Brass Brings Discipline to Heavy Tasks
A column notes the federal urge to appoint retired military leaders to head civilian agencies. It argues discipline is drilled into military culture but diminished in education since World War II. The writer suggests restoring discipline could reduce reliance on brass and curb juvenile delinquency.
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Brass
New York
Washington Dispatches
Army
Navy
Adolf Hitler
West Point
Annapolis
Wit and whimsy on fashion and marriage
A brief humorous aside notes that the main point about women’s slacks is that husbands cannot hide behind their wives' skirts. The remark underscores social attitudes toward dress and marital roles.
Man Takes Own Life After Scapegrace Son Jailed
In Oyster Bay New York Ernest Woolard a 54 year old interior decorator who is father to a jailed son charged with assault killed himself by gas. He visited a funeral parlor to pick his own casket and wrote down his prayers before dying.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Ernest Woolard
Moniday
Nobleman Takes Final Act Before Death In The Jeep
A man, Woolard, prepared a new will and left a note for Police Lt. Haff promising his body would be found in a jeep if his wife did not locate him first. He died by gas in his garage, found by his wife Tuesday morning, as his son John, married with one child and expecting another, stood by during the bail posting of $5,000.
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Woolard
C. Russell Haff
Aormer
Haff
John
New Galveston Mayor May Delay Wide Open Plan
Galveston mayor elect George Ray Clougy indicated he may delay plans to turn the island into a clean open city with gambling and prostitution. He said it would take months to implement, defended limited districts, and noted soldiers at Ft Hood would not affect the timetable.
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Galveston
Texas
George Ray Clougy
Texas Rangers
Clougy
Hood
Ft. Crockett Jin
Locomotive Boiler Pressures Rise Since 1895
Until 1895 locomotive boiler pressures were limited to about 160 pounds, but much higher pressures have been developed since that time.
Heavy Duty. FISHHOOK AP update on Robert Hughes
Robert Earl Hughes, noted for his size and feats, travels by a specially equipped pickup in Illinois near Fishhook as authorities and organizers plan events to accommodate him. The report outlines adjustments for his safety, mobility, and public appearances amid ongoing attention from the news.
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Fishhook, Ill
Robert Earl Hughes
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