, the provisions
of the laws of the United States shall be
ratified, and confirmed. and for the pur-
pose. of voting upon any other matters
incidental to the proposed consolidation
Of the two banks copy of the afore7 {.
said agreement executed by majority OF
the Directors and Trustees Of each OF, the
two banks, providing for the consolida-
ton, is on file at the bank and may be
Inspected during business hours.
S. WILSON EARNSHAW,
Treasurer
D. C. w Beall, Francis J. Kane,
T. Earle Bourne, William N. Payne, jr.,
James A. Donohoe, ir., Edw B. Hughes,
G. E. Dunkum, lr., w. F. Simpson,
John Ford, Ernest e Herrell,
William Thomson, H Lewis Flemer,
Evening star., 1944-05-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

FURNACES vacuum cleaned, special. COM
plete Job, IS. Carl Robey; WA. 1850.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, l will not be
responsible for any debts contracted or
business oblgations incurred by any per
son or persons other than my wife or my
self Joseph L. GOLDBERG. 80 Buchanan
-. ne.
Evening star., 1944-05-21
HELP MEN.
BUTCHERS AND HELPERS

For large new meat commissary in South
west market: excellent salary and good
working conditions essential work per-
manent positions. Please bring social
security card with you. Apply lib F st.
S.w., WELFARE a. RECREhTICNAI, ASSN
Evening star., 1944-05-21
FOUR

To assist mechanics: 512-day week steady
inside work Apply Mr., Smith, Carpenter
shop; WaTdman Park Hotel, Conn ave
Evening star., 1944-05-21
RESTAURANT MANAGER

Permanent responsible position with
good pay in Well-knoWn Washington res
taurant; experience desired but not neces-
Sary; must furnish references and be of
sober temperament Apply or call at T29
nth st. NV. ME n19l
Evening star., 1944-05-21
REAL ESTATE SALESMAN

Due TO the war, one of the oldest firms
in Washlngton has an opening at present
for progressive, wide-awake man; full
cooperation given in following up and
closing sales. See Mr.. Giles, sales man
ager, Capital View Realty Co., 925 New
Evening star., 1944-05-21
WATERS (COLORED)
AUTO MECHANICS

skill as a mechanic we believe it will be
10 your interest to answer this ad. You
and you should be thinking of a perma-
nent position after the war Our men are
making big money now. You can. too.
All replies confidential. State Qualiflca-
tons, experience, etc. Write Box 476-H,
Evening star., 1944-05-21
MEN WANTED
Fur t.'cnt.9 Cafeteria Work.
WHITE AND COLORFD

Counter altend lnlN, Steam table Sewers
bus boys dlshwa, hers; experience not nee.
hours arranged TO suit your convenience
minimum salary $50 week nlus meal!
and uniforms for 4S-hOur week paid va,
cations, liberal attendance bonus 5000 in.
surance benefits, permanent job with &
postwar future. JOIN our ranks now
Help with the war effort in this vitallj
needed industry Please bring Social Sc,
curlty card with you Apply i119 2lst
ST. NV. am. 70 4 80 pm ~
Evening star., 1944-05-21
COIINTERMAN

Experienced and
WASH ROOM HELPERS t2).
district Linen Service Co, So L st. Sc.
Evening star., 1944-05-21
CRIPPLE OR SHUT-TN
DrlVer-W2rphOuSemar

Must know city, draft exempt. clear
police record; must be able to take posi-
lIon IN noneSsental industry: 5-day week,
vacation. bonus. Mr., Carver, MI $500.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-02-04
Good Pictures
And Good Money

We learned from one Of the big
Hollywood producers the other day
that it's becoming more profitable
to make fewer and better picture.
Films that get extended show
ings pay more in the long run
than second-rate pictures made by
the dozens.
That's good news as far as we're
concerned. B pictures are cheaper
to make, of course, but they retard
the progress of the industry as a
whole.
So if it's more profitable to put
all the Hollywood eggs in one
basket and make a million dollars
that way, the motion picture in
dustry ouht to get better and
better.
We can see the day when second
rate pictures that kept producers
in pin money will be done away
with, and only productions of
merit will get on the screen. It
seems to be a case of art for
moneys sake-but whatever the
sake may be, we approve.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-02-04

