An Insolent Answer to a Stupid Proposal
A historical column railing at Soviet counter proposals on atomic weapon ownership and international control. It condemns Moscow’s veto power in any global body, asserts American atomic superiority, and warns that surrendering bomb know-how would jeopardize national security. The piece urges Congress to shield the United States from Communist manipulation.
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Russia
Bernard Baruch
United Nations
Moscow
Soviet
Internation Atomic Control Commission
United States
Briion
AXIS
Bowers
America
New York City in a Heat Wave of Images and Vivid Vignettes
A rapid collage of Manhattan and outer boroughs captures a day and night in the city. It sketches Coney Island crowds, Central Park breezes, Broadway lights, Harlem streets, and the Hudson waterfront through sensuous imagery and urban detail, ending with a nod to the carnival mood of the penny arcade.
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Coney Island
Paradise
Central
Zoo
42Nd Street
Manhattan
Harlem
New York
Brooklyn
4Th Avenue
Broadway
Morgenthau aviation use sparks wartime ethics row
Westbrook Pegler questions Henry Morgenthau's private use of a costly coast guard plane for trips between Washington and his Beacon home during fuel rationing. He argues Forrestal confirms no navy rule allowed personal flights, noting cabinet transport is arranged by the president. Pegler also critiques political action figures and wartime propaganda, profiling Joseph Gaer and his ties to Morgenthau's office and the Treasury.
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New York
Henry Morgenthau
Coast Guard
Washington
Beacon
WN. C
James Forrestal
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Forrestal
Armed Services
Henry
Morgenthau
Harold Ickes
Morgenshau
Political Action
Joseph Gaer
CIO
PAC
Ronsevelt
Gaer
Bessarabia
Canada
New Deal
Federal Writers’ Project
Farm Security Administration
Mr. Morgenthal
The
Treasury
Odd Facts About the Statue of Liberty Climb
The circular staircase to the Statue of Liberty top has 168 steps. Each year more than 35,000 vessels enter and clear the Port of New York, transporting about 44 percent of the value of the United States foreign trade.
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Bedice's Island
New York Harbor
New York
United States
Mind Answers on Love and Ambition Across Generations
The excerpt discusses attraction between men and women, noting that some prefer danger over flawless ideal partners. It cites Adams presidents as exceptions to father son dynamics and reflects on fatherhood’s impact on sons. It also compares job dangers and pay in mental health versus corrections, mentioning reader questions and a 1940 column by Rise Features Lyn Ane.
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Gould
Rings can cause severe finger injuries warns doctors
Doctors Simon and Alban report a survey of 1000 soldiers showing more than two thirds wear rings and about 1 in 30 suffer ring related injury. Injuries range from contusions to lacerations and tendon damage often requiring surgery. They urge removing rings during work or when danger exists to prevent permanent harm.
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Harold E. Simon
Harry Alban
U.S. Army Medical Corps
Alamo
Red Cross
Brooke
Pineapple canning tips and wartime home front notes
Mary Reed, Bexar county home demonstrator, offers pineapple canning advice and a decorative syrup from pineapple peels. The piece also notes Broadway’s shift from residential to commercial use, Christine Neidhart selling beaded combs, and Red Cross drives for hospital support. It mentions prewar Mexico posters returning to local displays and decor uses.
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Mary J. Reed
Bexar County Home
Court House
San Antonio
Mary Reed
Christine Neidhart
Europe
Listen World Keep Moving Or You’ll Be Left Behind
Elsie Robinson urges readers to abandon fixed thinking and embrace constant change. The essay contrasts stand patters with movers, arguing civilization now favors adaptability over consistency. It stresses analyzing new ideas and adjusting life accordingly to stay relevant as society speeds forward.
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King Fens
Ius
Pattern She’s a big girl now sunsuit and bonnet
Pattern guidance for a young girl sunsuit with shoulder slips and waist buttons, front ties, size range 2 to 10. Pattern 9225 includes fabrics and yardage. Order via The San Antonio Light Pattern Dept Texas, with cents payment and sender details. Book notes a Marian Martin Summer 1946 pattern with a free ballet slipper pattern.
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San Antonio
Texas
Marian Marlin
New York
Hollywood Story tourstagram of studio life at Twentieth Century Fox
Hollywood gossip recalls Twentieth Century Foxs The Hollywood Story a studio tour from gate to creative officer noting wardrobe props and all studio activity. Mentions Cathy Bowns Latimore Virginia Huston Ella Raines Sabu Eddie Albert Betty Grable Sally Eilers Howard Barney Tarrier Parsons Irene Nervey George Cukor and others with industry rumors and personal notes.
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B. Bist
Hollywood
LNS
Twentieth Century-Fox
Lre
Cathy Bowns
Clementime
Holywood
Virginia Huston
Frank Latimore
Ella Raines
Sabu
London
Eddie Albert
William Dieterle
Billy Conn
Harry Sullivans
Stork
Ebrlitz
Betty Grable
Hetty
Sally Eilers
Howard Barney
Los Angeles
RKO
Tarrier Parsons
Irene Nervey
Houston
Alan Jones
George Cukor
Rough contest looms as Citizens league plans re election bid
Congress member Meury Maverick and Sheriff Albert Wy West Jr lead a plan for a rough re election campaign with candidates signaling a combative race. Separate notes mention Gen Herbert Brees taking command of the Second Division at Fort Sam Houston and Severino Ramos reported aged 126 in San Antonio.
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Auly.2
Citizens League
Meury Maverick
Albert Wy West Jr
Raj
Herbert
Brees
Fort Sam Houston
Mail Pariprion
Advanse
Buniay A
Gail Atly
Sinai
San Antonio
Ana Undey
Clary
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St. Moritz Hotel
Monster Motors
Cafe de la Vaix Jce
Greenwich Village
Hudson
Columbus Circle
Tenth Ave
Times Square
Pegler
Westbrook
Fishman
King Fontes Syed
Tor
Lawrence Gould
John and
John Quincey Adams
Lois Johnson
Mexico
Elsie Robinson
WQNR
Jack Warner
Ching
Severino Ramos
San Antonio Light
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Associated Pres
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Puldishen
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