Rich Rubber and Tin Power Malay States History
The Malay States yield over a third of the world's rubber and about a third of tin. British protection, rail access, and ports like Singapore drive export to the United States, with tropical plantations thriving under hot damp equatorial climate. Chinese labor dominates tin mining and Singapore grows into a major port hub linking the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
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Britain
Borguus Socios
United States
Malay Peninsula
Stier Thecsae
Equator
Netherlands Indies
Brazil
Stamford Raffles
Singapore
Pacific
Indian Oceans
Thailand
Japan
Great Britain
Horse Sleeping Sickness May Be Transmissible to Humans
Reports from the American Foundation for Animal Health warn that equine encephalomyelitis, or sleeping sickness, may spread from horses to humans. Cases in Minnesota Texas and eastern states linked to the virus prompt cautions for handlers to guard against mosquitoes and biting insects.
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American Foundation For Animal Health
Minnesota
Texas
Seaboard States
Pacific Coast
Price Control Debates Rise in Washington Inflation Fear
Three Washington factions clash over price control aims with Baruch advocating ceilings and Henderson favoring targeted controls. Britain’s flexible policy and inflation risks loom as farm blocs and lobbying groups shape talks, while public debate grows about morale and government action.
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WNU
H Street
Washington
D. C
Bernard Baruch
Leon Henderson
Congress
Canada
Unlimited Production From Air and Soil Within U S
The piece argues that most plant material is produced from atmosphere and moisture, not soil, and that the United States holds vast renewable resources. It highlights two 20th century tools the organic chemist and plant geneticist enabling crops to be used as industrial raw materials and grown to specific specifications.
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France
Italy
Mussolini
Petain
United States
Congress
United Staten
U S Woman Sees Dual Roles in Democratic World
In Columbia Missouri a thinker argues U S women require better training for future household and motherly duties. Dr Wood, a 29 year education expert, says education can shape women's duties toward democracy and balance opportunities with responsibilities.
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Columbia
U. S
Wood
Camouflage Shines On Army Trucks With Duller Paint
Washington reports a shift to lustreless paint for army vehicles to improve camouflage. Old chauffeurs who formerly brightened surfaces may find the new coating reduces shine, aiding concealment from air and ground observers.
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Washington
G String Murder Catalogued At Library Of Congress
Brief items note an indexing mix up for Gypsy Rose Lee's The G String Murder at the Library of Congress. WPA accomplishments include 30 000 new public buildings and 600 000 miles of road. Army chapels funded by the War Department are designed for Protestant Catholic and Jewish use. FCC records show a broadcast station applicant with 100 barrels of three year old whisky as an asset.
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Gypsy Rose Lee
Library of Congress
Wom
Ae Uwsic
WPA
War Department
Army
FCC
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Penang
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Farm Bureau Federation
Farmera Union
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Congress of Industrial Organization
American Federation of Labor
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Land Grant Colleges
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Navy
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By Wheeler McMillen
Bankhage
Daniel F. O’brien
Massachusetts Avenue
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Harvard Bazar
Cambridge
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Massachusetts Ave
Ola
Carver
Boston
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Seetvice
Business Man
Joseph F. Higgins Co., Inc
Masa, Ave
Camb
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Chas. H. Fisher & CO
Brookline Street
J. Frank Facey
Prospect Street
Clark & Reid CO
Green
A. Anastasi
River ST
Central SQ
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