Volunteer Fighters Aiding Iraq Forces
Authoritative Iraq sources report rapid growth of axis aided forces in Iraq with volunteers from Soviet Russia, Afghanistan, and Iran aiding the fight against Britain. Soviet volunteers include pilots, armor crews, and technicians. Discussion of Russian aid occurred at a meeting between Soviet Ambassador Vinogradov and Iraqi Minister Kamil Djailani.
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Ankara
Turkey
Iraq
Britain
Russia
Afghanistan
Iran
Persia
Istanbul
Tass
Milk Mixture For Stomach Ulcers
A new medical discovery used by doctors and hospitals treats stomach ulcers caused by excess acid. It relieves pains quickly and also helps gas pains indigestion and heartburn from hyperacidity. Sufferers can obtain Lurin from their druggist mix two teaspoonfuls in a half glass of milk and use. Bottles cost a small sum with a money back guarantee. Sold by Manns and drug stores everywhere.
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Mann's
Working Democracy Working Democracy by Walter Winchell
A brief editorial praising Wendell Willkie for supporting Franklin D. Roosevelt during crisis times. It argues democracy thrives when leaders unite across majorities, noting Willkie’s stance against Nazism and his loyalty to the elected president. Roosevelt’s opposition to dictators is framed as a test of democratic resilience.
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Walter Winchell
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herr Goebbels
Wendell Willkie
Mr. Willkie
Willkie
Roosevelt
Hitler
Hess
Pueblo Indian Seeks Class 1A Post With Artificial Feet
In Albuquerque a Pueblo Indian applicant told the draft board he once froze his feet. When asked if he should be class 1A he replied no, noting he has two artificial feet.
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Albuquerque
One-Man Convention Elects Utah G A R Leader
Ira Stor Mes presided at the annual encampment and, after being nominated, elected himself Utah department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. At 95, he is the only surviving member of Utah’s G A R.
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Salt Lake City
Ira Stormes
Utah Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Utah G.A.R
Poppy Day Proclaimed in High Point by Mayor Kirkman
Mayor Kirkman urges observance of Poppy Day in High Point on Saturday May 24 by wearing memorial poppies. He quotes a May 19 1941 letter to the people of High Point from the American Legion and Auxiliary praising patriotism and honoring those who died in World War I while noting the ongoing national emergency.
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High Point
American Legion and Auxiliary
O. Arthur Kirkman
America
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Q. Arthur Kirkman
Penn State course quiz baffling student excuses
Information Please Somerset Pa. George C Schmidt, supervisor of a Penn State defense training engineering course, notes a student puzzled by a drafting quiz offered humorous answers. Question seven and eight reveal excuses about memory and a missing textbook. Question nine and the final remark show self doubt about mathematical ability and becoming a draftsman.
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Somerset
George C Schmidt
Penn State Defense
Pictured Italian Singer and Puzzle Word List
Horizontal clues list a themed crossword with entries like Italian singer noted as great artist. Vertical clues run from stingy to musical note with references to phonograph records and biblical or religious terms. The puzzle blends a nameship heritage with common wordplay across two grids.
Tungsten and its wartime role in 1938 markets
Uncle Ray explains tungsten chemistry and global production before World War II. Germany secured about 15,400 tons in 1938, enabling stronger steel for armor and weapons. Most tungsten comes from Asia led by China, Burma, Portugal, the United States, and others. Tungsten’s heavy ore Wolfram yields a dense metal used in tools, spark coils, telegraph keys, and especially light bulbs, where a thin tungsten wire glows to produce light. Tomorrow: Burnia.
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Germany
Hitler
United States
Great Britain
France
Asia
China
Burma
Portugal
Bolivia
Chosen
Bonfires Used To Fool Fliers
New York May 20 Special News Service reports that German and British airmen use decoy bonfires in open fields to mislead raiding crews. Bombers sometimes hit runways near these fires, while flights often fail to locate targets at night. Royal Air Force crews supposedly follow decoy flames to homeward paths.
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New York
Special News Service
Royal Air Force
Farmer At Center Of War Drills Amid Bomb Attacks
Report describes Popular National Barn Dance Stars guiding decoys to fend off bombs. Soldiers say foreign forces fire incendiaries and explosives with little effect while a farmer in a wide field uses a tractor and lights to imitate a plane, remaining unharmed as night bombers probe nearby.
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Lulubelle
Scotty
Ludubelle
Eddie Poyer
Vass
Limp Phonies
Farewell Parties Honor Doto Before Army Induction
In Radford Virginia Harold Doto received a traveling bag and gifts at office farewell events. Two days later he returned from induction after being found under weight. The office staff welcomed him back and celebrated with a homecoming party.
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Radford
Iarold Doto
Doto
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