Russian blood donors, if they choose, may have their names and addresses pasted on the bottles. Blood receivers often send thanks. From Moscow last week came a typically Russian tale of one such exchange:
Post Office Worker Lydia Gardieva of Moscow sent a note with her blood: "Dear Soldier, I do not know you, but if my blood gives you life and strength to fight the enemy, I will be happy." After a while one Lieut. Colonel Vinogradov replied, with thanks. Then there was a silence so long that Lydia thought he must...
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