Wagner’s Bayreuth festival embraces modern staging and new era
Rich ard Wagner’s grandsons push abstract lighting and restrained motion as Bayreuth’s festival shifts toward symbolism over spectacle. Wieland and Wolfgang Wagner defend the modern approach amid past conservatism, financing the $440,300 run with ticket sales and government support, while attracting stars like Astrid Varnay and George London.
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Bayreuth
Germany
Richard Wagner
Wieland Wagner
Wieland
Wagner
Wolfgang
Richard
Bavaria
Astrid Varnay
84th Training Sixth Summer Camp at McCoY Wisconsin
MAJ James Holmland reports another smooth year at Camp McCoy as the 84th Infantry Division enters its sixth summer camp in Monroe County. Units train from 0700 hours, with equipment in place and teams forming. Capt Edward Young, a civilian lightning rod installer, discusses maternity delays while visiting La Crosse Hospital. General Ralph Immell, Madison, is noted for his wide connections as he drops into the mess for lunch and recounts stories about local Veterinarian Doc Evenson of West Salem and a potential horse incident.
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James Holmland
Mccoy
Wis
84Th Infantry
84Th
Ft. Riley
Kan
Ft. Bragg
N.C
Monroe County
Edward Young
R. J. Onalaska
la Crosse
Eward “Bonsall
West Salem
Bonsalls Evere
Ralph Immell
Madison
George
Doc) Evenson
Army horse recovers after La Crosse consultation
An army horse sick at Blair area received a proposed operation after doctors in La Crosse were consulted. Gen Immell, from Blair, quipped about doctors not letting him treat their cases. Second Lt LaVern Groves, Vi roqua, and a University of Arizona student, leads the headquar ters battery. Sgt Robert Jessen, Camp Douglas, earned a bronzed beer mug for top carbine sharpshooter with a 194 of 200. George Renner of La Crosse attends the division intelligence school as others receive inoculations and tour perks.
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Evenson
Gen
Immell
Blair
Pre la
Robert M. Jessen
Camp Douglas
909Th Artillery Battalion
New Lisbon
George L. Renner
la Crosse
Division
Ellis Lodge
Japanese Experts Probe Mines in Asia for Expanded Output
Nihon Kebai reports requests for Japanese geologists and mining experts to study copper mines in the Philippines Thailand and India. A Philippine operator seeks aid to raise production from 1200 tons monthly to higher levels, with a premier geologist slated to visit Apari copper mine.
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Tokyo
Philippines
Thailand
India
Nihon Kebai
Apari
Theseus Tests New Aircraft Handling Trolley
London reports Theseus carrier conducting first tests of a mechanical aircraft handler. A one man operated trolley designed to replace manual labor in moving planes on flight decks and in hangars both at sea and on land bases. Designers say it lets one man raise and maneuver heavy aircraft with ease.
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George London
New York Metropolitan
Roman Vinay
Chile
Tristan
Festspielhaus
London
Theseus
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Gateway Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
Ton Wethe
John Sleik Jr
Robert Hanson
Russell Sands
Viroqua
John Bondeson
Eugene Sloane
Harry Case
Ralph Lund
Black River Falls
C. L. McCall
al Francour
Ralph Steele
Tribune
Latimer’s Food Market
Elbert
MATCO
Agc
Chum
Cen Duc
Nash
Seventh and
South Avenue
Silver Cross
Jell-O Dwan’s
Blackberries
Monarch
PURCO
Catsup Yacht Club
Wilson’s
Soit
Cassine
Ini
Cudahy
U. S
SWIFT
Pichle
Armour's
ST. Braunschweiger
California
Bartlett
National
SAVE
State Streets
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Crisco
Gerber
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