War Experience Shapes View on Socialism and Competition
Western newspaper argues socialism reduces consumer choice and competition. It cites Ontario’s 34 seats for cooperative movement fading to 6 and argues government ownership harms service, urging competitive markets as essential to public welfare.
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BAS
Washington
Churchill
Canada
Ontario
Cooperative Commonwealth Federation
CCF
Britain
Labor Party
Atlee
Soldier Returns to a Nation in Technicolor
A veteran expresses elation at postwar America, describing the home front as vivid and alive. He revels in everyday sights from tenements to billboards, notes the joy of newspapers covering ball games, and contrasts wartime hardship with newfound freedoms and familiar comforts. He imagines future visits and jokes about meeting a vice commodore and chairlady amid renewed national pride.
Mallard Nest On Milwaukee Bridge Piling Captures Attention
In Milwaukee a wild mallard duck nests on a bridge piling guarding nine eggs laid in nine days as observers, including adults and children, watch daily. Bridge tenders note the hen spends about two hours a day at the nest with the rest spent in short flights nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Mother Secures Release for Jailed Son in Court Fight
Mrs. J. D. Dillon, 79, traveled from Abilene to Dallas to plead for her son in court. Justice Lewis Sterrett released the man without bond after her testament to his welfare. The son is 60 years old and had been jailed prior to the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
J. D. Dillon
Watchful guards protect Wisconsin river duck nest
The drake and his mate guard a nest on a piling across the Wisconsin river as eight bridge guardians set a special watch. They warn boys not to disturb the eggs and keep the nest safe while the female returns from the nest.
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Mr. Mallard
Wisconsin
Man Regains Sight After 21 Years and Seeks Army
William Sheppard, 29, of Queens, who was blind for 21 years, has his corneas transplanted by Dr. John McLean at New York Hospital and plans to consult his draft board about enlisting. He is a apartment house superintendent and father of a three year old. He says every day is beautiful after recovery.
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New York
William Sheppard
Queens
Sheppard
John McLean
Department of Ophthalmology
New York Hospital
Central Park
Boy Who Can Wear Hat In King's Presence Found
In Brighton England Michael Charles De Courcy aged 14 heir to Kingsdale barony the oldest Irish title was found at a boarding school after being sought by lawyers His father a lieutenant commander died in 1940 his mother is married to a corporal overseas The Kingsdale title grants the privilege of wearing a hat in the king s presence
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Brighton
England
Michael Charles de Courcy
Kingsdale
Ireland
Emsworth
Blind Lead Blind Eye Dog Proves Sightless
In Coral Gables Florida Joe Yates a blind courthouse cigar stand operator and former city councilman partners with his large German police dog Pedro. Pedro trained as a Seeing Eye guide lost his sight to cataracts yet uses scent and hearing to lead Yates, despite being effectively sightless. The dog recently endured a veterinary check after a heart attack and doctors noted he remains able to guide through nonvisual senses.
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Coral Gables
Fla
Joe Yates
Yates
Pedgo
Pedro
the Seeing Eye Inc
Morristown
N. J
Youths steal airplane force down after fuel runs out
Two 16 year old boys surrendered to police in Fairmont Minnesota confessing to stealing a Stinson three place airplane once owned by Gen George S Patton. The craft wrecked near Jewell Iowa after running out of gas during the forced landing. The boys hitchhiked 125 miles from Fairmont to reach the wreck. The pilot had seven hours of flight training and authorities said the youths would be released to their parents.
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Fairmont
Minn
Jewell
Iowa
Des Moines
George S. Patton
3Rd Army
Fort Benning
Arthur Stade
Vandals Wreck Church Interior in Louisville
Dr. Oscar R. Keller, pastor of West End Christian Church, reports vandalism causing thousands in damage. Cross and Christ image torn, organ parts shattered, pulpit and pews overturned, light fixtures smashed, switches torn from walls.
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Louisville
Oscar R. Keller
West End
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