MISS Maxwell, VINO was Tor
merly a soloist with Buddy
Rogers and with Ted Weems'
bands, made her movie debut in
Wallace Beery's Salute to the
Marines" In "Swing Fever" she
has the role of torch singer who
becomes involved in an unusual
and exciting romance.
Singing honors in the new photo
play are divided between Miss
Maxwell and Lena Horne, who has
been seen in a half-dozen Coast
musicals during the present year.
Nova and Rosenbloom appear in
real-life characterizations in a
Madison Square Garden fight Sc
quence. That is one of the high
spots of the production. Other ac-
tors who "play themselves" in this
sequence include Tom Hanlon, the
noted radio announcer; Billy Cole,
who has been timekeeper at some
of the most famous boxing
matches; and Abe Roth, the fam
Gus referee.
Swing Fever" was prepared for
the screen not only with the inten-
ton of exploiting the musical tai
ents of one of Americas most pop
ular band leaders but also of Civ
ing him a chance to demonstrate
on the screen the best chance he
has had to date as a comedian.
This is also the first story in
which he has had a role with a
strong romantic theme. His ear
lier pictures include "That's Right,
You're Wrong" "ou'll Find Out, :"
"Playmates" and "My Favorite
Spy"
Tim Whelan, director of Swing
Fever" is equally well known in
Hollywood as a writer and direc-
tor. Among his recent productions
are "Seven Days Leave" and
Nightmare" He directed "The
Murder Man" fo- M-G-M, the pic
ture that introduced Jimmy Stew
art to pictures.
"Swing Fever" was produced by
Irving Starr, who last season reg
istered striking success with both
critics and audiences with "Ba-
taan." Among his other recent
M-G-M productions are "The At
fairs of Martha" and Sunday
Punch"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-02-04

oners Of war. The movie the
aters are in prison camps.
Exchange Of films has been
arranged between Nazi and Allied
governments through neutral coun-
tries. Films are transported on
Red Cross ships and distributed by
the YMCA world committee in
Geneva.
The first 26 American films
were shipped to Germany late n
January. Italian films were
brought into the U. S. some weeks
ago and showing to Italian prison.
ers begun. The first German films
are due.
No War Subjects
Our films are 16mm prints con-
tributed by the motion picture in
dustry Of recent releases, like
those we send to troops overseas.
However, by Axis-Allied stipuia-
tion, there are no war subjects
included.
There are no news reels or ro-
litically significant films for pris-
oners, either, but these are barred
from our own fighting men by the
solicitous ones in congress.)
The overall agreement is said TO
cover the sending Of $50 films
from the U. S. and England to
German prison camps, and 250
German films TO be shown cap
tured Germans in Britain, North
Africa and this country. The diff
ference reflects comparative num-
bers of prisoners.
Today's prisoners will return to
their homelands some tomorrow.
They will have something to say
about America, and it may be po-
tent in affecting the attitude Of
their peoples.
Understanding of Democracy
If they can be given some ideas
of the might Of the Allies in other
than military aspects, if they can
see something Of how we live and
how democracy works, they will
go back to their countries with
some understanding of America,
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-02-04
Sinatra Slays
The BlueblOods

Publicity men took no chances
on Frankie's welcome when he had
an engagement in Boston. All over
town, sound trucks blared the time
his train would pull in.
Mobs poured into the theater,
and the usher staff was augmented
by two dozen to handle the peo-
pie. A few cops got scratched up,
and there was one swooning -
otherwise everything was orderly.
The cause of said swooning was
not Sinatra's singing, however. A
teenager, refusing to bulge from
the front row seat she'd held down
since nine in the morning, finally
tainted from hunger late in the
evening.
But our sympathies go out to
frankie more than the starving
females. The great Sinatra was
virtual prisoner on the premises
fourteen hours a day. He didn't
dare step outside the stage door
for fear of being moved down.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-02-04
The
Surface

