Sproul warns against progressive education in postwar era
Dr Robert Gordon Sproul, UC president, warns that progressive education has failed and caused dyspepsia and malnutrition in learning. He argues education must be disciplined and practical, shaping citizens and preserving democracy. He urges learning from wartime experience to protect fundamental American schooling.
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Robert Gordon Sproul
University of California
Sprout
Army
Navy
Syrou
W. B. Hartsfield
Atlanta
Glens Falls
Raleigh News and Observer
State Education Association
Paul Mallon
Willkie Retires as Republican Nominee Candidate
The Wisconsin vote confirms Willkie’s candidacy is unacceptable to the American people and doomed to failure. The New Deal bungling at home and on the war front drives demand for a competent Republican alternative. The piece argues for electing a sincere American Republican over Roosevelt and predicts Roosevelt’s defeat if Democrats run against the national repudiation of the New Deal.
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Willkie
Wisconsin
Mr. Willkie
Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
Mrs. Roosevelt
Yieltory
Winchell
Wisconsin State Journal
Clare Hoffman
Michigan
Congress
Walter Winchell
Teherar
Shoul Kimmel
Bac
New York
Europe
King, Feen
San Antonio
Licht
Argu
Letters Across the Atlantic on Democracy and Imperialism
An American Zionist and an English liberal discuss Anglo American ties, democracy, and Jewish rights. The letter criticizes British imperial policy, notes hypocrisy between democracy and empire, and compares wartime outcomes. The author warns against American imperial mimicry and foresees possible replication of Britain’s expansion in future conflicts.
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Drecuber
Colonial Office
Weat East
Britain
Ten and Twenty Years Ago April First 1954
A fragmentary retrospective notes Tutge Joseph Burkon Dibreil a 73 year old Guadalupe County attorney dying after a lone illness near Serul. Andre Dibreil, native of Kentues, moved with parents to Usat camity. In Antonio a new nursery project and local stockholders in a water company with Meyer Myers as president are mentioned.
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Joseph Burkon Dibreil
Guadalupe County
Jobn Daney Tahreil
Serul
Andre Dibreil
Kentues
Guarahigas County
Apn
Sears
Usat Camity
Sin Antonio
United States
Beverly White
Worthan Shorws
Wallie Simerse Twints
Wolot
Daisy Hilton
Sii
Thie Wately Company
Meyer Myers
Malton
How to Protect Your Personality in Wardrobe and Image
A 1944 note discusses personality projection for actors and radio stars. It explores how unseen traits convey presence on air, noting that while clothing can enhance appearance, true personality must be innate or cultivated through confidence and style. It cites Dr. Albert Edward Wipgam on identity, humor, and the limits of fashion.
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Albert Edward Wipgam
Kingena
Zinc peroxide treatment for trench mouth shows faster recovery
Dr Abraha E Nizel and colleagues in Massachusetts report zinc peroxide spray used after thorough cleaning to treat Vincent's angina. Patients receiving the peroxide had shorter hospital stays, quicker relief from pain and sores, and faster infection clearance. A full-mouth sealant and cleansing preceded the peroxide steps for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraha E. Nizel
Massachusetts
Vincent
King
Foon
Syed
Ion
Education reform signals shift in school discipline
Washington column argues public education faces a tide turning away from lax discipline. It cites closures of groups, editorials from several papers, and calls for stronger fundamentals, home influence, and stricter school methods while noting caution about reformist trends. The piece reflects national debate on schooling, discipline, and civic duty.
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Washington
Educational Trust
Dominster
National Progressive Education Association
Chamber of Commerce of
Progressive Schools
Parent-Teacher Magazine
Mallon
Mason
Textook Publishing Company
San Prancisco Board of Education
Garret McEnerney III
San Praricisco
BP. T
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Wisconsin primary critique and Willkie withdrawal noted
The piece argues New York influence is limited in shaping American voters, praising Wisconsin’s direct town meetings over big city power. It cites Wendell Willkie’s 1940 and 1944 defeats, urges a plain American leader focused on farmers and domestic issues, and questions secrecy in relations with foreign nations.
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Wisconsin
New York
Middle West
South
United States
New York City
Nebraska
Indiana
Ohio
Freedom House
New England
Wall Street
Main Street
Wibkle
Roosevelt
Stalin
Ghiang Kai-Shek
Bill Jones
Tom Smith
Desire
Tito
Ansiong
OPA
WLE
OWT
Papa
Willkie
America
Philippines
Thor
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Asia
Africa
South Pacific
Albion
North Africa
Near East
Kiplings
Clives
Hastings
Broadway
Balla Lire
Dies Committee
Pres
Supreme Court
Louisville (Ky
Courier
Dies
Cincinnati
Mr. Dies
Yeasons
Tssue
Tril
L. A
Miarry Go
By Helen Rowland
Movutn
By Dr. Ans
Bundesen
Atlanta Journal
Pete
George Fi.lokolsky
Yenpally
Sanday Nda
Suni
Su Aly
San Anton
Carrie
Texas
Agen
Texaa
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