Washington Digest Push for Draft as Army Recruitment Misses Mark
Washington column argues for extending selective service to sustain peacetime forces. It cites NORC polls showing broad support for compulsory military training, notes recruitment declines from November highs, and outlines steps to improve life in barracks and pay. It also references German beer restrictions in occupied zones as a parallel to wartime policy.
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Wnu Berglee
Eye Street
N.W
Washington, D. C
Washington
Uncle Sat
Bounding
Navy
War Department
America
G.ls
American Bar Association
War Patterson
United States
United Nations Organization
National Opinion Research Center
Denver University
University of Tenver
NORC
Taele Sam
Barbs by Bankhage and a clipped English note
A Mail item quotes a joke about Russia versus Iran and an ark shoving remark. It notes sun spot disturbances tied to atomic matters and includes a clipped English excerpt defining a Communist as yearning for equal division of unequal earnings and a profiteering stance.
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Russia
Iran
The
Ark
A Table Without Nails or Screws
An item describes making a table frame by combining iron cast and a slip covered frame with a ball around it. Book 9 provides directions for making the frame and upholstery. Readers may obtain Books 9 and 10 by sending name and address plus 10¢ per book to cover cost and mailing.
Eyes that operate separately like bird vision explained
The text notes that humans could imagine eyes that move independently or together, suggesting robins might have such capabilities since their eyes are built that way. It claims eyes acting like telescopes are found in hawks, buzzards, and eagles.
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Porky") Hall
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