Show f is KILLER in the last year eai alone tube reu lasts losas killed approximately more americans Ameil cans than were killed in action or died ol of wounds in world war wai I 1 in all the wars wais fought by this country since 1776 with the exception of the present conflict deaths resulting from action or from wounds rec elvel in action a totaled in the tour four year ear period 1937 40 tuberculosis c losis killel of 0 our elti zens civilian chilian air raid casual casualties tle s in england du duding ing a ton ten month period iod in isamli D 41 when enemy air activity was at its zenith totaled about during a comparable period in this country tuberculosis bercu losis took lives those three illustrations show ther the staggering toll taken by one of the greatest bacterial killers it Is true tine that immense progress in reducing TB s ravages has been made and medical authorities look forward 01 ward to a time when the disease will be completely et but unless every ef efort is made to maintain this progress pio giess the nation stands to lose hard haid won ground war means that millions will work longer and rest lest less weariness and exposure are ale two of 0 T B s most effective allies every precaution public and private priva tk alike must be given ghen to controlling it during the war period so tar far as the individual Is concerned lie he should immediately see his physician when any symptom of illness appears we must never slow the tight fight against this 1 less killer |