Mountbatten’s three big jobs in Southeast Asia
In India Lord Mountbatten outlines three aims for SEA Command: first push a Burma road to China to break the blockade and aid Chiang Kai-shek and Stilwell. second seize Burma and Rangoon to connect the Burma Road via the Bay of Bengal, including the Andaman Islands. third capture Singapore to control the Malacca Strait and open supply routes into South China Sea via French Indo China and Hong Kong.
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A. T. Steele
New Delhi
China
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
Burma
Washington
London
India
Lord Mountbatten
Chungking
Chiang Kai-Shek
Joseph W. Stilwell
Stilwell
Rangoon
Bay of Bengal
Andaman Islands
Singapore
Strait of Malacca
South China Sea
Indo-China
Hong Kong
Emperor Wang Chien tomb unearthed near Chengtu rivals Tut-akh-Amen site
A recently uncovered tomb near Chengtu attributed to Emperor Wang Chien, Shu Dynasty ruler from 906 to 918 A D, features an 80 foot chamber and a throne. The silver casedBooks with jade covers recount his life. a coffin remains to be examined. The find is likened to Jerusalem’s tomb in 38 A D and contrasts with the WW tourist carving at sacred sites.
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Wang Chien
China
Tut-akh-Amen
Egypt
Emperor Wang
Chengtu
Feng- Hang
Szchuen Mission
Jerusalem
Christ
Editor’s Father Joy as Son Promises Future
A newspaper editor admonishes his reluctant son to attend school to become a great scholar. The boy jokes that if the paper prints mistakes he would blame the printer. The father then weeps with relief, recognizing a worthy successor for the editorial chair.
Introduction to the Success Family
A short allegory describes the Father of Success as Work and the Mother as Ambition. Eldest son Common-sense leads a brood including Enthusiasm Foresight Honesty and Perseverance. Eldest daughter Character with sisters Care Courtesy Sincerity Economy and Harmony. Baby Oppor tunity invites acquaintance to meet the family.
Keep on Your Toes Keep a Foot Forward Sayings
A compact collection of workplace mantras urging alertness effort and composure. Phrases emphasize posture boldness body awareness and restraint as guidance for daily tasks. The list combines athletic and everyday proverbs to encourage steady focus.
Church of the Penitents in Bogota Built of Sins
An anecdotal tale describes a church in Bogota made of sins where bricks were donated for each sin. The structure is said to be set on a 10 400 foot high mountain, with centuries of members allegedly carrying bricks uphill to atone.
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Helen O’nolte
Champion High School
Champion
Delaware
Church of the Penitents
Bogota
Colombia
S. A
Harmless war play seen as outlet for children
Chicago experts say games like Kill the Japs or Mow Down the Nazis offer a therapeutic vent for child aggression within reasonable limits. They caution against excess and urge new outlets if play becomes too rough, noting fear and hostility can arise without safe expression.
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Chicago
Charlotte Towle
University of Chicago
Robert N. McMurry
Central Ymca College
John J. P. Morgan
Northwestern University
Morgan
Dr. McMurry
Impudence Blamed on Children’s Aggression Glides to War Relief
The piece argues that acts like breaking windows and defacing property stem from suppressed tensions with parents and teachers. It suggests children seek relief by fantasizing about harming enemies like Japs or Germans, which allegedly frees them from acting out toward authorities.
Spreading middle age warned by doctors
A light verse by Edgar A. Guest cautions middle aged readers about aging signs. It urges reducing starch, cutting potatoes and cake, and watching weight as buttons burst and clothing tightens. Climbing stairs and breathing difficulty signal the onset of aging.
Go Ahead Take a Chance Denver Junk Shop Sign
A Denver junk shop beside a railroad crossing displays an open offer to motorists. The sign proclaims we will buy the car, inviting drivers to stop and sell vehicles on the spot.
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Denver
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Edgar A. Guest
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