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...Because of all this, the apparent determination of the Soviet Government to insist on a unilateral settlement of the Polish problem, without mediation or consent either of Russia's allies or the Polish Government, has come as a shock to American opinion...
...being my own keeper. To these add the noble ethics and the splendid tolerance expressed in reformed Judaism; the study of independence and the good business principles of the Mormons; the gentle humility and ordered humanity of the Quakers, plus the militant zeal and unselfish devotion of those shock troops of the Lord-the Salvation Army, who fight in the trenches of sin's no-man's land to reclaim the tortured souls and clothe the naked bodies of those whom the rest of a snobbish world forgot...
...past wars the commonest causes of sterility in soldiers have been mumps, fevers, gastric poisoning, gland disorders, dietary deficiencies and severe exposure. In World War II shock and wounds from mines, torpedoes and bombs may also increase the sterility rate...
...instructor had a shock several weeks ago when, after dismissing his class, he walked into the hall, looked into another classroom and saw Bob's alter ego reciting. The teacher "swore off" for a few days...
...intend to remain there, dark outlook or no. As their postwar project No. 1, they plan to plunk their savings into buying a house or land. To help provide jobs, Portland is already planning a grandiose $75,000,000 public works project. On this, proud Portlandians got another shock. Half the workers had never heard of the project...