Medical film realism and historical accuracy discussed
The writer critiques cinema’s medical scenes in Gone With the Wind and other films for historical detail, noting early medical instruments like thermometers and depiction of operating rooms. They praise Dr Ehrlich’s Magic Bullet as largely accurate about Ehrlich’s life while highlighting broader issues in how medical training and hospital hierarchies are portrayed.
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Atlanta
Cheford Allbutt
Paul Ehrlich
R P I Head Urges Democrats to Avoid Third Term Move
William O Hotchkiss president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute urged the Democratic party in May not to nominate President Roosevelt for a third term. He said no third term would threaten liberties and that the White House occupant should be wise to decline if needed. His remarks came at the alumni meeting in Troy on June 15.
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Troy
William 0. Hotchkiss
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Hotchkiss
White House
P. I
New York
Jack Dempsey
Den
Don
Dante
Bon
Nancy
Ello
Largest stones in Baalbek ruins stun with size
In the ruins of the temple of the sun god at Baalbek Syria the largest stones ever used by man lie scattered. Some blocks exceed 60 feet in length and nearly 20 feet square illustrating ancient monumental quarrying scale.
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Baalbek
Syria
Your Horoscope for Sunday June 16 by Frances Drake
Aries and other signs receive mixed guidance with general business caution for those born before April 4, while Taurus and Gemini favor mental pursuits and community involvement. Cancer leans helpful and tactful, Leo shines with noble ideals, Virgo tests humor and poise, Libra enjoys cultural interests, Scorpio enjoys cozy study, Sagittarius urges duties, Capricorn call for tact, Aquarius likes swift, inventive tasks, Pisces favors travel and outreach activities.
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Frances Drake
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
A Day With Martha Gellhorn on War and Youth
Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on youth attitudes toward war, stressing honesty about its horrors while recognizing the need to face real choices. She notes relief efforts in Europe, praising groups like Waitstill Sharp’s mission with the Red Cross and calls for coordinated aid through a central organization.
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Washington
Martha Gellhorn
New York City
Washington Monument
Europe
Waitstill Sharp
Massachusetts
Friends of
Czecho- Slovakia
Red Cross
France
Marys Little Lamb Quilt Pattern Ad From Syracuse Journal
Applique patch pattern 2407 for butterflies on quilts. Includes quilt diagram yardages pieces and directions. Send ten cents and pattern number with name address to Syracuse Journal Needlecraft Dept New York.
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Syracuse
Ae Journal Needlecraft
Eighth Avenue
New York
First Aid for Hanging Photos and Insulation Queries
A reader asks how to hang ten photos without framing and prevent curling. Rubber cement on cardboard backing with thin cellophane wrap provides a light, wall friendly hold. A nearby insulation note explains one inch of rock wool with aluminum foil can match four inches of fiber types in efficiency.
Dempsey Ages, Rings Again After Hospital Stay
The piece notes Jack Dempsey at 45, his aging, and his return to boxing activity after an appendicitis operation at Polyclinic Hospital. It recalls past glories, mentions Arturo Godoy, Joe Louis, and past exhibitions, and hints at Dempsey’s enduring craving for activity and public attention.
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Polyclinic
Arturo W
Dempsey
Lya
New York
Arturo Godoy
Joe Louis
Square Garden
Godoy
Tommy
Farr
Jack Zo
Patehe
Baer Facts Air Conditioning Debate in Night Clubs
In a Baer column, forum and Againstum clash over air conditioning in night clubs. Againstum mocks the idea, while Forum defends it and imagines a tuba horn producing ocean breezes. The exchange satirically muses on purified air and social rituals, with quips about ventilation methods.
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Arthur
Bugs
Daily Pattern 4482 Available in Women’s Sizes
Pattern 4482 offered in sizes 12 through 40 with 3 yards of fabric required. Includes lined fabric and price details. Advertisement from Syracuse Herald Journal notes contact at 213 West 17th Street New York NY and lists a 10 cent ad fee.
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Sena
Syracuse
Nightmare Train to Brest In Paris to Armageddon
In a darkened train toward Brest Nancy and Don endure fear and fatigue as war shadows their voyage. Passengers cling to life with anxious faces and unknown fates while a torpedo strike on the Hollandale seeds panic and questions about lifeboats and survivors.
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Agai
Nancy
Europe
Ney
Red
Sean
Don
Shenenetee
Rivertown
Brest
Paris
Ibetween
Bill
Fragmented Chicago tale ends in quiet farewell
A troubled scene unfolds as Nancy confesses regret to Don in his attic, seeking forgiveness and home. Don steadies her, and their tense exchange ends with Nancy admitting she followed him, then a sudden, unresolved close signals the story’s end in Chicago.
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Don
Nancy
Princeton Head Favors Compulsory Military Training
Princeton University president Harold W. Dodds urged compulsory universal military training for men aged 18 to 65 in a radio address. He framed training as a civic and ethical duty and suggested broad inclusion of aliens seeking first papers, noting the need for ready national defense.
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Princeton
N. J
Presidentarold W. Dodds
Princeton University
Dr. Dodds
Pri
This Day in History: Washington Accepts Army Command
This item notes the June 15 historical milestone when George Washington accepted command of the American Army in 1775, marking a pivotal moment in the American Revolution.
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George Washington
Home Institute Shorthand May Lead to Better Jobs
A guide argues Pitman shorthand boosts job prospects in business and civil service. Self study with daily symbol learning and dictation practice can raise speed and accuracy, from basic lessons to real-time practice. A 15 lesson booklet, costing 15 cents, offers a simple overview and drills.
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the Home Institute
Pitman
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