Pressing Defense Needs Include Diet and Armament
The Globe argues that national defense requires strong nutrition and a balanced diet. It cites Harriet Elliott of the National Defense Advisory Commission noting 45 million undernourished Americans and proposes school lunches, food stamps, diet clinics, and better garden use. It also quotes Mussolini and Mildred McAfee on war impact and the need for collegiate involvement in relief for war-damaged youth.
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United States
Harriet Elliott
National Defense Advisory Commission
Miss Elliott
Elliott
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Edison’s Lab Breakthrough via a Persistent Young Applicant
A Washington boy Edward Goodrich Acheson traveled to Menlo Park New Jersey to seek work with Thomas Edison. After a nervous start he secured a job in the drafting room on the third day. Edison later recognized his persistence and Acheson helped develop the incandescent lamp and the carbon filament. He then created Carborundum, a hard substance larger than a diamond, laying the foundation for his future as a leading American inventor.
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Washington, Pa
Thomas A. Edison
Edward Goodrich Acheson
Edison
Menlo Park
New Jersey
Menlo Park Laboratory
Edward
Young Acheson
Acheson
Carborundum Company of America
Franchot Tone
America
NO TIME TO MARRY
Janet Dwight reflects on her engagement to Lance Barstow as Cynthia Cantrell confronts love and money. Timothy Benton enters their circle as Barney McKnight’s feel for marriage wanes over salary concerns in a candlelit family setting.
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Janet Dwight
Lance Barstow
Lance
Cynthia Cantrelle
Mary Cantrell
Barney McKnight
Barney
Janet
Cynthia
Mrs. Cantrell
Jan
Grams
Ziegler's
Cyn
Timothy Benton
Hallowell and Benton
Mr. Benton
Aunt Mary
Margy
Mary
Miss Parsons
Nebraska shifts toward Willkie in early poll surge
In the first week of Willkie’s western tour, Nebraska shows a four point Republican gain over mid September as Willkie camps in the state ahead of a farm speech in Omaha. The poll notes 8 percent undecided and Massachusetts and New Hampshire swing toward Roosevelt with caution about regional campaign effects.
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George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Princeton
N. J
Willkie
Nebraska
Wendell Willkie
Omaha
Institute
George W. Norris
Roosevelt
Middle West
Far West
Mississippi
Pacific Coast
Massachusetts
New England
New Hampshire
Gallup
Armored Defense: Field & Stream Rejects Gun Registration
Publisher Eltinge F. Warner argues against federal gun registration and armories, condemning anti firearm legislation as European style control. He cites Switzerland’s rifle culture and urges sportsmen to keep firearms at home and pressure legislators.
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United Sates
Cummings
Congress
United States
Washington
Jackson
America
the American Rifleman
Switzerland
Field & Stream
How to Write and Speak Effective English Memo
A pointed memo by editor Edward Frank Allen on language usage and style rules. It contrasts proper forms with imperfect ones and warns writers against sloppy phrasing and sensationalized reports. The piece emphasizes precision and professional tone in newsroom practice.
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Edward Frank Allen
Glass shattering note mystery and war prep view
Lawrence Sandage cites Caruso using a powerful voice to break a wine glass with a sustained note. He links this to the idea that Americans must stay ready for blitz peace as discussed by James Monroe Bragg in San Francisco.
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Caruso
Lawrence Sandage
San Francisco
James Monroe Bragg
TODAY'S PUZZLER HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CLUES
Pictured is the mountainous land of and other puzzle clues span birds notes and words. Several entries refer to land regions and common objects like compass points and vehicles. The puzzle includes clues for animals foods and daily items with answers fitting standard crossword patterns.
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Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
Ann
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Hitler
Mussolini
Goffredo Pantaleoni
Mildred McAfee
Wellesley College
Dale Carnegie
Elinore Cowan Stone
Woodbine
South Carolina
Roosevelt Willkie
Eymass
Eltinge F. Warner
New York
Island
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