Debate on Hawaii statehood urged against immediate action
An editorial argues against swiftly admitting Hawaii as a state. It cites Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler and warns statehood could threaten the United States, proposing instead independent, self-governing status with U.S. federal oversight and access to the U.S. Supreme Court. The piece says Hawaii’s military role and local interests do not justify statehood.
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Christmas mail rush plans and postal preparations
Postal authorities outline plans to handle a record Christmas mail surge. Workers are being hired and trained, with emphasis on early mailing of cards and packages to avoid last minute congestion. Citizens are urged to send items weeks ahead to ease distribution.
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Stores note shopping ease on a festive observance day as city workers face increased duties. Officials urge public participation to ease burdens on staff during the event.
Postmaster General Donaldson signals merit based appointments
Current Opinion notes the historic merge of political leaders and postmasters and lauds President Truman for appointing Jesse M. Donaldson to lead the Post Office. The piece argues for merit based appointments and predicts improved morale among 475,000 postal workers under a “spokesman in the Cabinet.”
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United States
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Jesse M. Donaldson
Robert E. Hannegan
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Donaldson
Congress
What 18 an editor
The National Conference of Editorial Writers met in Washington and outlined humorous yet sharp standards for editors. The piece lists qualifications ranging from broad knowledge and law to relatability, political savvy, and a desire for modest pay, concluding that such a figure is rare.
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Research in the Idiom Snails Through University Test
St Louis Post Dispatch discusses a Maryland university test redefining snail pace as 0.000363005 miles per hour. The piece humorously questions speeds of molasses and references Lewis Carroll and Jack Robinson, noting the study’s possible impact on idiom and language.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
University of Maryland
Lewis Carrol
Jack Robinson
Calcium Salt Helps Keep Apple Flavor
Experiments in Geneva New York show calcium helps retain firmness of apples during canning and freezing. Calcium chloride added to soak water preserves shape in pies and apples. A 0.1 percent salt bath and a 0.5 percent blanching solution improve texture, with a brief rinse to avoid bitterness. Commercial tests confirm success.
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Rationing Not the Answer Says Evening Star Reader
A letter from the Evening Star editor’s Voice of the People argues against rationing and government control. The writer contends most cannot buy only what they need and warns voluntary rationing would worsen conditions for the undernourished at home and abroad.
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Evening Star
IQ Quiz Questions From Page Two
A set of seven questions covering capitalization music terms political wins in England and Wales brittle materials comparing cash and wrought iron Willow Run Bomber plant location in Michigan Edward G Nourse chairing a council Cheops rule country Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of State Marshall meeting with Stalin in Moscow a veteran seeking a toupee from the Veterans Administration
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Rainfall Averages and Totals From 24 Years Data
The record shows 24 hour rainfall none, year to date December 0.06 inches, 1947 year to date 32.30 inches, and 34 year average annual rainfall 36.30 inches. Monthly averages for 1913-1946 are provided with January 2.45, February 1.97, March 3.96 inches, April 3.07, May 3.64, June 3.86, July 3.79, August 3.77, September 2.61, October 3.36, November 2.40, December 2.43. courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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