Memorial Day Faith and Public Debate in 1940s Voice
A column reflecting on Memorial Day’s meaning contrasts somber loss with patriotism, recounts a rural town memorial scene, and urges restraint in judging a fatal car crash case while discussing the Metropolitan Manhattan road plan and its early progress, naming public figures and civic issues of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queens
Brooklyn
Grand Central Parkway
Tri-Borough Bridge
Interborough
Shore Drive
Manhattan
Bronx
West Side
Midtown River
Doctor Cook and the Pole Claim Reverberate in Central Press
Central Press columnist recalls interviewing Dr Frederick A Cook after his polar claim, noting early support from Danes and Hans Egede crew, then contrast with later discrediting. He cites Capt Hempel’s remark that Cook came as near the pole as Peary, amid debate over who was official.
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Charles P. Stewart
Fort Leavenworth
Tam
Pico
North Pole
Doctor Cook
Cook
Hans Egede
Greenland
Hans
Copenhagen
Arctic
Hempel
Pole
Peary
Rhino derails train in rare attempted race
The article notes an African rhinoceros attempted to outrun a railroad train and was killed in the effort. It reflects on animal behavior with a humorous tone while commenting on broader jokes about Soviet aviation and Arctic assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ritt
Central Press
Cee
Arctic
Russia
Vee
Tomorrow's the day as Sandy and Marcia plan vows
In a Malibu style scene Sandy and Marcia confront the question of marriage after a week of romance. He urges immediate plans while she hesitates seeking time for a wedding, trousseau, and family approval, hoping for a lasting, happily ever after. The couple rides out, recalls their bond, and contemplates Grandma's reaction before moving toward a hopeful union.
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Usl
Memorial Y
Arlington
Sandy
Marcia
Los Angeles
Mance
Mexico
Trousseau
Grandma
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James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
H. J. Gatrell
Postoffice
Grafton
W. Va
Associated Press
E. Clayden Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Hitler
EP Egeney
Stansberry
Ll Tadaw Wa
Mount McKinley
Jooets Ie Tomone
SY Virginia Scallon
Soolation
Sandy Knight
Madden
Marcia Madden
Ikea
Randy
Mareia
Cave Coast
Marca
Willéboth
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