Russia Faces Threat of Outbreak of Typhus
FOOD SITUATION BECOMING DESPERATE Received Monday, 8.30 p.m. CAPETOWN. Aug. 29. “There is a real risk of an extensive outbreak of typhus in Russia or even throughout Europe,” stated Dr. Piric, chairman of the Medical Aid for Russia Organisation Dr. Piric revealed that South Africa sent 160,000 doses of anti-typhus vaccine to Moscow by planes via Cairo and had also sent 15 tons of hypnotic sedatives. He added that the Russians asked for food which would be given priority over munitions on the trans Persian railway, indicating that Russia’s food needs were becoming desperate.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 68, Issue 206, 31 August 1943, Page 4
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