Washington Knows Even in Summer by Baukhage
Analyst Baukhage reflects on how American leadership shaped since 1781 with a young Andrew Jackson fighting in the American War for Independence. He imagines Old Hickory peering from the White House toward the Potomac and Pentagon, sensing today’s U.S. global posture.
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New Orleans
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Potomac
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Obscure Cartoon Caption on General Jackson Statue
A World War II era cartoon description discusses Herblock’s image of General Jackson statue in Lafayette Park opposite the White House. The caption envisions Jackson astride his charging horse, saber in hand, with a lazy puplike pose contrasting to the symbol of military might.
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Fragmentary Postcard Text From Early 20th Century
A damaged postcard fragment mentions a pests week or event and references a period of about 19 days. The readable text is unclear on dates or locations but indicates a brief noted interval and possible pricing or items.
Per Capita Income Peaks at $1150 in 1945 United States
The Department of Commerce reports average per capita income in the United States reached a record $1,150 in 1945, up 8 percent from 1944 and $575 above 1940. State figures show New York leading at $1,595 while Mississippi trails at $556. districts and territories vary with Delaware at $1,361 and Wyoming at $34,096.
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Greece Crisis Deepens as King Return Plebiscite Fuels Cold War
Greece becomes a focal point in the Anglo American Soviet tug of war with Moscow recalling Ambassador Rodionov over the plebiscite to restore King George IV. Britain and the United States back monarchy, while Russia seeks to expand influence in the Balkans and Near East.
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Apathy of Parents Blamed for School System Faults
A nationwide group of public school teachers faults the parent body for education woes. They cite parental apathy across regions as hindering progress, with lack of funds, facilities, and support for salaries and programs. Teachers urge closer home and school cooperation and greater parental involvement.
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United States
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Anumantad
Wekaday Vyarcevcur
Midwest
South
James Robertson
Springfield
Detroit
Helen Gilmartin
Postwar Year for Aviation Ends Busy 12 Months
Aviation industry navigated postwar transition with over a billion dollars in unfilled aircraft orders and near quadruple employment. Civil aviation expanded sharply as private plane ownership doubled, and the year saw key steps toward atomic power via policy shifts. Farmers showed greater eagerness to buy planes, using them for spraying crops, guarding irrigation, hunting pests, locating lost cattle, and other rural tasks.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
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Troubles Multiply For Farm Family Near Greeley
In Greeley Colorado the Louis Andolsek family faces a string of misfortunes after son Ed Andolsek ran a haystacker into a 7000 volt power line trapping him. Father burned aiding him. Brother John burned in rescue. Brother in law John Adams pulled them free. An hour later Mrs John Andolsek rushed to hospital for appendicitis operation. All are recovering.
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Missing Underwear Incident Stuns Great Falls
In Great Falls Montana a clothing line reported a small theft of seven items listed as unmentionables including nylong and rayons. A woman's footprints were discovered at the scene, suggesting a burglary or similar act.
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Great Falls
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Town Still Claims No Night time Fires In PAULG Valley
Night time fires are rare in this town. At 1 45 a m the siren called volunteers to a mattress factory blaze where workers found a factory employee calmly smoking mosquitoes as firefighters entered with hoses.
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Paulg Valley
Okla
Still Aur-Minded by Wright at 75th Birthday
Orville Wright marked his 75th birthday with simple celebrations by family and friends as he continues his work in the laboratory. Two years since his last airborne flight he piloted a Constellation, while Air Transport Association proposes a new airport classification system based on hourly operations and releases a six-manuscript series on facility needs and fighting facilities as part of its program.
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