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An excerpt from a transcript of an oral history of a personal narrative is presented in which the author recalls his experiences on Betio Island in Tawara as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.

The article presents information on U.S. radio broadcaster John J. Anthony. Anthony was once a taxicab driver in Bronx, New York, and was a writer on taxicab subjects. Now, he hosts the radio program "Good Will Hour," where he gives advice and solutions to various personal problems. His success and the growth of his followers led some radio editors, psychiatrists, sociologists and judges to accuse him of exploiting human troubles.

The article focuses on the life of a telephone operator in Washington. Such kind of job is the most cussed and applauded in the state. Telephone operators are prohibited to give their personal names to customers. They are facing challenges in dealing with customers but they must be gentle and civil.

The article describes the work and the woes of an army cook. Aside from having a stressful job involving food preparation, cooking and cleaning the mess hall, an army cook usually faces the complaints and the ill behavior of soldiers. The importance of his role in the army is emphasized. Moreover, the proper decorum and responsibilities of an army cook are described.

Focuses on the career of investment counsel Lawrence Lee Bazley Angas in the U.S. Consultation fee he charged to his clients; Information on his market forecasting technique; Family and educational background.

The article profiles dish salesman and businessman Jack Price. The salesman became a pioneer in the movie-premium industry in the U.S. in 1929. Price owns several theatrical companies in Pennsylvania and two holding companies in 1942. It is said that the salesman has a reputation of being a master of women psychology.

Discusses the author's views on gossip columning. Changes in gossip columning; Reason for considering gossip columnists as night people; List of restaurants and clubs where columnists woul have privacy.

The article features Weegee or Arthur Fellig, New York's free-lance news photographer. He has made an art of photographing the corpses of murder victims as they await the medical examiner. Weegee gets his pictures by listening to calls on the police radio receiving set in his coupé. He puts his heavy-soled brogans when he arrives at a murder scene to avoid intimate contact with blood.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "Better Courts for Kids," which focused on teenage boys whose heads were shaved; "Let's Abolish Boxing," which highlighted the proposed termination of boxing in the U.S.; "Re Greeting Cards With No Inhibitions," which focused on a greeting card for a neighbor who visits daily for three or four cups of coffee.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "I Call on Mike Wallace," which focused on Wallace; "How the Boy King Foiled the Plotters," which focused on King Hussein of Jordan; "The Battle Over Atoms-For-Peace," which discussed Atoms-for-Peace program.

Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "Natatoriums: What Can Go Wrong--and Did," in the August 2005 article of "HPAC Engineering."