Labor Government is Rough on Unions
A British Labour government’s record shows strikes outlawed and troops used to break labor actions, with two thirds of industrial work stoppages in nationalized industries. The piece argues American labor should heed lessons, noting dictatorship harms unions and democracy, urging vigilance against similar trends in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Ohio
Jahoy
Jabor
Tabor
Ishor
America
I Found an Escape Within My Own Self
A speaker describes isolation from society and self pity. The narrative recounts recognizing the problem as inner, not external, and discovering personal escape by embracing connection rather than retreat. The text reflects on shame, resilience, and rejoining the human scene through inner resolve.
Beginnings of a Letter by Elsie Robinson
By Elsie Robinson she expresses loneliness and despair, imagining readers who share the ache and promising to write to them to share warmth and love that Thad infused in her. The passage marks the start of her chosen path to reach out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
King Feat, Syndicate
Rejoice in Work, Ecclesiastes Reflection
A religious meditation notes Ecclesiastes 3 22 reflecting that a person’s portion is found in his own works and that no one can reveal what will come after. The verse emphasizes personal labor and its intrinsic value.
Our American Duty sparks call for better government
Letter from L FE Cumings applauds a front page editorial in The Light urging nationwide effort for improved governance. NM Groty adds agreement and faith in a campaign to unite diverse nations and habits under wiser leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Failer
The
Light
Hong
L. FE. Cummings
the Light
Ong
NM. Groty
Influenza Epidemic and Local Clubland Echoes of Decades Past
San Antonio faces an influenza epidemic with a strong 10 percent of children missing school. A junior high title battle between Mann and Page was sidetracked by flu disturbances. In 1926 Brigadier General A G Mealexander, known as Rock of the Marne, was celebrated by three veterans. 1940 Beethoven hall hosts Follies of 1921 for a San Antonio Symphony fund drive. A Terra Nova polar expedition ship, led by Captain Robert Scott, departs for the south pole. 1900 West Texas Military Academy beats Peawork 5 to 6 at Government Hill. 1890 Mr Gus Kampmann and wife return from New York trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Mann
Page
A. G. Mealexander
Rock of the Marne
Charles D. Birkhead
Robert WB. Terrell
Lee ¥. Hunnicntt
Beethoven Hall
Symphony Orchestra
Robert ¥. Scott
South Pole
Wsorid
West Texas Military Academy
Government Hill
Gus Kampmann
Rema Grange
Kampmann
New York
These Days Decries Defeat and Calls for Truth
A Georgi E Sokolsky column laments military and diplomatic losses, urging confession of untruths exposed by retreat in Korea and UN talks. It condemns blame on Gen MacArthur, warns against cynicism, and asks for a public oath of truth from leaders and citizens. Copyright 1480 King Beat Syn.
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Korer
United Nations
Gen. MacArthur
Telyan
Yalta
Dean Acheson
Jem
Uiet
Millen
Wordsworth
Abisham Lincoln
Charles Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Russia
Pick Barkels
Congress
King Beat
Syn
Tne
George Sokolsky
HARC
Beering Bown On the News Beering Bown On the News
The United Nations is criticized for lip service rather than action, with commentary on past neutrality and the limits of peace declarations. The piece portrays UN as offering only hollow words instead of concrete results, noting historical critiques from 1918 and ongoing skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dish
Pegler Reports McCulloughs Backed in Libel Case Funds
Westbrook Pegler recalls the American Legion urged contributions for Mrs. John T. McCullough of Greenwich Connecticut to cover costs in a defamation suit against Paul Draper and Larry Adler. He details funds raised and spent, noting a remaining debt of about 20 thousand dollars while the McCulloughs are reportedly financially exhausted.
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Westbrook Pegler
American Legion
National Executive Committee
John T. McCullough
Greenwich
Conn
Paul Draper
Larry Adler
McCullough
Jotal
Draper
Adier
The McCulloughs Debt and Legal Battle Exposed
A 1950 King Features Syndicate column outlines the McCulloughs case with detailed figures. It cites $5000 initial funds, $16 456.56 in Hartford travel and deposition costs, and a total debt of $20 572.25. It defends high legal fees as justified by four years of litigation and extensive pretrial examinations.
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Hartford
Conn
Hollywood
McCulloughs
de Witt
van Aken
Nast
Hichberg
Pettengill
Strong and Deming
Hirschberg
Fettengill
Strong
London
Paris
California
New York
Hester McCullough
Draper
Adler
Legion
King
Ico
Notable showbiz and sports chatter from New York
Walter Winchell reports on Walter Winchell N.Y. Yankees Bassman Don Topping spurning profit, Wilder’s divorce settlement, and theater news. Clashes over Kefaugey entries, Clinderworld chases, and Diners club pieces headline a packed month. Odets denies divorce talk. Norma Kaiser to wed Fred Bryan. Virginia Hill’s baby rumor. Eight camps planned for a wide scale draft and training program. Prohibition-era training notes and stage mergers surface amid gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y. Yankees
Don Topping
Honey
Wilder
Kennetl Hanghart
Patricia Harris
Winghell
Kefaugey
Senate
Dick Haymes
Minneapong
Betlo
Clifford Odets
Norma Kaiser
Madam
Fred Bryan
Robert Baker
Kate Murrah
Stage
Chicago
The
Herald-Tribune
Wallace Howell
New York
Peppy Werkely
Time
Broadway room changes and party chatter in New York
A lively vignette lists moves from a Broadway ing-room to a less desirable space, notes on Pyewacket the Siamese cat in a play, and profiles of Manhattan socialites Pekry Joye and Mrs Keighley. It recalls Betty, the mayor's wife, at Gogi's Lare, and Genevieve Tobin at the Polonaise, plus a $20,000 anonymous check to Attagon funy and Walter Winchell on air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
McKay
Yeam
Pyewacket
Manhattan
Pegry Joye
Zlephcld
Betty
Gogi
Lare
Genevieve Tobin
William Keighley
Pierre
Attagon Funy
Sonne
Copssteir
New York Mirror
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Pardner
Elsie Robinson
Enrror
Georgi E. Sokolsky
Beering Bown
Arthur 'T
United Nat Wwell
Hamlet
William Randolph Hearst
Pegler
Drager
Mrs. McCullough
Tlinck
Joseph F. Smith
Walter Winchell
Sen. Lefanver
Reeters Fava
Truman
Thar Heyerdal
Medical Center
Jagrippe
Alger
Sam Inthros
Nicky Blair
Bert Lahr
D. Marx
David Cay
George Apley
Rex Harrison
Scott McKay
Navid
Ethel Barrymore Theater
Broadway
KABG
Mister Breger
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