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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1948
Page
2
A compact overview outlines the origins and symbolism of the American flag commonly known as Old Glory. It explains the red white and blue colors representing valor purity and justice and notes the flag’s adoption and ongoing significance in U.S. civic life.
A collage outlines the flag as a symbol of power and aspiration. It notes the red and white stripes, Fort Schuyler flag-raising by Continental troops, and a sailor’s shirt and petticoat patch origin. It cites William Driver’s “Old Glory” phrase, Lincoln, Truman quips, and varied toast anecdotes.
As House Republican majority leader Halleck earned sharp criticism for stalling veteran measures. Veterans advocates from VFW, Disabled American Veterans and AMVETS pressed him with a Bonner Fellers pamphlet while Halleck waved off requests, claiming limited funds and prioritizing other bills.
Enlisted personnel chafe at privilege systems while the Doolittle report and caste concerns linger. The Pentagon’s underground officers club, valued at about sixty five thousand dollars, has been turned into a sports complex for officers during duty hours with bowling, basketball, and other facilities. A pink room with soft lighting, cocktails, a television, and a bar completes the upgrade for officer leisure away from duties.
At the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia Dewey of New York secured the presidential nomination on the first ballot with Warren of California chosen for vice president. The platform backed ERP, UN support, civil rights, anti lynching, and equal rights while calling for constitutional revision to reflect popular vote.
Bezalel grandson of Hur trained in Egyptian arts led the Tabernacle work at Sinai with Aholiab and helpers. The piece stresses the dignity of labor and the call to meaningful daily work in service to God with references to Exodus and Ecclesiastes.
Governor Dewey led with about 350 pledged votes on the first ballot and 50 to 75 reserves, but New York backers decided to push hard on the opening ballot after failing to gain ground in the first two days, aiming to start a bandwagon once rival favorites were moved aside.
Governor Dwight Green keynoted the Illinois delegation at the convention but the group split from Green toward Taft. Network television carried the convention coast to coast with pooled shots from a central station. Canned TV reached inland while Philadelphia sets watched live coverage and lounges outside the hall.
Quote by E. M. Walker on God as an endlessly persistent experimenter and every failing generation yielding a new chance to hear the gospel and respond to divine challenge. The passage likens each generation to morning dew, fresh and numerous, in a continual outreach.
Quote attributed to Roy L. Smith urging global responsibility as the world tightens into shared space and common problems require collective action.
A collection of practical home care advice covers cleaning wood marks, tile flooring DIY, plaster patching for basements, and polishing glass surfaces. Suggestions include soap suds, damp cloths, turpentine, scouring powder with oil, choosing tile colors, and professional plate glass polishing.
The American Municipal association reports riders lose more than $500000 in goods on streetcars buses and elevated lines annually. A notable loss was one million dollars in negotiable bonds left on the D train by a South American banker. A box of white mice is among the most unusual forgotten items.
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