The Days of Our Years Life Expectancy Rises With Health Advances
A MIT scientist notes average life expectancy has climbed to 62 years due to public health efforts. Biblical verses are contrasted with modern gains from hospitals, clinics, and preventive care, suggesting life could reach 70 or 80 with continued health service access and better self care. The piece ends with a reflection on earthly peace and wondrous future discoveries.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Limits of War Machines and the Nazi Blitzkrieg
The German Nazis rely on superior war machines to conquer multiple countries. Airplane and tank shortages will erode their advantage as equipment breaks down and fuel runs low. While machines falter, human armies endure and fight on.
Class Histories of Graduation Year Reflections
A nostalgic portrait of senior class day exercises and graduation memories. The writer recalls the difficult study amid temptations like tennis and dances, the humor and affection in historical recap, and the warm friendships and athletic spirit that colored youth.
Paying for Defense Deficit Taxes and Debt Burdens
A column argues for increased defense funding through taxes rather than debt. It warns Americans have relied on borrowing to dream of affordable future payments and urges immediate willingness to pay now to avoid heavier future costs. It cautions that faster defense buildup will invite war pressure from those driving policy.
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Congress
Uncle Sam
Belgium Surrenders to Nazi Advance and Withdraws
The article recalls Belgium's storied military history from Waterloo to World War I. It notes the Belgian army’s resistance in the current war and reports the king’s order to surrender to the German invasion, a heavy price paid by the Germans for this conquest.
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Europe
Napoleon Bonaparte
Belgium
Angels and Allies in Wartime Aid Urges for Support and Light Trucks
A cable from Miss Anne Morgan to the American Friends of France extols American girls serving in the war zone, pleading for funds and light trucks. It recalls sleepless weeks under air raids, refugees in distress, and the pride of a nation in these young workers. Also notes Baby Week, critiques old and new broom ethics, and comments on sea power, entertainment on the coast, and hopeful forecasts for America.
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Anne Morgan
American Friends of France Organization
Timely Memorial Day Address Inspires Dalton Community
Rev. Kemnitz of St. Paul church delivered a Memorial Day speech at Oakland cemetery in Dalton. He urged remembering past trials from World War I and warned that similar tragedies were unfolding in Europe again. He cited Washington’s farewell address stressing peace and justice and warned against national antipathies.
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Kemnitz
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Oakland Cemetery
Dalton
Basire
Europe
Kemniitz
George Washington
Our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances
The passage argues for avoiding entangling alliances with European powers. It warns against habitual hatred or fondness for other nations and urges minimal political ties. It asserts Europe holds foreign interests distant from U S concerns and cautions against interweaving destinies with Europe to protect peace and prosperity.
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Europe
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