Public Opinion Warns Against Government Speech Control
Dr. Arthur Millspaugh of Brookings warns that war time dependence on government for livelihoods risks manipulation of opinion by officeholders. He calls for free public criticism as a corrective, cautioning that opinion control can lead to totalitarianism and fascism if extended by bureaus and commissions.
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Arthur C. Millapaugh
Brookings Institution
United States
Millspaugh
Washington
Able-Minded Webers Show Yankee Ingenuity In War Effort
In Long Beach California R E Weber a 67 year old aircraft plant mechanic demonstrates a revolutionary eight hour die making process done in minutes earning $100 in war bonds. The piece urges management to value older workers whose experience and skill fuel American industry.
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R. E. Weber
Douglas Aircraft
Long Beach
Calif
Weber
Poe
Webers
Paramount helped spark the modern band boom in New York cinema
Damon Runyon recounts Jack MeInwrney of Paramount New York credits the theater with launching the band craze that grew into a billion dollar industry. Since 1935 Paramount reinforced its screen with name bands, boosting careers from Benny Goodman to Harry James while guiding a volatile, rising swing scene.
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Jack MeInwrney
Ucup
Paramount Theater
New York
Bob Weltman
Paramount
Casa Loma Orchestra
Tin Pan Alley
Riley and Farley
Weitman
Y. Frank Freeman
Hollywood
Broadway
Legicel
Guy Lombardo
Glen Gray
Fred Waring
Benny Goodman
Tommy Dorsey
Harry James
Gene Krupa
Goodman
Claude Thornhill
Woody Herman
Max Baer
Weltman
Glenn Miller
Billbard
James
Itd
Billboard
Als
Alving Rey
Les Brown
Claude Thoeri- BU
the Paramount
Washington Manners Glow In Gentle Capital Visit
The author describes Washington as yielding its true beauty not in buildings but in gracious manners. From cab drivers to senators, people are courteous and the atmosphere slows the rush, teaching visitors to exercise politeness, patience, and consideration as they navigate the city.
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Washington
The Gracious Manners of Washington in Helen Rowland
Helen Rowland muses on Washington society noting its suave etiquette despite crowds. She contrasts climate and energy, praising local manners and planning to improve her own behavior after returning home.
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Maxes
Texans and the Bayou City Guards in Civil War lore
A scrap of Civil War era recollection traces Texas militia humor and identity. It notes the Bayou City Guards nickname given by Howeton donor W. House Sr. for gloves supplied to Houston volunteers, plus the ride of the Rid Slave Company and the Washington Light Guards as examples of flamboyant unit character.
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James
Houston
Washington Light Guards
Bayou City
Farber
W. House Sr
Howeton
Guarda Pay
Antonio
City Atorney
T. H. Ridgeway
Althoug
Doolittle Raid Shows US Air Power and Strategy
Washington commentary lauds the Doolittle Japan raid as a turning point, praising bold midday strikes, precise bombing from low altitude, and the ability to bypass anti aircraft defenses. The piece credits American ingenuity and warns of broader wartime implications for Allied success and Japanese defense planning.
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Washington
United States
Spa
Ireland
Doolittle
Japan
Sitack
Oliver
Pratt Harbor
Four Months in Bed Sparks Call to Keep the Faith
A wounded world message urges readers to confront past errors and embrace aid, kindness, and cooperation. The author, four months bedridden, recalls brave soldiers fighting for America and urges citizens to uphold the faith through daily deeds and responsibility.
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America
Australia
Countess Small
Biron
MacLilhur
Faith and common duties in a divided age
The passage laments impatience and urges gentleness, tolerance, and faith at home. It recalls American founding ideals of steady, common virtues shaping a nation against evil influences, citing historic figures and the enduring importance of everyday deeds.
Eye disorders and headache linked by eye strain and glaucoma
The article notes chronic headaches often relate to eye issues such as glaucoma and refractive errors. It emphasizes eye exams for persistent headaches, describes glaucoma as a major cause of blindness, and warns migraine sufferers may seek eye care for vision disturbances. It mentions treatment via pressure-relieving operations and the role of proper glasses.
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Otc
Thor
Eye disorders cause headaches and may be corrected with glasses
Dr H N Bundesen notes that differing eyes produce headaches as a common symptom of eye disorders. Since headaches often stem from vision problems, individuals should seek a careful eye examination by a specialist, with distribution by King Fea Syn. In.
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America
King Ead. Syn
Fea
Critics call for abolition of New Deal agencies in wartime
A reader accuses Washington experts of ignoring public to awaken to war seriousness. They demand abolition of WPA AAA CCC NYA and many alphabet bureaus, with workers reassigned to war effort. They criticize service bureaus and crop insurance schemes seen as preserving jobs. The letter argues reforms are needed for total mobilization and victory.
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Warhington
Congress
WPA
AAA
CCC
NYA
WEA
GCC
NYA Jebohem
May 23 1922 L A Light Files Out at Kirby Election Drama
A 1922 item notes election results near San Antonio at Kirby with six ballots split between Joe Brelnbath and Alfred Einenhauer. Steinbach seeks to join the runoff, while officials plan June 11, with city attorney Ridgeway hinting at fare reductions for San Antonio transit.
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Kirby
San Antonio
Traave
Joe Brelnbath
Alfred Einenhauer
Steinbach
Commissionera
Runcoff
Thetis
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