Experiments give new light on paralysis
Two physicians awarded prize for work on nerve actions
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U.S. troops in New Guinea; adding to offensive hopes
Disclosure taken as further hint that Allies are planning attack on Japanese
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British have shown ‘guts,’ U.S. reminds men in AEF
Bombs have killed 60,000 in Isles, booklet says, yet morale remains high; differences in customs, language cited; role of women praised
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London seeks information on U.S. activities
Need for speakers, films on housing and farming cited
By Helen Kirkpatrick
London – (July 11)
The establishment of a United States Office of War Information under Elmer Davis will bring with it – it is profoundly hoped here – the establishment of a U.S. Information Bureau in London.
The vital need for such a bureau grows daily, and the already-overworked American officials here are hoping for reinforcements. The United States needs no propaganda here, but it does require a coordinated and concentrated source of accurate information. Several semi-American organizations have paved the way for such a center, but are themselves the first to admit the necessity for American material and qualified speakers.
Housing photographs needed
The British agricultural program is drawn up in conjunction with the American so they may be mutually complementary, and consequently, U.S. Department of Agriculture publications are in great demand. There are two sets in this country – one with the Agricultural attaché at the Embassy and the other in the British Ministry of Agriculture. Ordinary Britons wishing these have to try to obtain them from Washington, and this is not always possible since no one is allowed to send money from the country.
Housing experts working on plans for rebuilding Britain’s bombed cities and clearing slums want to know what the United States has done in that line. Charles Palmer, U.S. Housing Administrator, is here but there are no photographs of American developments available for exhibits or architects.
Specific information wanted
Speakers and educational films are in constant demand by schools and colleges here. Neither is available. British Army educational departments have been canvassing for Americans to talk to British troops on various aspects of American life. The BBC seeks daily for information on America.
In two years, the British public has moved rapidly from the stage where they knew the United States was a vast country with tremendous resources and many problems, some of which are similar to those faced here. They have moved beyond the stage of generalizations and want more specific information. It is not available today.
People here want to know how Americans are thinking of the post-war world – what various official and unofficial groups are discussing. Even at the U.S. Embassy, there is only the most meager information to be had on this and other topics.
Nightly bombing hampers Nazis’ moves in Egypt
Review shows U.S. airmen attack convoys, bases
By Richard Mowrer
Cairo –
Heavy Allied bombers, including the big Consolidated bombers of the U.S. Army Air Forces, have been pounding Axis bases and convoys to prevent reinforcements reaching Marshal Erwin Rommel’s advance positions near El Alamein.
Although there are no confirmed reports of enemy reinforcements arriving at the front as yet, the Air Forces’ activity is a clear indication that the Axis is making a big effort to reinforce the Middle Eastern front quickly.
A review of the bombers’ night targets since July 1 gives an idea of the sort of targets the enemy has been providing:
June 30 – July 1
Heraklion Airfield in Crete bombed, enemy convoy attacked in the Ionian Sea, one merchant vessel hit.
July 1-2
Shipping bombed in Tobruk harbor.
July 2-3
Another convoy in the Ionian Sea attacked, shipping and docks of Tobruk again bombed.
July 3-4
Tank repair depot neat Matruh bombed.
July 4-5
Docks and shipping at Benghazi bombed, hits scored by U.S.
When the 24-year-old navigator climbed out of his Consolidated bomber after that raid, his colonel greeted him:
Well, son, you had a different kind of firecracker to set off this Independence Day.
The navigator was a London-born American, Lt. Tom A. Schumaker. The colonel was Floyd N. Schumaker of Denver, Col., his father.
July 5-6
Shipping at Matruh and Tobruk bombed.
July 6-7
Tank and repair shop at Tobruk bombed.
July 7-8
Tobruk port bombed, port of Messina bombed.
July 8-9
Benghazi and Tobruk ports bombed, tank repair depot at Tobruk bombed.
Paratroops ‘attack’ New Jersey town
Glen Ridge, NJ (UP) – (July 11)
The first parachute troop “attack” on this section of New Jersey was carried our successfully today despite civilian defense efforts.
Eighteen paratroopers landed at the south end of the town and “captured” fire and police headquarters, 20 rifles, ammunition, fire apparatus and six auxiliary policemen. The “invaders” then “blew up” the town’s watermains.
Actor joins Marines
Hollywood – (July 11)
Screen actor Louis Hayward, husband of film star Ida Lupino, has been sworn in the U.S. Marine Corps as a first lieutenant, Marine recruiting officials revealed today. Miss Lupino said her husband would probably aid in directing and narrating film shorts for a new Marine division.