Contemplative Fourth of July Reflections by W A Bivins
A columnist recalls a quiet Independence Day with a hospitalized wife and chores at home. He frames a personal pledge to study politics and rights, inspired by Jefferson and the Declaration, while noting happiness as an outcome of conduct and optimism. The piece shifts to Will Rogers appreciation, anecdotes, and reflections on humor, art, and life. A practical cabin stove debate among three professors ends with the owner’s straightforward explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jefferson
Will Rogers
Will
Mr. B
Ruth Etting
Clark Gable
van Johnson
Bomb Award Finally Reaches Yank Scientist in Pittsburgh
French decoration awarded in 1939 to Dr. Joseph Slepain Westinghouse research director who aided atomic bomb development finally arrives in Pittsburgh. He received the Officier d Academie for lectures and conferences with French scientists. the award to Americans by the French ministry of national education was delayed by the war.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Joseph Slepain
Westinghouse
Slepain
Ministry of National Education
New Compound May Help In Cancer Fight
Dallas based researchers report a synthetic derivative of androstenetriol may aid cancer cause studies. Dr. Max Huffman at Southwestern Medical College prepared the compound from cholestero and confirmed it matches the natural molecule first isolated by Dr. Hans Hirschman. Further injections into animals will test cancer development potential.
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Dallas, Tex
Ins
Max Huffman
Southwestern Medical College
Dallas
Tex
Huffan
Hans Hirschman
Cleveland
Huffman
Rural Population Surge Reshapes New York Farms
Ithaca New York reports social trends driving rapid growth in rural nonfarm residents from 1920 to 1930. Prof. W. F. Anderson of Cornell notes shifts threaten community segregation or constructive collaboration as school centralization zoning and utilities expand. He cites increased farmer cooperation and mechanization plus government influence shaping future rural life.
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Ithaca, N. Y
INS
New York State
W. 4. Anderson
Cornell University
Anderson
Cornell
OPA Cuts Stanton Room Charge After Move
The OPA confirmed Arthur P. Stanton’s claim that his room rent was excessive. A letter dated June 30 informed him a $6 monthly reduction would take effect July 1, as the OPA expired at midnight June 30. Stanton had moved two weeks earlier.
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Albuquerque
N. M
OPA
Arthur P. Stanton
Stanton
New Type Bags Keep Strength Although Wet
Savannah reports a new wet strength bag called the Dolphin from Union Bag & Paper. The bag uses moisture resistant paper and a waterproof adhesive to resist sweating beverage contents and remain intact when wet or rain-soaked.
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Savannah
Union Bag & Paper Corporation
Pittsburgher Is Lucky Man Dead But Alive
In Fitchburg Massachusetts Edward J. Dubnig is described as a lucky man who believes townsfolk will remember him after death. He served with tank forces in Germany and was once listed as killed in action before being memorialized among white crosses for World War III era service.
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Fitchburg
Mass
INS
Edward J. Dubnig
Edward
Edwards
Germany
Ex-sailor seeks land-going boat for marriage bid
A Pittsburgh Navy veteran returns home and posts a want ad seeking a land-going boat. He promises up to $2,000 cash for a vessel so he can marry, stating ex-sailor needs a wife and a boat to settle ashore.
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Navy
Pittsburgh
Aliio
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