Consolidation of Consular and Diplomatic Branch in 1924
Walter A. Shead outlines the 1924 consolidation of the U S foreign service joining consular and diplomatic branches. Benjamin Franklin's early roles, the six main bureaus, and key figures like George Drew McGhee and Dean Rusk are highlighted along with the Foreign Service Institute established in 1947 to train officers and staff for 75 national posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consular Service
Washington, D. C
Benjamin Franklin
Foreign Service
United States Department of State
France
Diplomatic Service
State Department
United Nations
inter-American Affairs
Far East
South Asia
George Drew McGhee
Texas
Oklahoma University
Dean Rusk
Georgia
Department of State
Foreign Service Institute
C Street N.W
Washington
Bermuda Rain Delays Return Of TV Star Patsy Campbell
Patsy Campbell and her radio actor husband Al Reilly returned from a ten day Bermuda vacation to rain every day. Irene Beasley of Grand Slam reports the show’s four year run with about 3 000 questions and 16 600 prizes distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mezgerhard
Patsy Campbell
CBS
Irene Beasley
Irene
The Fiction Crosswords Start a Wilderness Romance
Lionel and Cynthia Trumble meet by campfire lore and vow to share a life in the forest. Marriage follows as Lionel returns from forestry duties, but Austin Benton in Woodsville disrupts their idyll with romantic rivalry and the dull packhouse pattern of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Ainsley
Cynthia Trumble
State School of Forestry
Cynthia
Lionel
Woodsville
Benton
Ian
Cleveland
Ohio
Texas
Okinawa
New Mrs. Ainsley Returns To Woodsville
Cynthia seeks divorce from Lionel plans a life with Austin but he reveals he is already married. Lionel returns with a new wife and presents her, leaving Cynthia stunned and heartbroken as gossip swirls through Woodsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia
Lionel
Austin
Woodsville
Mrs. Ainsley
Christmas in August and a late letter's moral
A Great Neck man recounts finding a wife’s 1947 Christmas letter three years late. He forgave her, bought a wristwatch, and with her reunited, urges couples to seek understanding after hardship. The tale stresses forgiveness, enduring love, and lessons for troubled marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letter
Billy Rose
Great Neck
L. 1
Henry Turrill
Cleveland
Clever Matrimonial Quips From a Golden Age Ad
A vintage gag collection features mock exchange between suitors and fathers, wedding quirks, and sly remarks about engagements. Snappy lines cover guessing objections, pocketing gifts, crying babies, and a playful view of family approval and encouragement.
Polishing Nickel Faucets With Ammonia Solution
When nickel faucets darken from gunk stains, rub with a soft cloth dipped in spirits of ammonia. Wash off with hot water and soap, then dry and polish with a soft cloth for a bright finish.
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Walter A. Shead
Western
Union
By Walter A. Shead
Willard Long Thorp
Oswego
A.B. Amhers
University of Michigan
Columbia
Marietin
Colegs, Oan
Amherst
Davidson
North Carolina
Ete
Tool
Coral Island
Ros
Broadway
Main Street
Jetter
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wella St
Chioure 7
Jewing Circle
South Wells St
Chicago
Slac
Johnny
Tommy
Charles
Populais Ceramics
Scar Bent Bie
Tony Popular Ceramics Magazine
NO Fiquerua
Los Angeles
CALL
Sioux City
Mayfair
Personal Management
Bill” Wachter
Seventh ST
ST. Louis 1
Naito
Oly Yeagy
Anom Bays
ABRIT
Kay Rogers
RED Star Dry Yeast
Newette Taboy
Oz Chi
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