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A rambling column recalls Abe Lincoln quotes and a playful talkative tone about dominoes and perception. It mentions Jim Robertson of Wichita Falls and and a local pipes collection, plus humorous asides about cowboys sizes. The piece mixes anecdote, local persona, and casual banter.
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Jim Robertson
Wichita
Lettore
McEntire
U Ranch
Phillips
Gale
Careless Home Habits Linked to American Accidents
Dr. George W. Com, health officer, warns that home hazards cause more deaths than diphtheria and tuberculosis. He cites unsecured stairs, unanchored rugs, poison storage, and blocked cellars as major risks, urging individual caution to curb the problem.
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Asserica
Geo. W. Com
Major Kermit Roosevelt Dies in Alaska War Service
Washington June 7 Major Kermit Roosevelt 53 son of President Theodore Roosevelt died Friday in Alaska the War Department announced Saturday Officers said his death was noted as natural causes but described death under fire in earlier reports He served with the British army in World War I before joining the U S Army He was the only Roos...
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Washington
Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Alaska
War Department
Thay
New York
Belle Willard
Joseph Willard
Spin
Roosevelt
United States
United States Army
Roosevelt Jr
Archibald
Quentin
Oyster Bay
Long Island
Mexico
South America
Fand
Belle Wyatt Willard
Richmond
Madrid
Spain
Buenos Aires
British War Veterans Association
van-1 Iscover
Wah
Vancouver
Kish
Roosevelt Boy Kills Playmate In Delco Incident
Ten year old William Dinner Roosevelt son of Col. Elliott Roosevelt accidentally shot and killed 11 year old Zecha Hutchinson in Edgemont Delaware County. The rifle discharge struck Hutchinson as boys played. he died at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Investigators await further details. Mrs Winsor not answering calls. The boys were visiting at Mrs Winsor's home. Roosevelt family ties noted. dates and unions provided.
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Philadelphia
William Dinner Roosevelt
Col
Elliott Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Mon
Fomery County
W. J. Rus Omead
Rushang
Zecha Hutchinson
Elisabeth Danner Winsor
Wdgemont
Surburban
New Chance to Enlist WAVES and SPARS for Women
Navy announces restored eligibility for women previously rejected for vision defects. Recruits in Dallas urged to recheck sight with glasses to qualify for WAVES Class W-3 and SPARS. Recruiters across Navy stations ready to discuss requirements and answer questions on enlistment and patriotic duty during wartime. Buy War Bonds and stamps.
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L. H. Ridout
Navy
Staton
Dallas
Hoare
The
WAVES
Ridout
Winston Churchill in Washington Pajama Celebration Wakens Curiosity
Washington June 6 Winston Churchill will be remembered for his press conference speech to Congress and obstinacy but most of all for the outrageous pajamas worn by his staff at the British embassy party. A giant head garment, a yellow silk pajama and red kimono outfit drew admiring but wary glances as guests toasted the Prime Minister. A British naval officer noted the only flaw was no drinks offered to others.
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Washington
Winston “Churchill
Congress
Esteio Anita Strate
Amerivus
Wong Ugar
Wita
Hearne Palamas
Narvik
Winkin Wan
Admiralty
Uoght Tosuetva
Lng
Lumber for Farms Program Sets 400 Million Board Feet Allocation
A government program allocates 400 million board feet of lumber for farm use during June to September, excluding dwellings. Farmers unable to obtain rated lumber should seek county assistance. The program aims to support food production and farm infrastructure through targeted timber delivery.
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WPB
Ray
Sanne
Wallace postwar plan outlined at Connecticut College
Vice President Wallace presented a five point postwar program at Connecticut College for Women in New London. The plan calls for disarming aggressors, preventing exploitation of weak nations, ensuring peace, reeducation of German youth away from Nazi doctrine, and punishment for war crimes. He urged the United States to share in world leadership despite reluctance. He also highlighted the need for nurses and quoted War Manpower Commissioner McNutt on nursing shortages. Information requests urged to the National Nursing Council for War Service.
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New London
Conn
Ice
Wallace
Connecticut College For Women
United States
Sehoala
Tudente
Sehoat
Niesen
McNutthew
National Nursing Council For War Service
Broadway
New York
Card of Thanks for condolences and support from neighbors
The Culp and Jordan families thank friends and neighbors for kind deeds and offerings after the passing of their beloved husband and father. They express heartfelt gratitude and wish God’s blessings on all who showed sympathy and help during the difficult time.
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Pascore
Daetar
Luyhant
H.W. Jordan
Fltreanurer. Direstors sew
Fltreanurer list names Baine Clyde Bennett T Le e Hollingeworthy Me Coker ter Adams.
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Fltreanurer
Direstors
Baine
Clyde Bennett
T. Lee Hollingeworthy
Coker Ter Adams
Inability I Get Rubber From US at Start of New Plants
The report notes disruptions in rubber supply as the United States begins new tire factory production while Peru and Venezuela expand output and Brazil and Dina increase plant capacity. Strong entities include the United States Peru Venezuela Brazil Dina and tire factories. The piece highlights shifting sources of rubber and potential supply impacts.
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United States
Peru
Venezuela
Brasil
Dina
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