16 Sep 1948
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Newspaper
Billings Herald
Location
Billings, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
1
A parent recalls a first grade classroom at the Washington crop, watching Anthony’s class move through a makeshift basement room. The teacher blends sovereignty with warmth as introductions reveal each child’s preferred name amid playful grouping by color and shirt.
An old sergeant recalls a classroom where first graders ask to learn varied skills from writing their names to painting and even dangerous tasks. The teacher asks what they came to learn and the bell ends the day, signaling a lifelong struggle with innocence as children rush to buses and cars.
National Guard Day marks the eighth anniversary of federal service. The piece reviews the Guard’s long history from 1638 Massachusetts to 1510 Puerto Rico roots, noting presidents who served and its expansion to 341000 ceiling with 317000 current strength. It emphasizes citizen-soldier service in war and disaster relief.
A wartime era note stresses the National Guard must retain members to maintain readiness. It recalls the motto The National Guard Defends America and vows volunteers will serve home state and nation to uphold founding principles.
A satirical take on modern sports and media notes the Kenney demonstration at Macintyge’s drawing crowds, predicting a future where radio scripted baseball replaces wire games. The piece humorously foresees crime and sex elements in advertising, and mocks sponsors and social change in the ballpark era.
National Guard Day marks the 16 September anniversary of the Guard entering federal service. The Guard has grown to 317,000 and plans to reach 684,000 across 27 divisions and 21 regimental combat teams, with a recruiting drive in September to fill vacancies and prepare for possible expansion.
October and November push aims to bring units to ceiling strength nationwide. Montana's 163rd Infantry, mobilized Sept 16, 1940, joins the new National Guard with Billings units designated as headquarters and parts of the third battalion. A drive continues to bring Billings guard units up to ceiling strength.
The 1948 Sunday lesson centered on Substance as defined by God as Life, Truth, and Love. The Golden Text cited Romans 8 24 26 and Psalm 104 1 while passages from Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures framed Substance as deity reflected in creation and the need to subordinate corporeal senses to spiritual facts.
A fragmented excerpt argues that focused attention on a single object marks superior genius. It claims vigilance and steadfast resolution cultivate genius unconsciously, while knowledge comes only through study, and that many things seem impractical without application. The text blends quotations attributed to Chesterfield Bulwer Johnsa Roche and Roche fou, ending mid-sentence.
A brief quotation asserts that achievement comes through effort not nobility, crediting Mary Baker Adety and contrasting with A T Stewart’s view that noble status alone cannot ensure success without hard work and steady application.
The Fish and Wildlife Service reports an estimated 139 million rats in the United States, nearly one rat per person. The figure underscores concerns about urban pest control and wildlife management across multiple states and cities.
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