Inadequate U.S. Pacific Bases Spark Navy Funding Debate
National Capital reports Navy authorities warn American bases in the Pacific are insufficient to project war power. Tenril Eburbor and Hawaiian sites lack protection, dry docks, and storage. Congress faces requests for billions to expand bases from Hawaii to San Diego and Port Angeles and Keyport, with Senate supportive but House opposed.
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Tenrl Eburbor
Miawalian
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Hawaiian Islands
Athuine
Ruelien
Pabelfie
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Pacific
Hiawaiian Islands
Wash
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San Diego
San Pedro
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Port Angeles
Keyport
Housing Crisis Cited as Top U S Problem by Davis
Secretary Davis warns high rents and poor housing threaten morale and national progress. He urges emergency laws to curb gouging, expand housing, and accelerate building to relieve shortages and revive prosperity. Federal and state probes show severe overcrowding and rising illness in major cities.
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Labor
Davis
Congress
Supreme Court
Avis
Cte Eago
Cenes
Lin Stinarmalflos
House Favors Army Size Battle In Congress
In Washington the House moved to fix the American army at 150 000 men against Secretary Weeks' 175 000 bid. Debates raged as Republicans argued for a large force while others urged restraint amid global turmoil. Amendments proposed varying troop totals and the bill's appropriation was trimmed for the next year.
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Siceee
Weeks
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Wade
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Fish
Tatouk
Ti Te Tay
Byrnes
South Corellza
Tao
UGU
Katin
Mondell
Secretary of the Fine Arts Proposed by New Movement
The Longue af Artists advocates creating a Cabinet post for the fine arts. The group seeks to enshrine fine arts in the Constitution and expand federal support for art education exhibitions and professional standards in New York and nationwide.
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Wl Maissey Rhinn
New York
Warding
United States
Oadvivary School
Sles
Grandpa Fox Outwits Thieving Squirrels in Woods
Grandpa Fox bakes nuts and radishes into edible shells then catches the Squirrel brothers and Billy in the act of stealing. He fines the thieves by banging a stick and forcing them to drop the loot. The trio learns a harsh lesson as the woods return to peace and Grandpa enjoys quiet days.
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Tommie Rabbit
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Billy
Lasket
Grandpa Fox
The Right Thing at the Right Time
Etiquette guidance on dining behavior from Mary Marshall Duffee. It outlines table manners, seating, napkin handling, utensil use, and conversation etiquette to observe before, during, and after meals. The piece emphasizes quiet conduct and respect for hosts and guests in formal dining settings.
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Mary Marshall Duffee
What's in a Name Alberta and its historic ties
Alberta traces its origin to Aethelbrycht and Adelbrecht, with the Eskimo link to Teutonic roots. The masculine Albert name influenced English usage, leading to Alberta and Albertine as feminine forms. Jade is Alberta's talismanic stone, promising prosperity and health, with Monday as a lucky day and a lucky number.
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Aethelbrycht
England
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Danthe Wilh
Adelbrecht
Europe
Italy
Alberta
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Albert
Edwina
Roberta
Jade
Danter
Origins of the NEWS headline and Mecca Black Stone description
The piece recalls early newspaper greetings with compass or NEWS devices and describes the Black Stone in Mecca’s Great Mosque. It notes the stone’s oval shape about seven inches wide and its sacred status for Muslims facing it in prayer.
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Mosque
Mecca
Tne
Mohamed
How Do You Say It by C N Lurie
A brief excerpt discusses the correct use of the verb expect. It explains that expect means to look forward to as probable or certain and to anticipate. It notes incorrect usage like I expect that your lessons are done and cites Nelson's England expects that every man will do his duty as a famous example.
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England
Lord Nelson
Trafalgar
A Line o Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
An extract from The Miner compares inner merit to gold sought by miners beyond sight. It notes a tension between outward grace and inner worth and reflects on finding goodness within a flawed self.
New Even 40 Teacher Notes Ill Child Janes Absence
A teacher wrote Janes's mother seeking cause for his several days absence. The reply says Janes is very ill and needs to stay home for general weeks due to stomach and bowels issues.
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Uncle Walt Denounces Modern Spelling of Names in Debate
A scene features Mr Jamesworthy and Mrs Jamesworthy arguing over foreign spellings of names like Elizabeth Isabella and Marie Mary in their home. He mocks Marlo Dusenberry and insists on traditional, stately names, recalling his mother Isabella and criticizing modern variations. He brags of strict hospitality yet refuses certain guests.
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Mary
Elizabeths
Dorcases
Matildas
Elizabeth
Marie
Kathryn
Mace
Jamesworthy
Isabella
Isabels
Isbells
Spatt-Remembers Vows Amid Unusual Marriage Hint
In a Buffalo Express note, Mrs. Spatt quips she married a dead best man, reflecting on vows once sworn and the irony of her union. The remark underscores a wry tone about marriage promises and comic misfortune.
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Spatt
You’re Needed at Home Charlie A Wife Presents Rebate
London Punch reports a humorous line where a neighbor hails Charlie with news his wife has given him another tax rebate. The exchange plays on domestic life and unexpected financial windfall.
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