Irish Gird for Battle Over Draft in Northern Ireland
Belfast dispatch says looming British draft may split Northern Ireland and strain relations with the Republic. Brooke’s government considers conscription to fill defense gaps, prompting fears of a fresh partition fight and possible cross-border emigration to resist service. Eamon de Valera warns of repercussions.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Britain
United Kingdom
Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Republic
Basil Brooke
Brooke
Eamon de Valera
de Valera
Jest-a-Second Jokester Known as Comic's Comic
New York humorist Henry Youngman, 46, is famed along Broadway as a rare funny man among comedians. He aims for a national show, jokes nonstop, and even gives away material to friends. He tests wit with wives’ jokes and keeps a large catalog of ready to use lines.
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New York
Henry Youngman
Broadway
Henry
Groucho Marx
Fred Allen
Bob Hope
Milton Berle
Canada
Youngman
Liberty
America
Witty quips about a wife learning to drive and aim
A collection of old time jokes about a wife learning to drive our car and aim a rifle. The speaker notes she is careful, only driving in safety zones, and jokes about washing hair with beer to cure dandruff while humorously praising the effect.
Police uncover $600000 in gold in Rangoon Burma shop
Police searching a Chinese shop in Rangoon Burma recovered 1,250 gold bars valued at $600,000. The find highlights a major cache unearthed during routine inquiry into illicit trade. Local authorities said the haul could impact smuggling and gold markets in the region.
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Rangoon
Burma
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Alec
Apt
Christopher Ziegler
Avon Lake
Eileen
David
Ziegler
Hal Boyle
Miami Beach
Las Vegas
Miami
Nate
ARMY
Saa
Scott
Nate’s
D.D.T
Jarman
Jarman Loafers
E. Mill
Nate Chesin
DIAL
Royal Horse Guards
London
Veernep
Senlore
Coats
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