Pass the UMT Bill Now in Congress say American Legion
The American Legion urges immediate enactment of Universal Military Training during the current congressional session. It cites Korea’s war and the nation’s lack of preparedness, arguing that only a peacetime training program can provide durable reserve manpower and reduce casualties. It praises the organized reserve and National Guard as partial strengths but says they are far from sufficient. The Legion emphasizes learning from past errors and calls on Congress to pass the bill now for national security and peace.
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American Legion
Congress
Korea
America
U. S
Organized Reserves
National Guard
Frank Lloyd Wright
Spring Green
Wis
Fussia
Teheran
Russia
United Nations
China
Wright
Soviet Russia
Permanent Committee
The
World Peace Congress
London
U.S
Chicago
John Thompson
Chicago University
Kermit Eby
King Beat, Bynd, Inc
Bible text fragment notes faithful saying and salvation
A fragmentary Bible verse reference notes a faithful saying worthy of all acceptance, mentioning salvation through Jesus and salvation for sinners, with obscured wording and incomplete phraseology.
These Days by George E Sokolsky critique of Einstein Mann Wright
A compact critique arguing that experts in one field misapply authority to others. It targets Einstein and Mann, claims their political and economic views lack grounding, cites Wright on arms and peace, and links to Soviet activism and Korea. The piece questions the feasibility of universal peace and warns against democratic demagoguery.
Rhododendron Propagation Aided by New Wrapping Technique
The National Geographic Society notes moisture proof plastic wrapping eases rhododendron propagation. It cites the University of Helmstedt in Germany, established in 1576, as a point of historical context.
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National Geographic Society
University of
Helmstedt
Germany
No question on need for American merchant marine strength
The statement asserts there is no doubt about the necessity of developing an American merchant marine equal to or greater than that of any other country. It emphasizes national policy aims rather than a specific event or date.
Pegler Speech Sparks Editorial War Over Communists
Westbrook Fegler in the White River Valley Herald blasts a Randolph Center memo as dangerous witch hunt and argues for exposing Communists as a legitimate press crusade. The piece contrasts anti Communists with a warning against neighbor against neighbor slander and the misuse of civil testifying.
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Westbrook Fegler
White River Valley
Red Belt
Vermont
Randolph Center
Hades
Herald
J. Edgar Hoover
Betty
Witch hunts and communists in America’s fear drive
Areflection on witch hunts and Communist influence amid wartime paranoia. The writer condemns sensational anti-Communist rhetoric while noting the harm in labeling neighbors as traitors. He cites historical faults, calls for caution against sweeping accusations, and warns of moral panic.
Understanding Habit Tics and Their Treatment
Medical discussion explains habit spasms or tics versus nervous jerks. Tics include facial movements like blinking and eyebrow raises, often worsened by anxiety and sleep relief seen. Treatments emphasize rest, relaxation, sedatives, breathing exercises, occupational changes, and sometimes eyelid surgery or specialist care.
Breast Pain and Fat Tumors In Cancer Advice
A reader asks if breast pain indicates cancer and if a fat tumor can turn cancerous. Dr Bundesen notes breast pain is unlikely cancer but swelling should be checked by a physician. Fat tumors do not become cancerous. removal suggested if growth continues.
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S. A
King Weat
Byu
Firearm Exhibit At Local Cadet School Draws Interest
George W. Gambill, firearms identification expert, displayed over 200 cartridge types at a police cadet event on August 18. Tracer bullets attracting attention showed streaking wakes and heat effects during the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Gambill
City hosts Junior Yanks youth group in August
Mister Breger opens the Junior Yanks program at city hall next week for boys aged 8 to 12, led by Noble Roberts. The initiative, sponsored by the city recreation department, lists 750 members.
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Hoya
City Recreation Department
Noble Roberts
Charles R. Southwell
Will S. Rosier
San Antonio
Great Southwest
Ave Aean
Fragmented stray notes blend gossip and recollections in New York life
A stream of disjointed reminiscences captures a jumble of names, places, and scenes from mid-century New York and nearby towns. It evokes neighbors, film figures, politicians, venues, and cultural touchstones, weaving personal memory with public chatter and urban snapshots.
Price Control Sparks Debate On Park Bench Note
A garbled dispatch quotes Arthur Baer and Barney Baruch discussing price controls and economic policy. The fragment references watching inflation, concerns about the poor house, and decisions about coal and furnaces amid uncertainty in Washington. The piece is distributed by INA.
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Arthur “Bugs Baer
Barney Baruch
Jene
Barney
Washington
P.S
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Sphere
Mit
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Semgling
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Irene Iit Foe
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Kirk Douglas
Lou Busch
Janet
Frances Rateden
Preston Sturges
Actiyect
Bill Jacobs
Yonkers
Ari” Nosing
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Tra
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Three Suns Shiney
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Nick Xeni
Stuart Linton
Bach
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Carmine de Saple
Frank’ Hogan
Hie Pabtisan
Frank Erickson
Columbia
Ruth Chatterton
Phil Spitelyy
Whaldort
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Morocco
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Nepal
Alter
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