Internationalism and the battle for American nationalism
A political column argues that the key 1930s debate is American nationalism versus internationalization. It warns that internationalists would bind the U S to a global federation, erode self-government, and place policy in foreign capitals, jeopardizing tariffs, immigration, labor, and sovereignty. The piece appeals to voters to choose a self-centred United States over a world-centric axis.
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United States
Washington
London
Moscow
Chungking
White House
State Department
Russia
England
France
China
Teheran
O. K
Congress
Gazeh
Gazook
Soviet
Coolies of
Asia
International Congress
U.S.A
United States of America
Jefferson
Lincoln
Walter Winchell on Broadway at Ritz Tower Drinks
Walter Winchell and George Lait with Milton Berle and others share backstage bar chatter about war correspondents, talk curbs, and a string of showbiz quips. Bits from Jack Detant and Bob Benchley mix with Hollywood slang, reviews, and a gag about a Chinese cast show.
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George Lait
Milton Berles
Ritz Tower
Berle
George
Lait
Milton
Faulty nutrition linked to rising blood pressure study
Doctors warn that unbalanced diets may contribute to high blood pressure through reduced kidney blood flow and insufficient nutrients. Nathan S. Davis III notes subnormal nutrition can affect mineral and vitamin delivery, worsened by modern processing and rationing.
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Nathan 8. Davis III
Chicago
Davis
Diet and high blood pressure diet proposal by Dr Bundesen
Civilized people show higher blood pressure than primitive groups on preserved foods. Diet changes may reduce early high blood pressure symptoms, and the doctor offers a suggested diet plan with a reply for a copy, enclosing a self addressed stamped envelope.
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King Fees
Syn, Inc
Weather Drought Hits San Antonio Region in 1933
Ten years ago farmers faced a sixth straight rainless week in July 1933 with sunburned fields, dry waterholes, and premature cotton opening as drought threatened Southwest Texas. Losses mounted as rainfall failed to materialize and crops suffered across the area.
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San Antonio
Texas
Bart Antonin
Jungle Soil and Serpents in Pacific Theaters
Maj Gen David describes World War II jungle warfare in New Guinea and the Solomons. He details forest structure, dense canopy, the challenging terrain, elusive trails, and scarce wildlife. He notes the python and orchids, the moist soil, and oppressive heat hindering movement for troops.
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David
New Guinea
Solomons
Malaysia
Central America
Africa
Gulf of Guinea
South America
Andes Mountains
Trials of Tropic Forest Life Amid War in New Guinea
A wartime diary describes the tropical forest as oppressive and silent, with few inhabitants and vast, difficult terrain. It notes Australian and Japanese combat across New Guinea, the perilous jungle, heavy rains, disease, and exhausted soldiers overcoming logistical and environmental hardship.
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New Guinea
Miles Jong
Greenland
New Gaines
Trobria
Cortres
Guia
Tropi
Moresby
T Wild Country
Japan
Uae
The WACS WAVES Smiles and Service Romance
In 1943 King Peas muses on WACS and WAVES, noting solemn drill faces of recruit women, contrasting them with the era’s endless smiling images. He praises brides and servicewomen, but argues Mona alone could smile constantly and still seem natural.
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Apa
Mona
King Peas
Syd
Freeman's Bureau Officer Craig Causes Brenham Turmoil
An army captain and late 1860s Freedmen's Bureau assistant commissioner Craig stirred Brenham Texas by demanding editor McGary cease critical remarks about black teachers. McGary's paper published Craig's delumi and editorials, prompting a soldiers’ arrest attempt. Prison and fines followed until governor pardoned. Craig jailed in Seguin, later moved to San Antonio with 44 federal troops, as townsfolk awaited outcomes.
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Craig
Freedmen’s Bureau
Texas
Brenham
McGary
Brenham “Banner
Mac
Seguin
Anto
San Antonio
Mio
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Tennessee Hills
Gypsy Rose Tee
Hollywood Dictionary
Havelock Eus
Max Reinhardt
Tnibhing
Raymond Massey
Katharine Cornell
Gene Autry
Frances Faye
Pheumonis
Frances
Jim Tim
Daily Mirror
Starlight
Dr. H. N
L. A
Hugo Franz
Gibbs
Three Rivers
Solomon Islands
Lrescott Barrows Sident
University of California
Helen Rowland
James Farber
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