Blum arrested in war guilt cases in Vichy France
Leon Blum former French premier and socialist leader was arrested in Vichy charged with responsibility for France’s 1940 defeat. He is named alongside Edouard Daladier Paul Reynaud and Maurice Gamelin as executives linked to the debacle. A government note accuses De Gaulle of an agreement with Churchill to destabilize Petain’s government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
INS
Leon Blum
Popular Front
Germany
Italy
Edouard Daladier
Paul Reynaud
Maurice Gustave Gamelin
Blum
de Gaulle Free French
England
de Gaule
Winston Churchill
Henri Philippe Petain
Bomb That Periled St Pauls Taken Away in London
A one ton German time bomb fell before St Pauls cathedral in London and was removed after four days. Lieutenant R Davies drove the truck that hauled the eight foot long missile to Hackney marshes where experts detonated it, creating a hundred foot crater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Paul's Cathedral
R. Davies
Lieut. Davies
Hackney Marshes
Rmoarshes
Japan protests US embargo on aviation gasoline
Japan lodged a formal protest in Washington over the US embargo on aviation gasoline five weeks earlier. Ambassador Kensuke Horinouchi conveyed the complaint to Undersecretary Sumner Welles, who sent a written reply. Welles and Horinouchi then discussed remaining disputes but no settlement was reached.
Bohemian German Customs Walls To Be Lifted Shortly
Prague reports imminent removal of customs barriers between Bohemia Moravia and Germany. Commodities would likely pass tariff free, as German rulers realign the protectorate economy to ease impact on prices. Main worry centers on wage and price gaps risking rapid product shifts to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Bohemia-Moravia
Germany
Bohemian-Morrovian
Roosevelt Pay Tribute After Bankhead Death
President Roosevelt aboard the USS Potomac on the Potomac River was notified of Speaker William B. Bankhead's death and radioed a tribute praising Bankhead as a trusted friend of the government. He noted Bankhead's experience fairness and personality that endeared him to colleagues and friends. The statement also cited long friendship between their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
U. S. S. Potomac
Potomac River
William B. Bankhead
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa
Notice is given that on September 20 1940 at 9 oclock am the last will of Margaret Mealy deceased will come before the District Court for proof and admission to probate in Rapids Iowa. Rhinehart and McLaughlin attorneys represent the estate. Clerk of District Court POWIN W LUNDQUIRT dated September 14 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
District Court
Margaret Mealy
Rapids, Towa
Radio schedule snippets from 1930s broadcast day
A dense list of radio programs across stations WMT WGN WHO KFJB WSUI WOI and KFIB detailing hourly shows from morning to late night. It catalogs news music drama and variety segments with numerous orchestra acts and host names for a full day’s programming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMT
WISUI
KFJB
WOI
High School Athletic Assn
Fulton Lewis, Jr
WGN
Margaret
Elmer Davis
Eddy Howard
Wsui
KFJIB
Guy Lombardo
Raymond Gram Swine
Blondie
Newa
Charley Worcester
Boone
Earlybird
Herne
Wmt—Musica
Wgn—Gosnel
Victor H Lindlahr
KFIB
Pretty Kitty
Nelly
KPIB
New Bible Hour
Ana Merce
Hilltop
Ellen Randolph
Baker
Kathleen Norris
Len
Lone Ji -Krot
Trnce
Jenny
Linda
Guiding Light
Homemaker's Forum
Tom_ Owens
Judy
Jane
Carntussel
WAMT
Magic Kitchen
Melody Time
Kfjib—Orean
Ralph Ginsburgh
Orch
Light of
Harmony Street Forum
Voice of
Lowa
Wolf—News
WGNR
Wsuui
Abr
Mary Marlin
Jean_Abbey
Mn Perkins
Roosevelt
Pen Young
Ius
Wite Suas
Leadatt
WMJ
Dr Malone
Iowan State Today
Rbackstace
Stan Stanley
WPA
Stella Onallas
WMI
Mecet Ma_ Brown
Lorenza Jones
FIB
Daffy Doodlers
Young Widder
Wm1i
Kitty Keene
Charlie Flagler Woit
Julia
WMJI
Lodas
Wol—Todas
Memorys Lane
Hawaii
Don Peare
Paul Sullivane
Wol
Wgn—Sports Review
Secona
Husdan Wolf
Foto
Inside of Sport
WIUI
Orzan Melodie
WSTT
Hindsight and Foresight New Policies for Old
A column on whether to change an existing life policy or keep it and add a new policy. It explains that policy changes are possible if insurable, warns against lapsing old coverage, and notes the Insurance Bulletin 51 by the US Chamber of Commerce with guidance to consult agents or the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Department of the United States Chamber of Commerce
Insurance Bulletin
Chamber of Commerce
The
Institute of Jale Insurance
America
East 2Nd Street
New York City
Wy Day by Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt recalls a Democratic tea party at Mrs Morgenthau's venue near Wy Day. She notes speeches by candidate Steeholm and Mr Churchhill, a school band performance, and a social hour with waffles and grapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy Day
Eleanor Roosevelt
Refugee Camp Child Letter Cited In Wartime Journal
A wartime diary notes a little boy in a refugee camp in England who speaks of fires and bombs as if routine. The writer, Mt Morgenthau, and others, including Morris Ernst, traveled to New York City for lunch with friends early Friday, reflecting the era's anxiety and camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Mt. Morgenthau
New York
Morris Ernst
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St. Paul's
U.S
Bankhead
Green Hornet
Burns and Allen
AOR Mare
Lew Diamonds Orch
Tim KI
Drake_ Gridiron
Pine Smoking
O—Woods Hermans Orch
Leo Relsmans
of Gat News
Nat Brandwynnes
Louis Prima
Bobbby Byrnes
Skinnay Ennis
Midnight News
Biltmore Bors
Lew Diamond
Aren
Eilerrelts
Cedar Rapids
Ammes
Chiense Iy
Win Des Moiner
Marshalltown
Ite
Wv Cray
Harum
Axhile
Ladyourney
Holgar J Johanson
Institute of Life Insurance
Jonnson
Mr. Churchill
Nelson
Vewman’s
Anage Ms
Lowante On
Mar
Carte Ao
Newman
Speed
All America
Chesterfield
Robert Rapelye
Georgette McKee
Tobaccoland
Tebecco Company
Ver
Liccerr & Myrars
Tosacco Co
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