Political Device Used to Stifle Discussion
A critical essay argues that official claims of superior knowledge suppress public debate in wartime America. It cites the Philippines, Aleutians, and diplomacy to illustrate how agencies claim all facts while the people lack them. Lin Yutang calls this a protective coloration for officialdom, endangering democracy by dethroning citizen judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Navy Department
State Department
Office of Price Administration
Philippines
Wainwright
Aleutians
General MacArthur
Dyatt
Australia
South Pacific
Lin Yutang
Holar
Yale Club
New York City
Lin Yufanr
America
Lae State Department
Anil
Fox Democracy
Echoes of a Westward Pony Tale in a Family's Struggle
Fragmented reminiscence recounts a rural upbringing marked by yard disputes, a father’s stern guidance, and a troubled son Ken who, amid quiet hardship, contemplates self harm as the family faces social pressures, suspicion, and secrecy in a waning era.
Kid Questions and Family Faith in a Simple Homestead Tale
An Elsie Robinson piece reconstructs a rural moment where a boy, curious and restless, probes his father about tools and chores on a homestead. The dialogue traces values, work, and belonging as the family debates help, tradition, and a hopeful future, ending with a warm, cautious gaze at whether a tale will become a lasting memory or merely a passing story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steknne
David Laisot
Klesters
Nester
Clawritt
Ken
Borg Siner
Nike
Kiel
Tves
Wesrender
Dave
Toms
Syeil Fee
Niacin Deficiency Neuritis Described in Medical Notes
A fragmentary medical note describes a form of neuritis linked to niacin deficiency, noting eye and nerve symptoms, varying causes, and the potential for pellagra like inflammation. It mentions rest for severe cases, respiratory monitoring if failure occurs, and vitamin delivery through diet to restore vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vemrinis
Neuritis Eye Siontiuy
Paule
Jason sHeller
Dr Bundesen Discusses Massage and Infantile Paralysis
Dr Bundesen argues massage and gentle exercise may help infants with paralysis. He notes potential benefits from toned movements and pressure, comparing to Sister Teeny and Kenny’s treatments, while highlighting dietary considerations and starches in recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeny
Kenny
Wil
IO and 20 Years Ago From L A Light Files
May 4 193% Bleps and a city water department worker were involved in a rescue at the San Antonio river after a drowning incident near South Street Tron. Another water board employee aided the victim. Miss Amy Pearl Cosby, a writer once known in San Antonio, died in Deming New Mexico and her funeral was planned to be moved to San Antonio.
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Rabb
Deid
South Street
Tron
San Ato
Antonio
Rath Andl A. PF
Warttze
The
Water Board
Amy Pearl Cosby
Cozby
Deming
N. Mo
San Antonio
Tuelal
Cozy Yan
San Aptowl
Booth
Round By Helen Rouiland NEARBY- 4,0-Round
A fragment from 1943 shows social guidance text about courting, risk avoidance, and advice on expressing affection through simple acts rather than lavish gifts, with cautions about personal danger and crowding dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rouiland
Washington Debates Postwar Trade Shifts and Policy Change
The article reports on NAM and U S Chamber of Commerce lobbying before the House Ways and Means Committee. It notes a shift from wartime to peacetime production and the Hull reciprocity program, with concerns about debt, foreign competition, and international payment systems. It mentions Roosevelt’s potential fourth term, political maneuvers, and related federal actions affecting Jackson Hole and tax changes from presidential orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Association of Manufacturers
United States Chamber of Commerce
House
Ways and
Lacy
Yndee
Jebor Bag
Bill Green
Nebraska
Wherry
Pittsburgh
Roosevelt
Ebner Davis
Gilray
Odd Miscellany of Observations From Ashland and Beyond
A garbled column surveys varied topics from beer days in Ashland to fashions, etiquette and wartime curiosities. It riffs on a mix of social norms, unusual laws, aviation and advertising quirks, with references to Emily Post, Uncle Sam era attitudes, and a parade of colorful, sometimes misheard anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val
Diytygorda
Tex
Ashland
Olio
Australia
Arkansas
IMAC
Mui Stabigue
sRead Wineiell
Arilic George Jem Mathei
New York
Garlick
Emily Post
Normain
Broadway Mirror and trivia random notes collection
A fragmented list of assorted curiosities including jokes about soldiers at the front and wartime life. It mentions a supposed average height and age, a superstition about the number four, Radio City using many phones, and a note on Liverpool residents nicknamed Tiverpudlians.
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Avetage
Walt
Radio City
New York
Kansas City
Kan
Liverpool
Odd Facts From an Elusive Page Capture
Fragmentary text describes an obscure event or item with scattered names and terms. Readable elements mention a possible organization or place and a sequence of actions, but crucial details are missing. The piece preserves a narrow glimpse into a historical note without clear outcomes.
William Randolph Hearst Honored by Native Sons of the Golden West
The Native Sons of the Golden West honor William Randolph Hearst on the occasion of his eightieth birthday. The resolution commends his lifelong efforts defending Californian interests and opposing Japanese infiltration, noting his editorial leadership and long membership in Sausalito’s Ben Point Parlor No. 158. Resolution signed by Grand President Lloyd J. Cosgrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lae
Golden West
Prexerey
Opr
Willian
Gollan West
Tye
Ben Point
Sausalito
California
Mfu
United States
Benatar George
Pisorhe
Hearst
Willam Randolph Hearst
Lloyd J. Cosgrove
Manson Atrael
Texan Rangers and Jack Hays in the Mexia War Era
A fragmentary historical sketch portrays the Texan Ranger regiment led by Jack Hays. It notes their uniform gear including rifles and knives, their disciplined demeanor, and contrasts Hays’s modest, quiet nature with the regiment’s bolder image. References to contemporaries hint at their frontier role and rough public image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady
Texag Ranger Regiment
Tel Hye Uapl
Jack Hays
Tan Presklom
Polk
Jack
Rangers
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Nesters
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Joe U
Elsie Robinson
Rneuwidis
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L. A. Light Files
Kause
Mw Mans
Jove
Sherpesheeting
Jim
King Fens, Synd, Inc
Neeley
Gekline
Ickes
Walker
Et al
Jackson Hole
Nein
Acca
Rengevelt
cHiven
Reero
Abstore
Kime Features Syndicate
Walter Wineheil
Te ' Wy
Ned
U.S
Wilfred Funk
Chris Columbus
Fellpa Monts de
Imarine Corps
Jake WU
Navy
Daniels
Protessay Hf
Goldhammer
Stanford U
Emerson
Uitecdealein
Wael
On Broadway
Mirror
Tri
Noe
Hhesweld
Dhose
By James Farber
Jehr
Dink Mays
Yao
Hass
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