Geography Is No Longer To Be Trusted
A wartime speech argues geography cannot shield the United States from attack after Japan’s December 7 strike. It warns Americans to face hard sacrifices, noting that oceans no longer guarantee safety and urging elimination of aggressive forces for future peace.
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San Francisco
San Diego
Seattle
Honolulu
Manila
Japan
United States
Norway
Netherlands
Belgium
Pacific
The Bill of Rights Today and Its Fifty Year Milestone
A commemorative passage marking the centennial of the Bill of Rights. It extols the document as the world’s most revolutionary grant of liberty and frames the amendments as foundational to human dignity and American freedom. It emphasizes protection of religious freedom and speech as core rights.
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United States of America
Rights and Amendments Text Fragments
A compact collection of U S Constitution amendments II to X describing rights to bear arms quartering of soldiers search and seizure due process speedy trials jury rights bail and punishments and reserved state powers with references to due process and fundamental rights.
Hen party meeting described with comic critique
A humorous critique of a women's club meeting describes delays, minor expenditures, long debates, committees, dinner plans, and a domineering president. The piece highlights tedium, personal dynamics, and the ineffective use of time as one member lingers at the door.
They Say The Greatest Asset Is Working With Others
A fragmented quote credits collaboration as a key asset shaping children into adults. It attributes the idea to E. Hopkins, a professor of education, and mentions a teacher named Bean. The readable text reflects a discussion on social skills and teamwork in schooling.
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San Tarry
A. E
Thomas ‘Hopkins
Supreme Court rules on press criticism of pending cases
The United States Supreme Court this week affirmed newspapers and individuals may publish criticism of judicial opinions even when cases are pending unless the commentary creates an extremely serious evil. The ruling emphasizes cases must be judged on their merits and acknowledges past reticence by some papers to comment during pendency.
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United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Willow
Los Angeles Times
Uch
Congress Sets Fine Example In War Declaration
Raymond Clapper lauds Congress for swift calm action on war declarations against Germany and Italy, noting no debate in Senate or House, a united, efficient effort that strengthens public confidence. He cautions against partisan friction, cites Tobey’s Pearl Harbor disclosure bid, and urges prudent timing in demanding military information. The piece stresses American solidarity behind the war effort.
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Raymond Clapper
Congress
Washington
Germany
Italy
Senate
Flynn
Democratic National Committee
Martin
Republican National Committee
Japan
Tobey
Pearl Harbor
Frealy
Ian
Commons
England
Churchill
Radio Programs Tiné Is Central Standard
New York Dec 15 Wide World tonight marks the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights with a 9 p m two hour Roosevelt address on all networks. The schedule lists War broadcasts across MBS NBC CBS and unlisted warcasts. Programs Tonight cover Cavalcade Drama The Great Man Votes James Mellon Concert and more with varied stations and times. Tuesday December 16 features a full lineup including News Broadway sports and music programs with enemies of the war era noted and public affairs talks.
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Central Standard
New York
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
CBS
NBC
Nbc-Red
James Mellon
Escorts
Betty
Dorothy Kilgalien
Broadway
Patti Chapin
Babe
Lowell Thomas
F. Waring
Abe Red Amos
Andy
Europe
Lanny Ross
Bis
G. Burns
Gracie Allen
Arthur Hale
Jack Stevens
Tohuny
Orch
Dra Cles
Jim Crowley
Horace
Heidi Quiz
Bob Burns
Arkansas ‘Traveler
Elmer
Davis
the Femple
News of
London
Rbs
Bob Hope
Glenn Miller
Orchestra
Red' Skelton
Nbe
T. Steele
Abered
Brookings Debaters Win Tourney Title
Brookings Debaters win the eighth annual high school forensics tournament sponsored by the University of South Dakota, completed Saturday in Hawarden. Hawarden placed second in debate, with Sioux Falls, Tyndall, Yankton, Sioux City East, La Verne, Minn., and others also scoring. Extemporaneous winner Philip Gerber Aberdeen and Warren Smith Yankton tied for second. Oratory winner Andros Peck Hawarden.
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Brookings
University ‘of
South Dakota
Hawarden
Beresford
Sioux Falls
Tyndall
Yankton
Sioux City East
Laverne, Minn
Philip Gerber
Aberdeen
Warren Smith
Alice Thomas
Robert ‘Albrook
Watertown
Oratory
Andros Peck
Betty Ley
Platte
Ja” “Bettsworth
Sioux
and “Lois. Sheste
Volga
Compendium of Tales Hidden Behind Names and Fame
A long fragmentary prose piece recounts a European director Ladislaus who sought fortune in Hollywood, lived rough, then prospered in Europe, while a socialite Diana schemes with a youthful lover and a staged debutante to secure her lifestyle. The text hints at gossip you cannot print.
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Ladislaus
Europe
Hollywood
New York
Manhattan
Wes
United States
Exec
John
Jerome
Ladisaus
Joys
Diana
Tates
Diana’s
Military Expert Urges Swift Action Against Japan
Major George Fielding Eliot argues the United States must strike quickly to prevent Japan from capitalizing on early victories. He analyzes bombing accuracy, the potential use of armor piercing bombs, and the strategic impact of carrier and submarine operations on Pearl Harbor, Singapore, Luzon, and Hong Kong, warning that delays risk Japan’s control of the Pacific.
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George Fielding Eliot
No Tribune, Inc
Prince of Wales
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
Oahu
Far East
North Atlantic
Pacific
Atlantic
Singapore
Luzon
Hongkong
South China Sea
Indian
Hongkens
Sved
Smott Ser
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They
Say
Nuronite Tibrary
Deily
Waskly Publications
Asantry
Sioux Falla
Dorothy Kilgallen
Bootles
Been
Hollywoods
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