Centralization debate frames future of government offices
In a column from Amarillo, the piece argues that dispersing federal bureaus from Washington to other cities could guard against crippling attacks, citing Dirksen's proposal and the rising rural population as context. It weighs travel costs and efficiency against safety in a national shift.
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Europe
Washington
Miami
San Diego
Arlington County
Potomac
Virginia
United States
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
House
Dirksen
Chicago
Pekin
New York
Detroit
Hidden Door Mystery Behind Dining Room Cabinet
In a grand house, a note from Medora Field spurs a search for a hidden room. Bob and Bill suspect a concealed door behind a mahogany china cabinet, but the wall reveals only wallpaper and no groove. The group contemplates the dining room versus the kitchen as clues continue on page 14.
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Maggie
Sally
Bill
Claire
Bob
Alice
Kirk
Andrew
Library
Hall
Butler’s Pantry
Bessie
Bombing in London and wartime observations from a traveler
A London correspondent reports on a German bomb exploded midflight causing widespread destruction yet few injuries. He notes shattered windows, bent steel shutters, and a two hundred yard crater near Kensington. He also remarks on RAF praise, Polish pilots, and King Zog's late night hotel lodging.
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London
Peter Pan
Kensington Gardens
Queen Victoria
Kensington Palace
American Neutrality Zone Faces Strains as War Presses Americas
In a joint action the Americas created a 300 mile neutral belt beyond the three mile limit to shield inter-continental trade from European belligerents. German pocket battleship sunk at River Plate mouth and German ships interned by Britain. French liner Mendoza seized near Brazil. Brazil seeks consultation with allies for a united protest. United States pledges support to uphold the zone.
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Americas
River Plate
Mexico
Caribbean
Mendoza
Brazil
United States
Army air corps chief urges city watcher networks against air raids
Ten thousand civilian volunteers in 700 posts tested a plan to spot and report invading planes by telephone. Maj. Gen. H. H. Arnold says every key city should build a skeleton defense. British London defense credited to instant reporting of German planes. Frederick E. Crane warns obedience is essential for liberty.
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Seaboard
Haseen
HH. H. Arnold
Army Air Corps
London
Today’s Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues
A crossword style puzzle with numbered across and down clues including Civil War, language, anatomy, and common words. Clues reference various topics from history, language, geography, and general knowledge across two grids.
Concentration Camp Ordeal Described From Krakow University
The article details a November 1939 event at Jagiellon University in Krakow where Nazi authorities arrested 180 professors. They were beaten, shaved, and housed in crowded barracks at Oranienburg with harsh daily routines, scant food, rigid roll calls, and segregated prisoner categories.
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Jagiellon University
Krakow
St. Ann's Church
Mayer
School of Mines
Gobbia Street
Monteluppi Street
Lobzow
Breslau
Oranienburg
Westphalia
Hitler Guard
Rose
Krakow Professors Oppressed as Polish Intelligentsia Martyrs
In 1940 Krakow professors were interned and forced into standing cells for hours, forbidden to sit. While most were released with some possessions, 50 remained imprisoned. Governor Dr. Frank stated the aim was to purge Polish intelligentsia, calling them unnecessary to the Reich. The arrests backfired as Krakow men became symbols of Polish resilience.
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Krakow
Frank
Reich
Poland
Aviation Speedup in Los Angeles Aircraft Industry
Look magazine notes Los Angeles area plants Douglas Lockheed North American Northrop and Vallee together backlogged to 1.2 billion dollars with 100000 workers by 1941. Douglas heads a 400 million dollar enterprise with 40000 workers. North American backlog 225 million. industry aims to ramp to meet wartime airpower demand.
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Cannon
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
Douglas
Lockheed
North American
Northrop
Vallee
Glenn Martin
Baltimore
Donald W. Douglas
Exaik
General Motors
North American Aviation, Inc
Vultee
Modern Troubadour Woody Guthrie on CBS radio tour
A CBS Talks column profiles Woody Guthrie the wandering troubadour. Since leaving the Oklahoma dust bowl in 1936 he has toured the United States by foot and boxcar, playing guitar and earning meals and shoes with songs. His repertoire mirrors African life and he can sustain a long song fest for a day.
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Woody Guthrie
Woody
Oklahoma Dust Bowl
California
Trains Halted by Insect Obstruction on Tracks
Train locomotives faced sudden stoppage as caterpillars crossed the rails, leaving the tracks greasy and hindering traction. Crews reported trains halted due to the slippery surface and debris.
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