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True Comics #74 (1948)

Parents' Magazine Press · 1948 · 38 pages

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Contains 5 stories
The Story Behind the U.S. Treasury
5 pp · non-fiction; history

This five-page true-history story traces the U.S. Treasury Department from its Revolutionary War origins through the mid-twentieth century, beginning with the Continental Congress's first efforts to print currency and following the department's evolution under Alexander Hamilton and beyond. The narrative covers key developments including the establishment of the Revenue Marine (which became the U.S. Coast Guard), the Treasury Building's construction and survival through fire and war, and the Secret Service's pivotal role in criminal investigations and presidential protection. Through dramatic scenes ranging from the Lindbergh kidnapping case to wartime counterfeiting operations, the story illustrates how the Treasury has served the nation across peace and crisis.

Amos and Andy
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
Freeman GosdenCharles Correll
The Happy Warrior
4 pp · advocacy; biography
Alfred E. "Al" Smith

Alfred E. "Al" Smith rose from the tenements of New York's Lower East Side—where he grew up alongside the Brooklyn Bridge and dreamed of fighting fires—to become one of America's most beloved public servants. This biographical story follows Smith's climb through the Fulton Fish Market, the state assembly, and eventually the Governor's Mansion, powered by his unwavering commitment to the working people and his fierce stand against injustice, from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to his bold defense of religious freedom. The "Happy Warrior" faced his greatest challenge when the nation called, but his legacy proved unshakeable regardless of the outcome.

Football Tips
4 pp · sports
Lou Little

Lou Little, Columbia University's head coach, walks you through essential football fundamentals in this instructional guide—from punting and passing to blocking and tackling techniques that'll sharpen your game whether you're on the field or watching from the stands. These practical tips break down the mechanics behind the plays you'll see unfold during the 1948 season, giving you real insight into how the sport's key moves actually work.

The Case of Public Enemy No. 1
5 pp · detective-mystery
Steve SaundersJohn DillingerBobHankAnn Sage [Ana Cumpănaş]

Special Agent Steve Saunders of the FBI pursues John Dillinger across the Midwest after the paroled ex-convict escapes custody and launches a crime spree that terrorizes the region. When the trail leads to a summer resort in Wisconsin, Saunders coordinates a careful trap, but an unexpected dog's bark allows Dillinger to slip away—forcing the agents to continue their hunt into Chicago. With help from a woman named Ann Sage, Saunders sets a plan in motion at a movie theater, knowing that this time there's no escape.

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