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Picture News #5 (1946)

Lafayette Street Corporation · 1946 · 36 pages

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ContinuePicture News #6 →
Contains 10 stories
From Grocer's Boy to Cardinal
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
How to Bring Up the G.I. Baby
4 pp · non-fiction

A renowned Pennsylvania country doctor and Army medical officer shares practical, modern guidance for the millions of mothers raising babies born to G.I. families since the war—covering everything from nursing and diaper care to sleep habits, bathing, and the developmental milestones new parents can expect in that first year. Dr. Allen H. Moore emphasizes that infant care needn't be complicated: with common sense and attention to fundamentals like proper temperature, consistent routines, and gentle discipline, young mothers can feel confident watching their babies grow healthy and strong.

The Milt Gross News Circus
1 pp · humor

Milt Gross takes a comedic swing at home fire drills in this one-page humor piece, poking fun at the earnest preparations and unlikely scenarios people conjure up in the name of safety. It's short, snappy, and exactly the kind of quick laugh you'd expect from a master of visual gag comedy.

How Mary Margaret McBride Brings Celebrities Into Her Home
2 pp · non-fiction
The General Who Never Knew the War Was Over!
4 pp · non-fiction; biography; war
General George S. Patton

This pictorial biography traces General George S. Patton's rise from a boy who dreamed of military glory to one of America's most fearless—and controversial—commanders, following his evolution from a competitive young officer through his legendary tank innovations and North African victories to his pivotal role in the invasion of Sicily and the European campaign. The story captures both Patton's unwavering belief in aggressive mechanized warfare and the personal struggles that defined his career, including a moment of regret when his intensity cost him dearly. A portrait of a warrior whose boldness reshaped modern combat, even as his outspoken nature would ultimately overshadow his greatest triumphs.

Will the Atom Bomb Decide the Fate of the Navies?
4 pp · non-fiction; math & science

In 1946, as the atomic age dawns, naval experts grapple with a revolutionary question: will the atom bomb reshape warfare at sea just as Captain John Ericsson's revolving gun turret transformed naval combat during the Civil War? Drawing a parallel between Ericsson's bold invention and the destructive potential of atomic weapons, this story examines how navies might need to evolve—or disappear entirely—in the face of this devastating new technology. Through dramatic historical contrast and contemporary naval testing, Picture News explores whether the world's fleets face obsolescence or fundamental reinvention.

If I Could, You Can!
3 pp · non-fiction; biography
Franklin Delano Roosevelt

This pictorial biography traces Franklin Delano Roosevelt's remarkable resilience in the face of paralysis, showcasing how he transformed personal adversity into national inspiration through his leadership during wartime. From his calm composure during an assassination attempt to his powerful "Fireside Chats" that connected America, Roosevelt demonstrated an unshakeable will that redefined what was possible for those living with disability. Published as encouragement for wounded World War II veterans, this story celebrates a leader whose determination and unwavering spirit became as defining to his legacy as his political achievements.

The New Veteran Has Brains
3 pp · non-fiction

As returning G.I.s face unemployment, skepticism about empty political promises, and the temptation of extremist recruitment, this pictorial review of Charles G. Bolte's book "The New Veteran" examines the real challenges veterans confront in postwar America. The story argues that veterans' security depends not on division but on communities working together to provide meaningful employment and opportunity. Through the voices of those who served and those affected by their struggle, it explores what it truly takes to transform a returning soldier into a productive civilian.

How Teddy Roosevelt Pardoned America's Last Train Bandit
3 pp · non-fiction
Al JenningsTeddy Roosevelt
Hank Greenberg
4 pp · non-fiction; biography; sports
Hank Greenberg

Hank Greenberg's journey from the Bronx playgrounds to baseball stardom—and then to military service during World War II—is the heart of this 1946 biography by Charles Wessell. After four years away from the game, skeptics doubted whether the 34-year-old could reclaim his place in the majors, but Greenberg had other plans. This is the story of how one of baseball's greatest talents fought to prove the doubters wrong.

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