Northern defense links Alaska to Greenland and Iceland
The essay argues that the United States must fortify Alaska and the Aleutians as northern bastions, linking to Greenland and Iceland to secure trans Pacific and trans Atlantic routes, deter European and Asian threats, and create a hemispheric defense with fortified northern citadels. It cites Pearl Harbor and Nimitz, MacArthur, and Admiral Peary, urging congressional action to claim Greenland and Iceland as American bases.
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North American
Western Hemisphere
America
Europe
Alaska
Pacific
United States
Greenland
Iceland
Nazis Inc
Japan
Congress
Gearhardt
California
Atlavk
Bermuda
Azores
Admiral Peary
Why should education include universal military training
The Hearst editorial from May 1940 argues education must embrace universal military training as vital for national defense. It contends books alone cannot prepare boys for future struggle and Urges schools to foster physical and moral readiness, citing Washington and Switzerland as examples supporting defense literacy.
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Girodince Cifizous
Walla
Hearst Pipers
Suly-Depensy
Switzerland
George Washington
Jie
Tily Hirst
Simul
Congress
Tor
PAC
Washington
Ifere
Hearst
America
Edward N. Schetheriing
Arthritis in Children and Its Treatments Described
A historical note outlines childhood arthritis types including rheumatic fever and a prolonged joint pain form. It mentions swelling of wrists and knees, fever, and the impact on daily activities. Treatments vary, with long-term heat therapy and electrical devices discussed, while some methods are deemed ineffective or inappropriate for children.
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Childern
Sun
Galt
Adits
Sterling
Ashimny
Payfor
Dr Bundesen Addresses Cure For Undulant Fever Vaccine
Dr H N Bundesen describes a treatment method aimed at undulant fever and its effects on children. He asserts the approach has led to notable improvement, though the exact disease cause and subsequent vaccines or serums are still under study.
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Mabey
Childsein
Don
Texans and Cortina collude in Mexican War era plots
The article traces how Cortina and Texas figures are portrayed as maneuvering amid Civil War era tensions. It alleges Confederates sought to recruit Cortina, while U.S. authorities and Texan factions viewed him as a clever opportunist. The narrative frames Cortina’s shifting loyalties against a backdrop of federal policy and Mexican politics.
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Duyday
Hell Browns
Vilal
Sens
Everal
Juan Niompeeno Gorlina
Cortina
Caterse
Mixvillian
Conlin
Cartinn
Brownsville
Washington
Corin
Potsdam Talks Echoed In Finance Beat Of Postwar Aid
Reported notes from Washington describe the Potsdam conference as a backdrop to a sweeping American funding plan. The Senate tallies a total of 15.7 billion dollars for foreign aid and reconstruction, including IMF, export bank, and UN relief, with Britain and Russia shaping the political finance mix. Roosevelt-era methods surface again as Truman weighs separate accounting for peace and aid programs.
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Washington
Potsdam
Gil Juss Mmeloditus
Wnore
Ittssia
Britain
Fliance
UNRRA
Gonale
UNARM
Dind
Man
Fortia Loins
Europe
Roosevelt
Truman
Bank of England
Churchill
Leaast
Greece
Epa
Brita
Russia
Admiral Land
Mr.Truman
America
Walter Winchell in Commanders Wardrobe War Memoir
Walter Winchell presents a wartime column in which a guest columnist recalls Broadway, Navy life, and a Pacific assignment. He details morale duties, observations from Okinawa and Pearl Harbor, and memories of boxing, London, and travel aboard wartime missions.
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Uren
Coast Guard
Sam Har
Pacific
Niwal
Pearl Barhor
Hirahite
Boxing Good To Me From Rigors Of Time And War
A veteran boxer reflects on boxing’s gains over a lifetime and predicts future stars. He recalls Gene Tunney, Joe Louis, and Jack Dempsey, noting how age and youth shape champions. The piece touches on postwar careers and enduring friendships forged in the ring.
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Jack Dempsey
Wil
Tam Net
Gene Tunney
Philadelphia
Jenniy
Joe Hovis
Joe
Lin
Max Schmeling
Tomonresy
Bovis
Finga
St. Maud
The Call to Arms: Pilots Man Your Planes Cry
A distorted wartime monologue recalls a generation on the eve of battle. The narrator evokes the tension aboard a ship near Plymouth Rock as planes are readied. The refrain pilots, man your planes echoes the national call and the soul of America is invoked as the covenant of American spirit.
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Geedeie
Guam
Nefion
Dave
Lane
Plymouth Rock
Wakhawa
America
Incomplete 1925 note on radio tests and postmaster garden
Fragmentary 1925 note mentions Dan Quill master, copper galt way, B P Roberts horticulturist transplanting a Spanish oak, and August 6 1925. References a comparative test of radio telephone and telegraph for military purposes with Pereleld Lamocyow listed.
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Gencea
Dan Quill
B. P. Roberts
Roberts
Rhdslon Ab Pereleld Lamocyow
Holy War Faith In Wartime Hymn Echoes In News Note
Elsie Robinson cites religious zeal as youths rally under the holy war motif with Onward Christ in Soldiers. She argues modern scoffing fades against earnest prayers and enduring faith amid wartime devotion at San Antonio Light.
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Wintel
America
Christ
San Antonio
Azschintid Press
al Or
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Paul Mallon
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Moscow
Sweden
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Lancashire
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Femillar Herg
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Dopsright
Laily
Okinawa
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England
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Tommy Mills
Jack London
Mig
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Bruce Woodcock
Londor
Tam
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Odopa
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Winx
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Bundiy
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Antonia
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