Martinique in World War II Strategic Pivot and Vichy Pressure
The report outlines Martinique as a key strategic point for U S defense near the Panama Canal and Gulf coast, with Vichy France extending control and anti democratic propaganda. It notes Allied concern over German and Vichy influence, naval assets, and calls for securing a base on Martinique while promising to return it after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OMAS
M. Johnson Arvice
Gton
Martinique
Bedort
Vichy
United States
France
Hag
America
Panama Canal
Gulf Coast
Mexico
Central América
West Indies Islands
Lesser Antilles
Puero Ricd
South America
Pananta Canal
Warwie
Ace
St. Plerys
Newfoundland
Ite
Canada
Greenland
June Weddings Have Sentiment and Style Across the Era
AMY PORTER surveys trend and ritual in wedding culture highlighting rising costs for June ceremonies, engagement rings commonly under 50 dollars, gold and platinum bands, and elaborate diamond settings. She notes bridal superstition ideas from Emmett Holcombe and collects folklore on the meaning of rings and orange blossoms from Claudia de Lys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Porter
Emmett Holcombe
Claudia de Lys
Persia
Dodgers Hit Road Rekindles Brooklyn Attendance Peak
The Scoreboard notes strong turnout as the Dodgers depart Brooklyn with eyes on strong road showings. In their first 24 games the Flatbush club attracted over 400000 fans, including 291081 in June, highlighting Larry MacPhail era activity and crowd growth.
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Brooklyn
Dodgers
Flatbush
Larry MaccPhail
J& At
Hold Back the Dawn Beach Scene With De Havilland
Hollywood crew films the beach sequence for Hold Back the Dawn at Oxnard with Olivia De Havilland and Charles Boyer. A 40 member crew, actors, stunt doubles, and officials manage safety and catering while De Havilland swims under waves, followed by a luxury presents ceremony and a final closeup before sunset.
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Lucie Neville
Nea Serviee
Hollywood
Wally
California
Paramount Hat
Olivia de Havilland
Charles Boyer
Flo W Whent HD
Diocero
Severary
Mitchell Leisen
Oxnard
Mazatlan
Mexicali
Miss de Havilland
Leig
Een
de Havilland
Leisen
Boyer
Phyllis Laughton
Gubs
Ocean
Dodgers poised for victory after Herman trade
A fragmented report details Brooklyn's purchase of Billy Herman for fifty thousand dollars, reshaping the infield with Herman alongside Pee Wee Reese. The piece notes Herman's right handed hitting to Toft field and his growing influence on the Dodgers while outlining other trades and roster moves and listing local social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Stea Man
MacPhail
Billy Herman
Dodgers
Pete Coscarart
Lou Stringer
Los Angeles
Ibissue
Herman
Uhe Cubs
Philip K. Wrigley
Lassed
Charley Gilbert
Siy
Hermann
Inhuiny Hudson
Pee Wee Reese
Herman Hs
Lee Duracher
Bell
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Hope
Ark
Wickard
Wyre Methoe
Quotall
Claude R. Wickard
AAA
U.S
Harrison In
Paul Harrison
NEA Service
Lieie Newile
Pat
Blevins
Wi .Troy Wade
Go.c. Weaver
Weaver
Dallas
Wade
Rosales Thompson
Within Falls
Texas
Randolph Tones
Tyler
P. M. Honen
Herman Brown
Marg
Aret Grey
Glendale
Coy Nolen
A. H. Wade
Daughster
Jane
Little Rock
Mele Wrele
W. C. Brown
H. M. Stephens
Annie L. Bostic
Olin
England
Shreveport
Jack Breeze
Houston
Yexis
Nh RR. Nesbitt
Herbert M. Stephens
Maceia Stephens
Francis Alsten Speart
Rivers
Cocksure
Mit
Prince Albert
Honady
Ievetanes
Wits
Priscilla
VLASS
Poplin
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