Allies Counter Nazi Air Might With Turkish Diplomatic Coup
A 1938 analysis notes Nazi air power pressuring Britain at Scapa Flow while Germany courted Turkey to shift the balance of power. It cites Soviet-German ties, Balkan tensions, and Nordic solidarity as Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden pledge support amid a European security scramble.
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Scapa Flow
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Firth of Forth Naval Yard
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Bretton road to 1940 hinges on isolationist compromise
Congress debates neutrality with filibuster rhetoric and tradeoffs. Rush Holt and Gerald Nye clash as Worth Clark urges harsher critique of Britain and logic of peace talks. A pardon of arms embargo and 90 day credits emerge amid shipping and restriction debates led by McAdoo and Key Pittman.
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Star Davis fights studio over stories and salaries
The piece notes Bette Davis protests against being given too many strong stories by Warner Brothers and earning high pay. It highlights recent projects like No Time for Comedy and Juarez and Elizabeth and Essex, plus Loretta Young in Eternally Yours and Jean Cagney’s new contract. It also covers Gang Busters expanding, Andres Leeds stepping back for marriage, and Artie Shaw pushing back on radio sponsors.
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Bette Davis
Warner Brothers
Miss Davis
Katharine Cornell
New York
Poeekeene
Laurence Olivier
Juarez
Elizabeth
Essex
Al Smith Jr in the News
The caption notes Al Smith's son Al Jr appears in the photo. The article frames his appearance around political family coverage and public interest in the Smiths.
Fashionable Wool Garments Steal Spotlight This Season
Hats, bags, gloves and even footwear showcase wool materials in chic ensembles. Dinner gowns and long coats in red tweed and duvetyn command attention, with jewel buttons and gold accessories. Modern textures and prints, from melton to printed wools, broaden wool’s appeal in jackets, skirts, and elegant evening wear.
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America
Liners
Melton
Union
International Refugee Committee Hear Appeal From U S Jews
The international executive committee on refugees heard an appeal from U S Jews urging aid for 5 million Jews in eastern and central Europe, including Polish partition survivors. A petition with 238 thousand signers was also presented to President Roosevelt seeking a Jewish haven in Palestine. Next day.
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Washington
International Executive Committee On Refugees
U. S
Al Smith Jr. Runs for New York City Alderman
Al Smith Jr. is a candidate in New York City elections running for alderman. The race centers on local governance and representation in city council.参
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al Smith Jr
New York
Ross Rates Over the Rainbow Favorite in Pop Intermeszo
Lanny Row Ross selects Over the Rainbow as the top pop tune from Intermeszo era offerings. Marshall is noted as standing above the average heroine in a Western Newspaper Union syndicated piece.
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Western Newspaper Union
Ross
Renda Marshall
Union
Fashion Notes On Town Coats And Accessories
A description of a black town coat trimmed with brown fur highlights detachable fur trim and brown revers. The piece is paired with gold tone jewelry including hoop earrings and a wide link bracelet, with suede hat and bag completing the ensemble.
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Milady
Fringe fashion revival features fringe in evening wear
A fashion brief notes fringe as a revived style with new evening dresses, fringed sleeves and necklines. Shops showcase blouses and jackets with fringe as the theme and long tassel ends accent outfits. Fringe-covered jackets pair with matching muffs for a coordinated look.
Simple Styles in Shoes Favored by Designers Now
Designers turn to simplicity in footwear with lower heels offering style and comfort. The outlook includes intriguing fashions that make the low heel a striking feature.
Mainbocher Unveils Fairy Tale Color Names Line
Designer Mainbocher introduces a playful collection with colors named Bluebeard blue Cinderella pink and Aladdin gold highlighting whimsy in fashion colorways.
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God
Molyneux Adds Black Tones to Many Fall Colors
Black colors gain prominence as Molyneux shows black tones integrated with other hues for fall costumes. The trend highlights how designers elevate black beyond a base shade to define seasonal palettes.
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Molyneux
Shades of Mauve Named for Spanish Masters
Briyere introduces three new shades Velasquez Infanta Pink Greco Mauve and Goya Gray each having a mauve cast named for famous Spanish artists.
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Briyere
Velasquez Infanta
Greco
Goya
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