Emerson's 150th birth anniversary echoes individualism
The piece reviews Ralph Waldo Emerson's philosophy on self reliance and opposition to collectivism. It notes his belief that society is a conspiracy against the manhood of individuals and that government should serve personal character and progress. Born Boston May 25 1803, Emerson unwaveringly argued for private effort over state power.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
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War Correspondent Dixie Tighe Vaccination Incident
Dixie Tighe, a New York Post correspondent overseas in World War II, refuses to reveal a vaccination site to a sergeant. He contemplates a course of action until a captain must decide. The anecdote highlights wartime base procedures and humor amid danger.
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Dixie Tighe
New York Post
Jellied Salmon Loaf and Tuna Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Warmer days bring fans for cool molded salmon loaf on a tangy gelatine layer. The menu includes tuna stuffed pepper rings with cream cheese, shrimp, crisp greens, and a two layer gelatine dessert style salmon loaf with consomme topping, yielding six to ten servings.
Navy Men Describe First Hydrogen Bomb Test Havoc
Washington report recounts sailors' letters from the Eniwetok test on November 1 detailing a cataclysmic fireball that leveled a mile wide area. Eyewitness accounts describe a towering orange glow, immense heat, and a mushroom cloud as the largest man made explosion to date.
Enormous hydrogen test near Eniwetok described by sailors
Sailors reported a two mile wide flame pillar and a burning island after a November 1 blast. They described earth rising straight up and the island turning red and vanishing. The Atomic Energy Commission later stated hydrogen research at Eniwetok was satisfactorily completed, with the test aboard a naval ship under strict secrecy.
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AEC Ordered to Proceed with Hell-Bomb Work
The article reports that authorities ordered the Atomic Energy Commission to continue development on the so called hell-bomb. It notes the decision as part of ongoing weapons research and includes statements from officials about the program.
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China Emerges From War as Global Power
Seoul reports China after the Korean War has built a modern army and becomes Asia's leading military power. The 3,000,000 strong regular force, plus militia and reserves, is seen as a decisive factor in Asia's future.
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China
Asia
Widow Mentions Tax Papers After Husband's Death
A widow quips that she has spent time filling out forms for income tax, insurance, and death certificates, joking that she almost wishes her husband hadn’t died while a neighbor expresses sympathy.
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