Rickenbacker Advocates Blue Chips for Peace With Russia
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker urges the United States to use its air power, navy, army, and universal military training as blue chips of national security to deter Soviet aggression. He warns that Russia seeks war unless the U S shows decisive strength and readiness to act.
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United States
Soviet Russia
Eddie Rickenbacker
Russia
Rickenbacker
Lehigh University
Stalin
Soviet
America
Gibson Girl Nostalgia and the Dust Ruffle Craze
An old speaker recalls the Gibson girl ideal in vivid detail, describing corsets five petticoats deep, starched high collars, and yards of ribbons. The account contrasts past fashion with modern trends, noting stringent garments and elaborate ensembles.
Gibson Girl of the 1890s Returns in Style
By Elsie Robinson chronicles fashion and wartime morale with vivid notes on hairwork and hats, recalling the Gibson Girl era. She contrasts sturdy, practical attire with the ornate, now revived look while noting the era’s challenges and humor.
Bible Verse Quotation From Philipgions, Il
A short religious quotation is attributed to Philipgions of Illinois, stating contentment in any state. The line emphasizes spiritual resilience and gratitude as a guiding principle.
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Jopay
Philipgions
Judges Must Explain Decisions Or Risk Public Distrust
Westbrook Pegler critiques federal judges for failing to justify rulings on fact, alleging lazy writing and political interference. He cites the Harry Bridges deportation case and naturalization decisions, arguing honest reasoning guards citizen rights and public confidence.
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House of Detention
Bar
Department of Justice
Democratic Party
Department of Justce
United States
Harry Bridges
Bridges
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Health Talk on Shock Treatment by Dr Bundesen
A health column explains electro shock therapy for mental illness including schizophrenia and depression. It notes outpatient use, risks, required aftercare, and home-based support with nurse supervision and family safety measures.
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Herman N. Bundesen
Baering On The News By Arthur Baer Disparages River Projects
The writer mocks the St Lawrence river plan and compares it to the Erie canal freezing in winter. He ridicules the Nicaraguan canal via Panama and questions ocean traffic past Niagara Falls, offering a comical challenge for a solution and a self addressed towboat.
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Arthur “Bugs” Baer
St Lawrence River
Erie Canal
Niagara Falls
San Antonio Trip Fires Local Tales And Cowboy Lore
The writer recalls a stop in San Antonio en route to Corpus Christi, praising Alamo Plaza and the River Theater, plus a Park Motel Court owned by Col. and Mrs. Jack Topham. He relays colorful Texas rodeo scenes, the Flying B Ranch near Bandera, and a humorous note about boots and hats completing a cowhand wardrobe. A tale of a derrick worker and a cable from China adds rugged frontier flavor.
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San Antonio
New Park
Buckhorn
San Jose
Teast
Randolph Airfield
Brackenridge Park
China
Gig Morgan
Paul Bunyan
Letter to the Bonar on transit fares in San Antonio
R W SCOOP PURDOM urges the Traction Co to publish factual financials before raising bus fares. He asks for city property payments, operating costs, current versus peak gross revenue, property value, improvements paid to stockholders, dividend trends, and whether higher fares improve service or equalize across districts. He favors responsible fare increases if shown necessary.
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Transit Eo
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Traction Co
San Antonio
Harlandale
R. W
Scoop" Purdom
Postal Clerks Thank The Light For Support Of Pay Rise
The San Antonio Branels of the Railway Mail Association with over 10 clerks praised The Light for its January 18 editorial urging Congress to raise salaries for postmen and postal workers. The group thanked the paper for backing postal service personnel in cost of living adjustments and decent conditions.
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the Light
San Antonio
Taxpayers Rally Against San Antonio Rent Tax Hike
Ten and twenty years ago notes reveal San Antonio residents pressing to block an eight dollar rent tax increase, with momentum building on Thursday. Also a Texas Trails feature by Harry Williams cites Walter Russe’s movements in 1928.
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San Antonio
Texas Trails
Harry Walliams
Walter Russe
Irish tenor McCormack disappoints audience in Texas
An amused crowd at a Wednesday night performance heard Joan McCormack sing a different version of Oh Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie. Mister Sreger of Menard criticized the rendition and suggested including old-time cowboys for authenticity.
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Menard
Joan McCormack
McCormack
Texas
Eisenhower and past presidents face fierce political backlash
The piece surveys how war heroes like Garfield Harrison and Pierce weathered political attacks, with history later vindicating some yet condemning others. It notes bitterness toward generals and presidents, press misreads, and the pattern of public opinion skewing campaigns through the years.
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William Harrison
Xol- Gitr
Tadian
West
Ske
Western
Europe
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