We wonder why it is that Frank
Adams doesn't contribute to the
social or sporting events of our
local II Unit. We understand that
he doesn't believe in local adver-
tising, but should this stop him
from being a good sport?
This draft problem seems to be
quite problem for some men but
not for brother Lorenzen. Per-
haps you too could be deferred if
you could be a timestudy engi-
neer. Maybe we have a potential
replacement for Bedeaux.
Scratch my hide and call me
Mr.. Sideburns, Ralph Thompson
got hair cut and is about due
again, but remember Henry Wilke,
no scab BARRIERS allowed.
1t looks as tho the Surface
bowlers couldn't get on the beam
for the tournament but don't let
them fool you they still have plen-
ty on the ball.
One of our brothers has gone
decidedly haywire. Little does
anyone think that hand to hand
conflict to settle a personal diff
ference is quite streamlined or
even modern. Neither should any
of us expect to settle any differ
ances with one another in any
such manner. 1t seems as tho there
is considerable friction between the
faithful employees mentioned N
brother Bowers answer to Mr..
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-02-04
The
.AckIinite
by Lewis Mattox
PROUD OF RECORD

| PROUD OF RECORD
Members of the Acklin Unit are
proud of their record in bond pur-
chases, past and present. Our
shop has achieved an outstanding
place with 80 per cent of our
members purchasing under the
payroll deduction plan. Not only
that, but our success during the
present bond drive gives us good
cause to be proud.
Four of our members have pur-
chased $1,000 bonds, Mary Curtis,
Ann Szolkowski, Henry Kutz and
| D. Cuttoia being the ones to show
their willingness to back the at
tack right up to the hilt. These
people are to be congratulated
for their practical demonstration
of what it means to really back
our government in its fight
against the Axis.
Prizes were awarded to the cap
tains of the winning bond sales
teams. Highest award of S. in war
stamps went to Sally Kaminski
and her team. Also receiving $5 in
stamps was Anna Szalkowski,
with each of her team getting
$3.50. Frank Glyda and his team
each received $3.50 in stamps, as
did Frank Majchrowski for high
individual honors on the General
Macarthur team.
Four $25 prizes were donated
by the Acklin Stamping Co. man.
agement to the holders of lucky
tickets.
More than $1S,500 has been
given or pledged in deductions by
the 508 employees of the Acklin.
Clara REM wishes to express
her appreciation to all the work
ers for their spirit of cooperation
and willingness during the drive
and says of her fellow workers,
They're SWELL"
ELECTION
Election of Unit officers of the
Acklin will be held at Local 12
headquarters, 425 Winthrop St.,
Sunday, Feb. IS, from IL a. m. to
5 p. m. To be eligible to vote, you
must have your receipt or dues
card, showing you are in good
standing. 1t is the duty of each
member to vote, so make it a
point to vote your choice.
Acklin Unit has received its
charter as a member of Labor's
Joint Committee for Political
Action.
Team members in the Acklin
bond drive were entertained by
the company at supper in the
Hillcrest Hotel. Effie Johnson en-
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-02-04

and perhaps appreciation and re-
gard.
GLAMOUR FIND. Universal is
giving Lou Harding, girl truck
driver, a chance to be a movie
star. She takes hew bow in Phan-
tom Lady.
SOLDIER LIKES. Soldiers don't
like war pictures, remember? The
Army reports that the best pat
ronized films in th~ camp theatres
last year were Guadalcsnal Diary,
Crash Dice, Destination Tokyo, Air
Force and Sahara.
PUBLIC PROTECTED. Before
letting the public see the Army's
film, Battle Of Russia, there was
cut out an animated map showing
why it was necessary for the Sc
curity of the Soviet Union to de-
feat Mannerheim's Firms and enter
the Baltic states.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-02-04
(Ll.1r1IJhAE,

