Perilous Times Ahead for Education
This piece warns that postwar fiscal strain will hit public schools with tax cuts and reduced funding. It cites potential teacher layoffs larger classes and diminished facilities while urging vigilance by parents and teachers. It quotes Roosevelt urging protection of educational opportunity and AFL statements that education is the first link of national defense and should be extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Education
United States
American Federation of Teachers
Roosevelt
America
American Federation of Labor
Soldiers Turned to Stage to Boost World War I Recruiting
Leon De Costa recalls the 27th Division staging a legitimate vaudeville show in Spartanburg and New York, You Know Me Al, to raise morale and recruit. The cast included enlisted men, with De Costa writing music and lyrics in a tent while General headquarters coordinated. The Spartanburg premiere netted over $11,000, supporting war efforts as notable performers and dignitaries attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon de Costa
Berlin
Lexington Opera House
Loew's
Lexington
New York
Gayeerhor Whitman
John Philip Sousa
Walter Damrasch
Aic
Mr. de Costa
Waller Roe
Norma Talmadge
Hey
Roberts
John Francis O'Ryan
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Harry Wagstall Gribble
Hugh Stanislaus Stange
Dr Costa
King Larmer
Slange
W. Anson Hall
Ian
Alost Private
Laree
Burton Holme
Private Gribble
Lien
William A. Halloran Jr
Stanley Hughes
Pe Costa
Harris Hear
Dutt Gordon
Sam Harris
George M. Cohan
Russell Grown
D. Cohln
Meandering Wartime Letters and Laughing Soldier Pieces
A fragmentary 1942 text by Damon Runyon references a Dere Mable letter by Lieut Edward Streeter and an article The Man Who Could Laugh by Pvt Walter Adams Davenport. It notes a Me erature of the day contribution and traces Davenport from New York American to the 27th division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Streeter
Walter Adams Davenport
New ‘York
King Fear
Synil
Gubernatorial Run-off Tightens With Ferguson Looming
The 1972 Texas governor race narrows as incumbent Lt. Gov. Sterling faces ex-governor Miriam A. Ferguson in a tight run-off with final week approaching. The Texas MGA board advances plans for a $600,000 project and begins steps toward funding for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campelen
Tt. S. Sterling
Miriam A. Ferguson
Iberrierer
M. G. A. Board of Directory
Tuberculosis early diagnosis and treatment guidance
Medical guidance stresses early reading of chest X rays and thyreoptical signs to detect tuberculosis. It urges rest in bed, immediate treatment, and possible surgical collapse therapy to control disease and restore normal activity.
Tuberculosis Care and Sanitarium Treatment Guidance
Dr H N Bundesen discusses injecting treatment to aid lung movement and disease control. He notes sanitarium care is generally best, with many patients able to return home with the disease managed and resume limited activities after treatment completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy King Featuroa Syndicate
Texans Tell of Two Traders Who Shaped Trails
Two non Texans, d. W. [ME and Col. J, BD Henderson, built thriving trading posts before the Civil War along the Platte and near Laramie. They sold goods to travelers, later added cattle and ties to railroads, earning fame across the west. Texans on long trails sought them for yarns, tips, and supplies. Their success helped shape frontier commerce and migration routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Aman
D. W
Col. J
Henderson
Wem
Kotew
Titt
Colorado
Laramie
Cravery
Salle
Enbleman
Farber Colane
Tag
Platte River
Te Hull
Lexan
Invasion of Salamaua Marks Start of Pacific Campaign
Washington warns the Salamaua operation signals the opening of the Pacific war’s major campaign. Reports describe the landing, naval duels at night, and the Japanese surprise at Tulagi and Guadalcanal as American and Australian forces secure the Solomons. MacArthur’s air strikes hinder Japanese reinforcements. The piece notes censored details to protect ongoing operations and emphasizes overall American achievement.
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Washington
Midway
Rabaul
Pacific
Tokyo
Skilus
Rangport
Tulagi
MacArthur
Alines
Mwe Japs
Berlin
Guadacanal
Florida Islands
Bougainville
Buke
Beter
Repaul
New Britain Island
Tis
Tin Tulagi
Phi
King Teatuees Svotleate, Inc
Open Letter on Motherhood and Growing Up
An unnamed mother from San Carlos writes in heartfelt diction about parenting, choosing independence for her child rather than clingy suffocation. She contrasts “smother love” with guiding restraint, praising a letter from May Giriem as a strong American mothering ideal and reflecting on the hope her child grows into a free, principled adult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Robinson
Aig Downs
Reely
May Giriem
Amy Fillty
Ben
Saninty
Wnt
Demanis
Miicelcan
Tran Hemanis
America
Nobl
Nother
Cmeyor
San Caelos
Eyster
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Qete Jowey
By Damon Runyon
Dr. H. N
Solomons
Paynelee
Gothen Street
Dia
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