Foreign Policy of U S Announced Abroad
An analysis argues the United States is de facto in World War II through alliances and public statements abroad. It cites Colonel Wedgwood and Soviet official Lozovsky claiming America backs Britain and Russia, while Washington has not declared entry. The piece questions alliance sources and urges U S policy clarity from Washington rather than foreign voices.
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Washington
Congress
Bat
Josiah Wedgwood
Labor Party
Russia
S. M. Lozovsky
Lozovsky
Moscow
Wedgwood
Boston
Soviet Russia
Great Britain
United States
Britain
Toveklore
Stalin
Wedgwoods
America
Kremlin
Army publicity in peacetime era critique in 1940s column
The Brighter Side reviews how the U S Army uses a bureau of public relations to feed media with soldier releases from camps like Fort Lewis Washington Some material is engaging but much is dull The piece notes authorship by Lt Roberts and other enlisted contributors and discusses the purpose of such publicity for peace time and public image.
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United States Army
War Départment
B.permain
Washington
Bureau of Publg Relations
Mgeng
Hiero
Grovies
Army
Fort Lewis
Joseph J. Haberts
Lertenant
Robett
Gordon W. Kirby
Otters
Harold P. Fairley
Vivian Gillespie
Miss Gillespie
Ford Lewie
Lieutenant Roberts
Jus Bgl
Lous G. Jones
Abilene
Texas
Quartermaster Corps
Golanmeg el Mockkee
Rowland L. Atcheson
Milton F. Penfield
Morkixe
Atcheson
War publicity men and press veterans in WWI
Damon Runyon discusses the role of publicity and war information leaders in World War I. He notes figures such as Corum Rabinmon and George Creel as pivotal in shaping public understanding, while contrasting current publicists with the era's frontline press workers. The piece reflects on censorship, troop reporting, and the publicity craft.
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Iintelligence Department
Stars
Hil Carum
Welter Davenport
Bill Meloney
Bill McGeehan
Arthur Robinson
Reggie Foster
Bill Cunningham
Innes Brown
JuNus Adler
Corum
King Fras
Tne
The Value of Enthusiasm in Daily Life
An essay argues genuine enthusiasm fuels cooperation and self respect better than passive virtue. It contrasts two women, Marion and Lois, showing how Lois’ spontaneous zest spurs drama and connection, while Marion’s life remains dull and empty.
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Marion
Somme
By Elsie Robinson column excerpt on curiosity and wonder
A reminiscence describes a sickly girl transformed by a devoted doctor. Through patient guidance she learns to ask questions, discover stories beneath appearances, and embrace daily life with enthusiasm. The piece stresses that fascination comes from within and from the world around us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois
Veterans address by Wright Patman at Municipal auditorium
AUGUST 12, 1953 Veterans of foreign wars will hear an address by Congressman Wright Patman at the Municipal auditorium. An infant fell two feet from a second story window but was not injured.
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Wright Patman
Municipal Auditorium
Hite Trent Gins
Primetio Street
R Bee Wat
Misleading production tactics push wartime figures high
Washington notes attack the way publicized wartime outputs are reported as percent gains. The piece argues light tanks and medium tanks numbers mislead, citing actual monthly production around 250 light tanks and arguing the public assumes larger progress than the raw figures justify. It references British Atlantic losses and U.S. congressional road funding politics as context.
Midnight orator on a porch awakens the city
A late night encounter near a plaza describes a powerful, eloquent speaker his voice heard across a quiet neighborhood. The oration on a front porch lasted nearly an hour while a locked door kept silent, leaving neighbors curious about the speaker and the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Short wave diathermy helps chronic prostatitis in study
Chicago researchers led by Dr. Donald K Hibbs treated eighty five men with chronic prostatitis using short wave diathermy heat therapy. The patients showed reduced back and groin pain, clearer urine, and overall symptom relief after several weeks, though some did not improve quickly and had fever or white blood cell increases in early weeks. Doctors conclude the method is valuable when combined with standard treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald K. Hibbs
Stafford L. Osborne
Chicago
Bundesen treatment promoted as safe and beneficial
The report asserts that Dr HW N Bundesen’s method is easy and painless, with likely beneficial results. It emphasizes safety and worth trying, though phrasing is unclear and may reflect promotional language rather than conclusive evidence.
Odd Facts New Inventions Pertaining to Defense
Defense related inventions are being submitted to the Federal RoyerM MenLet the rate at 100 R day. Alaska has produced minerals totaling over 760000 dollars since acquisition by the United States. The combined number of planes in the U S army and navy is projected between 8800 and 10600.
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Lora
Admiralty
Alexander
Nie
Wer
South Atlantic
Hritissa
Russia
Navy
Knox
Royerm
Alaska
United States
U. S. Army
Colorful Texas judge Gustave Cook and his era
Colorful Harris County judge Gustave Cook, famed for wit and defiance of norms, challenged political norms in 19th century Texas. The piece portrays him defending a Black boy’s constitutional rights amid a charged courtroom scene, highlighting local drama and racial tensions of the era.
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Jame
Gustave Cook
Harris County
Terry Tanger
Jim Hogg
Shetleye
Ada
Terry
Rangern
Thair
Withal
Lethowan
Flo
Cook Ant Hack
B.A
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Soviet Union
Finland
Poland
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Esthenia
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L Pat Ott
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Nur
Lfe
Hollywood
Elsie Robinson
L. A. Light Files
San Antonio
Tieden
Department of Sanitation
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GPM
U. S
Paul Mallon
OPM
Saya Jt
Reonsevelt
House
F. Dy
Senate
Jost
Bob
Canny
Rayburn
McCormack
Ata
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Boland
Ohanie
Roosevelt
Presi
Dehi
Ross McEntyre
McIntyre
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Vannevar Bush
Carnegie Institution
Dining Rock
Murritoriuum
Pan
Vogt
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Chamber of Commerce
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