Reduced Program of Public Works Administration
President Roosevelt estimates the WPA next fiscal year cost at 400 million dollars with 400 thousand beneficiaries, noting a sharp decline from peak years and war-driven resource shifts. The piece reflects on the WPA's origins in 1935, its mixed legacy of waste and political misuse, but persistent value in providing relief and useful work during depression, and argues against repeating relief for political purposes while urging lessons be learned as the era ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Works Progress Administration
World Almanac
Naval prowess versus athletic talent in wartime training
The piece argues that athletic ability among youths reveals itself in military contexts and praises the potential of sports-like conditioning for naval and marine services. It asserts that vigorous physical training, athletic specialization, and discipline can shape capable sailors and marines, implying schools and colleges should foster such talent for maritime warfare.
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Jis
Winugh
Olten
Pep Gavookus
Navy
Runyon on Sports Duty and Specialization
Damon Runyon reflecting on the balance between broad service and specialization in sports programs. He notes critics who claim parental bias and argues for duty over narrow focus, urging thoughtful guidance for offspring amid future specialization.
Relaxation Important for Busy Workers and Nervous Fatigue
Relaxation and sleep are essential to prevent fatigue as millions face increased workloads and production pressures. Dr. Maurine N. Walsh notes aviation demand drains nervous energy faster than other tasks, so regular rest and brief breaks between activities help restore energy and protect emotional balance.
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Peo
Lunes
Telex
Aml Jiuis
Maurine N. Walsh
Moyo
Jong Ourn
Leh
Women and marriage roles in mid century discourse
The piece discusses women’s choices between youth and motherhood, arguing that women marry to please men and that beauty, charm, and appeal are valued beyond devotion. It critiques male reforms and popular sentiment, noting widowhood and remarriage as common paths, reflecting dated gender norms and social pressures.
Elimination of Exhaustion Through Hobby Use
Dr H N Bandesen discusses chronic fatigue and warns against self administering sedatives. He notes fatigue can be caused by infections and deficiencies, and stresses identifying root causes through medical exam. He advises hobbies to divert worry, vitamin misuse avoidance, and professional guidance.
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Peregty
Parsons
Elenlong
Call for a single agency to run gas and rubber rationing
A Washington report urges centralized, single headed control of gas rationing and rubber, arguing current division of authority among multiple government bureaus causes confusion and failures across war production. It cites friction between Jones, the War Production Board, the War Department, and other agencies, and suggests that one agency could have prevented the muddled response and delays.
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Wellatington
Congress
Donald Nelson
Tr.men
Minny Goverment
Jesse Jones
War Production Board
Henderson
War Department
OPM
Rubber Reserve Corporation
RFC
Steltinius
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Comitttes
Nelson
Listen World! Elsie Robinson on The Moon Is Down themes
A fragmented critical reading of a 1942 novel The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck. The passage praises its simple stark tale of invasion, courage, and moral resistance, with name references to Dr. Ed and Colonel Lancer, and discusses themes of conquest, mercy, and national spirit amid war.
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Steinbeck
John
California
Natway
Lancer
Reo
Elingter
Ane
10 and 20 Years Ago From L A Light Files
Ten and twenty years back from L A Light Files recount local civic notes. The piece mentions Antonia Schools facing funding issues and women employed in the day’s work, alongside a discussion of city government steps toward incorporation. It references a June 3, 1822 date, Alan Heights and a plan for a Saturday meeting at the schoolhouse to report on a legal contest and potential incorporation.
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Alan Heights
Aubieh
Tinis
Ite
Mibirk WI
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