Miami Becomes Divorce Capital of America
A long, florid portrait of Miami's divorce boom with mentions of Reno and Miami’s rise as a divorce hub. The piece cites rising filing numbers, abundant entertainment, and the role of courts, lawyers, and judges. It notes costs from under 50 dollars to thousands, and two new circuit judges due to population growth.
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Ames A. Kelly
Pla
Florida
Reno
Miami
Soc
Circuit Court
Ameries
Borglum, Well Known Sculptor Dies
CHICAGO announces the death of Guten Borglum a renowned sculptor known for colossal mountain memorials. His greatest work remains the Rush more memorials in the Black Hills South Dakota. The obituary notes his international recognition and impact on monumental sculpture.
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Chicago
Guten Borglum
Rushmore
Black Hills
South Dakota
Falla the White House Dog Captures Nation's Fancy
This profile of Falla, the Black Scottie given prominence by President Roosevelt, traces the dog's rise as the era’s most famous pet. From mornings at the White House to voyages with the Navy cruiser Skipper, Falla wins devoted attention and a one man dog status, with ample gifts and fanfare.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
Falla
America
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Falla of
Murray Hill
U. S
Hve
White House
Dutchess County
Doesney
Uney
Indianapolis
Hyde Park
Fella
Hollywood
British Link 11 Nazi Ships Sunk in Lofoten Raid
British and allied Norwegian forces sank 11 ships under German command and captured 225 prisoners in a surprise raid on the Lofoten islands off Norway. The joint communique said nine German merchant vessels, one Norwegian vessel under German control, and a German armed trawler were sunk, totaling about 15,000 tons.
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London
Lofoten Islands
Norway
AIP
Narvik Fjord
Move Over Fido Ends in Missing Husband Mystery
Manhattan residents report a husband sent on a simple errand by his wife for a surprise party. He did not return by 1 a.m. prompting a search. A striking clue appeared, a blood like ooze linked to a plant bloodroot. Local authorities investigate whether the mishap is accidental or foul play connected to the party plans.
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Manhattan
Kan
Hope Boys Promoted at Camp Robinson
Six Hope and Hempstead boys of Company Ay 153ed Infantry Arkansas National Guard have been promoted from corporal to sergeant. Promotions listed: John L. Wilson Jr Frex Taylor Dean Parsons David Coleman Lou Ward Henry B. Citty Clyde Messer.
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Hope and Hempstead Boys of Co
Ay 153Ed Infantry
Arkansas National Guard
John L. Wilson, Jr
Frex Taylor
Dean Parsons
David Coleman
Lou Ward
Henry B. Citty
Clyde Messer
Council Report Highlights Office Security and Tax Tag Handling
City officials debated handling of license tags and treasury duties. Aldermen questioned clerk access to Weense plates and responsibility for the Treasurer’s office after Reynerson departed for Louisiana. Mayor Atkins urged publication of facts and correction in the paper. Hope, Ark.
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Reynerson
Louisiana
Lely
Roth
Atkins
Moreh
Hope, Ark
Weygand Visited Vichy for First Talks with Petain in Five Months
General Weygand, head of French forces in Africa, arrived in Vichy with two aides and met Marshal Petain at his headquarters. The talks center on a government issue not disclosed publicly. Weygand wore civilian clothes, and officials said the meeting was planned to conceal movements.
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Vichy
Weygand
Africa
Plate
Marshal Petain
Petain
Ail
Fat Isn’t Just Dead Weight
Chicago doctor H Gideon Wells cites a Journal of the American Medical Association report arguing fat acts as an active organ. He notes a case where skin grafts on a burn site correlate with later fat accumulation, suggesting fat functions like a gland rather than mere storage.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
H. Gideon Wells
M. D
Hitler preps alternate campaigns to seal Mediterranean
Military sources say Hitler aims two spring and summer plans to block the Mediterranean from both ends. One plan would seize North Africa and Gibraltar via French territory from Tripoli, possibly via Spain. The other hinges on a Balkan thrust toward Suez and the Transoceanic fields, with a prelude to invasion or a bargaining peace if invasion fails.
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Adolf Hitler
Mediterranean
England
North Africa
Gibraltar
Tertory
Tripoli
Spain
Balkans
Beniugh Greece
Turkey
Suez
Tradoii
Germany
Fragmentary Note on Fat Cells and Water Balance
The text discusses abdominal fat and its possible roles. It notes fat cells may influence water handling in the body, but the exact function remains unknown. A stray line about the Gull Stream and Norwegian fjords appears, not clearly related to the main topic.
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Ford
Failure of Judiciary Cited by Judge in Missouri
Federal Judge Melvill E Otts of Katgay City argued that Tom Pendergast’s sentence did not honor Missouri but exposed the state’s chronic legal failures. He critiqued political influence over courts and cited examples where crimes or punishments were inconsistently treated across state law and federal tax issues.
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St, Louis
Melvill E. Otts
Katgay City
Tom Pennergast
Missouri
Otis
Butler
Leavenworth
Treasury
Clis
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Camp Robinson
Council Report
Howard W. Blakeslee
Ashdaloted Press
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