The Arousal of Fame From a Prize Novel’s Glow
Eleanor Parrish rises to celebrity as Descendents of Kings tops sales in four weeks. Dwight Morgan, a midtier writer, courted her with invitations and flattery, drawing her into a glittering social circle she privately despises. She agrees to a weekend trip with him, while planning to delay the planned holiday with Phil.
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Eleanor Parrish
Phil
Dwight Morgan
Mrs. Parrish
Amanda Weatherby
Tenton Park
Eleanor
Park Avenue
New York
Annie
Newberrys
Tewn
Mra Parrish
Morgan
Dwight
Army plans nationwide recruiting push for 115000 in 13 months
Washington May 2 1940 army officials outline a mass drive to recruit or reenlist about 115000 men in the next 13 months to expand air corps and other branches. Major Harold Gilbert says 18 recruiting stations on wheels and aggressive campaigns will target qualified recruits for aviation mechanics and other trades.
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Washington
Army
Air Corps
Harold WN. Gilbert
Congress
Navy
United States
Coast Artillery
Panama Canal
Mistaken Identity at New York World's Fair Maharajah Pair
A near sighted customer at the Indian Bazaar dropped a quarter to a dignified lady in rich Hindu garb and asked for a fortune. The Maharajah and Maharanee of Nepal stiffened, returned the coin, and left the scene.
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New York
Maharajah
Maharanee
Nepal
Congress Sifts Rail and Tax Revisions Across Panels
Senate considers KHI to air restructuring of two railroads at noon EST and resumes Wagner Act revision testimony from the labor committee. House plans minor legislation at noon while Ways and Means continues tax revision hearings at 10 a.m.
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Senate
Labor Committee
HOUSE
Ways and Means Committee
Auburn graduates 464 at 67th commencement
At Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn 464 seniors received diplomas. Dr Edward G Mackay Atlanta minister urged that religious liberty and academic freedom stand or fall together as the church and school share guardianship of truth and freedom.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Edward G. Mackay
Atlanta
Oxen Seized in Jasper Whisky Raid
Oxen used in illicit whisky production were confiscated in Jasper Alabama as authorities raid stills and seize equipment. The action targets illegal distilling operations amid ongoing enforcement efforts.
Raid Near Here Leads to 3 Arrests For Moonshine
Sheriff deputies report a raid seven miles away uncovering three 500 gallon capacity stills and 10 gallons of whisky. Three men were arrested as oxen were used to haul wood and transport the finished illegal product.
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Sheriff's Eputies
Canal study completed on Birmingham Tombigbee water route
May 20. A special army engineers board in Cincinnati concluded the study of a proposed waterway linking Birmingham Alabama to the Tombigbee and Ohio Mississippi rivers. The route would connect with Pittsburgh and Birmingham via the Warrior and other creeks. no findings were announced.
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Birmingham
Als
Ohio
Mississippi
Alabama
Board of Army Engineers
Pittsburgh
Warrior River
Valley Creek
Big Springs Creek
Tennessee
Alabama River
Mobile Bay
Pickwick Dam
War Department
Congress
Cobh E. H. Marks
Ohio River Division
Francis B. Wilby
North
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