Hawaii Seeks Statehood in 1947 Amid Broad Support
Honolulu reports near unanimous demand for Hawaii to become the 49th state in 1947. Citizens note declining Japanese birth rates and loyalty in wartime, while sugar and pineapple industries expect favorable federal laws. Land laws limit ownership, with vast lands tied to King Kamehameha era trusts and government domains. Population tops 500,000 as real estate and resources rival other states at admission.
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Union Baseball Up Again in the Labor Dispute
A essay-like defense of unionizing professional baseball argues the Pennsylvania labor board taking jurisdiction over the Pittsburgh club signals a shift. It mocks current norms, envisions brash protests, and endorses fair profit division while noting Robert Murphy, a Harvard organizer, drives the effort.
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Take It Easy Slogan Sparks Windshield Sticker Debate
In Yankee magazine a satirical piece criticizes the adoption of the slogan Take It Easy as a war on auto accidents. It mocks windshield stickers as ineffective and portrays drivers as reckless, calling for stronger action beyond bumper humor.
Weathered Farmer’s Wry Forecasts Echo Through Time
Irving Kolodin reflects on the old fashioned farmer who could read the wind and predict futures with practical wisdom. A quip about relying on private wisdom over media hints at changing times and lost crafts.
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Irving Kolodin
Willark Trout Joins Staff at Sports Afield Magazine
The piece notes Willark Trout joining the Sports Afield staff, with a brisk nod to his hiring. A series of quirky quotes follow, including lines from Grid Adams and miscellaneous humorous remarks reflecting slang and cultural riffs of the era.
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Sports Afield
12 Dutch Stencils For Decorative Use
Pattern 262 offers twelve Pennsylvania Dutch stenciling designs with motifs like hearts flowers borders and the dove of peace. Complete directions and color guide included. postpaid. Send your name and address to order.
Vicuna Fleece Still Wild Despite High Value
Collier's notes the vicuna of Peru yields the finest fleece but remains untamed on a commercial scale. It stays high in the Andes around 16 000 feet, too wary to be captured. A few thousand have been tamed, with one flock of 300 yielding about 100 pounds of wool annually, sold at up to $1 000 per coat.
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