White House intrigue and Senate talk of nominees
Fragmented excerpts show Steve Vasilakos amid White House talk and Red Cross ties as Senators debate nominees and a rule limiting discussion before elections. Knox’s prepared speech contrasted with unofficial notes, highlighting defense policy pressure and press coverage.
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Wiley
Chippewa
Senate
Ator
Thas
House
Congress
Navy
Knox
United
Sear
Defense Commaission
Washington
MIND your MANNERS A guide to table etiquette
A fragmented etiquette note asks if a maid may stack dishes for one trip, whether drinks are served from the right, who rises first at the end of a meal, and if a live-in maid may have guests. It offers answers: stack only as allowed, serve from the right, the hostess should rise first, and a live-in maid may guest appropriately. It suggests accommodating guests without making them uncomfortable.
Refugees crowd Victoria as Hong Kong defends harbor
Hong Kong Island and Kowloon face a dire refugee crisis as about a million Chinese flee Japa nese advances. Refugees endure 48 cent weekly rations and harsh living conditions while British forces fortify Victoria with mines, guns, and barbed wire. The article notes Hong Kong’s strategic importance and the looming threat from Japan, with the defense effort expected to endure until Britain can prevail.
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Peter Edson
NEA Service
Victoria
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Island
Kowloon Peninsula
China
A. E. Grassett
Canton
Britain
Japan
Tienstin
Shanghai
Burma Road
Kowloon City
Audubon's America and other nature books reviewed
A book review highlights Audubon as adventurer and artist in Audubon's America from Houghton Mifflin with Culpeattie introduction. It notes 17 color plates and wide range from bird paintings to diaries and pioneer studies, praising scope and vitality. Also reviewed is Gayle Pickwell's Animals in Action, a Whittlesey House Wildlife title with photographs and broad animal coverage.
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John James Audubon
Audubon
America
Houghton Mifflin
Donald Cul
Toss Peattie
Peattie
Florida
Labrador
New York City
Fort Union
Montana
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Virginia
New Orleans
North Dakota
Mike
South Carolina
Texas
Allypes
Daniel Boone
Daniel
Webster
Dakotas
Gayle Pickwell
Whittlesey House
Desayis
Animal Kingdom
Mr. Fickwell
Mistake Again Husband and Wise Dispute Over Household Bills
The San Diego Union reports a misheard exchange where a husband complains of scarce funds and threats from suppliers over a cheap coat purchase, while Wise characterizes the claim as incorrect and not cheap. The fragment reflects a domestic dispute and language garbled in transcription.
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San Diego Union
Willkie Blasts New Deal Attacks At Albany Rally
Wendell L. Willkie accused the Democratic National Committee of distributing a scurrilous and indecent pamphlet targeting his family and religion. He told Hawking Stadium crowds the New Deal fosters class and religious prejudice and promised to address the issue again.
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New York
Edward J. Flynn
Wendell L. Willkie
Albany
Tryon
Te National Committee
Wilkie
Flynn
Smith
Willkie
Tjs
Democratic Nations Committee
Ebert
Mushand
America
City Court Docket From Early Records On Trials And Fines
Summary of city court proceedings including murder charge in Virginia Smith case for killing Tobe Nelson by cutting jugular with knife. Examinations waived and grand jury bound. Several defendants fined for liquor, assault, and other offenses including Chuck Portree and Evalene Huntley. Curtis Kee pled guilty to assault with deadly weapon with fines and jail day imposed. Civil docket noted.
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Endrey Smith
Virgina Smith
Tobe Nelson
Lary Crabbe
Larry Crabbe
Wiia Yesger
Willie Yeager
Chuck Portree
Drew
Evalene Huntley
Bale Feny
Curtis Kee
Revival Enters A Message On Salvation And Faith
The piece discusses salvation by grace as a divine remedy, urging belief, repentance, and trust in God. It contrasts human effort with God’s work, noting eternal life depends on begetting again, faith, and turning from sin, with a brief legal note about a court action and a Jewish welfare organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Reiching
Warren
Thal
Answering Questions About Conscription War Era Relief Bill
Washington readers inquire about draft age relief and rent, tax, and insurance relief under a pending Congress bill. The bureau notes Section 14 of the selective service act and a proposed repeal of Section 1 replacing it with a more liberal measure to suspend certain civil obligations while strengthening national defense.
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Washington
SS Congress
Selective Service
War Department
Congress
Relief for All Branches of Service Reform Bill Summary
A legislative draft expands relief to U S Army Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard and Public Health Service officers on duty. It covers deferred appearances in civil cases aid for dependents in housing costs and insurance premium relief for small values while awaiting law enactment and final details.
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Nassa Guard
Army of the United States
U. S.S. Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Public Health Service
Army
Navy
Rev Ambrose Smith to lecture Catholics in New Orleans
The Rev Ambrose Smith of New Orleans will conduct a series of Catholic lectures at Goo Hope Church. The program runs October 14 to October 19 with topics including Confessional and Peace, Temperance and Peace, The Church and Peace, Mercy of God, and Peace. Morning masses, sermons, evening services, and devotional activities are planned, along with a Mission for Children on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Ambrose Smith
New Orleans
Goo Hope Church
Mercy of God
Morni
The
Sacred Heart
Democratic fund drive urgency sees $20000 aid
Graves leads Arkansas drive for subscriptions to fund national committee support for Roosevelt. He notes over-subscribed quotas in Nevada and nearby counties, urges every citizen to contribute within ten days, pledging funds to Democratic campaign headquarters and crediting gifts to each county of origin.
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Graves
Democratic National
Natia Peign
National Committee
York
Nevade
Cleburne
Dosha
Stone
Blair
der Arkansas
Peante
National Democratic
Treasur National
Archie
Durin Roosevelt
Sui Harty
Natge Park
Roosevelt
Glifis
Boyle
Rock
London Has 2 Continued From Page One
London reports German long range bombers hit near Cadiz and Gibraltar causing fires and shipment losses. British and Italian commands claim allied ships shelled positions in the Mediterranean with varying results as air raids continue.
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Berlin
Gibraltar
Spain
Cadiz
Ramsden
Victoria
Inia
Thames
Hallun Positloy
Rombied
Rome
Porto
Dodecanese Islands
Bayeani
Egypt
Farm women purse contest crowns Mrs Jones winner
In Rocky Mount a farm women’s contest tested how many articles each entrant could carry in her purse. Mrs Jones topped the field with thirty five items, placing first in the event.
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Rocky Mount, N. Cir
Good News for Fistula Book From McCleary Clinic
The McCleary Clinic in Excelsior Springs Missouri offers an up-to-date page book on fistula hemorrhoids or related ailments. Requests are via postcard to the clinic address.
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Jene P. Andrews
Neas Service
Acme News Pictures
Dover
McCleary Ciain
Excelsior Springs
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