British General Sees Need for Another AEF
General Sir Claude Auchinleck, new British Middle East commander, says final defeat of Hitler likely requires an American expeditionary force. He argues Germany must be beaten on its soil and stresses the United States must contribute man power, countering claims of American detachment. The piece notes public misperceptions and emphasizes US involvement as essential to an offensive in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Auchinbeck
Middle East
Hitler
Auchinleck
United States
Aater
England
Germany
British Empire
Britain
Aimutene
Origin of the Song Silver Dollar in 1824 Naval Visit
The piece recalls a naval party during the first American occupation of Zeeland in 1824 aboard the Richmond. It notes a baritone performance of a song linked to a silver dollar theme, likely originated on the Yangtze patrol in China and later published by Palmer and Clark Van Ness. The tale links Yanker patrols, Broadway writers, and mid century publishing, with limited catalog success.
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Navy
Zeeland
Reykjavik
Richmond
Army
Greenland
Amytay
George Helth
United States Navy Reserve Education Center
New York
James H. McWilliams
McWilliams
Yangtze Patrol
Jack Ratner
Broadway
Martin Mickey
Rialin Music Publishing Corporation
Palmer
V. Clark
Risto
Clark
Med Starks
Clarke van Ness
Origins of the song Sliver Dallar traced by editors
Danton Runyon notes the tune circulated long before print, sung in college and service circles. Palmer and Van Ness are credited authors with consistent melody, while Princeton seniors and Elmira College women have long sung it. Sonny Kendix to arrange for nostalgia in the Store club orchestra.
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Vallege
Palmer
van Ness
Dotn K. Diveny
Sports Desk
Elmira
Star-Gazette
Elmira Colepe
Ife
Kenneth S. Clark
King Peas
Rynd
Vitamin Deficiency Insights From Dietary Studies
Health note explains that proper food intake is the best vitamin source and deficiencies often accompany multiple vitamins. It describes how cooking, water waste, and illnesses like ulcers and steatorrhea reduce vitamin levels, and warns against overrefined diets high in sweets. Dr Hugh Macdonald Sinclair cites refined food risks.
Vitamins and National Health Plan Proposed in England
Dr H N Bandesen urges preparations to meet minimum daily vitamin requirements for all people to boost efficiency and reduce fatigue. He recommends studying individuals with disease symptoms to identify vitamin deficiencies and treating them by supplying lacking vitamins plus others to avoid any deficiency across income groups. Distributed by King Peas Synd. Toc
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troes
England
Voyteet
Buch & Plan
Defense Savings Bonds redemption query and value basics
The notice asks how Defense Savings Bonds or stamps can be redeemed and their face value worth. It notes examples like 75 of 25 cent stamps totaling 3.75 dollars and mentions redemption for Defense Savings Bonds, with questions about why Americans should invest now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares
Defense
Mabe
Krey
Defence Bonds and Stamps Drive Civic Duty and Farm Support
Quickest way for citizens to serve country and conserve farming. Buying Defence Bonds and Stamps finances national defense and helps prevent high prices and rent. Buy at post offices or banks, or write to the Treasurer, United States, Washington, D. C., for an order form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stampa
Tn Huy Defence
Wrarest Post Office
Washington Personal reflections on Roosevelt and patriotism
Opinion by Paul Mallon argues Roosevelt shows leadership under pressure, cites naval policy and Iceland occupation, questions patriotism tied to national self interest, and warns against disengagement. The writer praises decisive action and stresses the need for voluntary public support in democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colwanist
Tadne
News
Roosevelt
NBA
Supreme Court
Wheeler
Iceland
Average Americans and the myth of the average motorist
A letter deconstructs the misuse of statistics in daily life, mocking the idea of an average American. The author quips about age, teeth, and the so-called average motorist, arguing statisticians often mislead rather than illuminate and urging clearer explanations of how averages are computed.
Working in the dark by King Jesus
Elsie Robinson frames a call to endure hardship as a nation must work in the dark. The piece cites pioneers, tribal rites, and daily tasks as tests of willpower and faith, urging perseverance through uncertainty and inviting divine guidance for fumbling hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amayan
Tlie
King Jeas
0 and 20 Years Ago From L. A. Light Files
A July 19 item recalls Beverly Anelfinid and Gustt of the Ban Antonio who depart for Port, planners seeking world conference spots for older boys and young men and park recreation aims to make Ban An vonia a county recreation center. Also notes a July 10, 1921 feature about bread prices and production arrangements in San Antonio and local industry plans, with specifics on leadership and wage details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Anelfinid
Gustt
Ban Antonio
Mig. Ay
Anvonia Tharst
Coubey
San Antonio
Mra
Russell
Eid
Frank Pogelhon
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Churchill
Stephen Earry
Pat. Oh
Aid
China
I Reykjavik
By Danton Runyon
Ion
Hugh Macdonald Sinclair
Oxford
Dr. H. N. Bandesen
United States Defense Savings Bonds
Paul Mallon
Cabunn
France
Belgium
Ciizen
Ering
Syell
King Features Syndlrate, Inc
Sen Antonio
Park Bench
Nw Statisti
Cian
America
Sayhem
J. H. My
Elsie Robinson
Abu
Uva
Elin
Newa
L. A. Light Files
Armir A. Stellgso
Crnnon
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