Why Ask Why Now in Wartime Public Debate
A historical tract urges readers to demand precise reasons behind bold claims. It warns that repetition breeds belief, cites Hitler’s tactics, and calls for specific, factual answers about deploying allies, defending Guam, funding Europe, and neutral status. The piece encourages citizen scrutiny to serve national interests.
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Hitler
Gem
Europe
United States
Li Holland
Dutch East Indies
Guam
Six Oranges and a Glass of Juice Across Continents
A narrator recalls a morning café scene in which six oranges are squeezed into juice for a customer. The piece contrasts American abundance with European limits, arguing the issue lies with those who keep such luxuries out of common reach rather than with those who enjoy them.
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Germany
England
Europe
Birth rate trends in the United States since 1913
Child Health Week figures show birth registration rising from a low of 16.5 per 1000 in 1933 to 17.6 in 1938. The data suggests economic outlook affects birth rates, with higher fertility when times seem brighter and lower when prospects are discouraging.
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United States
No clear headline from fragmented quote
Fragmentary line states focus on strengthening own economy amid a tragic world. No identifiable persons, places, or organizations present. insufficient context for a proper news-style summary.
Farm life saga of twins and odd kindnesses
On a spring day a farm recounts a Caesarian birth of twin lambs and a mortally ill ewe. Jim shows mercy by killing the sick animal while a recurring theme of compassion for animals and optimism for a future hospital for creatures emerges. The writer reflects on community kindness and a morning of labor ahead as seeding nears and a short rest follows.
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Jim
Dewey
Joe
Janey
The Woman's View in Ruth Millett’s Satire
A condensed excerpt from Ruth Millett's column imagines mutual knowledge between men and women. It satirically explores expectations about courting, money in marriage, age dynamics, housekeeping, flirtation, and social impressions, presenting a provocative critique of gender norms.
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Ruth Millett
Quote quotes and quotes on rights and unity
The passage reflects thinkers and leaders debating rights, unity, and shared humanity. Allen White argues for broader inclusion beyond class race and nationality. Edsel Ford cites Allied aims and the German people’s car as a symbol of social progress.
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Bishop G. Bromley Oxham
Edsel Ford
Military weakness and political clash ride in April news
Military ability of European neutrals is outlined with estimates of troops and air forces for Holland Belgium Sweden Hungary Switzerland Romania Yugoslavia Greece and Turkey. Separate notes describe Senate support and House crushing votes for the Walter Logan anti bureaucracy bill and Dewey nomination chatter.
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Washington
Holland
Belgium
Netherlands
Sweden
Norway
Hungary
Austria
Air
Switzerland
Rumania
Weygand
Near East
Turkey
Ayers
Yugoslavia
Mussolini
Greece
Russia
Italy
South Dakota urged to push tourist boom and highway funding
A symposium by Minneapolis newspapers and radio stations called tourism the fastest growing industry in the nation. South Dakota can gain as much as Minnesota, with better promotion and roads. Americans will spend billions on touring this summer, with war effects expected to boost travel. The piece urges a united effort to advertise South Dakota’s attractions, proper use of highway funds, and continued legislative support for advertising campaigns and infrastructure.
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Aberdeen News
Minneapolis
South
United States
South Dakota
Minnesota
Mount Rushmore Memorial
Nature
Radio Features Time Is Central Standard New York
Radio listings note two Wallace broadcasts on WIZ and participation in the National Farm and Home Hour. Schedule details include times, stations, programs, guests like P. B. Fleming, and numerous other radio performances across WEAF, WABC, MBS, and NBC networks, with varied talks, concerts, serials, and music segments.
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Central Standard
New York
Sec. of Agriculture
Henry AL Wallace
WIZ
National Radio Forum
Coal
P. B. Fleming
Fair Labor Star
Farmers’ Union
National Farm and Home Hour
St. Paul
Farm Program
Farm Credit Administration
Europe
WEAF
NBC
CBS
MBS
Ralph Stam Butler
Margaret Speaks
Alec Templeton Tite
Josef Pasternack
WABC
Blondiewest
Martin and
Kostelanetz
Howard and
Shelton
Reymond Massey
Abe Lincoln
Guy Lombards
Wiiz
Rochester Civic Orchestra
Morton Gould Orchestra
Tedk Armstrong
Nbc-Weal
Kittie Keene
Bud Barton
Hollywood
Mexico
Washington
Billy
Betty
John Agnew
Organ
Edwin C. Hirl
Malcolm Claire
Abe
Red Bill Stern
Orches
Mhs Chain
Yvette
Orch
Cbs-Wabe
Arthur Hale
Hocky Gordon
F. Waring
Amos & Andy
Dave Bacal
Cbs-Chain
Fulton Lewis
Abrer
Mr. Keen
Jimmie Fidler
Mr. Brocks
N. Y
Melody
Frank Novak
Wjz
Nbe
Red Sam Baker
Johnny
Aldrich
Edward G. Robinson
Ned Jordan
Mhs
Antonini
Horace Heidt
Ebs-Wabe
Wallenstein
Elmer Davis
America
Choir notes and concert schedule in old column
A fragmented page lists musical terms and clues, then outlines a radio program with Fibber McGee Molly Bob Hope Glenn Miller and Amos and Andy. It includes details about a college choir directed by Carl R Young and its selection process and rehearsal requirements.
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Mbs
Molly Rver
NBC
Sen
B. K. Wheeler
Bob Hope
Roy Shield
Glenn Mitler
Orches
Cbs-Wake
Montreal Orchestra
Walt Doghouse
Brent House
Fred Waring
Paul Sullivan
Augustana Choir to Sing at Huron on May 3
The nationally renowned Augustana College a cappella choir from Sioux Falls S D directed by Dr Carl R Youngdahl will perform at the American Lutheran Church of Huron on May 3. The appearance is part of a 20 program tour praised by critics nationwide including George E Oliver in New York.
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Rome
Leningrad
Scotland
Id Vard Glee Club
Youngadahl
Orgattl
Carl R. Youn Ael
Augustana College
Sioux Falls
S. D
American Lutheran Church of Huron
Carl R. Youngdahl
Chi
New York
George E. Oliver
New
Maternity Smock-Dress Pattern 3651 For new mothers
Pattern 8691 offers a hip length smock with adjustable slip and bow trimmed neckline. Made in gingham, linen, prints, crepe. sizes 12,14,16,18,20,38,40. Requires yardage and braid. Send 15¢, name, address, style number and size to The Evening Venetian Pattern Service. Also advertises Summer Fashion Book and Pattern Hook.
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Ightie
Huvenite
Wacker Drive
Chicago
Aid Society Meets Delivers Meals and Greetings
A meeting of the aid society featured a discussion and a potluck. Eva De Haven served a pi 4A shower was given no Mes, Wilk for her month old son. A pot tuck and was served to all present.
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Waldner
Eva de Haven
Mes
Wilk
Faulkton High Chooses Absent-minded Professor Play
Faulkton High School seniors select a three act comedy The Absent-minded Professor by James C Parker. Cast features six girls and four boys and rehearsal begins in two weeks.
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Faulkton
Faulkian H School
C Lass
James C. Parker
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