Books and Battles in the Berlin Era and More
A reviewer surveys works on Berlin and World War II era figures, praising Harry W. Flannery's Assignment to Berlin for its detailed Nazi era radio power dynamics and the author’s naivete. It also covers Elizabeth Pickett Chevalier’s Drivin' Woman and MacKinlay Kantor's Gentle Annie, James Street's Tap Roots, and Poliakov’s Russians Don’t Surrender with notes on Lincoln biographies and related histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Selby
Berlin
Harry W. Flannery
Knopt
Méday
Naals
Harry W. Planner
Columnia Broadcasting System
Alfred Knopf
Tannery
St. Louis
Shiver
Russia
Yugoslavia
Greece
Grete
Flannery
Elizabeth Tickett Chevalier
Macmillan
Timah
Elizabeth Pickett Chevalier
New Haven
Wellesley
Impvie
Margaret Mitchell
Amerlog “Moncure
Chevalier
Virginia
Kentucky
Deserter Held After Greek Ship Incident
An immigration case centers on a 27 year old Greek national, Portis, detained after disembarking from a vessel believed to be named The Yule of Mie Younis. He is held on bond pending final disposition and faces possible return to Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Perrid
Louise
David
Gar
Eau
Portis
Greece
Dark War Outlook and Egypt Armageddon Echoed in News
The piece notes a tense war outlook with quivering hopes of German advances being checked. It highlights missed opportunities like the Battle of Britain and a potential push on Moscow, then shifts to Egypt as a historic battleground where Britain stands at Armageddon, citing ancient Egypt’s significance and Napoleon’s exhortations. It also mentions efforts to arm small boats for anti-submarine defense and a push to design a simple coastal craft built by small yards, plus a vast postwar debt figure and related military spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quentin Reynolds
Moscow
England
Egypt
Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
Auling
Palestine
Nile Basin
Red Sea
Napoleon
Navy
Coast Guard
Atlantic
British Isles
Dunkirk
Aaail
Washington
Jay
Iestionnaire Sento
Spiece
Ortiz Resignation Signals Mixed U S Latin Policy Shifts
Argentina's President Ortiz resigns amid pressure as U S relations improve but axis pressure persists. Conservative elements in Buenos Aires face anti Axis sentiment while Congress and press debates intensify. Washington weighs Brazil gains and Argentina's tilt toward hemispheric solidarity while Justo's influence shapes policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grover Paemiosital
Roberto Ortiz
Argentina
U. S
Latin America
United States
Ortiz
Vietory
Chamber of Deputies
House of the
Argentina Congress
Fortnigh
Asis
Enrique Rilie Guinans
Interior
Miguel Caladati
Avis
Corths
Castillo
Onetillo
Germany
Axis
el Pampero
Marriage Trends Amid War Reflect Changes in American Rates
The article discusses how war influences marriage patterns, noting a rise or fall in marriages during prolonged conflicts. It cites factors such as living standards and socioeconomic status, with America having high marriage rates and many young people marrying. It provides figures on age groups and odds of marriage for 18 and 21 year olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almerica
Plao
Sue Erin
West Quiz: Can You Answer Seven Questions Today
A puzzling Daily Quiz page asks seven West questions from a classified section. It tests knowledge on history geography and government with clues about borders leaders and policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amur Pyar
Russia
Tokyo Military Academy
Office of Price Administration
U. S. Coal Guard
Prevard
Henry Schoolcraft
Constantinople
Mantian Islands
Ancient pottery origins in early human tech China debate
Factographs discuss Origa ceramics tracing back to around 4,090,000 years ago near the end of the last glacial period. The text notes early men used crude weapons and clay vessels, and clarifies that the term china traditionally refers to porcelain, though commonly used for both china and porcelain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Origa
China
Porcelain
Today’s Common Error in doubt phrasing
A note highlights a common error in writing when expressing doubt. The guidance warns against using phrases like but What or but bhat after doubt and emphasizes correct wording such as T had no doubt that he would come.
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Carrias
Ghlitsky
Togulhier
Pierre Vah Faussen
Ujie
Pollakov
Any
MacKinlay Kantor
Coward McCann
Thade
Ds Tw
Annie
Kantoy
Ollahosha
James Street
Dial
Dabneys
Street
Sam
Bruce
Kyd
Dabney
Keith Alexander
Alexander Poliakov
Dutton
Alexander Polakov
Poliakov
Hitler
Galitsky
Rufus Rockwell Wilson
Caxton
Rockwell
Lincoln
Wilow
Ouber
Denress Ask
Hal
Yalla
Vloxer
U.S
Brazil
South America
Famlt Ab
Augustin B. Justo
Anis
Justo
Oth Orta
Castilla
Unis
Daily Dozen
Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania
Journal Etenly
Celoron Park
Parroff
Juance
Morrey Brennan
Helen Kane Ee Poo
Paramount
Paddy Cliff
Bis Din
MuSical Johnstons
Michael Barker
New Orleans
G Nico
Iron Heiman
Nana
Heiman’s Budget Jewelers
America
Wee
Siva
Triangle
Jean
Jeanne
McElroy
Edward. Jerom Johnson
Wattle
Teving Street
VFEW
Merle Amyan
SLAC
Eslac
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