Father Wilbur as an Oregon pioneer minister and example
The article recalls Father Wilbur a 1846 Oregon Mission entrant from New York. It details his river journey to Salem, the hardships and dangers, and his founding of Portland’s church and Wilbur Academy. It links his vigor and faith to a model for modern fathers to prioritize education, community service, and church loyalty.
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Oregon
Father Wilbur
Father Waller
Father Parrish
Father Roberts
Oregon Mission
New York
Cape Horn
Wilbur
Robinson Crusoe
Columbia
Oregon Country
Institute
Willamette University
Willamette River
Oregon City
Salem
Yamhill River
Portland
Wilbur Academy
Washington
Idaho
Pocatello
Church
Robert Ruark Rejects Portable Typewriters for a Goose Quill
In a humorous flare, Robert Ruark laments portable typewriters failing him at crucial moments. He derides brands and mechanisms as cantankerous fiends, recalling late-night misfires, jammed keys, and stubborn spools. After 15 years, he quits and vows to write with a goose quill instead.
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Betty Grable
Maine
Madagascar
Underwood
Royal
L. C. Smith
Navy chief tours islands as Ramsey nears retirement
Adm D C Ramsey retired soon after an inspection of U S mandate islands. He learned natives were to receive whistles from Mrs Ramsey to signal wives. A chief was told to keep it. he offered to give the whistle to his wife.
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Washington
NEA
Adm. D. C
Adm
Louis E. Denfeld
Naval Operations
Omar Bradley
Hoyt Vandenberg
Army
Air Force
Admiral Denfeld
W. P. Blandy
Atlantic
Richard L. Connolly
Mediterranean
F. P. Sherman
A. W. Radford
Security concerns in Coplon espionage trial analysis
Marquis Childs outlines how raw FBI reports fueled headlines and distractions in the Judith Coplon case, contrasting with the Hiss trial. He notes judge Reeves and Attorney General Clark faced limits on introducing voluminous, often irrelevant material, urging cautious handling and responsible press coverage.
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Washington
FBI
Judith Coplon
Alger Hiss
New York
Coplon
Tom Clark
Archibald Palmer
Albert L. Reeves
Clark
Miss Coplon
Judge Reeves
Reeves
Samuel H. Kaufman
Hiss
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Pearson John Bull Outbluffs Juan Peron in Meat Treaty Saga
A detailed account of the 99 day Anglo Argentine trade negotiations shows how Peron pressed for double the price and a per kilo surcharge while Britain, aided by other dominions, kept firm. Britain’s steady stance and alternative beef sources led to a five year treaty guaranteeing meat at a modest hike and resumed shipments.
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State Department
Britain
Peron
England
British Trade Commission
Buenos Aires
Argentina
U. K
John Bull
Miguel Miranda
United States
London
New Zealand
Canada
South Africa
Dominions
Whitehall
Paul Gallico Reformed Sucker Proves Cure
A Cincinnati scene shifts to Newport Kentucky where a gambling den hosts bingo and roulette. The narrator watches a veteran horseplayer wrestle temptation but resists after a tense moment, seemingly cured as he walks away with money in hand.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Reno
Newport
Horse Players Anonymous
Hard Way
Harry
Soviet Chinese coalition fears and erosion losses cited
The text cites Ren Sol Bloom on coalition failure in China, mentions erosion reducing farmers' wealth by 400 million, explains plumber etymology from Latin plumbum, quotes Winston Churchill on individual effort, and quotes Secretary Acheson asserting no wartime plans and a peaceful policy to bridge differences.
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China
Ren
Sol Bloom
New York
Billopp Visitors Cramp Home Life
An essay on the sense of relief that follows guests leaving a household. It lists practical comforts like space to spread out and regain routines, while noting the freedom to resume normal activities and conversations without guests watching.
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Borhood
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Pocatello Post
North Main Street
Pocatello Post Publishing Company
ARRAH
Postepee
Advace
Sas LC. A
Rev. Walker
Robert Ruark
Bob
Literature League
National Tax Equality Association of Chicago
NTEA
Rural Electric Cooperative Association of Washington
Tax Equality Association
Congress
Alabama
Arkansas
Carolinas
Florida
Connecticut
Indiana
Louisiana
Texas
Virginia
Wisconsin
Southwestern Public Service
Pacific Power and Light
Russia
Italy
Department of Commerce
U. S
Maritime Commissions
U. S. Naval Reserve
Maritime Commission
International Trade Organization
DuPont
General Motors Export
Havana
National Association of Manufacturers
National Foreign Trade Council
National Council of American Importers
Committee For Economic Development
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Marquis Childs
Pearson
Juan Peron
Paul Gallico
Winston Churchill
Beret International Society
Acheson
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