Memories of a Missouri farm and a boy’s first life lesson
Amos Croy, Civil War veteran, farms near Marysville Missouri. His son Homer helps with chores while Jim Vert dehorns calves and the family shares meals and neighborhood news. A mother’s chickens teach a lesson on social hierarchy before spring tasks expand to smokehouse cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Croy
Oho
Marysville
Missouri
Susan Sewell
Homer
Croy
Amos
Jim
Harve
Jim Vert
Huey
Susan
Jesson
Washington Digest on Freedom of the Air and postwar aviation
The article surveys the Air Transport Command global reach and the push for postwar air freedom. It reports Colonel William Mitchell on jurisdiction over airspace, discusses Chicago negotiations on five freedoms of the air, and outlines two multilateral agreements with varying acceptance. It notes 52-country talks, pending international aviation law, and ends with Australia’s Empire Air Training Scheme conclusion and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeehate
Air Transport Command
Industree
Globe
Arctic
Antarctic
Bankhage
UNCIO
United Nations Council On International Organization
San Francisco
U. S. Army
Hemisphere
Nome
Alaska
Rio de Janeiro
Iceland
Panama City
Atlantic
Europe
Africa
India
Australia
Honolulu
Pacific Coast
ATC
Equator
Friends of
Commercial Aviation
Old Glory
Pentagon
RAF
William Mitchell
United States Army Air Force
Secretary of War
Air
Mitchell
War Department
Air Staff
Civil Aeronautics Board
United States
Partment
Chicago
Soviet Union
Canada
Netherlands
Norway
Dumbarton Oaks
Barbs and Blasts in Postwar Labor and Politics
The April auto market shows a 25 percent drop from March with 1,500 units versus 2,000. Japan dissolves its old party for a new Political Association of Great Japan. The AFL musicians union led by Petrillo faces congressional scrutiny as a childlike crusade over bans on school orchestras grows into a broader civil rights dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Political Association of Great Japan
Imperial Rule Assistance Political Party
Hirohito
Congress
Petrillo
AFL Musicians’ Union
Well-Fitting Slip and Matron Dress Pattern Eight Sizes
Sewing circle pattern No. 1281 offers a built-up shoulder slip ideal for heavier figures with slimming waist darts and satin-smooth fit. Includes tailored panties. sizes 36 to 52. size 38 ensemble requires 4 yards of 35 or 39 inch material.
Movable Type in 1409 Before Gutenberg
The article notes Korean movable cast metal type used in 1409, predating Gutenberg. It mentions 53 authentic pieces on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and credits Korea with early use of movable type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannes Gutenberg
Korea
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Also Mentioned on This Page
V.N.A. Service
Chapter
Harvey
Washington Digest
Britain
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
al Droggista
SLOAN
Rees
Wincharger Corporation
Sree Dept
WNU
Sioux City
Penn - Post
Ccp
Orger
Cece Sestens
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