ITS unthinkable, that's what
it is," said Mr.. Dilworth, glanc-
ing up angrily from the Evening
STANDARD.
"Wassa matter, Pop?" inquir-
ed Luther. "Did someone ask for
&c wage increase?"
mo. It's something far worse
than that"
"Oh, a &c increase.
Don't be sarcastic with me,
young man. You know there are
many things worse than wage
increases"
"That isn't what you told the
union"
"Well, what difference does it
make what | tell the union?"
"None. They don't believe you
anyway"
"Oh, they would have believed
me all right-if it hadn't been
for those reds"
"What reds ?"
ooh, the negotiating commit
tee"
"Was it red?"
Certainly, Didn't you hear
them talk? They said that wage
increases geared to the cost of
living were in line with their
win the war program"
"Well, what's the matter with
that ?"
Its red. Whenever you hear
somebody talking about win
the-war program, just say to
yourself, that mans a red"
''But you told the committee
that wage increases would inter-
fere with the Presidents win
the-war program. Are you a
red?"
Certainly not"
"Well, your face is"
"Do | have to go through life
with such a stupid son?"
"And such a smart negotiating
committee"
ooh, they're not smart. They
have just got a lot of people be-
hind them"
That's what Hitler said about
the Russians.
Where did l ever get such
son as you?"
"You told me it was down the
rain spout"
$50 l did. So I did. l knew it
was on rainy day."
Don't get sarcastic with me,
Pop"
"No, my boy. I should be sad.
The union is running me"
"But you were Dragging the
other day that you were making
eyes, but I've got to build up
more money than ever before"
a postwar reserve. If | put all
my profits into postwar reserves
for myself and my family, where
are the wage increases going to
come from?"
maybe they'll come down the
rain spout, Pop. Good night"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-02-04

published by the dirt farm
ers' organization, the Natl.
Farmers Union.
Striking out in opposition to the
high pressure farm bloc lobby in
Washington, the Farmers Union
32-page two-c olor illustrated
pamphlet gives facts, figures and
arguments why the Roosevelt ad-
ministration's subsidy program
will help farmers and city con-
sumers alike-including workers.
Subsidies Not New
Subsidies are nothing new in
this country, according to the
booklet. Subsidies in the form of
tariffs have been granted manu-
facturers ever since the founding
of the nation. Magazines and
newspapers loudest in their de-
nunciation of subsidies to keep the
cost of food down profit from a
federal subsidy that let's them mail
their publications at big loss to
the postoffice. Huge subsidies
have been handed to industry dur
ing the war to stimulate their in
terest in war production.
The upper third of the Ameri-
can farmers, already prosperous,
would get 8796 of the benefit
from higher food prices, leaving
only 1870 for the remaining two
thirds, according to the NFU
pamphlet.
Service For Workers
The Farmers Union has per-
formed a service for workers as
we'll as farmers in this pamphlet.
The United Packinghouse Work
ers (CIO), init. Ladies Garment
Workers Union (AFL), United
Farm Equipment & Metal Work
ers (CIO), the Union of Demo-
cratic Action and the California
Consumer-Labor Federation have
already ordered special editions
for their own members.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-02-04
Editor S Mail
Continued from Page 4


he represents. 1t is the old fam
iliar technique of politics applied
to labor organizations. There is
no need to explain the process
in detail. It's purpose is to elect
hand picked candidates who will
be amenable to the control of
one man /or small group of
men. The net result of this kind
of politics is political bossism,
a good example of which is
Frank Hague of New Jersey.
Mr.. Duck will find, | think, that
we want no part of his little
scheme. We may be dumb but
not that dumb. We the rank
and file of Auto-Lite Unit, will
clean our house in our own way,
and remain master of it, | hope.
r. d. Bachar
Dept. 6-2nd shift,
Electric Aauto-Lite
Champlaint St. Plant
Toledo, Ohio.