Books Stirred by War Shift in Reading Habits
The war boosts demand for serious non fiction as readers seek clear explanations of current events. Reviews highlight Franklin K. Lane The American Spirit and Use Your Government by Alissa France, Munroe Smith Militarism and Statecraft, and Liberty and Democracy by Hartley Burr Alexander, noting their relevance to American ideals and policy.
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Review of Socialism and Modern Advertising in 1920s Press
The piece surveys John Spargo's Social Democracy Explained and Charles F. Higham's Scientific Distribution, noting Spargo's tolerant defense of Socialism and Higham's view on advertising's future power. It also highlights Lewis A. Leonard's Life of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, B Forbes's Men Who Are Making America, Michael Williams's The High Romance, and their portraits of reform, industry, and artistic striving.
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Refugee Children Starved and Terrified in War
Rev Hugh Birckhead described refugee children tearing food like wild beasts as shell holes stretch along the French countryside and matrons drop trays causing terror at St Pauls Cathedral during a Red Cross address.
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Wooden ship launches surge under U S Shipping Board
A Shipping Board report shows wooden ships launched at over one daily rate for four weeks. In the first 17 days of May, 17 vessels totaling 80 000 tons were added to the merchant marine, with last Wednesday’s four ships totaling 14 500 tons, possibly a record. Ships Pascagoula Kuwa Blackford Basco list tonnages and origins, but boiler shortages prevent completion and delivery.
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Shipping Board Survey of Boiler Plants to Boost Shipyard Output
The Shipping Board conducts a nationwide survey of boiler making plants to speed production and speed output to meet shipyard demand.
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DODGER 21 TIMES CONVICTED DRAFT DODGER 21 TIMES CONVICTED
Roy M. Ross of Chelsea faced arraignment on failing to register. He told U S Commissioner Hayes he had served 14 terms at Deer Island and seven at the State farm. Ross pleaded not guilty and was held in 500 dollars bail.
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Congress Considers Deferring Revenue Legislation
In Washington on May 17 officials report the House aims to defer revenue legislation if possible. Democratic Leader Kitchin opposes the move and has asked department heads for detailed information on contracts to inform any decision.
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