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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1948

Page

10

Stubborn Man and the Birth of a Global Idea

A 48 year old delegate praises a stubborn idea that led to the United Nations. He recalls the UNs relief efforts and the push to aid children, noting funding shortfalls and global suffering. The piece credits Anke Ording of Norway and traces to the General Assembly where UNAC was created.

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Uphill Fight for Global Charity Appeals to Skeptics

Veteran campaigners dismissed the global charity as impossible and the one day plan as foreign. Over months a skeletal staff at Lake Success and abroad has seen Ording’s optimism and faith in ordinary people rewarded.

Lake Success Ording

Publicity Fuels U S House Un American Activities

The House committee led by J Parnell Thomas uses theatrics to attack alleged subversives. Critics say the tactics resemble inquisition style exposure, with aggressive publicity and immunity from libel laws. debate centers on democracy and overreach.

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Britain Builds Record Fleet Of Passenger Liners

British yards push a vast construction program to restore top status in passenger liners. Orcades and Himalaya will enter routes to Australia and India, with Orcades delivering 22 knot service and 780 first class and 780 tourist class seats.

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Tired Listless At Middle Age Health Tonic Ad

A mid century ad describes middle age as a trial period with fatigue headaches depression and sleep problems. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic to restore red blood cells iron and energy, claiming improved vitality and mood. The copy urges readers to obtain the pills from chemists and stores.

Rome Dr. Williams

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