Fragmented description of Francoist forces in early movement
The passage notes a shift from a ragged peasant worker unit to a disciplined force, praising the government’s principal accomplishment in mobilizing a strong, organized "people's army." It contrasts this with the early armed mob image and criticizes the initial officers and defenders for lack of military discipline and practice.
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Alexander Ff
UHS
Mwartasé
Franco
Aly
Themy
People's Army
First Steel Pro ganization reshapes Spanish army forces
Commemorating and detailing how anarchist groups have been replaced by a disciplined, officer led Spanish army with trained officers and commissars guiding mass mobilization. The piece notes young captains and majors, trained by officers schools, and a focus on education, discipline, and cohesion as Madrid strengthens its military effort. It also mentions air conditioned rail cars in American service.
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Toledo
Burgas
Madrid
Arganda Front
French Royalist Noble Contender for 1937 Peace Prize
Imprisoned French royalist leader Charles Maurras is Biden rivaling Roosevelt for the 1937 Nobel Peace Prize. A committee of writers scholars and professors push his candidacy citing his royalist writings and anti socialist stance. Maurras expected to be released late June and return to L Action Francaise.
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Nenry C. Cassidy Panus
Roosevelt
Charles Maurras
Leon Blum
Maurras
L'Action Francaise
Italy
Sante
L'Action
China to Expand Fortifications Across Islands
Three hundred miles northeast lies Hongkong Britain fortifying it as an impregnable fortress. A thousand miles south is Singapore, Britain's naval base. Between them Cam-Ranh Bay France fortifies to protect Indo China coastline. Nanking plans defenses to render the island safe from invasion once railways and highways are built. Chinese fishermen and Li tribesmen have long shared the island with natives, numbering about three and a half million compared to the mainland.
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Hongkong
Britain
Singapore
Cam-Ranh Bay
France
Indo- China
Nanking
Hainan Aims for Slow Subjugation of Aborigines
A historical note suggests Hainan island’s sparse population could absorb millions more. Authorities favor cultural methods over force to subdue the aborigines, who are described as peaceful when treated well.
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Hainan i
Roosevelt-DuPont Couple Outdoors Life Continues
Roosevelt and DuPont enjoy outdoor pursuits with hunting fishing sailing and riding. Their path has mirrored each other since they met as she shuns Wilmington parties when his friends gather in Boston New York and Washington.
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Wilmington
Boston
New York
Wash
Black-Draught Laxative Promotes Constipation Relief
Many readers report relief from constipation with Black-Draught laxative. It is made from leaves and roots of plants and is said to stimulate the lower bowel without disturbing digestion, encouraging others to try it.
Old silver and glass demand marks in Wilmington nuptials
Two women in the du Pont circle are noted for preferring old silver and old glass in wedding gifts over flashy items. They echo Wilmington tradespeople who say a noble bride adheres to tradition, ensuring the couple’s household keeps to established standards.
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Fington
du Pont
Wilmington
China Converts 500 to 1000 Vehicles to Charcoal Fuel
The article notes a surge in fuel costs driving 500 to 1000 gasoline trucks and buses in China to switch to charcoal. It also reports North Dakota posting the lowest death rate at 8 per 1000 in the U S last year, while Arizona recorded a high of 15.5.
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China
North Dakota
United States
Arizona
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