Crisis in Far East shows Dutch Indies on edge
From the Los Angeles Times report by James Bassett the Dutch Indies fear Nazi expansion and Japan’s perilous reach. Java’s defense tightens with air raids, refineries, and a shift to mechanization while battlegrounds loom over Sumatra and Borneo.
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Dutch Indies
Iy Ute Eevondt
James Bassell
Los Angeles Times
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Java
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Australia
Mediterranean
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Wiless England
Tadies
Twenty Years Ago: West Matt Street Block Sold to New Grocer
The brick block on West Matt Street, bought by G H Brooks from Frank Lite, was resold to Ralph Chiri custo who now runs A grocery car First avenue. He plans to rent the property briefly and move his grocery operation there.
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West Matt Street
G. H. Brooks
Frank Lite
Ralph Chiricusto
First Avenue
Daily Quiz: Can You Answer Seven of These Tests
Quiz page lists questions and clues about history, music, literature, and general knowledge. It mentions Lana Turner divorce sources, St Swithin's Day rain myth, Union officers hats, an orchestra leader, the nickname Coyote State, patriot songs, US state borders, Viennese waltz king, and a staff move from Huntington WV to Bedford PA. Also covers vitamin awareness and advertisements with prize note.
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Lana Turner
St. Swithin’s
Rita Porter
Coyote State
Navy
New York
Ertis
C. B. Porter
Los Angeles
Cal
Violent Bucharest Earthquake Shakes Romania
A violent 90 second quake struck Bucharest and northern Romania causing damage to business buildings and homes. There were no reported deaths. Hours after the shock, thousands filled streets as residents remained fearful and listened to radio assurances.
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Huvemsaers
Bucharest
Rumania
Orsi
Washingtons Farewell View on Party Spirit and Public Liberty
The text cites George Washington warning against excessive party spirit in government. It notes parties can check government but may become despotic when factionalism shocks public unity. The piece questions modern partisan dynamics and ends with a stray quip asking why no such misled genius composes a song about Burnt Road.
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George Washington
Foymine
Sis
Loree
Jacob Fame le
Turko-Greek War Warnings Echo Across Radio Reports
A garbled World War II era report notes Turkish allies warned that Axis forces would push through Turkey or Greece toward Suez and Egypt, urging caution for possible German moves in the Balkans. The piece discusses Turkish compliance, Iran aid, and a distant plan to widen the conflict across North Africa, with fingerprints mentioned as evidence in a separate note.
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Turkey
Hitler
Maussolini
Alexanders
Istanbul
Amy Powers
Greece
Sandi
Neilur
Holland
Belgian
France
Balkans
Dardanelles
Tase Saeo
Egypt
Eoliets
North Africa
Har
Dassia
Coope
Iuich
Iran
Yofre
Des Howery
Huwe
Gady Couple Head to Florida for Winter Away
Mr and Mrs William Gady depart for their usual winter trip to Florida planning to travel via Pittsburgh along the highway through Virginia and cover the trip in about three weeks.
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William Gady
Florida
Pittsburgh
Virginia
Helio phobes and burp blister statistic in the United States
An estimate places ten million heliophobes in the United States defined as persons who burp and blister but do not tag, a figure presented as a social or health-related statistic in the article.
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United States
Roosevelt Jr Says Father Aims To Make Democracy Work
Pittsburgh report says Frank M. D. Roosevelt Jr. told rallies that Franklin D. Roosevelt’s main ambition since taking office has been to make democracy work. He dismissed claims that a third term would mean dictatorship as stupid.
Handel Trio Performance Guidance Note
Historical instruction on reporting style advises avoiding clichés. It suggests writing that the Handel Trio played or sang, emphasizing accurate verb choice and period voice in evening concert coverage.
Fabrician Bridge of 62 B.C. Linking Tiber Banks
In Rome the Fabrician Bridge spans the Tiber, connecting Aesculapius island to the left bank. Built in 62 B.C. by Lucius Fabricius, it survives as Lie Ponte dei Quattro Capi in modern times. James Smithson, founder of the Smithsonian, never visited the United States. The earliest U.S. export was Jamestown wood panels for wainscoting shipped by Captain John Smith.
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Rome
Aesculaplus
Tiber
Lucius Fabricius
James Smithson
Smithsonian Institution
Washingon, D.C
United States
Jamestown
John Smith
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