Garden Book Review From Woman's Home Companion
A favorable review highlights the Woman's Home Companion Garden Book edited by John C. Wister. It praises authoritative guidance on narcissus naming, George Bailey foreword, regional planting diagrams, expanded frost data, and a 1000 page scope with rich visuals, deeming it a must have for gardeners. It notes its strong practical angles and comprehensive content for American and Canadian gardens.
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Woman’s Home Companion
P. F. Collier and Son Corporation
New York City
John C. Wister
Arthur Hoyt Scott Horticultural Foundation
Swarthmore College
Wister
Liberty Hyde Bailey
All Gardeners
United States
Canada
Palestine crisis heads toward climax with Arab attack threat
Western Newspaper Union analysts warn of looming conflict as Arab nations mobilize against Israel. Vandenberg cautions the Soviet Union to watch developments and avoid widening the crisis. The weekly analysis frames mounting tensions and possible international repercussions.
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Palestine
Vandenberg
Russ
Climax in Palestine Threatens Jerusalem as Tensions Rise
The article outlines a spiral of violence starting with an Irgun attack on Jaffa defying Haganah orders, pushing toward Jerusalem with Arab nations possibly invading Holy Land before May 15. It notes UN, French police force proposals, and U.S. stance amid debate over Western alliance and outlawing Communists. Also mentions U.S. Sen. Van denberg’s remarks and looming election issues. A separate note describes high altitude bombing research at Muroc Air Base in California.
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Palestine
Jaffa
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Tel Aviv
Holy
Jerusalem
Arab League
Holy Land
United Nations
France
U. N
New York
United States
U. S
Union of
Communist Party
Harold Stassen
Vandenberg
Michigan
Western
Europe
Ashile
U S
Bradley Warns War Risk Rises as ERP Boosts West
General Omar N. Bradley told the Senate Armed Services Committee the war risk has grown over the past three months. He cited U S plans for a military draft and universal training, and warned Russia may compel force if it expands. Meanwhile a UC cyclotron project aims to vastly increase atomic research power.
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America
United States
Hitler
Omar N. Bradley
Army
Senate Armed Services Committee
U. S
Bradley
Russia
Europe
Western
Red Army
Talking Money Screams When Forged or Tampered
Inventor Burgess Smith unveils a talking check that identifies itself aloud when run through a special machine. If altered or forged, the check emits a shrill screech signaling that it is worthless.
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Burgess Smith
U. S. Treasury
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Western Europe
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Truman
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Secretary of the Army
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Aberdeen
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Columbia University
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