German youth torn between duty and doubt in war era
Nora Waln reports from Germany on how German youth outwardly follow Nazi discipline yet inwardly question authority. Teachers note curiosity about banned books, while youth express mixed feelings on conquest and imperial ambitions. The piece contrasts youthful idealism with militarized obedience and fear of future war.
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Hitler
Nora Waln
Suboress
Nazi Germany
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
Mra. Wain
Nazi Party
Pennsylvania
Bermedy
Reich
Frague
Evs
Germany
Bombs and air raid precautions facts from Legacy Club talk
Police Sergeant E Prowse outlined bomb types and effects for air raid planning. He described thermite incendiaries burning through steel and sea immersion, three aircraft bombs gas incendiary and high explosive, and two fragmentation and demolition HE bombs. He noted the kilo incendiary, asbestos retardant coating, and gas masks for vapors with oil skins for mustard or Lewisite protection, including blistering and poisoning risks.
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E. Prowse
Legacy Clib
Diggers Parade At Showground Delivers Prideful Display
The 2nd Newcastle Garrison Company of ex service men paraded in full kit for inspection at the Showground on Wednesday. Lieutenant-Colonel W H James Major W H Murdock and other officers praised the troops for their discipline and response to training while militiamen camped on the ground cheered the Diggers during the parade.
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Newcastle
W. H. James
W. H. Murdock
Flower Show at Majestic Theatre raises funds for church work
The Church of England Flower Show at the Majestic Theatre drew strong crowds in Gloucester on a fine day. Mrs E de Witt Batty opened the event, praising the town and urging continued church support amid wartime needs. The program featured stalls from Forbesdale and Gloucester Guilds, a presentation to Miss E Newton before departure, a musical interlude, and numerous floral displays with brisk trade. Canon Williamson and Rev. Lynn spoke on ecumenical cooperation and faith during hardship, while attendees admired the stalls and bouquets from local guild members.
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Majestic Theatre
E. de Witt Batty
Newcastle
Gloucester
Canon William
Robert Shirley
Reclor
Canon Williamson
Mrs. Batty
McCulloch
Islington
Single
Maitland
H. Lynn
Methodist Church
Lynn
British Empire
Wis
Batty
Mildred Tate
Wehul
Ladies’ Guild
Cally
Irs
J. P. Filcks
G. Gloversen
Salty
Guild
E. Newton
Newton
Forbesdale
Manning
Forbesdale Gulds
Hicks
Miss Newton
Worthesdale
Mesdames L. Stevers
J. Bennett
Phyl’ Abbott
W. H. Yoole
Mesdames Smith
Talks at Ankara with Turkish Staff Described Satisfactory
General Weygand and Lieutenant General Wavell on Turkish mission meet with Marshal Ferst Tchakmak and the Turkish General Staff at Ankara. Berlin says anti contraband sea attacks will intensify to threaten the British convoy system. A war outlook notes a diminishing possibility of a German spring offensive behind rain drenched fields. Three German planes shot down, two policemen injured in unrelated local stalls. Awards follow a flower show with extensive judging and prize money administration.
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Weygand
A P. Wavell
Turkey
Ankara
Ferst Tchakmak
Berlin
Western Front
North Sea
Germany
Lublin
Poland
Russia
Athenia
Wall
R. R. Reynolds
United States Senate
Shanghai
Silk Damask and Frilled Madras Fabrics Displayed
A sale notice describes 48 inch art silk damask in medium weight with gold green rust and blue shades priced at 2 shillings 11 pence per yard. Frilled madras in coloured grounds offered with prices from 2 shillings to 2 shillings 11 pence per yard.
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Madras
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