Britain accuses UK propaganda pamphlet targeting American troops
The British Ministry of Information distributed a false patriotic pamphlet to American soldiers arriving in an English port. The document is described as propaganda aimed at supporting Franklin D. Roosevelt’s reelection and meddling in American affairs. It argues the troops are fighting for America’s future, not just Britain’s interests.
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Ministry OF Information
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Britain
Roosevelt
America
Harold Ickes
E. Ft. Moore
Oklahoma
George Denny
Ickes
Moore
Ing Feas
Syd, Inc
San Antonio
Terein
Great Educator Hermann Schneider and the cooperative system
The article honors Herman Schneider dean of the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Commerce. It explains his cooperative system, combining classroom study with paid work to give students practical experience and steady employment. Charles F. Kettering lauds Schneider as a great inventor and a model for American education.
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Herman Schneider
University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Commerce
Schneider
Antioch College
Dean
Dean Schneider
Engineering Society of Cincinnati
Ohio
Roosevelt Faces Massive Opposition Fund Drive Amid 1940 Campaign
British pamphlet handed to American troops claims Roosevelt rivals plan a 50 million dollar push to unseat him while labor backs the President and his health is stated as sound. The pamphlet, attacked in Congress as British meddling, depicts Churchill and official sponsorship.
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England
Congress
Roosevelt
Churchill
Isinta
British Push for Roosevelt Victory Exposed in War Readers
A Chicago Daily Tribune excerpt reports a British Ministry of Information facsimile pamphlet distributed to American troops claiming a 50 million dollar fund to beat Roosevelt. The piece asserts the fund is false but soldiers cannot verify facts, accusing Britain of trying to influence U S voters. It notes constitutional clubs and censorship aimed to favor Roosevelt’s fourth term.
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Sunday Tribune
Ministry of Information
Roosevelt
The Lowdown on Life What the World Needs Now
A motivational guide stresses one core requirement for success: learn the works of life. It argues everyone must face hard truths about themselves and others, adjust, endure setbacks, and play fair to work well with the team across all paths. It champions courage to forget self and endure for collective success.
By Elsie Robinson’s Advice on Talent and Effort
A fragmented piece attributes motivational lines to Elsie Robinson about not wasting time and proving talent through effort. The text includes garbled phrases and misread names suggesting a syndicated column fragment from 1954 with unclear references to individuals and events.
Those Texans-By Jame Letter on fence-cutting in Texas
An official report from the Texas archival record describes vigilante concerns during fierce fencing disputes. A writer warns of armed fence-cutters targeting Grangers and claims readiness to confront offenders, threatening to flee if not aided and vowing to inform the adjutant general.
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Jame
Renger
Ang Hueld
Brown County
Corsicana
Samte
Adjutant General's Office
Diet and Rheumatoid Arthritis Link Explored
Harvard researchers Davies Richardson and Hall studied dietary patterns in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Over two thirds lacked enough calcium or B vitamins and many were short on vitamin A or protein. The study suggests higher energy demands may trigger deficiencies contributing to arthritis development. Further research is needed to clarify the diet disease connection.
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Theodore B. Davies
Hope Richardson
Francis C. Hall
Harvard School of Medicine
Copyri
King Feas. Synod, Inc
Mint Established in 1792 by Federal Act
The federal mint was established in 1792, marking the creation of a national facility to produce coinage. The act laid the groundwork for a centralized monetary system and standardized coin production in the United States.
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Federal Mint
Edison High school hall of fame selections named
Ten and twenty years ago notes recall Edison High school announcing the hall of fame winners in both girls and boys divisions. Names include Berlice Bacon Leyla McCown Barbara Richards Ruby Boldt Rebecca Schmidt Elmo Eimkaul Jimmy Dale Donald Sarfan Kibbe Porter Charles Sturtevant Willard Michaelis Dai Townsend with various top honors listed.
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Hall of Fame
Edison High School
Berlice Bacon
Leyla McCown
Barbara Richards
Ruby Boldt
Rebecca Schmidt
Elmo Eimkaul
Jimmy Dale
Donald Sarfan
Kibbe Porter
Charles Sturtevant
Willard Michaelis
Dai Townsend
Schools fail to educate and discipline, says critics
A compilation of quoted opinions from educators and officials claims U.S. schools suffer breakdowns in arithmetic, literacy, and discipline. Navy and university officials report low freshman skills, while teachers lament neglect of fundamentals and advocate reform to restore rigor and responsibility.
These Days By George E Sokolsky
George E Sokolsky discusses Republican presidential prospects and candidate dynamics. He notes Dewey Bricker and Willkie touring, Bricker gaining in the South, Willkie lacking progress in the West, and Warren as preferred VP. The piece critiques party optimism and outlines tensions within the Roosevelt era coalition.
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