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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
4
The piece links the 500th anniversary of movable type to wide human progress. It notes Gutenberg and the press spreading liberty, democracy, and independence, arguing tyrants fear free speech and that a free press underpins welfare and progress worldwide.
A leading industrialist argues modern war is an intricate engineering problem using advanced knowledge to mass destroy property and life. He urges redirecting energies from destruction to production and creation, warning the world risks self destruction if not restrained.
A National Safety Council piece critiques reckless driving habits allegorically. It warns that a driver who speeds to pass every vehicle will be halted at the next traffic light by safer peers or enforcement, urging cautious road behavior.
On a Sunday night Sally and Hiram stroll near her porch as Dan Cupid trails them. A dramatic moonlight scene and a playful mood set the stage for romance despite playful obstacles and a close moment as the night unfolds.
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