Shaw as Prophet in Major Barbara and the Kosovo of Wealth
The essay flags George Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara as a prophetic critique of poverty and war profits. It notes inflation used to mask unemployment, wealth growth but rising poverty, and the enduring relevance of Shaw’s themes from 1905 to 1946, with satire on government talent and backers of plays. It cites Andrew Undershaft and liquor concerns, plus audience reception and funding realities.
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Barbara
George Bernard Shaw
Faust
Goethe
Shaw
Hungary
Zhukov
Charles Laughton
Major Barbara
Andrew Unershaft
Walter Winchell
Undershaft
Conyricht
King Mealwers Sendleave
Wiereby
LGG
San Antonio
Tang
Ely
G. B. Trank
Hla
New Year Op-Ed Voices Opposition to Open Immigration
A reader letter criticizes liberal calls to open immigration gates as dangerous and unpatriotic. It argues citizens should defend liberty at home and abroad, questions willingness to fight for others, and condemns UN diplomacy as ineffective, urging a halt to immigration concessions. The letter includes signatures and invites further reader participation.
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Alamo
Sher
Soviet planners and the changing Russian plan
The piece argues that Soviet economic success in heavy industry under Stalin contrasts with consumer shortages. It credits Khrushchev with political moves but notes rising unrest as production falls, prompting changes in planners and new targets for coal and steel. It warns that later demands could topple the Communist system.
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Soviet
Russia
Stalin
New Year Superstitions and Protestant Student Gatherings
A fragmented historical clipping blends old New Year beliefs about keep ing the house full and not letting fire or items exit with a report on seven parallel Protestant student meetings across the United States. The superstition section notes fears of borrowing fire, last drinks at midnight, and the first visitor being a man, while the second part describes coordinated college conferences aimed at shaping Christian values during campus campaigns.
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Dan
England
America
Forhans
Gong Incka
Cnanme Villanes
Ely
United States
United Witness
North Carolina
New York
Poconsylvania Okahomia
Mievais
Washington
Caliifornia
Pee
Chrissian
Foa
Texguniz By James Farrer
A quirky passage by James Farber from 1950 discusses cabooses and their role at the end of trains. It notes wagon types and mentions riders tossing sticks for later camping, with a playful, nontechnical tone reflecting old railroad lore.
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James Farrer
Hioners
James Farber
Going Steady Harmful Practice or Not
Bishop Sheen argues that early teen "going steady" risks lifelong instability. He compares premature attachment to misread commitments, urging teens to gain knowledge and experience before forming enduring bonds. He warns such "eternally devoted" youths may seek divorce later, stressing maturity and education over hasty love.
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Matthew Adams
Herve
Sugar rationing concerns from the San Antonio Retail Growers
The San Antonio Retail Growers demand cut sugar allowances claiming current limits are inadequate for meals and health. Retroactive notices mention a December 1996 deadline and a separate 1926 decree about Texas banking rights.
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San Antonio
State Supreme Corn
San Awe
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Texguniz
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