Editors Notebook on Americanism in Election Ballots
John S. Knight argues the recent Republican gains reflect Americanism and prudent voters, not a shift to reaction or Labor government. He highlights Ohio big margins for Taft, Lausche’s win, Dirksen’s Illinois upset, and broader voter demand for sanity, balance, and independence from labor influence, urging steady conservatism.
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Truman
Great Britain
Illiam Green
American Federation of Labor
Ohio
Jack Kroll
C, I O
America
Tucscar
Smart Use of Low Cards in Bridge Play
A bridge hand demonstrates the psychology of low cards and strategic ruffing. South wins a diamond lead, discards clubs to set up a endgame, while West fears club ruffs and East must choose which side suits to retain, impacting the contract.
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South
East
West
Declarer
Durminy
South Jed
Dummy
Bridge Play Fragment from North South Auction
A partial bridge snippet shows North and South cards with a KQ78 versus AQSS and BAQIE patterns. The text mentions West as defender, Pass and opening lead by the dealer, with lean effort noted and a 9 card indicator.
Notable quotes from history and culture across eras
A collage of remarks includes World War II leaders Heinz Guderian and Winston Churchill, Philippine Foreign Affairs official Carlos Romulo, conductor Dimitri Mitropoulos, FBI reform advocate Willam H. Boyle Jr, and Senator Walter F. George. The excerpts touch on military power, Western and Soviet tensions, cultural commentary, and tax policy debates of the era.
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Asia
Soviet Union
Carlos P. Romulo
Philippine
SMU Seeks No 1 Status With Bold End Zone Passes
The article notes Southern Methodist remains the nation's top team as it executes a high risk pass from its own goal line to a receiver in the end zone, signaling continued confidence in its aerial game and status despite poll results.
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Southern Methodist
Poor P A Bill and his second wife trip last month
A brief note states that Poor P A Bill and his second wife did not need to plan the journey as they had already planned the trip with his first wife. The record hints at a continued travel plan shared by multiple spouses.
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Bill An
Iceland Maintains No Army Question and Answers
A reader asks if any nations lack a standing army. Iceland stands as a modern independent nation with no military. Monaco has no real army, Haiti relies on an armed constabulary, and Germany Japan and Austria have no armed forces of their own. Other questions cover TV towers on the Empire State Building and how many workmen Pullman employed to raise the Tremont hotel.
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Iceland
Principality
Monaco
Haiti
Germany
Japan
Austria
George Pullman
Chicago
Tremont
Mind and Youth Engagements Across College Life
A collection of brief Q and A items surveys attitudes on engagements and marriage among college students, migraine causes tied to mental strain, and youth behavior. It notes women and men favor different engagement lengths, mental tension linked to migraines, and that only a small fraction of troubled youths end up in reform institutions, urging cautious optimism about youth development.
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Korea
Dean Acheson
Phil Murrays
William Greens
Walter Reuthers
Bob
Mnoncollege
Louis P. Thorpe
Jesse Dames
An & . Resa
A. Winkie
Canine Breed Puzzle Across and Down Clues List
A mixed list of crossword style clues including dog breed entries, country references, measurements, and common words. Contains numeric indices and partial fragments such as Norway 13 Kindle rifle and various abbreviations.
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Norway
Britain
Aunt Het Pa Brags He Is A Good Loser
A fragment notes Aunt Het Pa boasting about being a good loser, hinting at practice and public persona. The line plays on public tone and character without clear names or events.
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Taft-Hartley
Frank Lauscher
Bob Taft
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Akron Beacon Journal
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Illinois
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Everett Dirksen
Scott Lucas
A. T. Burch
Lucas
Cook County
Kefauver Committee
Dan Gilbert
Gilbert
Brannan
Senate
N Orichigan
Harry Avl Kelly
G. Mennen Williams
Darling
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Americans For Democratic Action
Michigan
Forrest Co. Donnell
Missouri
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Francis Myers
Pennsylvania
Millard Tydings
Maryland
Democratic Party
Party of “Peace and Prosperity
North Korea
United States
Washington
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United Nations
Jonathan Daniels
Daniels
Roosevelt
Pendergast
Alfred
PGS
By Carl Ryman
Oswald Jacoby Yonttten
NEA
North
Aqss Baqie
Heinz Guderian
Dimitri Mitropoulous
New York Philharmonic
FBI
Willam H. Boyle Jr
National Democratic
Walter F. George
D.-Ga
Ior
Winston Churchill
Sen Soaper
By H. V. Wade
Pia Renee
Haskin
Empire State Building
New York
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WRAD
Wcbs-Tv
Albert Edward Wiggam
Youmee
Thailand
Indians
Compass Point & Heavy Harrow
Woolland
Mth
Rete
Latie
Wittelem
Hal Merae
Arminctor cosTour
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Remington Contour de Luxe
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Park Tree
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Ocean Blvd
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