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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1948
Page
3
Dr. Herman W. Bundesen, head of the Chicago board of health, says babies born last year in Chicago can expect to live about 68 years, up from 49 1/2 years in 1900. Of 3.91 million births last year, 3.7 million would reach age 21 and 2.5 million would reach 65, a marked rise in longevity compared with turn of the century hazards.
Henry McLemore offers veteran perspective to young draftees entering Infantry during World War II. He narrates rough training, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of marching, calisthenics, and sleep deprivation, while humorously advising on handling names, obedience, and learning weapons. He stresses pride in serving country despite hardships.
The text extols the founding of the American Army and urges respect for generals, noting some may not deserve it but can complicate life if disrespected. It urges saluting officers on the street when they are carrying bundles, claiming it annoys them, and concludes soldiers will leave training with a lively, patriotic feeling and a quickened pulse.
A vivid line recalls the moment of taps as the flag descends and a soldier lies exhausted on his cot. The speaker notes taps as Uncle Sam’s lullaby for men who chose to fight, ending with a brusque, ceremonial sendoff to the troops.
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