Lack of Friends Men and Guns Hurts French Cause Says Petain
The article reports Marshal Henri Petain blaming France for its fall citing too few friends, young men, and guns. It notes Britain's concern over the French fleet, U S cabinet shifts with Knox and Stimson, and talk of a new Atlantic fleet and universal national service as preparations for global conflict. It discusses Roosevelt's coalition cabinet move and potential mass production plans for warplanes.
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Petain
U. S
France
Adolf Hitler
Henri Petain
Somme
Aisne
England
Italy
United States
Germany
Rome-Berlin
London
Frank Knox
Henry Stimson
Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
America
Industry notes on new competition and looming trade war
Economists warn of a U S Nazi era trade clash as German steel firms price below quotas and back delivery guarantees. Germany leverages 95 percent control of French steel plus Belgian Luxembourg output to reach about 40 million tons yearly, while Britain blocks sea routes and the sector faces capacity strain. Slump in petroleum markets prompts Texas oil wells shutdown risks. Latin American debt defaults threaten trade revival and a U S loan proposal. Roosevelt to outline plan, Farley to chair Democratic convention in Chicago July 15 with Barkley as permanent chair. Aviation tragedy follows a mid air collision near Mitchell Field killing eleven crew members.
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Germany
United States
Adolf Hitler
Europe
South America
Reich
Alf
Britain
Slump
Texas
Railroad Commission
Latin America
Tangle
U.S
U. S
Nationa
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
William D. Bankhead
Alabama
House of Representatives
Chicago
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Pullman Standard Car Manufacturing Company
Butler
British Munitions Purchasing Commission
Army
Mitchell Field
Long Island
Yale President Warns Graduates on Democracy Challenge
Charles Seymour of Yale urged the graduating class to reject complacency as totalitarian powers threaten democracy. Col Charles Lindbergh urged the UW to stop open gun gestures in a radio address, implying risky foreign policy. Senator Pittman called Lindbergh to cease unfounded fear and lack of confidence in government. Prime Minister De Valera urged volunteers to defend Eire in a defense rally as invasion threats loomed.
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Yale University
Charles Seymour
Charles A. Lindbergh
Pittman
Nev
Lindy
Governa Prim Mola
Night Clubs Save Late Golfing Husband
A gentleman fond of golf returns home late and faces his angry wife. He claims they were playing golf with night clubs, prompting her disgust and a witty punchline about golfing in the dark. The exchange preserves a light humorous anecdote from domestic life.
Daniel Webster Speech At Faneuil Hall Quote
A historical quote from Daniel Webster's 1852 Speech in Faneuil Hall about enduring virtues. It contrasts enduring marble with timeworn brass and dusted temples, arguing that shaping immortal minds with high principles and reverence engraves lasting values that brighten for eternity.
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Daniel Webster
Faneuil Hall
ASK ME ANOTHER trivia Qs and answers
A rapid trivia set asks about Beethoven’s handicap, fiery meteorites, The Bride of the Adriatic city, the tuxedo’s debut, naturally tailless dogs, frankincense sources, army decimation fractions, Parthenon ruin city, diamond explosive history, and beaver temperament.
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Europe
Quiz With Answers on Various Topics from 19th Century Texts
A compilation lists items such as Venice in item 3 and Athens in item 6, notes a Bowery dance hall setting in the early nineties, confirms the Schipperke poodle, describes frankincense as a fragrant gum resin, and mentions diamond explosions and beaver versus otter confrontations.
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Venice
Bowery
New York City
Athens
Meteorite frost fragment lands in Colby on July 4 1917
Collier's notes that meteorites burn bright in atmosphere but are often cold on impact. A frost-covered meteorite reportedly fell in Colby Wisconsin on July 4, 1917, illustrating the cold side of meteorite behavior.
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Collier's
Colby
Wis
A Rhyme on Being An Are May Be Has Been
Quote from Ladies' Home Journal about identity and regret. It contrasts could bes may bes and has been with an "Are" as a lasting state, suggesting a reflection on self and possibility. The verse plays with verb tenses to express chosen permanence over unfulfilled potential.
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Farnham F. Dudgeon
Western Newspaper Union
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimson
Cabin— Knox
Navy
Sclmson
Knox
Stimson
Hoover
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Great Britain
Atlantic
U. S. Navy
High Command
Pacific
Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
River Range
Michigan
Ford Motor Cars
Masa Productions
Loren D. Dickinson
Detroit
ALY Tire
Firestone Tires
Dea
Firestone
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