Ethiopian Oil Concession Drama Tied to Sinclair Interests
The report outlines a complex web of imperial energy ambitions centered on a 180,000 square mile Ethiopian oil concession. It traces Mussolini era tensions, American British interests, and a Delaware corporation linked to Standard Oil. Key figures include Haile Selassie, Francis W. Rickett, and Lord Northcliffe era promoters. The piece notes secrecy, international pushback, and ongoing debates over foreign involvement in Ethiopia’s resources.
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United States
Geese Empire
Sinelair Ohl ‘Corporation
Thales
Great Britain
Aussia
Harry F
Ano
Grant Ea
Ot Richna Oe
Benito Mussolini
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Cere
Addis
Theodore N. Cookstaf
Francis W. Rickett
England
Aif Lawrence
Sloravne and Development Company
Delaware Corperstin
Standard Or
America
Mussdlnes
Mussalini
Halle Stratsie
Corcell Hull
Standard
Ricketts
Haile Selassie
Standard c
Beith
Bihi- Sohn
Sinclair
de' Vial Slike
Europe
Etopia
Fay
Ein Ethinpls
Ihe
Atsirs
Eales Nevons
NO NEED FOR WOMEN COOKING SERIES FOR MEN
A humorous instructional piece by N Gubbine promotes men cooking for themselves and living independently of women. The excerpt mocks student life and offers quirky tips from kippers to toasting, emphasizing self sufficiency and frugal meals amid chaotic instruction.
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N. Gubbine
Eng
Houseman, Cook
Working trousers and novel fabrics from UK textile research
Experimental garments worn by men include trousers shirts and blouses with new materials such as plastics and aesthetics. The Mint Shirley Textile Research Institute at Didsbury Manchester leads tests to assess wear and tear as plans for a Manchester clothing research centre unfold. Dr D W Mill deputy director and Mr JF Silverston chair highlight global study trips for latest machinery and layouts. Sir Stafford Capps, President of the Board of Trade, awaits a copy of the report.
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Shirley Textile Research Institute
Didsbury
Manchester
Mancheshes
Sea
D. W. Mill
JF. Siiverston
Factory Clothing Association
NEW Inventions
Wsssid
Silverson
United States
Sir_ Stafford Capps
Board Trade
Indian Trade Prospects and Postwar Manufacturing Outlook
Parliament debates reveal postwar economic plans to aid Indian manufacturers. Focus on securing capital equipment, raising living standards, and aligning with global price levels. Officials anticipate rapid reconversion needs and aim to restore industrial capacity through imports and domestic production.
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Cue
Sitio
Stowe Scaife
Howl
Japan
Islent
Muraine
Britain
Jth
SiGten
Erelor
Britain’s New Atlas Sets Stage for National Survey
A sweeping national atlas project from the Ordnance Survey promises the most comprehensive map-based view of Britain’s life and resources. Using wartime aerial photography, the atlas aims to render urban growth, agricultural land, and regional details with new printing and reproduction methods for postwar planning and re construction.
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Britain
Ordnance Burvey
Scottish Highlands
Australians and Americans stage wartime sports carnival at sea
Report from Melbourne Globe recounts a high spirited sports carnival aboard the Hawkesbury and Cronin task force ships. American and Australian crews competed in softball baseball and swimming with notable feats from Seaman Bernharat of the Cronin and Rose Straw and Hoss Straw pitching insights. The event highlighted cross allied camaraderie while prisoners and troops shared games during the war era.
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C. Burgton
James McCafrey
Melbourne
John M. Dixon
Ena Globe
Europe
Britain
Justix
YMCA
Prisners
McCaffrey
Tunis
Germany
Commerboary Wills
Cronin
Seaman Sieckkbuch
Ol ‘Heame
Seaman Grant
AB. Clever
AB Grant
B. Andersen
Stubewig
Sontagines
Seb
Bernharat
USS
Bleward Howes
Hawkesbury
Hoss Straw
Australes
Eve Cowley
Melbourne Globe
Yankees
Rose ‘Straw
American Negro Regiment
Jersey Island Stock Breeding Amid War Restrictions
Information shows Jersey Island pedigree stock rose from 10 000 to about 12 000 head under German occupation, with Royal Agricultural Society and Herd Book operating normally. Calves were limited to 100 monthly, Bulls scarce, imports from the Continent minimal, and most stock remained on the island as breeders faced export curbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Agricultural Society
Germany
War Ends as Marne Truce Brings Quiet Across Front
Conflicting reports yield a fragile ceasefire as Allied and Central powers prepare formal terms. Diplomats press for clear boundaries while soldiers assess next moves. Public joy mingles with war weariness in cities worldwide.
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Lei
Brisbane
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Lge
Elbe
Nestle
Tims
Foster Clark
Kellogg's
SWIFT
Pearl Soap
Sid
Leggo
Weetbix
Laos
ASTRA
Kream Corn Flour, Tb. Pte
Johnson
Per Tim Vid
Perth
Ccuf
Nathaniel Gubbins
London
Sunday Express
Easler Tex
Targar
Ana
Sunny
Wlome
Figas
Indian Trade Prospects
Frese Stanmarns
Plannine
Fretane Vale
Scobhane
Feore Loth Batare
Lineratine
Alton Mogrestiee Ak
Sctanee
Tos
Ministry of
Milan
Peery
Tonnersnhial
Miphyrieal Mar
Micael
Varicrne
Orhar
Ali
Genrer Stapleton
Fawland
Seotland
Jersey Island
Pratt
Hors
Bale
Sith
Gigor Che Chao
Ethos
Tootal
Rouaumeeet
BO Sea Storet
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