General Opie Highlights Dangers in Post Banquet Address
Major General E W Opie editor Staunton News Leader warns of internal threats to the republic including paternalist government, a drifting toward socialism, potential chaos aiding communists, labor union power, citizen neglect in voting, growing Give me ism, and rising godlessness. He cites Taft Hartley era impact and likens unchecked government cost to Rome's fall.
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Staunton News Leader
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American Republic
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Bomber Flight Demonstrates Aerial Refueling Capabilities
Gen Curtis LaMay notes the global circumnavigation in 94 hours by a bomber leaving Texas and returning without landing gear down, highlighting the role of aerial refueling in extending reach. The mission showcases SAC’s long range strike and in-flight refueling techniques.
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Globe
Texas
Curtis F. LaMay
Strategic Air Command
Breakfast in Bed and Social Security Obsession
The piece argues social security has benefits but warns against expansion via government programs. It satirically imagines a Federal Bed Breakfast Administration to show how easily well intentioned schemes grow costly and coercive, feeding dependency rather than real reform. It emphasizes political temptation to broaden benefits beyond practical limits.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Max Gordon the man who never talks yesterday to today
Max Gordon, famed theatrical producer, avoids small talk and remembers only yesterday. He rose from East Side burlesque to back 60 to 70 shows including Abe Lincoln in Illinois and Born Yesterday, never chasing idle chatter.
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Max Gordon
Max
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Design For Living
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Illinois
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Eileen
Walter Huston
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Huston
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Bernard Baruch
Lucky Lady II flight proves extended real-time tanker refueling capability
General LeMay highlighted a Pacific route in the Lucky Lady II mission showing 23,452 miles flown with in-air refueling from tankers. A smaller 8,000 mile leg on a sister B-50 demonstrated aerial fueling over the Pacific. He argued the system allows swift diversion and global reach for bombers and air fuel, enabling potential delivery of an atomic weapon if required.
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Hawaii
Fire drives Gruber family from Martinsboro home
Mr and Mrs C W Gruber flee with their children as a fire attacks their house on the Martinsboro pike. Morris E Cather is named to the Dean's List at the University of Richmond.
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American forces advance on three fronts near Bismarck Sea
U.S. 6th Army pushes on three fronts around the Bismarck Sea as American trained Chinese units assist in repelling a Japanese thrust in upper Burma. Handley Elementary School repels another flag incident while Hanover Dressed Poultry Co seeks council approval to expand.
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Pacific
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Handley
Hanover Dressed Poultry Co
Labor peace plans discussed by AFL CIO officials in New York
AFL and CIO leaders meet in New York to canvass labor peace issues. In Berryville the fourth district of the Federation of Women’s Clubs gathers 125 members for a meeting.
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CIO
New York
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Berryville
Coolidge Threatens Veto as Utah Mine Disaster Reveals 175 Trapped
In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge threatens to veto the tax bill while a Utah mine explosion entombs 175 workers, creating a crisis tugging at national politics.
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Utah
Telephone Co requests city swap of phones for tax credit
The Telephone Company asks the city council to replace office phones as part of its tax arrangement. March winds dim the blinker during the Union Fire Co bazaar’s last night. James C. Totty, a former resident, says he plans to move to South America. Charles Lafollette near Capon Bridge is knocked from his bike after a runaway horse drags him along the road.
Fix Your Mouth Upside Down Theministers Lesson
A minister shares sketches of faces to teach youth about genuine happiness. He contrasts artificial smiles with natural ones and urges self reflection to straighten a downturned mouth into true cheer. The message highlights inner joy over outward pose.
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Coumsel
Dangers of Mushroom Poisoning Warned by Health Officials
Health officers warn against testing mushrooms by popular methods and identify Amanita phalloides as a deadly variety. Early symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea eight hours after ingestion, followed by liver or kidney damage. Treatment emphasizes detox, IV glucose, electrolyte support, and liver protection. recovery hinges on rapid care and avoiding suspicious mushrooms.
How's Your I Q Mem ory Genius in 10 Days Test
A 10 day scoring drill claims daily results for 100 questions with graded levels from Mem ory Genius to Good. It asks 10 sample items including US Secretary of State, Mary Norton’s state, Italy’s auto maker, and Rangoon’s country, plus a science note about snake fangs and poison removal.
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Congress
Mary Norton
Italy
Unseen Suspicions Shadow Lander Murder Case
Timothy Grant ponders the Beechcroft murder case as rumors swirl at the inquest. McGregor probes Madam Stewart and Ingrid Johnson while questions grow about Lander’s death and a missing ivory revolver linked to the suspect.
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Stewart
Tim
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