First Southwest Rodeo Opens in Shreveport Tonight
Opening Wednesday night in Shreveport marks the first championship Rodeo the Ark La Tex region has seen under Southwest Rules Association. Five day event at Louisiana State Fairgrounds Stadium under Louisiana State Fair Association, producer T E Robertson. Eight performances ending with grand championship finals Sunday afternoon, two shows on Thu Fri and Sat, with about 100 cowboys, 40 specialty acts and 400 head of livestock.
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Southwest Rules Association
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Louisiana State Fair Association
T. ‘E. Robertson
Soviet Russia
Finland
Karelia
Leningrad
Viipuri
Viborg
Claudius
Old West Parade
Wedineetas
Dick “Griffith
Cheslop Byers
Godeo
Lopishima
Lawislin State -Farr Stadium
British War Losses and Casualties Reported in War Buildup
A London official British statement issued Monday night lists German warship casualties totaling 24 since the outbreak of war, excluding submarines. Britain claims 18 ships lost or damaged, including one battleship and several destroyers, while Germany reports multiple ships sunk or damaged, with numerous submarines lost and heavy enemy firing.
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Rawalpindi
Batte
Enuigeers
Wind and Hail Storm Leaves City in Damage
A severe wind and hail storm struck the city causing extensive property damage. The Municipal airport hanger suffered major destruction and three planes were involved. injuries included a mechanic with a broken back and another with a fractured shoulder blade. Hail covered two square miles, damaging stores, signs, glass, plants, and vehicles. Flooded sewers halted traffic as trees toppled and terraces and farmlands were leveled. The 12 minute storm began at 5 28 p m and dropped three foot drifts in some areas.
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Corb
Jaugger
Furey
Melvin Williams
Edwin
Cothran
Allies on the brink as war polishes the map
The article discusses a perilous wartime scenario with German blitzkrieg spreading through Belgium and Holland toward France, while Japan may seize the Dutch East Indies and Russia could strike Romania. It forewarns a collapsed allied position, new offensives in the Mediterranean, and a grim chain of potential global moves.
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Rumania
Turkey
Finland
Sweden
Scandinavia
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France
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Holland
Japan
Dutch East Indies
Philippines
Fo Mun
We the Women by Kutil Millett features Mrs Harriman at Norway post
The 70 year old American Minister to Norway is praised for courage during wartime and her calm, decisive leadership. She risks life and follows the Norwegian government through crises, challenging the notion that only men can handle emergencies. The piece honors her public service and resolve.
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J. Borden Hackman
Norway
Jjust
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Geo. W. Robison & Co. Hope
Nashville
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