Red Tape Clash Over Veteran Aid Exposed in Lucas Case
A Detroit Times article of November 30 1943 criticizing the Veterans Administration and General Frank T Hines prompted a letter from Hines defending VA actions. The piece centers on Troy Lucas a World War I veteran discharged from Walter Reed who sought pension after service connected disability and a monthly award set at 95 dollars with a 35 dollar special pension. Public debate cites Congressional records criticizing delays and urging broader timely adjudication and full benefits for all returning servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Affairs
Washington
D. C
United States
House of Representatives
Walter C. Ploeser
Missouri
General Hines
Ploeser
Detroit Times
Tunisia
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington,d. C
Washington, D. C
Veterans’ Bureau
Troy Lucas
Lucas
Massachusetts
John McCormack
Congressional Record
Hines
Edith Nourse Rogers
The
War Veterans
McCormack
McCortmuck
Plorser
America
Rockets as Long Distance Weapons by the Germans
Reported by SE on German rocket projectiles mounted under aircraft wings and Hitler's push for a powerful long distance rocket gun. Describes solid and liquid fuel types, early Berlin era tests, and post 1930s development including liquid fuel rockets reaching several thousand feet and measures to enhance range and destructive potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syith
Hitler
Anmean Air Finer
Rahe
Haketenflugplat
Germany
Broadw ay snips and postwar show biz chatter mix
A garbled collage discusses Walter Winchell and Broadway material, touring versions of hits, and prewar swing era nostalgia. It touches on entertainers, car models postwar prospects, and the broadcast marketplace, noting advertising and audience taste shifts after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Theatre, radio, and wild words on a wartime page
A quirky collage recalls Fanny Brice and Baby Snooks alongside Monty Woolley, Woollcott parodies, and The Quiz Kids. Critics lament flimsy pop hits, scarce theater programs, line hazards for readers, and wartime paper shortages shaping cultural life. Local musings note Hitler news and theatrical questions amid shortages and changing entertainment tastes.
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Fanny Brice
Snooks
Monty Woolley
Woollcott
Paper Allortage Aligeestion
Ivo Sidleian Biita
Debate on two thirds rule for treaties in senate
Washington discusses a book urging treaty approval by a simple majority and the Gillette Pepper resolutions. The article questions whether a two thirds rule protects minorities or hinders durable peace, noting Roosevelt era maneuvers and possible executive actions. It contrasts majority will with minority rights in foreign policy.
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Washington
New York Times
Senate
Roosevelt
Sunat
Italy
Raoxee Yelt’k Hand
Shin U
Bu Pleing Court
Doe
Constituion
Expectant Mothers Weight Gain and Delivery Impacts
Dr Andrew Kerr Jr of Rochester analyzes 590 pregnancies over three years to show a link between excessive weight gain and larger baby size, while noting no clear effect on delivery duration. He stresses balanced diet, caution against excessive weight, and regular weight checks during pregnancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Kerr Jr
Rochester
Naecot
Kerr
King Feat
Sen
Texans recall epic 1898 fight build up and lone round
The San Antonio Light recalls the 1898 Fitzsimmons Maher clash chased across states ending in Texas. Promoter Dan Stuart faced governor backed resistance as Adjutant General Mabry deployed troops to deter the bout amid cross border tensions involving New Mexico and Arizona authorities. The prelude saw Maher and Fitzsimmons arriving, Loafer twists around training camps, and a charged public mood in El Paso with papers and promoters courting headlines.
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Texas
Vielen
Dan Stuart
el Paso
Pnce
Culberson
Mabry
Keaper
Hughes
Rogers
Brooks
McDonald
el Patnag
al.Juarez
Stuart
Sheldon Block
Bob
Peter Maher
Las Cruces
N. M
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Soha
Frei
Couselel
Feo Kang
Walter Winchell
Broadway
Ise
Enos
Arete
Lou Holtz
Tink
Cowie
Newanerk
S. A
Askeay
Irig Bonham
Herbert
Crowell
Miece Dee
Luwligon
H. N. Bundesen
James Farber
New Mexico
Arizona
Lomorray
San Antonio
Ieee
Ayahic
Texan
Mos
Antoney
Vane
Lee
Bon Antonio
Act of Congress
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