Preparedness Advances in National Warning System Since Pearl Harbor
Leo A. Hoegh explains NAWAS network coverage from 376 warning points to NORAD linked alerts. Dec 7 1941 air warning used five mobile radars with 130 mile reach and 50 minute public warning delay. By 1960s NORAD led global radar nets and 24 hour vigilance with nationwide CONELRAD alerts and 90 second warning times.
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Pearl Harbor
Leo A. Hoegh
Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
NAWAS
Detectira
Civil Defence
Publia Information Media
Radio- TV
Fallout shelters urged as best civil defense measure
The article cites Leo A. Hoegh urging fallout shelters as the most effective non military defense. It notes costs from 150 to 1500 dollars for basement or custom shelters and highlights the National Warning System with 376 points connected to NORAD for early alerts.
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Leo A. Hoegh
Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
North American Air Defense Command
Toy Gifts Should Suit Childs Age
Dr. Emma Sheehy of Teachers College Columbia University notes toys should match a child's mental development stage. For infants keep safe, washable, lightweight toys with no loose parts. for toddlers emphasize blocks, push-pull, wheels, and melodic toys. by age two children enjoy simple screw and unscrew toys, imitating adults with play sets, and toy instruments.
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Emma Sheehy
Teachers College
Columbia University
Toy Guidance Council
Santa Claus
Toys and play trends among eight to ten year olds
The text outlines popular toys and activities for children eight to ten, including dolls, doll care, miniature furniture, kitchen sets, crafts like finger painting and crayons, and models. It notes shared play, gendered patterns, board games, sports gear, and emerging interest in advanced crafts and construction toys. A stray line mentions New York divorce rates compared with other states.
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