Seven men formed a de facto wartime ruling group, says Graham
Representative William Fira bem of Micnela chairs the House committee investigating war department expenditures. He cites an elite seven forming a \"government\" that drafted prewar measures weeks or months before war with Germany. Names include Hollie Godfrey, Howard CoM, Herward Baruch, Samuel Gompers, Franklin Martin, Julius Hoseaweald, and Dw Wittard. They allegedly oversaw purchasing, censorship, food control, and even chose Hoover and the daynight saving plan.
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William J. Firabem
Micnela
Derewith
Houme Hemiftee
War Department
United States
Germany
Bimnetes
Council of National de
Mr. Grahaw
Hollie Godfrey
Howard ¥. Com
Herward M. Baruch
Samuel Gompers
Franklin M1. Martin
Julius Hoseaweald
Dw Wittard
Comnet
Graham
Thoethals
Arches
Klbert H. Gary
Oe States Steel Corporation
Breas
Herbert Hoover
Rockefeller Celebrates Eightieth Birthday at Pocantico
John D Rockefeller marked his 80th birthday at his Pocantico Hills estate and visited Beal Harbor, Maine. He voiced hope to live to 90 or 100, saying he has just begun to live. He maintains an active routine, enjoying olive oil, and worries little about the cost of living with an income over 100 million.
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John DF Rockefeller
Pocantico Hille
Beal Harbor
Long Hite
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Juin D. Rockefeller
Hohenzollern Trial at The Hague Prelude
Reported plans for a multinational prosecution of William Hohenzollern with judges from Great Britain United States France and Japan. Germans allege the trial is prearranged and seek to limit evidence while Allies seek full disclosure of wartime policy and acts of aggression.
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Willem Hohenwol- Jorn
UW Te
Great Veitwin
Jorvisk
John Andrew Han Htoo
Lord Sumner
Ble Gordon Stewart
Great Britain
Tve
Great Hertain
United Hater
France
Haiy
Japan
Edward Douglass White
United States
Germany
Duke Kehonamoku Swims Into Politics as City Leader Bid
Hawaii champion Duke Kehonamoku, famed for sprint swimming records and Olympic representation, enters politics as a Republican candidate in Hawaii. He tours the U S and headlines a new campaign, blending athletic fame with public service ambitions amid a wave of local support and scrutiny.
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Hisnalulu
San Francisco
Kehonamoku
Arrival of Dr Manuel Rodrigues at Pan American Union
Dr Manuel Rodrigues recently arrived in Washington from Hirwail to begin a year of work at the Pan American Union and the state department. He is introduced as a medical professional collaborating on regional health initiatives and diplomacy within the Pan American framework.
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Joserand
France
Pevneh Erbassy
Washington
Coe
Kenly
Barnett
Snow
Sibert
Mount Coeine Meargues Ihcently
Hirwail
Pan American Union
State de
Weill Ancestry and Schoolroom Talk Reported
The fragment describes a man proud of distant Penn ancestry, a greeting between friends, and a conversation about leaving school for work. It mentions a family lineage, a passing acquaintance, and a teacher discussing a new map of Europe, with reference to the constitution of a league and life learning.
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Weill
Jan Clsew Chronicle
Europe
Beek to Retain Old Friends
A compact note reflects on the value of old friendships and lessons learned across years, urging thrift with friends while valuing enduring ties above other pursuits. The quotation by Lowell emphasizes choosing friends as a priority through life.
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Lowell
Why Socks Have Clocks and Other Fashion Oddities
The article reviews curious fashion origins such as clocked socks and glove braids. It notes that clocks on socks began to conceal seams and gloves bore Lugers stitched down, with braids concealing seams. It also mentions hats, handkerchief shapes, and Marie Antoinette’s influence on square pocket kerchiefs by Louis XVI in 1785.
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London
Quven Ma-re Antoinette
Versailles
Louis XVI
Through the Moorish City Water Carrier Description
Excerpted prose depicts Moorish quarters with narrow streets and fortified gates opening to courtyards of mosaics and arabesques. The water carrier goes from house to house as melody of fountains and jasmine trees contrasts with white stone walls and a pale sky.
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Morocco
Bern
Franties on Imperfection and Utility in Nature
The excerpt argues that imperfection exists in both external and internal realms yet serves a use. It claims nothing in the universe lacks a proper purpose and that ambition vengeance superstition and enjoyment arise naturally in beings, shaping behavior even among beasts and humans.
Arctic Night Brightens Polar Winter for Explorers
Explorers in high latitudes describe a dark Arctic night brightened by stars and moon phases. The glow from the aurora borealis offers relaxation, and crews endure the long winter with limited amusement measures to stay sane.
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Arctic
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