Fifty and fire lesson ends in comic save
A schoolmaster impressed pupils by counting before speaking. He faced away as he spoke next day and sensed lips moving. The class shouted Ninety eight ninety nine a hundred. Your coat's on fire, sir.
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Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
6
Washington Digest: War Talk Shapes Defense Plans
William Bruckart describes Washington's war fever as President Roosevelt seeks rapid defense measures and $1.196 billion to expand the armed forces. He notes debates over Johnson Act repeal, fifth column risks, and the political urge to keep Roosevelt in the presidency amid looming European conflict.
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Congress
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William Bruckart Warns Against Panic Over European War
William Bruckart criticizes U S government hype about involvement in Europe. He urges balanced thinking and cautions against panic while urging attention to internal enemies the so called fifth column and threats at home.
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Department of Agriculture
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Dies
William Bruckart
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Bruckart
Symbols of Mercy Flags Across Nations
At Geneva about 75 years ago symbol flags for mercy in war were agreed. The red cross on white remains universal, while Muslim nations chose a red crescent on white and Iran uses a white flag with a red lion and sun.
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Switzerland
Iran
Persia
Justice in Rebellion Philosophy Note
A brief quotation framing rebellion as a justified response to deserved wrongs. The reflection emphasizes deliberate, long resistance as rare and meaningful in civic action.
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