Miss Portland in 30 diminutive sparks racing tale
Hollis Goodhich, a compact driver standing two feet ten inches tall and over 100 pounds, rose from Salvation Army ranks to racecar fame. Starting in 1937 at the trend speedway, she has run match races in Vancouver and Salem and recently placed eighth in a 135 mile stock car race. Her chief ambition now is to play.
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Hollis
Goodhich
Pacific
Portland
Salvation Y'S
Ges
Miss Ports
Love Army
Salvation
Garwood
Gar Wood
Cellent
Trand Speedway
Vancouver
B. C
Salem
Oree
Advice to Women Drivers From a Car Afficionado
The article quotes a woman who, while serving as distributor for a light car company, runs a home and maintains cars, leaving little time for music. She defends women drivers, acknowledges some bad ones, and urges confidence, relaxation, and to avoid blaming oneself for damages.
Reward For Modesty Promoted By Two Kansas City Firms
In Kansas City Missouri a salvage firm first displayed a banner promising 50 percent savings. Soon a rival followed with a banner declaring 100 percent saving, sparking a light hearted advertising rivalry between the two companies.
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Kansas City
Hoop Snake Sighting Report From Americus
Phyllis Gray reports while cutting weeds near Americus Indiana she killed a snake that wore a sliver ring around its neck. The claim notes a peculiar ringlike marking found on the reptile and adds local curiosity about such sightings.
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Americus
Ind
Phyllis Gray
Noe and Jones clash over 50-50 patronage split
In filling jobs, Noe followers complain that good posts go to Jones supporters while poorer roles go to the Noe crowd. Some Parishes report leaders ignoring the agreement. New Orleans adds a three way split. Noe meets with Governor as pressure mounts. Immediate aftermath sees mass office seekers flood Noe.
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Noe
Baton Rouge
Jones
Bullfight Star Conchita Cintron Breaks Barriers
Ren Meyer reports from Mexico City on Conchita Cintron, an 18 year old American who has killed 88 bulls and gained fame as a female bullfighter. She defends the sport as Spanish blood heritage, trained in Lima with Ruy da Camara, and notes the craft requires nerve and a keen eye rather than sheer strength.
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Ren Meyer
Mexico City
Conchita Cintron
Miss Cintron
Bonita Peruviana
United States
Lima
Peru
Frank Cintron
West Point Military Academy
Conchita
Cintron
Ruy da Camara
da Camara
Portugal
Lisbon
Noe and Jones Face Job Hunger in Louisiana Reform era
The piece recounts Noe’s relentless interaction with job seekers and political operatives as Louisiana’s reform governor Jones takes office. It notes Noe’s resilience, the strain on health and staff, and the governor’s challenge to win broad support while pursuing clean government. It also recounts Noe’s key move to block a repeal attempt of a local prosecutor supersession law, shaping Baton Rouge politics.
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Noe
Jones
Louisiana
Baton
Guy
Earl Long
Jimmy Noe
Baton Rouge
Capitol
Conchita Cintron Leads Italian Bullfighting Troupe
The article profiles Conchita Cintron touring Somaliland at Tarma Peru, noting her Mexico appearance the prior year and a 40th bullfight in 1940. It outlines prize ranges for bullfighters, mentions Da Camara coaching her and horses, and records her parents approval and plans to retire from bullfighting in a couple of years.
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Tarma
Peru
Mexico
da Camara
Conchita Trai
Cintron
Conchita
Lima
Hollywood
Senor
Senora da Camara
Inexpensive Anti Aircraft Fire Outruns Guns
A reader notes defense against low flying aircraft is weak. Infantry with rifles can bring planes down faster than machine gun fire due to wider coverage. Despite three inch to 45 caliber Berthas tossing fragmentation shells to 20 000 to 40 000 feet, accuracy drops sharply above 15 000 feet.
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Marchiig
Spain
Finland
It is Mr Zyxwythe and three friends in Indianapolis
Four DePauw University graduates share a flat in Indianapolis and appear together in the telephone directory under the title Zyxwythe. The group includes Arnold Zyxwythe Hubert Howard and Kermit Arnold, with social security figures and a publicity inn mentioned, as friends use the last listing for easy contact. Southampton is Britain's largest.
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Zyxwythe
Indianapolis
Arnold Zyxwythe
Hubert Howard
Bactest Mc Jiwain
Social Security Afflea
Kermit Arnold
DePauw University
Anti aircraft guns in Britain and Europe in wartime policy
An analysis of anti aircraft defenses across Britain, France, Germany and Spain, noting limitations of AA fire, the need for full air defense rings around key targets, and the roles of pom pom and Bofors guns in repelling bombers. It highlights British experiences over July with limited success and ongoing strategic debates.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Essen
France
Paris
Britain
London
England
Spain
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Stockholm
Sweden
Russia
San Francisco
New York
Atlantic
Jimmy Moe
Servel Electrolux
Servel
Electrolux
Arkansas Louisiana Gas CO
Coor
Tao
Noa
Monroe
Somaliland
British Somaliland
Amedeo di
Southampton
Charlotte
N. C
Aavreck
English Channel
Halle Selassie
Ethiopia
Mr. Tafari
Aqroline
Tomaeerseuser
Given
J. P
Pinkey) Byers
Charles A. Haynes
Batiste, Voile
Haynes
Thrifty
Marlboro
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