Drifting Arctic mission spurs Russia’s polar air base plan
A four man drifting expedition led by Ivan Papinin along with Ernest Krenkl Pyotr Shirshov and Eugene Feodorov aims to survive a year on an ice floe near the pole to study weather, magnetic currents and ocean depths. The project supports a Russian push to establish polar air routes, reducing travel distances to North America and linking industrial centers with potential international control debates.
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North Pole
Ivan Papinin
Arctic
Ernest Krenkl
Richard E. Byrd
Antarctic
Pyotr Shirshov
Eugene Feodorov
Polar
Europe
Asia
North America
Pole
Otto T. Schmidt
Russia
Polar Basin
Amundsen
United States
Canada
America
Leningrad
Pacific
Khabarovsk
New York
Chicago
Hese
Soviet Russia
Eugene Federov
Bold film hopes for Bronx family amid Hollywood upheaval
In New York City’s Bronx, the Kelly family rides a sudden break as twelve-year-old Tommy earns a role as Tom Sawyer in a Selznick International adaptation. Papa’s relief rolls and scarce work contrast with Tommy and Michael’s Hollywood engagement while Mama recalls few movie trips in 23 years of marriage.
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Michael Kelly
New York City
Bronx
Tommy
Tom Sawyer
Kellys
Papa Kelly
Mama Kelly
Hollywood
Michael
Smart summer silk print ensembles with wide brims
Cherie Nicholas outlines a summer wardrobe formula built around silk print dresses paired with matching jackets or capes in bengaline and silk prints. Emphasis on large brim hats in black or navy tafteta and coordinated accessories to create elegant, cohesive outfits for grandstands and outdoor events.
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Belmont Racetrack
Western Newspaper Union
Bolero Effect in Children's Fashions
Rivalling the princess style in popularity, the bolero trend or bolero effect appears in juvenile wear this season. The Dalmatian look features a white pique frock with a simulated bolero, brass buttons, and red embroidery accents along the front.
Romantic mood keys the season for formal gowns
The season features formal evening gowns with silk silks and yards of fullness. Styles show hoop-like stiffening, layered contrasting silks, and self fabric ruffles. Daywear offers frills and furbelows with sheer trimmed blouses, while hats favor large leghorns with ribbons.
New Evening Frocks Draw Shoppers to Fair
The article describes reg ular beau catchers—full skirted chiffon or lace gowns with matching long capes and dainty hoods—selling fast at the fair. It notes they suit the very young and mentions a marquisette dress among the offerings.
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