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Congress OKs 70 Air Force units in defense buildup
The 70 unit air force plan passed 339 to 3 in the House and 4 to 2 in the Senate, signaling strong national resolve. The program costs exceed 3 billion dollars and aims to build a modern fleet of 2,727 planes to secure air superiority against the Reds while European and global budgets face scrutiny.
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Cataract Surgery Restores Sight For 79 Year Old Perry G
Dr George W Crane explains cataract removal as a safe, quick eye operation that restores vision. Perry G a 79 year old patient reads Case Records again after surgery and enjoys normal vision with glasses. The procedure is described as non life threatening with a short hospital stay and modest cost. El Salvador is noted as Central America’s smallest republic.
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Washington Happenings Push to Weaken Taft Hartley Law
In Washington the drive to weaken the Taft Hartley law faces opposition from Civil rights advocates. Lawmakers challenge the National Labor Relations Board over union shop elections, arguing ballots should reflect workers true wishes and that elections are a democratic safeguard despite cost.
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One Word Led to Another Politics and Parties
Arthur Bugs Baer notes that party positions shift over time and that both Republicans and Democrats borrow from each other during crises. He argues voters may find core issues blur as campaigns change, and that third parties further complicate ballots while historical stances repeat in new guises.
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Photographers Shape Public Image From Queen Marie to Campaigns
Hal Boyle argues that images drive public perception more than words, from Queen Marie’s tour to presidential campaigns. Photographers say candid, natural shots reveal true personalities, influencing voters and shaping political narratives. The piece notes how modern campaigns embrace camera access while emphasizing authentic portraits. The United States typically mines less than a third of the world’s lead but consumes half.
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Demosthenes on Peace and War in Historical Echoes
George E. Sokolsky reflects on ancient orator Demosthenes warning against appeasement with a rising power. He ties the argument to mid‑20th century debates on freedom of speech, foreign policy, and domestic propaganda, urging vigilance against hidden enemies and calumny.
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Romance in a Norfolk Rose Gift Across War and Will
Valentine Brown Lawless, a soldier killed in 1944, left a $3,600 estate to his brother and a secret plan to send his Norfolk beloved one perfect rose every Saturday before 10 am. The recipient was unaware of the sender. The will form was ruled faulty by the Chan cery Court of Norfolk.
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The Stars Say On Romance And Caution For The Day
The passage cautions about ambition and personal ties amid potential financial gains and professional growth. It warns against slander and gossip undermining plans, urges prudence in emotions, and notes a longing for romance despite life’s prosaic realities. It ends with a reflection inspired by a lyric about a single perfect rose.
All City School Orchestra rehearses in Middletown schools
Middletown public schools launch an All City School Orchestra with 125 fifth and sixth graders. Director Herman J. Copp praises rapid progress and plans regular Saturday rehearsals as the group prepares a public show at 8 p.m. Tonight. Copp aims for a strong musical foundation rather than fame.
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