Colonel Olds Seen as Forward Air Leader in Flying Fortress Era
Nation’s air power profile highlights Col. Robert Olds, new commander of the ferry command. A WWI flyer, he piloted a record 10 hour 45 minute air transport cross-country and led six flying fortresses to Argentina, earning the Distinguished Service Cross. His mix of administrative skill and piloting expertise marks him as a potential head of a separate air service. The piece also notes insights into sports writing toughness and mentions Atty. Gen. David T. Wilentz and Carlos Saavedra Lamas in related items.
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York
Reale ‘Ly
Col. Olds
Robert Olds
Air Corps
Ferry Command
Britain
Fritz Kreisler
Olds
Hollywood
Argentina
Norfolk
Air Reserve
Woodside
New Jersey
David T. Wilentz
Bruno Hauptmann
Plainfield
Perth Amboy
N. J
Carlos Saavedra Lamas
Sr. Lamas
United States
Ant We Bach
Loeld
Gifted Children Provoke Mixed Reactions Across Eras
Chicago columnist reviews mounting tension around gifted children. Explains past methods from strict upbringing to express-yourself schooling, noting gifted youths' arrogance and discomfort they cause adults. Highlights Macaulay Mill Berle Hutchins and Punch as examples.
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Roger Shaw
Union
Chicago
Thomas Babington Macaulay
Macaulay
London
New York
Neo-Victorian Discipline Faces Gifted Children Debate
The piece contrasts a neo-Victorian view urging structured, restrained play and extravert activities for gifted children with opponents labeling such stance as intellectual fascism. It notes gifted kids are often physically robust, active, and advanced, due to being placed in older classes, with debate over self expression and discipline shaping postwar attitudes.
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Mussolini
Henry Link
Link
America
Statisticians
Wheat harvest near peak as 1941 outlook improves
Washington reports weather anxiety over food defense storage yet grain reserves stay high as winter wheat nears harvest. A 653 million bushel crop forecast tops 25 of 30 year highs. farm programs lift livestock and dairy prices while 1941 farm income may exceed prior estimates.
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Washington
Breuth
Department ‘of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Government Purchasing Simplified for Manufacturers
Washington outlines how U S government purchasing works as a large mail order system. A dedicated service and information office helps manufacturers by mail, guiding contact with the right purchasing agency and avoiding costly in person visits.
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Washington
Great Britain
Uncle Sam
Jesse Jones
Department of Commerce
Washington, D C
Services and Information Office
Embroideries to Make You Proud
Pleasant dream guidance highlights embroidered sheets and pillowcases with flower motifs. Crochet edging noted as easy, offering a home craft appeal for decorative sewing projects.
Existence Rome Endured with Romans' Presence
A fragment hints at a broader reflection on endurance tied to Rome and its legacy, contrasting ancient resilience with American identity in a terse, pondering note. The text foregrounds cultural memory and continuity without detailing events or dates.
La Roche Foucauld Quote on Wit and Long-Run Value
A fragment cites La Roche Foucauld comparing wit to long‑term value, suggesting that steady substance matters more than immediate sharpness. The remark emphasizes patience and enduring impact over cleverness alone.
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Lemuel F. Parton
Consolidated Features
Wilentz
Flo Ziegfeld
New York Law School
Dr. Dafoe
Allen Roy Dafoe
Richard Williams
Gerard Darrow
Cynthia Cline
van Tyke Tiers
John Bishop
U. S
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Minna St
San Francisco, Calif
Tern No
Rome
David Starr Jordan
Cone
Y Kello Company
Rhearsals
Ruth Dreyer
Kellogg’s
Wales
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