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Picture News #8 (1946)

Lafayette Street Corporation · 1946 · 52 pages

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Contains 11 stories
She Risked Her Life to Save Sister!
5 pp · non-fiction

A young girl's picnic outing takes a terrifying turn when her sister gets trapped on a railroad trestle just as a train rounds the bend, forcing her to make a split-second choice between safety and saving her sibling. This is the true account of Constance Ayres of Peoria, Illinois—a real-life moment of courage that earned her Picture News' first-place prize in their readers' life experience contest.

Pete Gray Baseball's One-Armed Wonder
5 pp · non-fiction; biography; sports
Pete Gray

Pete Gray defied the odds after losing his right arm in a childhood accident, refusing to let doctors' doubts stop him from pursuing his dream of playing professional baseball. Through years of rejection and relentless practice—developing a revolutionary technique to catch, juggle, and throw with one arm—he earned his shot with the Memphis team and eventually signed with the St. Louis Browns, becoming a living inspiration to wounded soldiers everywhere. This is the remarkable true story of how determination and an unshakeable belief in himself transformed a one-armed kid into a big league ballplayer.

Monte Hale the Cowboy Who Fights to Save the Native Wild Game of the West
6 pp · western-frontier
Monte Hale

Monte Hale, a Forestry Service agent, arrives at the Grizzly Garth Ranch to investigate reports of bears killing cattle—only to find himself caught between Garth's commitment to preserving wild game and his niece Bonnie's determination to protect her livestock. When a scheming drifter named Dan Long secretly orchestrates a deadly frame-up to turn the ranchers against Garth and seize the land, Monte must expose the truth before a mob of angry cattlemen destroys the preserve. A tense showdown reveals who's really responsible for the slaughter, and Monte fights to set things right.

Ann Curtis the Greatest Girl Swimmer of All Time Who Had to Conquer Her Fear of Failure
5 pp · non-fiction; sports

Ann Curtis rises from washing dishes in her mother's San Francisco boarding house to become one of swimming's brightest young talents—but after two years of racing without breaking records, self-doubt nearly ends her dreams. With the help of coach Charley Sava and a grueling six-month training regimen, Ann must overcome both her weight disadvantage and her deepest fear of failure to claim her place among the sport's elite.

How Bees Can Help You to Earn a Living
5 pp · non-fiction; nature

A carpenter in Tinicum, Pennsylvania named Herman Lerch discovered a practical path to steady income when he took over a friend's struggling bee operation in 1923—and found that the honey his colonies produced could sell for top dollar while bringing health benefits to his neighbors. This Picture News feature walks you through the fundamentals of bee-keeping, from the three types of bees that make up a thriving colony to the remarkable mechanics of how these insects gather nectar, produce honey, and keep themselves organized. Whether you're looking for a side hustle or just curious how a working beekeeper actually runs his operation, Lerch's real-world example shows why an intelligent young person can genuinely profit from keeping bees at home.

Margaret O'Brien
5 pp · non-fiction; biography
Margaret O'Brien

Margaret O'Brien, the nine-year-old MGM sensation earning $3,000 a week, has captivated Hollywood and audiences alike with her natural talent and professionalism on set. Picture News follows her rise from a determined young performer to a star in her own right, showcasing her work in films like *Journey for Margaret* and *Meet Me in St. Louis*, and tracing how she's won over everyone from seasoned actors to devoted fans. Beyond the cameras, we meet the real Margaret—a girl who loves drawing and skipping rope, whose charm and instinctive understanding of her craft have made her one of the most talked-about child performers in cinema.

Tomorrow's Top Secret
2 pp · non-fiction; math & science
Late News Flashes!
1 pp · humor

A series of humorous news vignettes offers quick laughs across Portland, Brooklyn, San Pedro, and beyond—from a tuna mishap to a case of mistaken identity, a canine champion's triumph, and a barefoot boy's unexpected comeuppance. These bite-sized gags capture the absurd moments that might've made the papers in 1946 if anyone were paying attention to the funny side of the news.

The Thrilling Adventures of Jesse James
4 pp · non-fiction; biography; western-frontier
Jesse JamesFrank James

Driven from home after the Civil War and branded an outlaw by authorities despite his innocence, Jesse James turns to robbery with a purpose—stealing back mortgage money to save a widow's farm, then using his ill-gotten gains to help poor farmers cheated out of their land by railroads. This 1946 account presents the outlaw's early exploits as acts of justice against the merciless forces grinding down Missouri's common folk, beginning a career that would define his legend.

Hitler Lives
4 pp · non-fiction
Adolf Hitler

This 1946 pictorial review warns that Germany's dangerous ideology didn't die with Hitler—tracing a pattern of militaristic conquest from Bismarck through Kaiser Wilhelm to Hitler and the German people, the story argues that the threat of fascism persists both in former Nazi operatives hiding within Germany and in extremists spreading propaganda within America itself. Drawing lessons from a Warner featurette, it calls for vigilance against those who would exploit disillusionment to install a new authoritarian leader, while highlighting the United Nations' emerging efforts to prevent future wars through international cooperation and shared security.

Exploring the Unknown: Radio's Number One Science Program
4 pp · non-fiction; math & science

War correspondent Dick Holt witnesses firsthand how electronics and radar technology save lives in the Pacific theater, from locating a downed pilot to guiding naval gunfire during enemy attack. Back home after the war, Holt becomes fascinated with the science behind these innovations and pursues formal study in electronics, even as he discovers how the technology promises to transform everyday peacetime life—from television broadcasts to kitchen appliances. This story, part of the "Exploring the Unknown" radio program, traces how a soldier's wartime experience sparks a lifelong passion for applied science and its boundless future applications.

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