Katie Hepburn’s New Fiancé Said to Propose Soon
Village News-Press items mix Hollywood chatter and politics. Katie Hepburn’s suitor Garson Kanin directs notable films, while Willkie’s campaign HQ sits in Frank Campbell’s former funeral parlor. Gossip of Lovelace, Kennedy, and Madeleine Carroll weaves through entertainment and public affairs.
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Weekly News Analysis Editor's Note Reveals Opinion Policy
Editorial note states opinions in these columns reflect the news analyst rather than the newspaper. It clarifies the column's purpose and attributes content to the Western Newspaper Union release.
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Britain at War Amid Bombardment and Invasion Fears
In London and across Britain the war rages with air raids and evacuations feared. Churchill convenes a secret session as German forces press on the coast. Despite heavy losses and looming invasion, Britain vows to resist with limited forces and strategic retreats in Egypt as Italians push toward Alexandria and Suez.
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Registration for First Peacetime Draft Begins
President Roosevelt set Oct 16 as the registration day for 16.5 million men aged 21 to 36 as the United States prepares the first peacetime draft. Local boards will assign numbers, questionnaires will guide classifications, and pay starts at 21 dollars monthly with one year service.
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Roosevelt, Willkie Clash as 1940 Campaign Opens in Washington
President Roosevelt urges support for collective bargaining hours and social security while vowing to keep war away from U S shores. Willkie tours West starting Coffeyville Oklahoma Texas California, warns of a third term dictatorship. Bankhead dies in office from overwork. Rayburn named fourth speaker. Defense towns face sanitation issues as postmaster Walker announces three new defense stamps. A push to lend Flying Fortress planes to Britain unfolds in Washington.
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Birthday General Pershing Reflects on England and US
NAMES in the news recalls General John J. Pershing at 80 delivering a special message to the United States. He expressed hope that England could hold out. The piece also notes the death of Leonor F. Lorce, 82, a railroad era figure tied to Harriman and Hill, and mentions tax and patent news about Lester P. Barlow, inventor of an oxygen bomb with wartime ties and large tax liabilities.
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Bankrupt Perry county files in federal court landmark move
A Perry county bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court, believed to be the first such action in the nation. Steel ingot output in August reached 6 033 037 tons, the third largest on record. Wheat experts forecast Canada spring wheat surplus at 508 million bushels, the second largest ever. Fall college enrollments stayed normal despite defense jobs and conscription fears. University of California shows a 700 decline from last year. Government survey suggests lood costs unlikely to rise much this year but rents may climb as defense contracts surge. Overall costs could rise 2 to 5 percent by spring.
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State department censored says Europe routes limited by Nazi control
The article notes Nazi influence restricts U S state department messages to diplomats in Europe with some routes cut off and others routed via Berlin or Stockholm. It highlights heavy Latin American communications despite reduced overall European contact and reports on powder shortages and secret contracts.
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Firewater origin and lacrosse among American Indians
The term firewater originates from Indian usage where liquor spilled on fire burst into a blue flame rather than burning the throat. Lacrosse is described as originating with American Indians who played with whole tribes on a side and were separated by a mile.
Quarantine Ragusa and the origin of quarantine
The Dalmatian city of Ragusa now Dubrovnik, about eight centuries ago, built a harbor dork where all incoming boats faced a forty day stay as a plague precaution. The practice evolved into the term quarantine still used today under a shorter period and modern name.
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Big Three States Dominate U S Whisky Production
Kentucky Illinois and Indiana lead the liquor industry as the three largest producers, accounting for roughly three quarters of U S whisky output. In March total production reached 10,803,914 gallons with Kentucky 4,673,187, Illinois 1,422,125 and Indiana 1,334,935 gallons.
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