Japanese naval strength seen in uncertain estimates
A historical note outlines uncertainty over Japan's war fleet size. British sources claim nine new capital ships, including three launched battleships Kadekura Kasino and Haghijo, with fitting out slated by 1942. U.S. experts provide lower estimates, while overall U.S. naval combat strength lags behind the U.S. fleet as of January 1, 1941.
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Yardwide Baseball Roundup From Bleachers to Dugouts
A compact summary touches on Cleveland’s stable Indians, a star Feller pitcher, Heath’s batting, and manager debates in a season mix. It notes Wrigley Field bleacher changes, Dodgers slipstreams, Casey Stengel on Reiser baserunning, and Hans Lobert guiding a strong road trip for the Phillies.
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NEA ‘Service
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Indians
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Wrigley Field
Bruins
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Jimmy ‘Wilson
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Pete Reiser
Billy Hermen
Chicago
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Doc Prothro
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Job call for four machinists after weekly staffing review
The State Employment Service notes a local machine shop seeking four machinists. Jim Marvin’s card shows he has the required experience, and he is informed about the opening. The machine shop is notified that he will apply for the job.
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Farm Bureau Officials From 9 States Attend Training in Hot Springs
Eight presidents and one executive secretary of state farm bureaus will join the Southern Training School program of the American Farm Bureau Federation in Hot Springs Arkansas on August 21 22 and 23. The group includes Ray B Wiser California Walter L Randolph Alabama Joe Frank Porter Tennessee J Walter Hammond Texas Ransom E Aldrich Mississippi R E Short Arkansas Hassil Schenck Indiana C Chester du Mond New York and Ben Kilgore executive secretary Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation.
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Hot Springs
Arkansas
Ray B. Wiser
California
Walter L. Randolph
Alabama
Joe Frank Porter
Tennessee
J. Walter Hammond
Texas
Ransom E. Aldrich
Mississippi
R. E. Short
Hassil Schenck
Indiana
C. Chester du Mond
New York
Jack Benny’s Favorite Story
A man released from an insane asylum after fifteen years plans to shave before leaving. A motorist honks outside and his brother arrives to fetch him. While shouting for a minute, a mirror is knocked from the wall and the man laments, I have to cut my head off.
Congress Clears Way To Catch Chicken Thieves In Cattle Bill
The House passed a bill expanding cattle definitions to cover animals and fowl including chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys, amid debate led by Jesse Wolcott and Francis Cuse. Critics warned of broad enforcement, as veto histories loom and old Vermont war debts resurface with renewed claims and interest.
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Vermont State House
Audit Bureau of the Comptroller General's Office
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Northfield
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Boxing Disorder Interrupts Beach Game and Golfers’ Jitters
In Manhattan Beach North Carolina an outdoor basketball game was interrupted 11 times by fights between players. The messy scene sparked debates about boxing earnings and the lack of pay in Brooklyn. Ben Hogan has money in 53 consecutive golf tournaments, a feat viewed as notable in the professional golf world. The piece closes with a heat reference to the Pirates.
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Ben Hogan
Pirates
Washington Notes on Tiny News That Build a Nation
A Washington dispatch marks how small items, though often overlooked, reflect Congress and national priorities. It notes that despite a light schedule, lawmakers still ponder little drops of water and grains of sand shaping free oceans and a land not to be ceded to Hitler.
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Congress
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The Good Angel of New Opera
Adelaide Kerr profiles Helen Huntington Hull the former Mrs. Vincent Astor who started The New Opera Company in New York to aid young American artists. She cites strong singing talent but criticizes training and notes scarce opportunities due to limited big opera houses.
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Helen Huntington Hull
Vincent Astor
New York
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Standings and Results in Southern Association and Major Leagues
Friday results show Little Rock 3 3, Atlanta 2 2, Chattanooga 2 7, Memphis 0 6, New Orleans 7 0, Nashville 4 4, Birmingham percentage, Nashville 5. Saturday matchups include Little Rock at Atlanta and Memphis at Chattanooga with other city pairings. In the major leagues New York 3 60, Cleveland 450, Boston 49 620, Chicago 53 495, Philadelphia 55, Detroit 56 487, Washington 62 398. Friday results cite Boston 15 Washington 8 and Chicago 16 St Louis 2 with many games listed for Saturday and further contests.
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New Opera Company Aims to Elevate Young American Talent
Mrs. Hull leads New Opera Company efforts to foster young American artists. She envisions six weeks of opera and ballet at Ath Street theater in New York starting October 14, ending before the Metropolitan season. She also plans Monday Morning Musicals featuring Lily Pons, Lotte Lehman, and Arthur Spaulding, and serves as president of the Musicians Emergency Fund.
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Ath Street Theater
New York
Metropolitan
Glfenbach
Tschaikowsky
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Tock
New York Philarmonic-Symphony Society
Lannel
Bagby
Lily Pons
Lotte Lehman
Arthur Spaulding
Musicians Emergency Fund
New Opera Company
Defense Savings Bonds Committee
Lytle Hall
U of Hard Knocks Will Have Diplomas
Maryland opens vocations previously barred to self taught adults. Exams for diplomas begin in October. A three member committee drafts tests to determine if applicants meet adult standards.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Wife of wealthy patron in Staatsburgh home plan
The article notes a prominent woman’s interests in tennis and garden, and describes her new half moon shaped house at Staatsburgh, designed by a young architect. She values youth ideas and respects older partners as she enjoys country life and music.
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Staatsburgh
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