The Freedom Pledge
A short patriotic pledge asserts freedom to speak worship think and elect leaders. It declares the right to oppose beliefs and uphold the heritage of freedom for oneself and all mankind.
15 Apr 1948
Page 1
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Newspaper
Billings Herald
Location
Billings, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
1
A short patriotic pledge asserts freedom to speak worship think and elect leaders. It declares the right to oppose beliefs and uphold the heritage of freedom for oneself and all mankind.
The piece urges continued broad support for cancer research, noting rising grants from the American Cancer Society and the need to fund institutional programs. It argues that organized, large-scale financing is essential to turn trial results into cures and to sustain the war against cancer.
A community appeal aims to aggregate a generous total by tracking each donation and highlighting how supporters contribute. Organizers urge broad participation to maximize impact and showcase collective generosity across groups and individuals.
A history of the American Cancer Society founded 38 years ago by doctors who saw cancer as a great problem and began education efforts. Eleven years later they sought broader help and enlisted women’s groups to assist, led by a chairman and state commander.
Leaders from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs designated members to organize and recruit volunteers for a statewide cancer control effort. Mrs. H. W. Peterson of Billings has led the Montana Division for over a decade, guiding a growing movement of more than 4000 active workers who year round educate and aid in the fight to conquer cancer.
The article surveys this week's Washington scene with Senator Claude Pepper and the Senate debate on education and foreign policy. It notes Pepper's liberal stance, his stance on the Marshall plan, and his dramatic shift labeling Russia an aggressor. It mentions calls for selective silver, a strong navy and air force, and Truman-Stalin peace efforts. It also references Arnall’s prediction of Truman’s renomination amid southern dissent.
The page shows a crossword style list with clues including Out of 45 Fragrant weed Ey Ind and various across and down hints. It includes entries for localities, titles, and items like Mineral deposits and Seaport city Ukraine, with scattered mixed language and symbols.
The piece reviews party dynamics with Senator Pepper and Senator Walter George predicting a Democratic nomination for President. It notes hesitancy over Eisenhower’s stance beyond universal military training, and discusses farm policy moves, Spain in Marshall Plan talks, and anti-Communist strategies ahead of April elections. Henry Wallace testifies影响 preparedness debate.
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