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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
3
General George C. Marshall defends Red Cross efforts after wartime complaints by GIs. He notes that most gripes stem from demobilization hardships and misperceptions about services, salaries, and club charges. He highlights loan total of nearly 74 million dollars and affirms Red Cross role while denying blood sales.
A column contrasts modern baseball salaries with legends like Mathewson Wagner and Cobb. It recalls Nap Lajoie and Ed Delahanty risking careers for modest pay and notes how today players command vastly higher earnings and longer careers, citing DiMaggio Williams and others amid nostalgic reflection.
General Marshall led a Red Cross search to define its core purpose. He found the organization derives authority from Congress and bears two key duties: aid military personnel in peace and war and respond promptly to disasters to ease suffering.
Catalog copy promotes sunsuits for outdoor wear with gay embroidery on bibs and easy sewing. It invites readers to send 20 cents plus name and address to receive a pattern by mail.
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