White Russia Target in Russia's Summer Offensive
The article outlines Stalin's summer push into White Russia, detailing its size, terrain, and strategic importance as a gateway to Warsaw and Berlin. It notes White Russia's history under foreign control, its marshy geography, and its significance in the long struggle between Russia and neighboring powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Stalin
Warsaw
Berlin
Texas
Poland
Naapoleon
Riga
Hitler
Napoleon
Turmoil in Congress Forces Travel Costs for Lange and Orlemanski
The Lyons' Den notes that Prof. Lange and Father Orlemanski had to pay their own fares from Alaska after returning from Russia amid congressional turmoil. Orlemanski borrowed from a chaplain in Alaska, while Lange wired his wife for funds. The item weaves in other brief asides about public figures and wartime anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Lange
Father Orlemanski
Alaska
Russia
Congress
Prof. Leake
Monte Proser
Copacabena
Johnny Broderick
Broderick
Broad Way
Paul Porter
Dem. Natl
Dewey
New York
Cowboys Boots Bring Luck to Flying Texans at Base
At an English eighth air force bomber base, Texan airmen chase luck with a battered pair of high heeled cowboy boots. Lt Ernal Bridwell of Winters pilots the Blue Blazing Blizzard on 23 missions, aided by passed-on luck from Capt Lyster Brumley of Del Rio. The boots, worn by multiple Texans on missions over Europe, have warnings about fit as only certain size boots remain eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Richardson
Eighth Air Force
England
Ernal W. Bridwell
Winters
Flying Fortress
Europe
Lyster A. Brumley
del Rio
Brumley
Frankfurt
Bridwell
John E. Talbert
Corpus Christi
Texas
Robert L. Deveney
Waco
Bombardier
The
Fortress
Rail rate parity fight pits South and West against ICC
Southern and Western states press for uniform national rates to boost industry and reduce regional disparities. ICC hearings will consider class rates and uniform classification, with officials noting current rates undercut productivity in the South and West while Eastern manufacturing remains dominant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Congress
Mississippi River
Ohio
Mississippi
Pacific
IOC
Board of Investigation and Research
Cherbourg Fort Du Roule Loot Reveals Massive German Stores
American troops uncover Fort Du Roule tunnels packed with ammunition and millions in stores including Cognac wines soaps torpedoes and food. The complex holds radios grinders and a vast array of survival items though Germans may still be inside some passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Fort du Roule
Cpl
James Bresnahan
Waterfury, Conn
Fort du Royle
Frank Gulley Rites Held at Wellington
Frank Gulley a prominent Lutie area farmer died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Sunday night. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Wellington Tuesday at 4 pm with Rev. H H Kinkaide and Rev. Finis O Neal officiating. Pallbearers were Dick Sweat M P Ruffin Lee Roark Joe Roundtree Jack Lowry and Edward Todd. He was born August 25, 1896 and had resided in the Lutie area 19 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrock
Frank Gulley
Lutie
First Baptist Church
Wellington
H. H. Kinkaide
Finis O’neal
Dick Sweat
M. P. Ruffin
Lee Roark
Joe Roundtree
Jack Lowry
Edward Todd
Mr. Gulley
What It Means Revolt Against FDR Hinted in 1936 Democratic Split
A 1936 Washington column explains an anti Roosevelt movement within the Democratic Party could trigger a House election for president if electoral votes split. It notes state legislatures control elector selection, potential three way splits, and how delegations in New York Massachusetts Michigan Washington West Virginia Idaho Delaware Nevada Vermont Wyoming could decide the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
South
Roosevelt
House
Massachusetts
Michigan
New York
West Virginia
Idaho
Delaware
Nevada
Vermont
Wyoming
Rites for Rev Darnall Thursday in Dalhart
Dalhart prepares graveside rites for Rev W D Darnall 65 former Christian Church pastor in the 1920s and 1930s. He died Tuesday in Hugoton Kansas after long illness and requested Dalhart burial. Services in Hugoton Thursday morning with Dalhart ceremony planned Thursday at 4 p m. Survived by wife three daughters and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhart
W. D. Darnall
Christian Church
Darnall
Hugoton
Kan
Clay Floyd
Ural G. Hammett
Jimmie
Kentucky
Douglas
Topeka
Belian Tablets Promise Fast Relief for Indigestion
An advertorial claims Belian tablets relieve acid indigestion in five minutes with a double money back guarantee. It targets sour stomach heartburn and AS symptoms and promises non laxative relief with a return bottle offer. The notice emphasizes rapid action and a cash-back policy.
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Stockholm
Lieutenant Bridwell
Norman Walker
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