Budget plan to limit federal spending proposed by Byrd
Senator Byrd leads a joint economy committee with Treasury and Budget Director to cut non defense outlays by 1 to 2 billion dollars. Representative Disney advocates a permanent budget committee to set annual spending ceilings and curb special favors. He warns current system risks executive dominance and urges a lasting mechanism for spending and taxing reform.
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Byrd
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Adn
Rukeyser
Hearst Newspapers
Wesley E. Disney
Oklahoma
Disney
House
House of Representatives
Double Gold Medal Controversy in Medal of Honor Tales
The piece discusses the belief that multiple individuals were awarded two gold Congressional Medals of Honor, clarifying that only one such gold award exists. It notes readers misidentifying recipients like Louis Sukela, Sergeant Dan Daly, Maj. Smedley Butler, and Major Gukela, and references official registers and decorations held by the Marine Corps recipient.
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War Department
Washington
Philippines
Robert DB. Shank
Louis Culela
United States Marine Corps
Dan Daly Ang
Maj. Smed
Pak Ofley Butler
Marine Corps
Sukela
Naval Operating Base
Norfolk
William B Willett
Mare Island
California
Register of
United States Navy
Guketa
Naié
Walter J. Wilderbrandt
Te Marines
Cukela
Gukela
Meriallie Prilitnize
Kaly
Medal of Honor sights and a web of Johnston tales
Damon Runyon notes show a tangled debate over a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Johnston. Ri Banks cautions records lack data, Walter Jogler suggests mis spelling to Wa Peler Johannson who died in Flushing and earned the Medal aboard the Maine. Bully Strever recalls Gordon B. Johnston, a Rough Rider later killed polo playing in Texas, with a Roosevelt citation about charging through hell with a bucket of water.
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United States
General Pershing
Ri. Bbanks
War Department
Johnston
Walter A. Jogler
Fourteenth Street
Long Island
Wa Peler Johannson
Flushing
Johannson
Maine
Bully Strever
Glendale
Longsland
Gordon B. Johnston
Cavalry
12Th New York Infantry
Texas
Teddy Roosevelt
King Bean, Synd., Inc
After the War Will the American Way Survive
A fragmented, anxious meditation on national purpose after victory. The author doubts whether the American way of life will endure amid bankruptcy and demoralization, pondering the fate of decency, pride, and fighting spirit and whether sacrifice was worth it. He cites Carpenters’ Union No. 162 and a blood bank example as practical, unsettling proof of modern wartime charity.
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wWer
America
Joral No. 162
Ban Mateo
Calif
London
Lisbon
China
New York
Alaska
San Francisco
Steve
Dorca
Playboys
Copa
Bank
Blood bank faith kept by those who preserve memory
Elsie Robinson reflects on sacrifice and charity guiding America through hardship. The piece links religious devotion to civic duty, recalling the first blood bank and urging continued generosity despite cost. It emphasizes enduring faith, historical memory, and communal duty across generations.
The Women of Weinberg and King Conrad II Legend
An aged tale recounts Weinberg in 1140 A D when besieged citizens faced death or slavery. Women and children were allowed to leave with their valuables, bearing their menfolk, while men watched from the town as soldiers cheered. The piece links historical courage to modern women supporting families after world wars.
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Weinberg
Etory
Empelopedia Brittanbank
Europe
German Empire
Conrad
Heroleallo
Conrad OT
Wealhberg
Strlcken
Precius
America
Conrad II
Conrad UE
Welnbergi
Nomination Accepted For Wurzbach Vacancy In San Antonio
NOVEMBER 17 1931 Charla W Antereon was unanimously nominated to fill the congressman seat left by the death of Harry M. Wurzbach at a San Antonio meeting of 25 Republican leaders. Leading Democrats named are Carl Wright Jolamin and Richard Misverg from Corpus Obristi. NOVEMBER 17 1921 Gus Jones of San Antonio, DOJ agent in charge, will resist assisting delegates to the armanent conference in Washington as he travels to join officials along the Mexican border.
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Charla W. Antereon
Harry M. Wurzbach
San Antonin Ula
Carl Wright Jolatmin
San Anton Nilo
Richaed Misverg
Corpus ‘Obrist
San Antonio
Gus Jones
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Armanent
Washington
Jones
Inflation debate echoed in political and public voices
Washington commentary argues inflation is spiraling and requires bold action. Officials warn of price controls, taxation, and rationing as possible tools, while economists urge curbing price rises and boosting personal value through skills. Analysts warn only decisive policy can avert a wider crash.
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Congress
Stop BleedingQuickly With Pressure And Tourniquets
Dr Hermen outlines essential bleeding first aid. Apply pressure with gauze or cloth, then a folded handkerchief or pad. use a tourniquet if needed, but not too tight or long. For facial or scalp bleeding, direct pressure or a head pad helps. seek hospital care for internal bleeding and monitor shock.
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Hermen
Those Texans and the Coat That Won the Alamo
A fragmentary account from Probate archives in Washington County traces Asa Walker, a Texan settler, and his friend William W. Gant. They fought in the Texas Revolution. Walker borrowed Gant’s coat and musket, later died at the Alamo. Gant later sought $35 for the coat and travel expenses, recalling a parting note from Walker promising to settle his debt if he returned.
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James A. Strange
Washington County
Texas
Wiliam W. Gant
Brenham
Gant
Walker
William Barrett Travis
Alamo
Gan Jacinta
R. J. Galder
Leng
Elxut
Fang
Republic
Asa Walker
William Gant
Teresita
Siyoed
A. Walker
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