Let's Teach Real Americanism Textbook Critique
A letter argues against Rugg and Counts in school textbooks claiming they spread unpatriotic, socialist ideas. It cites a Dies committee probe and accuses texts of undermining constitutional faith, private enterprise, and traditional morality, urging indoctrination toward Independence Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rugg
Columbia Teachers’ College
O. K. Armstrong
American Legion Magazine
Rugg
George S. Counts
the Region Magazine
Dies Committee
Independence Hall
Kremlin
Jwe
Fewer Births Spark Population Study Across Regions
New York state economists warn the population will not reproduce itself as birth rates lag. Prof. W A Anderson of Cornell notes cities over 100000 have the lowest reproduction, farms the highest. Dr Paul Popenoe observes Western college men marry early and bear larger families, cites U S Education figures showing 38 divorces per 1000 marriages for college women versus 10 for college men. The issue appears just beginning and little can be done as revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
W. A. Anderson
Cornell University
Paul Popenoe
American Institute of Family Relations
Far West
United States
Popenoe
United States Office of Education
Smog and self control in Pittsburgh era fears
In a Pittsburgh voice the writer rails at smog as a symbol of urban nerves and national menace. He argues that collective fear fury and indecision fuel a civic brain fog, urging personal coolness courage and restraint to defend the country and mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himiself
Herr Hitler
MiysTic IDEAS By Edwin C. Hill
A reflective piece from 1940 discusses psychology of mass behavior and German national psyche. It cites Hart and Bullard on race, ethnology, and the myth of pure races, noting maps and education in Germany. The essay links individual folly to collective drift and references Goethe Kant and the Deutschtum ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Arthur Bullard
Mgr. Bullard
Germany
Buwlard
Bismarck
Deutschland
Goethe
Kant
King Fras
Knowledge Test: October Born Notables List
A compilation of figures born in October across fields. Names include philosophers, explorers, athletes, artists, and politicians such as a Blavatsky pupil, an Annapolis graduate polar explorer, a prince president born in Ohio, a Pennsylvanian founder, and other notables tied to operatic, legal, and diplomatic histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narain
Mme, Blavatsky
Annapolis
France
United States
Pennsylvania
Aarthor
Rosine Bernard
Delaware
Ohio
James Corbet
McKinley
Laulen
Polly
Chitin
Petren
Charlina Macarihin
Si4Aicate, Inc
Impartial Letters On 1940 Campaign Issues In The Light
The Light presents opposing views on campaign topics in its columns. Readers’ opinions are invited, though space limits may prevent publication of some letters. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect The Light's positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Light
Why I’ll Vote For Willkie by Hamilton Holt
Hamilton Holt argues a U S president should hold unimpeachable character high intelligence and keen judgment. He praises Roosevelts social legislation and foreign policy while endorsing Wendell Willkie as one of the best qualified Americans to lead, noting democracy allows many capable candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Holt
Rollins College
Tam
United States
Roosevelt
Mr. Willkie
Willkie
George Washington
Wendell Willkie
Cervical rib causes neck and arm pains from extra rib
Medical note explains cervical rib as an outgrowth from cervical vertebrae that can press nerves and the subclavian artery, causing neck and arm pain, weakness, numbness, and coldness. Diagnosis relies on X rays, though other conditions mimic symptoms. treatment focuses on relief and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Cervical rib and aneurysm symptoms in medical discussion
A medical discussion outlines how an artery bulge may indicate an aneurysm and how cervical rib can cause arm and shoulder pain. It stresses careful diagnosis to distinguish cervical rib from arthritis and notes that removal of the rib is the treatment only after confirming symptoms originate from it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anme Omer Chase
King Peas Synd., Inc
Airways
Roosevelt
Wythe Willame
World Weekly
Federal Communications Commission
Why I’ll Vote for Roosevelt by Representative Dunn Pennsylvania
Representative Matthew A. Dunn declares support for Franklin D. Roosevelt noting the New Deal reforms and social protections. He praises Roosevelt’s leadership against privilege, commitment to equal opportunity, and ability to rally national resources in crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew A. Dunn
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Securi
Marry Go Round We Women Opinion Piece
A women focused column lampoons glamour, politics, and marriage norms. It mocks glamorous hats at films and jokes about men paying to see pictures while arguing women seek independence yet still chase marriage. It blends humor with sharp social critique on gender roles.
World loves a lover but the brush-off lingers
A compact note about romance from Helen Rowland mentions that many admire lovers while the girl before the last faces the brush-off. Distributed by King Peas Syn Tee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Peas
Syn, Tee
Behind the News By Paul Mallon on Defense Spending
Washington report critiques defense appropriations used beyond military needs, arguing funds subsidize broader government programs and social welfare. It cites Harriet Elliott, Madame Perkins, the PWA, and TVA, noting propa ganda efforts and a Tennessee Valley Authority film as examples of socialization under defense spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Defense
Harriet Eilett
NDC
Miss Elliott
Tennessee Valley
Congress
Department of Government
10 and 20 Years Ago From L. A. Light Files
Notes from September 23, 1930 and 1920 recount aviation and civic events in San Antonio. Plans to simplify plane identification by color schemes are described, with Brooks and Kelly field aircraft noted. Porter Lorhig travels to Colorado Springs for the National Morlicians convention as observers monitor lost planes. Prayers rise for Cork mayor Terrence MacSwinty amid a strike, while San Antonio eyes a road plan linking West Texas towns through specifics at local chamber meetings. The report blends local aviation, political prayer efforts, and regional transport proposals with sparse details.
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Brooks
Kelly
San Antonio
Trrence MacSwinty
Cork
SS Mary’s
London
Ford
West Texas
Vaidera
Ror Springs
Ronard
San Angelo
Peallerstone
Waltaiia
Picton
Wreelers
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Keieg
Gantro
Ina
Feex Synd
MiysTic
Edwin C. Hill
Thian'h Bke
RH. Paterson
Dr. H. N
Clark Gable
Robert Taylor
Matai
Norout Ap
By Helen Rowland
Paul Mallon
National Defense
Madame Perkins
Mindis State Federation of Labor
Labor
Public Works Branch
Mix Mons
PWA Formalionel Defense
Hitler
Pwal Tva
King
Ryste
Tae
L. A. Light Files
Porter Lorhig
Assacyion
Theorle
Colorado Springs
Colo
Forine
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