Washington Redskins fever fuels capital sports fervor
Washington fans pack Griffith Stadium and travel to major cities to watch the Redskins. The piece notes extraordinary attendance, high-profile backers from government and industry, and contrasts Washington's football enthusiasm with other cities. It highlights Secretary Jesse Jones and figures like Gerald Nye and Will Knudsen, plus owner George Marshall praising fan support and the team’s impact on the city.
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Jack Stinnett
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Griffith Stadium
Pittsburgh
Madelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Ne York
Ue Redskins
Sue
Jaligvers
Briston
Suety
Secretary of Commerce
Jesse Jones
Carter Glass
Keil Schram
New York Stock Exchange
Redskins
Gerald P. Nye
OPM Co
Willian S. Knudsen
Jesse Jeaies
Unsio
Echicks
Whyn Baugh
Ed Justice
George PL Marshall
Morstell
Boston
Washington, D. C
United States
Humber
Washingtons Love Of Pro Football Keeps Fans Abuzz
A long column reviews why Washington embraces professional football despite college teams being more prominent elsewhere. It notes many government workers and locals attend pregame luncheons, the Redskins fan base, and the impact of George Marshall in elevating the sport. Also briefly mentions a new movie storyline and domestic tensions.
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Jesse Jones
Wavesh
Jae
Pris Oh Poss
Sammy Bath
Diele
Thedy Stull
Aniuws
Mae Niles
Ceferee
Vai
Texas
Teague
Jones
Jesser
Furter
New
Bill
Los
Washington
Redskins Tan Ehibs
Ureis
National
Betty Field in Hollywood
Betty Field, Boston born and New York bred, climbs from kid parts to tense dramatic roles in Warner Brothers films. The 22 year old actress discusses playing Curley’s Wife in Of Mice and Men, blues in the Night, and King’s Ten, her dislike of public image, and her hope for future comedy opportunities. She describes herself as gentle, frugal, and wary of being typecast as a hussy in Hollywood.
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Jack Beylinner
New York
Hollyood
Betty Field
Finnember
Betty
Hussy
Curley
Boston-horn
Broadway
Hollywood
Warner Brothers
Laa
We Women By Ruth Millett On British War Roles
Ruth Millett argues British women gain respect from active defense work such as driving ambulances rescuing the injured and other wartime tasks. She questions wartime roles versus traditional nursing knitting and home front duties and notes American women may soon organize similar efforts. A vignette about a man at a tennis match ends the piece.
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Ruth Millett
Ty Nekle
America
Kim
Hendrix Students Jewell and Lester Lead Campus Roles
Hendrix seniors Jewell and Lester, both economics majors, hold multiple leadership posts. Jewell is president of a men’s readership and service fraternity, co-chair of intramurals, and an Alpha Chi member, while Lester leads Tau Kappa Alpha, edits the Troubadour, and serves in Blue Key, Booster Club, and security relations. Both are active in interfraternity council and debating activities.
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Hendrix
Blue Key
Jewell
Lester
Alpha Chi
Tau Kappa Alpha
Interfaternity Council
Tau Omega Social Fraternity
Luster
Hendrix Coeds Nab Spots In Who's Who List
Hendrix College honors Robert Jewell and Edward Lester among nine outstanding students for 1941 42 Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities selections. Jewell a Hendrix senior and former captain elect, is active in the Hendrix Christian Association and the H Club with a football background and leadership in athletics. The faculty committee cited character leadership scholarship and future business potential as the basis for the recognition.
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Conway
Robert Jewell
Edward Lester
Hope
Hendrix College
Hendrix
Jewell
le Hendrix
Hendrix Christian Association
Military Hero Camacho's Unsuccessful Presidencies
Eliodoyo Camacho, a famed Bolivian general born November 14, 1831, rose through military ranks to lead the army under President Frias. He twice ran for president, losing in 1884 and 1892, and spent exile after Frías was toppled. He died November 13, 1899.
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Eliodoyo Camacho
Camacho
Inquisivi
University of
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