A Job for an Expert Caulker and the Merchant Marine Debate
A long column argues the US taxpayer costs of maintaining a declining merchant fleet. It cites depreciation, idle ships rusting on mudflats in Benecia and Seattle, high ongoing losses, and questions what to do with the vessels. It also notes malnutrition issues and credit for reform efforts led by Fred S. Stimson, plus labor management topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Benecia
California
Lake Union
Seattle
Point
Long Island Sound
Chesapeake Bay
United States
Lasker
Treasury
Shipping Board
Fred S. Stimson
Hollywood
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Stone
Cleveland
New York Central Railroad
Wwotherhood
Ralph
Silly little song lifts gloom in brief verse
A short lyric notes a tender little song that banishes gloom and sparks light in the speaker's mood. It contrasts the weary state with renewed vigor and joy, praising the magical effect of a brief, playful tune.
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Seattle Star
Sterilization Proposed for the Unfit in Letters to the Editor
L O Miller argues for universal sterilization of mentally defective individuals and felons to curb crime. He cites child testing at six, warns of inherited crime, references the Jake case, and claims long prison terms fail to deter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitter the Star
Jake
New York
L. Miller
Deportation Urged For Aliens By Local Citizen
C Whittley of 107 First Ave N argues that aliens who commit crimes should be deported, criticizing lenient handling of Japanese and Chinese offenders. He cites a large illegal still case on 324th Avenue and urges the grand jury to act decisively to remove such criminals from the country.
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324 Ave
Grand Jury
C. Whittley
First Ave
Why the 17th Hole Was Not Used
Dr William E Barton reflects on a golf club that abandoned the 17th hole to let an English sparrow hatch its nest. He calls the club’s members gentlemen for choosing sparrow protection over removing the nest and notes the club has resumed normal play after the birds finished their business.
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William E. Barton
Daily Press
McNabb among five volunteers in serum influenza test
Congressional records recount a serum treatment trial in which five men received injections to study influenza relief. Within twenty days two died and three became permanently paralyzed. C I McNabb remains paralyzed from the waist down yet maintains cheerfulness and patriotism. Other remarks condemn pitying allowances while praising sacrifice.
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C. I. McNabb
McNabb
Rep. McSwain
Car
Remarkable Remarks From Baldwin Wallace Leader and Canadian General
A Baldwin Wallace college president echoes that the college’s business is to inspire confidence in ideals. A Canadian general affirms Mexican goodwill toward the United States and seeks aid for Mexico.
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A. B. Storms
Baldwin Wallace College
United States
Alfred Cecil Critchley
Ferrier Returns to Eastsea as Major Plans a Cottage Visit
Ferrier battles indecision about Hastings and Joan while Major schemes a quick return to Eastsea. A tense confrontation unfolds with Kitty Inglis, the Frivolity dancer, and the cottage awaits as Ferrier seeks clarity on his future and the loyalties around him.
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Ferrier
Eir
Major
Mr. Major
London
Hastings
Kastien
Joan
Young Hastings
Edward Major
Eastsea
Bennett
Ralph
Enkd Ferrier
Footlights
Humph
Hibbert
Atr
Kitty Inglis
Edward
Kitty Inghs
Ferret
Dag
Ferther
Peter
Notable Man Races Toward Taxi in Fiery Escape
A man in a speeding taxi showed concentrated rage and mortification as he sat beside Ferrier. He clutched his hands tightly, knuckles white, while Ferrier remained silent and unsmiling, asking no questions.
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Major
Ferrier
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United
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State of Washington
The
Star Publishing Co
United States Shipping
Tacoma
Star Today
Hoquiam
Hart
Alex Polson
Taxation Commission
Aberdeen
Polson
Polson Logging & Lumbering Co
Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
Stratford-on-Avon
Julius Caesar
Charlie Chaplin
National Woman's Party
Admiral Sims
Charles Beresford
Lord Beresford
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
House of Commons
Congress
Public
Ford
Faditor the Star
French
Idaho
Bixler
Hughes
Harvey
Sints
Garrett
Tennessee
Seth Tanner
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