THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1944

* Alexander Fleming
* Penicillin - Penicillium
* Made available for public use
* World War II - WWII 

The front page has a two column heading: "Public to Get Penicillin Through 1,000 Hospitals" See below for background.
Complete in 34 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

background: On May 4, 1944, the U.S. War Production Board announced that penicillin, previously reserved mainly for military use, would now be made available to civilian hospitals. This marked a major milestone in public health during World War II, as the antibiotic had proven effective in treating a wide range of bacterial infections. The move came as production of penicillin ramped up significantly, allowing for broader distribution beyond the battlefield and signaling a new era in modern medicine.