Charter of Civil Freedom 150 Years Old
A centur y and a half ago American fathers drafted a Bill of Rights to balance the Constitution. They de linked a strong central government with safeguards for free speech free press religious freedom and due process. Today we observe the 150th anniversary of adopting the first ten amendments and renew commitment to liberty and democratic ideals.
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Charter of Civil Freedom
America
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Dyee
Democratic American Enterprise
Mary Margaret McBride’s book America for Meal Time Braces Nation
A praise filled portrait of Mary Margaret McBride and her book America for Meal Time. The piece extols McBride as ambassador of American life and culture with a warm, folksy voice. It urges readers to gift and read the book to restore pride and optimism in hard times.
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Mary
Mary Margaret McBride
United States
America
Mel
Mary Caglett
Mary Maregaret McBride
Elis
sAnd
Back to Old Ways and Liberty Quote Echo in Memoriam
An Elsie Robinson piece envisions escaping a crowded city life to return to a rural kitchen scene. It references Lady Liberty’s poem lines about welcoming the tired and poor, urging a turn toward simpler memories and safety as night falls. The fragment mentions a Memitlan publication, Copy UMI, and a syndicate by King Peas.
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Mery
Statue of Liberty
Reds
Bulion
Jay
Stalin
Hitler
Japen Wll
Roosevelt
Litvinoff
Vladivestott
Driving fatigue link shown by US study
The United States Public Health Service studied truck drivers to assess fatigue effects. Tests included medical exams and blood work, finding bluish eyes common but not impairing vision. A tapping test showed long drivers started strong but declined in later seconds, while shorter trips kept steadier performance.
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United States Public Health Service
Eren
Fatigue and reaction times in driving study findings
Dr H N Bundasen reports on tests measuring reaction time and driving performance under fatigue. Slower reactions after longer driving, and poorer braking in fatigued drivers, suggest fatigue as a factor in car accidents. Rest needed to maintain alertness and reduce crashes.
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Tory Avera
Yea
Judicial successor named for federal bench race
The 1931 report notes a judge replacement for Judge DuVal Weat of the federal court birthplace. Rene B. Creager and R. A. McMillan figure as contenders with Texas senators expected to back McMillan. Mayoral figures Hi Black and Commissioner John Y. Pieffer appear in local notes. hunting trip to Mexico is mentioned.
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DuVal Weat
Senate
Washington
Mexico
John Y. Pieffer
Cherry trees spark a public debate on patriotism and vandalism
A letter criticizes syndicated captions describing a vandal act near the Tidal Basin in Washington. It argues against labeling the four Japanese cherry trees as symbols of zeal or patriotism and defends their gift as a historical friendship with Japan. The piece questions the tone of public discourse and defends enjoying the trees as a cultural symbol.
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Washington
Hitler
Patain
Agastatus
Atlantic
Oran
Geetares Gestroyers
Buidie
Geeman
Hing
Martinnique
Dhoying & District of Columbia
Po- Neeman
Polferman
U. S
Japan
Taft
Wagner
Germany
Jong
United States
Letters to the Editor Fattor The Light Ruilh Disaster War and end times predicted
Arthur Fe BIard appraises recurring apocalyptic fears echoed through history from Constantinople to 1849 and beyond. He notes leaders like Wilberforce Pitt and Disraeli warned of ruin, yet argues humanity endures, unity faces fear, and progress continues amid hardship.
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Fattor
Constantinople
John Evelyn
Europe
Heme
Virni
Frence
Flanders
William Wilberforce
Philanthrost
Philadelphia
Rik
America
Elijah
Postwar Texas Officers and Troops Suppress Rampant Misconduct
Across the postwar South, soldiers faced harsh discipline as captains and units abused power. Reports describe a Texas captain tearing down hedges and threatening a property owner, then being cashiered after military headquarters intervened. Also noted are cases of unprovoked attacks on Texans and swift responses by commanding generals. The piece credits more decent authorities for mitigating harm and recounts officers dispersing unruly bands of troopers.
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Ey James
Ure
Florida
Farbher
Texxas
Tham
Fragmented Verse about Silence and Torment
Fragmented OCR style text critiques torment through silence in relationships. Mentions women and men with phrases about talking and silence. References a dated page sample and a cryptic note likely from a 19th century publication.
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Defense Savings
Elsie Robinson
Mary Hys
Old Gary
Memitlan
UMI
King Peas
Tae
Fatesigue
Tin
H. N. Bundasen
L. A
Blackoxt
Fes
Paul Mallon
Canton
Forlen
International News Service
Columbia
Milly
Wake Island
Guam
Congress
State Department
Britain
Pearl Harbor
David’ Walsh
Senate Naval Committee
Walsh
Navy
Beeretary Knox
Tobey
New Hampsuka
Bridges of
New Hampshire
Pony Harbor
Tridges
Great Britain
Eto
William Pitt
Lord Shattesburby
Wellington
Whias & Iwan
Nate
Macathan Kere
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King Beas
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