Gutenberg Bible and Washington Farewell Address Reappear
The New York Public Library unveiled a Gutenberg Bible from 1450 and the original manuscript of George Washington’s Farewell Address, among 27 000 items valued at over 20 million dollars, moved from bomb proof vaults after fears of war. The exhibit signals safety amid conflict with Germany and Japan.
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Johann Gutenberg
George Washington
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France pays huge cost of conquest says wartime figures
An official estimate cites 946.0 billion francs about 38 billion dollars as the price France paid for conquest, with 1914 1918 costs exceeding a sixth of today’s amount. The piece notes German occupation, Italian payments, confiscations, and looting of goods. A wounded veteran praises liberty as priceless.
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France
Italy
New York Harbor
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Honest Newsroom Test and Windsor Winds
A humorous look at honesty in journalism citing a job applicant who misled a city editor about his writings and a Times not front page Windsors item. The piece contrasts public perception with printed truth and recalls Windsors coverage.
Dame oratorical contest honors at Delphi High School
The annual Dame oratorical contest at Delphi High School drew six contestants. John Sanderson won first, Wilbur Holsinger second, and Fred Sites third in the boys’ division. Genevieve Wise took first in the reading contest with Katherine Pierce second and Irene Haslet third.
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E. H. Dame
Lieut
Elmer Bucher
John Sanderson
Wilbur Holsinger
Fred Sites
Genevieve Wise
Katherine Pierce
Irene Haslet
Dorothy Mason
Opinion Echoes War, Election, and Policy Voices
A compilation of wartime and postwar comments shows diverse figures reacting to Roosevelt's re election prospects, wartime labor strikes, and projections on the German war and postwar costs. Churchill and Patterson critique, while Tokyo and Wilson offer contrasting views on victory and prices.
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Charles E. Wilson
General Electric
Conservation Texts For Use In Schools Now Being Prepared
Hugh A. Barnhart director of Indiana Department of Conservation announces the first in a five book series on conservation of natural resources for Indiana schools. Books aim for use next semester with photos and drawings from the department and lesson material by Howard Michaud. The effort is a joint venture with Dr. C. T. Malan Indiana University Purdue University and the state department of public instruction.
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Indiana Department of Conservation
Barnhart
Indiana
C. T. Malan
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Department of Conservation
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Purdue University
Howard H. Michaud
Naturalist Service
Natural Resources
Westward the Women and Book Club Picks Stir 1950s Readers
A review highlights Narcissa Whitman and Eliza Spalding as pioneers who spread Gospel to Indians, alongside Bethenia Owers and nuns aiding Oregon exploration. It notes scarce women in the Far West and men courting from Portland doorsteps. Book of the Month Club features Karski and Papashvili titles with rationing affecting orders.
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Rocky Mountains
Narcissa Prentiss Whitman
Eliza Hart Spalding
Narcissa
Eliza
Nancy Wilson Ross
Bethenia Owers
Oregon
Sacajawea
Far West
Portland
Illustrated Modern Library
Boardman Robinson
Emerson
John Steuart Cury
Franklin
Thomas Benton
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