Backward Look at the 20th Century Optimism
A nostalgic editorial review comments on early 1900s hopes for progress and modernity amid predictions about cars radios and war. It notes optimistic views from magazines like the Saturday Evening Post and Collier's, contrasts with harsh realities such as child labor and slums, and argues for regaining old fashioned optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Collier’s
Harper's Weekly
Life
Punch
America
Ray Stannard Baker
Europe
Smith and Wesson
Study Bares Big Profits By U S Munitions Makers
Washington based Defense Industry Profit Study finds profits far higher than contractor reports. GAO accountants show 56.1 percent return on equity, progress payments boost profits about 20 percent, and dual contracts reveal higher yields with payments. Critics call for system overhaul amid lobbying by animal rights activists and hunters groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
Julius Caesar
Gual
General Accounting Office
GAO
Pentagon
Baytown Sun Names Hartman Wadley and Pritchett
The Baytown Sun lists Fred Hartman John Wadley and Anno B. Pritchett in a local notice. Details are brief but identify three named individuals connected to the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hartman
John Wadley
Anno B. Pritchett
Bridge By Oswald & James Jacoby East West Play
An old friend’s code hints at how South aimed for extras in diamonds and clubs. South’s cautious line yielded a ninth trick as West miscounted and East discarded, granting South three spades and the contract’s safety.
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South
East
West
Dummy
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Bridge bidding query and response strategy prompt
South holds KQ732 four one seven two clubs and hearts. With partner doubling one heart and your hand MK7432 Y7 6Q98 PK 1043 you should bid two spades to show strength. If overbidding slightly is desired, raise to three spades.
Stokes Adams attack explained by a reader letter
Dear reader explains that slow heart rate from impaired electrical transmission causes fainting. Atherosclerosis worsens the condition. pacemakers may be used if pills fail. Diet and weight control reduce heart workload. medical supervision is essential.
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Dr. Lamb
Reader
Arbitration vs Strikes Faces Skeptic AAA Leader Says It Fails
New York AP reports voluntary arbitration gains interest as a peaceable alternative to strikes. Donald Straus, president of the American Arbitration Association, argues compulsory arbitration is unworkable and akin to snake oil. He cites lack of safety and power imbalances, while AFL CIO chief George Meany notes strikes often fail to settle. The AAA studies possibilities with labor and management, noting limited private enterprise use but growing acceptance in some public sectors.
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New York
American Arbitration Association
Donald Straus
AAA
Straus
George Meany
Aflcio
AAAI
Notable firsts and trivia tied to 1970 Derby and icons
A 1970 Derby note recalls Diane Crump as the first woman licensed jockey to ride at Churchill Downs. It also mentions Washington College Chestertown Md receiving George Washingtons name and Smokey Bear turning 20 with a cake from New Mexico, living at the National Zoo.
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Diane Crump
Churchill Downs
George Washington
Washington College
Chestertown
Washington
Smokey
Bear
New Mexico
Washington National Zoo
How's Your Vocabulary? Word Puzzle List
A long mixed list of crossword style clues with numbers, including across and down entries for vocabulary, animals, places, and common terms, with some cryptic style hints and shuffled letters. The puzzle appears as a glossary of clues rather than a narrative item.
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Berrys World
NBA
Bih
Jack Anderson
Frearms
Friends of Animals
New Jersey
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Lauren Bacall
Ali MacGraw
Patrice Munsel
June Havoc
The
Baytown Sun
Preston Pendergrass
Johnella Boynton
Paul Putman
Dwight Moody
Leon Brown
R.j.grimes
Baytown
Texas
Baytown Sun, Inc
Memorial Drive
P.O
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Ember
Associated Press
By Oswald
James Jacoby
A& J
Lawrence E. Lamb
Calvin
San Diego
Alex Hann
Calvin Murphy
Archimedes
Ralph Nader
Kittie Harvey
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
Armed Services Committee
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Tars
Woody Vine
Leo
Reeth Steel
Rt Wall
Newspapte Enterprise Assn
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