Gerard the young radio star poised for fall return
The article profiles Gerard, a precocious outdoorsy boy from Milwaukee with a deep knowledge of birds insects shells and geology. A skilled swimmer and skater, he loves National Geographic and has become a popular radio figure known for his sharp memory and humor. He expects to resume school and keep his growing autograph requests.
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Mibther
Sida
Iris
Canada
Milwaukee
Gerard
National Geographic Magazine
Shirley Temple
If man could jump as frog-hopper might
A fragment notes that if humans could leap proportionally to their size like the frog-hopper insect, the broad jump record would reach about one third of a mile. The remark treats comparative biomechanics as a thought experiment illustrating extreme scaling.
Egyptians Studied Anatomy in Ancient Times
Ancient Egyptians studied human anatomy around 1600 B C though practical understanding of blood circulation emerged about 3200 years later. The text also notes more than 1000 asteroids orbit the sun.
Nazis Claim Secret Weapon Phosgene Gas Threat
AP report notes German plans may include phosgene gas to terrify Britons, arguing the gas would be nearly invisible, easily air dropped, and potent for panic. British gas masks and shelters are in place as experts warn of its psychological impact over actual destruction.
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Morgan M. Beatty
Wester Washington
Mies
British Isles
London
Hedy Lamarr Plays Siren Role in Boom Town at Saenger
Hedy Lamarr, famed as the screen’s most beautiful star, is cast as an adventuress who aims to steal Clark Gable from Claudette Colbert and earns Spencer Tracy’s anger in Boom Town, opening Sunday at the Saenger Theatre.
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Hedy Lamarr
Hery Lamarr
Claudette Colbert
Joan Crawford
Bette Davis
Clark Gable
Spencer Tracy
Saenger Theatre
Miss Lamarr
Vienna
Emil
Gertrude Kiesler
Metra-Goldwyn-Mayer
Hollywood
Phosgene Gas Threat to Civilians Discussed
A historical report explains phosgene as a deadly choking agent, venomously potent in minute quantities and odorless at low levels, with lethal effects from exposure. It notes a full gas mask protects users and cites alleged German accusations of British gas use to justify future attacks.
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Germany
Hitler
London
Navy’s Global Build Up and RFC Aid Expands Defense
The article outlines a vast U S defense effort including ships orders, new vessels and aircraft plans for 1940 41 with battleships carriers cruisers destroyers and subs plus a projected force of 15 500 trained pilots by 1944 It notes the RFC has advanced nearly 5 000 000 000 for plants and three defense aiding corporations along with designated storage for gasoline supplies.
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T Louis
Helena
Thresher
C. F. Hughes
Madison
Nil- Jack
Benson
RFC
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
O Aid Defense
Defense Supplies Corporation
Mets
City Council Approves Tax, Roof Repair at Water Plant
September city council session in Russellville discussed ending the J W Moore slaughterhouse contract, continuing the five mill tax on city property, and authorizing roof repairs at the Water and Light Plant with an estimated 2444. The Water and Light Committee was tasked with the repair. Graveling Hickory Street and Northeast streets pending with WPA aided estimated at 1720. Evan Wray reported 18 dairies and three cases inspected. state inspector to complete city-wide inspection in Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russelville
J. W. Moore
C. O. Thomas
Water & Light
Star Brightness and Temperature Link in Astronomy
The brightness of a star rises with its intrinsic heat and dims as it cools, reflecting a fundamental relationship in astronomy between luminosity and surface temperature. Scientists observe that hotter stars shine more intensely, while cooler stars emit less light.
Government funds set for strategic metal reserves and rubber loans
The program is authorized to spend 100000 for securing fin manganese chrome and other metals. The Rubber Reserve Company is empowered to build a rubber reserve, with the RFC providing loans totaling 45000000.
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Rubber Reserveompany
RFC
Standings and results from Tuesdays and Wednesdays games
The standings show Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 3 Detroit 6 Washington 4 New York 9 St Louis 4 with only played games. Tuesday results include St Louis 5 Brooklyn 0 Boston 10 Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 4 New York 8 and Philadelphia 1 Philadelphia 2?. Wednesday matches list Philadelphia at Detroit Washington at Cleveland New York at Chicago Boston at St Louis Cipembali at Philadelphia Et Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Boston and Chivega at New York.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
New York
St Louis
Giles
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Gincinnali
Philadelpha
Cipembali
Et. Louis
Chivega
Clevelayer
Uy Na
AG Best
Cincinnati
BO St. Louis
Italian Push on in Egypt
Italian dispatches report Libyan soldiers marching sixty miles through a desert sand storm to surprise a British garrison at Sidi Barrani Egypt and seize the second line defense. High command says resistance of the western desert forces has been crushed and Italian forces at Sidi Barrani plan a farther push toward Alexandria and the Suez Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCME
Sidi Barrani
Egypt
Halian
British Turn Escadrille Plans Eagle Squadron of Americans
Berlin reports Foreign Minister Von Ribbentrop left for Rome to confer with Mussolini and Ciano. German sources say talks may include exchanging 50 U S destroyers for air and naval bases on British Atlantic possessions as a subject. Spain and Egypt are seen as key topics in current war discussions.
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Berlin
von Ribbentrop
Rome
Mussolini
Ciano
United States
Atlantic
Spain
Egypt
Land Leasing Helps Farmers and Landowners
Low income farm families need long leases to rehabilitate themselves and the land they farm. Long term leases align tenant and landowner goals by improving soil fertility and maintaining property. The Farm Security Administration supports environmental sanitation and crop diversification under extended leases, benefiting both owners and tenants.
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FSA
Sparks
Blue Squills and Daffodils Guide Shade Planting
A period style guide details blue squills and other bulbs suited for shade, including Seltia bifolia, Siebran squill, and Spanish wood hyacinths. It covers planting depths, September sowing, mulch types, and location tips, plus notes on peonies and bulb farming trends and a brief historical x ray mention.
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Clare Norton
Amerecan
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University of Wurzburg
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Homestead
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