The Nazi Effrontery and Failed World Conquest
The piece argues the Nazi mind relies on mass persuasion and coercion to seize liberty, but their formula fails across nations. It notes Germany’s 1933 desperation, resistance in Norway, the Netherlands, France, Greece, Yugoslavia, and Poland, and the enduring fight of occupied peoples and resistance movements.
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Brennus
Germany
Norway
Netherlands
France
Greece
Yugoslavia
Poland
Russia
Europe
Paris
Amsterdam
Wild Is The River An Author Talk With Bromfield
George Tucker records Louis Bromfield discussing his novel Wild Is The River and its title choices. Bromfield explains aiming for a work suited to film serials and a Cosmopolitan serialization, noting initial titles and the pull of the Mississippi setting while recalling his Ohio farm Malabar and a sharp remark on sherry as an evil drink.
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New York
Somerset Maugham
Spain
Don Fernando
Louis Bromfield
Europe
Ohio
Mansfield
Malabar
India
Boston
Bromfield
Hollywood Gossip Roundup of Stars and Revelations
Jimmie Fidler reports on current Hollywood fringe talk including Judy Garland’s hair dye and George Sanders marriage rumors. He notes Dorothy Lamour’s love life, Milton Berle’s wedding afterglow, George Brent’s yacht retreat, and Orson Welles not photogenic amid fame. The column weaves in industry tidbits, club lore, and a tree-planting anecdote from Lakeside.
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Hollywood
MGM
Judy Garland
George Sanders
Elsie Larson
David Anderson
Jack Benny
Rochester
Beverly Hills
Dorothy Lamour
Herbie Kay
Greg Bautzer
Milton Berle
Joyce Matthews
Mama Berle
George Brent
George Raft
Rudolph Valentino
Paul Robeson
Ethel Waters
Orson Welles
Rudy Vallee
USC
Will Hays
Somerset Maugham
Fay Helm
Lawrence Olivier
London
Century- Fox
Nan Wynn
Rita Hayworth
Attention
Boston
Mass
Watson Webb
Your City
Hedy
Our Children By Angelo Patri on Early Musical Toys
The article urges letting young children use musical toys like pianos xylophones drums and bells to explore sound and rhythm. It argues informal hands on play nurtures musical interest, suggests schools include simple instruments and group play, and warns against forcing formal techniques too soon. Begin early and keep it joyful.
Bill of Rights Day to test OCD reach nationwide
Washington notes that December 15 will mark Bill of Rights Day with a national observance led by Archibald MacLeish and Mayor La Guardia. Local defense councils are urged to organize community ceremonies involving civic groups, schools, libraries and churches to boost civilian morale and unity in the anti Hitler effort. The goal is to reach 100 million participants and broadcast the president’s address to a vast audience.
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Washington
Office of Civilian Defense
Archibald MacLeish
National Defense
Librarian of Congress
OCD
F. H. la Guardia
MacLeish
Tor Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Britain
Hitler
Tin Pan Alley Ready to Open Fire on Japan
New York reports Tin Pan Alley publishers have war tunes ready for Japan with titles like You're a Sap Mister Jap and The Sun Will Soon Be Setting. At least two songs are in printers hands as patriotic numbers rise to more than half of total submissions. Wage restitution under federal law has reached over $16 million for about 500000 workers.
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New Orleans
Cosmopolitan
Mississippi
New York
Tin Pan Alley
Japan
Yokohama
Broadcast Music, Inc
Sue Ellen
Johnny
Tyler Springs
Riv
Deedora
Camper
Tyll Springs
Camp Shelby
Oak Hill
Population figures and weather notes from 1926 directory
Monroe and West Monroe total 24 people in 1926 directory claims. Alexandria including Pineville totals 26 991. Monroe city third largest in state by size. Monroe 18 045. 39 percent colored. West Monroe 5 195. 15 percent colored. Coldest spell of season hits 77 degrees. Post Office expands for holiday mail. parcel rooms readied for December 16 opening. Education Dept notes 144 schools with defense training across nation and 125 000 students registered.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Alexandria
Pineville
Katherine Key
Department of Education
Radio Schedule Highlights Late Evening Programs
Radio Thursday December 11 in EST schedule lists numerous shows and time slots from 5:45 PM to 11:15 PM. Highlights include The Vagabonds, Tom Mix serials, Denver String Orchestra, Captain Midnight repeats, Lowell Thomas News, Xavier Cugat Orchestra, Ed Gardner's Duffy's Tavern, Major Bowes Amateurs, Gabriel Heatter Speaking, Town Meeting, America Preferred Concert, Xavier Cugat repeats, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Met Opera Guild, and World News Broadcasting with extensive network changes and station references.
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Nbec
J. Johnston
Song
Nbe
Nhbe
Nic
Denver Strings
Seriai
Lum
Abner Seriat
Bob Hannon
Jack Armstrong
Mbs
Weest
Amos 'N
Andy
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Europe
Mr. Keen
Nbc-Blue
Lanny Ross
Cbs-Basic
Morgan
Xavier Cugat
Orches
Maudie
Cbas
Arthur Hale
H. V. Kaltenborn
Jack Stevens
Rmba
Fanny Brice
Variety
Ebs Morton Gould
Henry Aldrich
Bowes
Gabriel Heatter
Mbs-Bas
America
Nbe-Red-Bas
Nhe-Red
West Glenn Miller
Cbs
Raymond G
Ebs
Metropolitan Opera Guild
Frank Fay
Kayne Brinker
World News Broadcasting
Fred Waring
Dhs
National Defense Health Clinic
Nbc-Red Dance Orchestra
Is It Is Love Chapter 31 Ends a Small-Town Romance
Sue Ellen and Johnny reflect on past misunderstandings as Riv, Deedora, and Ginny’s letters fill in the tale. Riv and Deedora reconcile, Toby in the Air Service, and Sue Ellen vows loyalty through possible separation. Johnny, now a captain, pledges bravery and love as the couple faces an uncertain future.
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Riv
Deedora
Ginny
Sue Ellen
Moore
Johnny
Toby
Air Service
Belle Acres
Johnny Harris
U.S.A
Sue Elien
War Casualty List Adds 3 Officers 5 Soldiers
Washington reports the army’s first casualty list of the war grows by three officers and five soldiers. Names include Second Lieutenant William Grover Sylvester of Needles, California, and Private William F. Shisids of Bishee, Arizona, among others. The White House warned casualties at Pearl Harbor could reach up to 3,000 dead and wounded, with about half dead.
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Pearl Harbor
White House
Shisids
Wiliam F
Bishee
Ariz Pox
Jack W. Culver City
Calif Lusk
Pershing Offers His Services To Country
General John J. Pershing, commander of the A E F in World War I, offered his services to the country again in a letter to President Roosevelt. He notes he is 81 and in poor health but wishes to help in the fight, reflecting a lifelong readiness to serve the nation.
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Washington
Geeral John J. Pershing
Pershing
Roosevelt
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