Orphan Areas of Europe At Junction of Continents
The piece outlines Istanbul Thrace and the strategic Straits linking Europe and Asia. It traces control of the Dardanelles and Bosporus through history from ancient empires to modern diplomacy, treaties, and the Montreux convention shaping naval passage and security. It notes Turkey's role and Russia's enduring interest in access to warm seas and trade routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istanbul
Constantinople
Byzantium
Turkish Thrace
Turkey
Europe
Asia
Black Sea
Aegean
Mediterranean
Bosporus
Russia
Persian Gulf
Murmansk
United Nations
Straits
Dardanelles
Hellespont
Leander
Hero
Troy
Agamemnon
Xerxes
Persia
Alexander the Great
Macedon
Mar- Mara
Gelibolu
Gallipoli
Lake
Ontario
Golden Horn
National Geographic Society
Sea OF Marmara
Straits of the Bosporus
Straits Defense, Air Power, and Balkan Political Tensions
The article discusses how air power on Crete and Dodecanese islands effectively blocked Allied shipping, prompting Russia to seek defense bases in the Straits area in cooperation with Turkey. It covers Turkey’s revision of Montreux, the division of Thrace, and the strategic importance of Istanbul and Adrianople as historic and economic hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Dodecanese
Russia
Straits
Turkey
Thrace
Aegean Islands
Europe
Balkan Peninsula
Bulgaria
Greece
Mediterranean
Turkish Thrace
Maryland
Istanbul
Baghdad
Edirne
Adrianople
Constantinople
Actor Ralph Holmes Dies From Sleeping Tablet Overdose
Ralph Holmes aged 30, husband of Lib Holman, died of an overdose of sleeping tablets. Dr. Thomas A. Gonzales, chief medical examiner, released the report Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ralph Holmes
Libby Holman
Thomas A. Gonzales
Czechoslovak aid drive in Cedar Rapids appeals for food and clothing
Minister Jan Masaryk appeals thru press for aid to 700,000 Czech children suffering malnutrition after six years of German occupation. Cedar Rapids groups collect 46 crates of clothing. local schools add 30 crates. Campaign runs to Nov 30 with cocoa milk and lard donations and proceeds to Red Cross. event features Karla Masaryk chorus and Sokol dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Jan Masaryk
Federation
Cedar Rapids
T. B. Hlubacek
J. J. Hervert
New York
C.S.P.S
Eleventh Avenue
Third Street SE
Julia Vyskocil
Helen Sykora
Wencil
Andrie
John Cimburek
Milada Mahring
Jerry Drahovza
Frank Sykora
August Subik
Rose Bartunek
Milo Naxera
Vince Kubovec
M. L. Hromadka
Vaclav Picek
Karla Masaryk
Sokol Women of
Czechoslovak Red Cross
Tam na horach staged by Czech American clubs
The musical comedy Tam na horach will be presented this evening at 7 30 by the combined dramatic clubs under the Czech American National Alliance auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z.c.bj
Federation of Czech Groups Meeting Scheduled
The Federation of Czech Groups plans a Thursday evening gathering at the St. Wenceslaus lodge rooms with reports on clothing and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Czech Groups
St. Wenceslaus Lodge
Czechoslovak Aid Drive and Lodge Meeting Scheduled
A relief drive for Czechoslovakian children will be held. Prokop Velky C S A lodge meeting is set for Sunday December 2 in C S P S lodge rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prokop Velky C.S
C.S.P.S
Prussia Reported Slated for Partition
Kansas City AP reports a state department official predicted Prussia will be partitioned into autonomous states. James W Ridderberger, head of central European affairs, said most other German states would survive in a new federal union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
State Department
Prussia
Junkers
James W. Riddelberger
Division of Central
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Strait of Gibraltar
Ukraine
Caucasus
Baku
Matumi
Romania
Lower Danube
Samsun
Trabaon
Trebizond
Great Britain
Britain
Lloyd George
Lausanne
International Commission
Montreux
Car
Miles
Erégli Constantine
Morris
Western Electric Hearing Aid
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Western Electric
C. Chambers Inskeep Optical Company
3Rd St. SE
Dial
Harry F. Tisher
Pres
NATL
Paramount Pharmacy Paramount
Theate Klog
South Side News
Newman
Santa
Duncan Phyfe
Sdrusent Ceskych Spolka
First Church OF Christ
Scientist
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Leonard T. Carney
Beverly Hills
Calif
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Second Avenue
Westits
Beimsday Presvere BF
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!