World War I era Russia Army rank rules described in digest
The Army Information Digest notes Soviet officers hold elite status, with combat experience shaping command. Privates salute officers, corporals, and sergeants, and pay scales resemble U.S. ratios. The piece contrasts Bolshevik era reforms, pay, and punishments including penal battalions in WWII.
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Budenny
V Vorostilov
Timoshenko
Stalin
Russia
U.S
Eisenhower
Army Information Digest
Eisenhower Faces Soviet Might as Armies Rise
Western leaders lack reliable Soviet figures but know enough from Korea and World War II to gauge Russian power. Estimates place three million plus under arms, 360 to 370 submarines, and 19,000 aircraft, with a focus on a powerful land forces component led by Zhukov.
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Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eiser
Europe
Ans
U. S
Soviet Union
Russia
Kores
Heinz Guderian
Shinwell
Jane's Fighting Ships
U.S. SR
Ministry of Armed Forces
Armed Forces
U. S. Army Information Digest
G. K. Zhukov
Korea
Lake Khasan
Khalkhin-Gol
How's Your I. Q. Quiz From Classified Page 1
A reader quiz asks ten questions covering Bible wisdom, U S history, currency, Muscle Shoals, and public figures. It also includes trick wording about eye dogs, faucets, and common spelling or grammar corrections.
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George Washington
United States
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files January 15 1931
Read through the journal notes of 1931 as a snapshot of the era. The Red Cross charity drive addresses Hoover’s $10 million relief fund for hunger in Arkansas while local clubs, elections, and bank results appear alongside a stolen Essex coach case. Notable names include Frank Baressi Rex Mulheir Ralph F. Dewey and the Citizens National Bank stockholders meeting. Police investigate three Sharon men over the church area theft.
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The
Red Cross
Hoover
Arkansas
Essex
Ralph F. Dewey
Presbyterian Church
Sharon
Truman Seeks 71.5 Billion Budget in New Plan
President Truman asks Congress for a 71.5 billion federal budget with a 24.384 billion dollar increase over this year. He includes 1.1 billion to expand basic production, 1.277 billion for atomic materials, 276 million for price and wage controls, and 90 million for business taxes. The request features FEPC equal rights, federal school aid, medical insurance, Brannan housing, and the St. Lawrence project, while stressing higher taxes and extended rent and export controls amid Defense needs.
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Truman
FEPC
Brannan
St. Lawrence
Congress
Explosion at Marx Toy Works Injures Two Men
In Erie on Saturday a 55 gallon drum of Wetreasly solution exploded outside the Marx Toy Works. George Calas, 28, suffered second degree burns and was admitted to St. Vincent's Hospital. Cecil Peters, 22, was treated for a burn and released. Fire around a frozen drum caused the blast as workers tried to thaw the ground. Patrolman Hermgn Buccgross investigated.
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Erie
Marx Toy Works
Poll
George J. Calas
Brie
St. Vincent's Hospital
Cecil Peters
Oslav
Peters
Hermgn Buccgross
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Bante Hest Cee
Colegrove
George Sample
Adhtor National Advertising
Fred Kimball
Lexington Avenue
New York
Michigan Square
Detroit
Mortgage & Bond
Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh
Weightman
Philadelphia
Wire
Associated Press
Corry
Heiman
Jewelers
Coe
I. Q
Frank Baressi
Rex ‘Mulheir
Comy
Board of Education
Citizens National Bank
Desmond Electric
Church St
Corry, Pa
I T
Oscar
Jed
Fruman
Republican 80Th Congress
Powell Motorco
Veby
OY Caribe
J. P. Steven
Delight
Carnac
Frank C. Chapin
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