Women and Peace by Adelaide Kerr
Margaret Hickey, president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, urges women to actively build and sustain postwar peace foundations. She cites education at home and in communities, dinner-table discussion, and church events as key moves for public opinion to shape lasting peace. Hickey, a notable career woman, recounts her path from World War I service to law studies and leadership in vocational guidance and public affairs.
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Adelaide Kerr
San Francisco
Margaret Hickey
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
War Manpower Commission
Miss Hickey
New York
Italy
America
Missouri
St. Louis
Joseph Strubinger
St.s Chamber of Commerce
War Department Says K-9 Program Accepts Five Dog Breeds
The War Department revised its K-9 program specifications to include five breeds: German Shepherd, Belgium Sheep, Doberman Pinscher, farm-type collies with medium length coats, and the Giant Schnauzer. It states that sixteen hundred additional dogs are needed. Present day Northern Ireland was once part of the ancient Kingdom of Ulster.
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Washington
INS
War Department
Northern Ireland
Kingdom of
Ulster
Trapp Family Singers Draw Big Following in Vermont
The Trapp family singers, Austrian refugees, conduct summer music weeks in Stowe Vermont through Aug 30. About 700 participants from across the United States will study and perform classical works from Brahms to Reger and Bruckner while learning to play ancient flutes and spinets. The camp at the foot of Mount Mansfield uses renovated camps, dormitories, suites, a chapel, gardens, and dairy facilities to host guests who also help with farm chores.
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International News Service
Stowe
INS
United States
Trapp
Austria
Mount Mansfield
Tra
Paradoxical Bridge Deal Ends with Down Five
South dealer a notrump final contract faced sharp defense from East and West. East doubled at three notrump, West opened clubs and later led hearts, West's play consumed the diamonds and clubs, and East seized the defense to win the last tricks, leaving the declarer down five.
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East
South
West
Declarer
Oace
Lost Trolley Delays Portland Commute
In Portland a streetcar wandered the downtown maze for hours as its passengers kept transferring. The motorman eventually steered the trolley back to the car barns after a wrong turn caused a lengthy detour.
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Portland
Ore
Family Tradition Links Longevity to Heritage In Wheaton
Mammy McClure who recently turned 102 credits family tradition for her long life. She notes her grandmother died of smallpox at 110, implying enduring lineage and health practices across generations.
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Wheaton, Ill
Ins
McClure
Music as Therapy Improves Patient Morale and Sleep
The reports describe rising spirits among patients when tensions ease, with music helping patients confide in doctors and leading to better understanding of their problems. Sleep improves within about twenty minutes for many, and extreme cases are soothed to the point of new sleep. The writer notes friendships forming as patients discuss the music, and expresses gratitude for sharing beauty and spirit through song. This is part of guest coatings for a Reuso Corporation of America PCS Victor Division.
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Noth
Teic
Furis
Reuso Corporation of
Americe
PCS Victor
Music in a New Role for Healing Veterans
Richard Crooks notes music anchors camps and lounges worldwide and now serves as a healer in veterans hospitals. He cites musical therapy using jazz to church music, with observed effects on respiration blood pressure and muscular energy, and highlights music as a sedative or tonic for relief and calm.
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Richard Crooks
Victor
Dvorak
Stale Foot Fungicide Ad Offers Quick Itch Relief
An old advertisement touts TFOL fungicide for itchy sweaty feet. It promises fast germ killing when applied with a pulling technique and claims effectiveness even with alcohol present. Available today at MANN's store.
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Mann's
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