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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1950

Page

2

Good Citizen Power to Declare War Article

The passage explains that only Congress holds the power to declare war in the United States and not a single individual, general, or the President. It emphasizes civic duty, peace work, and respect for the flag as part of a citizen’s responsibilities during wartime.

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Screen Radio and Civic Debates Highlight 1940s Public Life

The item notes Shirley Temple and Rosemary Clooney in Hollywood circles, presidential and wartime rhetoric from The Crisis, and a booklet excerpt on the powers of Congress. It cites The American Heritage Foundation’s Good Citizen booklet and a Freedom Train sponsorship, with historical references to 1776 through 1941.

American Merneys Foundation American Heritage Foundation East 45Th Street New York

Harmonious Union Turns to Hidden Savings

A domestic tale follows Tony and Leah Cranston as small sums of money repeatedly appear and vanish from their home. Tony schemes to hide cash losses to teach Leah thrift, while Leah calmly asserts she has tracked every penny given. The story pivots on trust, financial tension, and one missing stash.

Tony Leah Hal Darling Bureau

Vast Geographies and Histories of Korea’s Struggle for Unity

The piece outlines Korea’s rugged terrain and vast population, detailing its mountain geography and rail routes from Haeju to Pusan. It traces Korea’s history from ancient times through Japanese annexation, open door treaties, and the 1948 UN recognition of the Rhee government, noting cultural customs and demographic context.

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Crossword Puzzle Clue List

Fragmented crossword clues list with answers sparse across many numbers and letters. Includes references to vessels rivers animals and various clues across many positions. The text mixes across and down entries with sparse readability and several garbled entries at the end TH

Crossword Clue Recap Shows Week's Notable Pairs

Last week’s puzzle notes include clues and answers like 40 41 43 with terms Surfeited Red-breasts and Perceived. The item sums up the sequence of solved entries and highlight patterns from the ed bird clue.

Ed Bird Sum Up

Ex-boxer charms subway crowd with peace talk and tall tales

In a Broadway Times Square scene, ex-pug Herman and Patsy White trade boasts about past fights over a newsstand dispute. They recall under the arch jokes from youth, a faulty bundle order, and a plan to settle matters with a steak and beers.

Vda Kia Patsy White Patsy Herman Brooklyn Bridge Times Square

Huge Hats Guard Against Plotting Legend Origin

National Geographic Society notes a legend of an ancient ruler who decreed oversized hats to prevent conspiracies by preventing whispered conversations. The tale attributes a cultural practice of wearing many varied hats to deter plotting.

National Geographic Society

Real life size doll for children with pattern 732

A large two year old sized doll called Thirty two inch doll is a favorite with children. The ad offers pattern 732 with transfer 32 inch doll and asks readers to send 20 cents, their name, address and pattern number ten.

Dolly

Pests to Halt Early and Practical Home Tasks

A guide stresses attacking pests in the family garden before roots take hold. It also covers sewing on sheer fabrics with a fine size 11 machine needle and using aluminum hangers to dry garments with minimal wrinkling. It notes cereals' cost and nutrition and offers a creamy egg slaw recipe.

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