Ickes in Wartime a Quiet Force Behind War Effort
Washington column by Jack Stinnett argues Harold L. Ickes has steered major wartime programs. He notes Ickes pushed hydro electric projects like Grand Coulee, supported mining and metal work, brokered coal talks, and maintains respect from operators and miners. The piece asserts his blunt approach and growing influence despite derisive nicknames.
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Grand Coulee
Ickes
Mr. G
Eeeville
Bureau of Mines and Geological Survey
Hollywoods Richest Romances Pay Cheques, Chaplin Topples
Jimmie Fidler notes Chaplin’s string of marriages and settlements show romance costs, citing Mildred Harris Liza Grey Paulette Goddard and Joan Berry. He pores over industry witticisms, gossip, and brief anecdotes about Crawford Mae West Cooper Flynn Oakie Powell Velez Carradine Moorehead Andrews Costello Britton and Abbott.
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Hollywood
Leander
Hellespont
Romeo
Juliet
Don Quixote
Charles Spencer Chaplin
Mildred Harris
Liza Grey
Chaplin
Paulette Goddard
Paulette
Joan Berry
Charlie
Joan Crawford
Mae West
Gary Cooper
Errol Flynn
Joel McCrea
Fred Mac Murray
Jack Oakie
Betty Grable
Eleanor Powell
Charlie Chaplin
Dte
Lupe Velez
Fine That Didn't Stick Ickes Slaps Miners With Fine
Harold Ickes using a war coal role imposed a fine on striking miners then canceled it amid dispute over contract status. The move drew sharp critique as petty and ineffective, exposing weaknesses in wartime labor handling and provoking broader calls for new approaches to strikes in vital industries.
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Harold Ickes
John L. Lewis
Ickes
United States of America
John Lewis
Breakfast habits vary among Americans in symposium
Experts note wide variation in breakfast choices across the nation. Few admit favoritism toward any one staple, with mentions of beefsteak or pie as regional quirks. The average menu allegedly covers about one third of daily needs, including fruit, grains, bread, dairy, and a beverage. Government wheat ban price at farm rises to 1.22 dollars, up eight cents, potentially influencing political votes.
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New England
London Dispatch From an American in Wartime
London notes describe daily life for an American officer in World War II conditions. The column covers post exchanges, nomenclature differences, watch repairs times, broadcasting, and local curiosities from Piccadilly to Newmarket. It mentions snuff sales, the two-country clerical interpreters, projected command structure, and wartime attitudes shaping public mood.
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London
England
Army
Engineer Corps
Department of Nomenclature
MacArthur
Pacific
Eisenhower
Africa
Marshall
Lord A Haw
Radio Listings for Monday Evening Broadcast Schedule
Radio schedule from EDT evening with multiple network shows listed by time including serials, news, music, and variety programs. Notable entries include Captain Midnight, The Golden Gate Quartet, Fred Waring’s Time, The Cavalcade of America, Sam and Abner, and Gracie Fields with details on network and times.
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Farre
Captain Midnight
Cbs
Shrednik
Nbe News
Henry Taylor
Bdly Uincy Howe
Fayer
Mbs
Duncans
Golden Gate Quartet
cbs-Dixie i
Pate
Llu
Joe Rines
Blu Ing Music Orchestra
Mbsa
Nbe
Jack Armstrong
Jeri Sullavan
Cbs War Overseas
Bill Stern
Nhbe
Lowell Thomason
Blu-Basie
Blu-Westorld
Cba
Fred Waring
Vic Borge
Coast Guard
Dba
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Gelling
Nbc
Lone
Biondie
Parks and Warren
Cal Tinney
Sam
Abner
Alfred Wallenstein
Dr. Hagen
Basie
Voorhees
Bdiu
Raymond Gram
Biu
Screen Guild Players
Dbs
Ray Clapper
Gracie Fields
Dean Pardue
Nhe
Alee Templeton
Bla
Guy Lombardo
Blondie Dagwood
Paul Schubert
Dancing Music
Nbe-Went
Bill & Cbs
London
Radio Newsrest
Our Children by Angelo Patri teaches kindness to children
The article urges avoiding insults that stigmatize or depress children. It recommends attentive observation to identify learning or health issues, seeking specialist advice when needed, and praising and supporting a child’s growth. It notes healthy grooming and self-esteem as paths to better outcomes and references a source on age appropriate literature.
Del Courtney Orchestra to Perform One Night at Arcade
Del Courtney and his NBC recording orchestra, of nationwide fame, are engaged for a one night show at the Arcade on Wednesday June 23. The venue seats over 300 and hosts nightly dances with entertainment and refreshments. Tickets are sold at Hotel Frances cigar stand Liggett's Drug Store and the Arcade at 406 1-2 DeSiard Street.
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del Courtney
NBC Recording
Hotel Frances Cigar Stand
Liggett’s Drug
DeSiard Street
Pinehurst_rules ban dogs roosters and steam engines
Pinehurst North Carolina village regulations prohibit barking of dogs crowing of roosters and operation of railway locomotives within the town. The ordinance reflects local efforts to curb noise and disruptions in a small community setting.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Radio schedule excerpt for KWKH Shreveport listed daily programs
The page outlines a June weekday broadcast lineup for KWKH Shreveport on 1130 kilocycles with time slots and program titles including Crumit and Sanderson, Joe and Ethel Turp, Johnny Gart and Trio, Madeleine Carroll reads, Mother and Dad, Treasury Star Parade, Music variety shows, Radio Theater, I Love a Mystery, News, Dance Orchestra, and Midnight Proviie, ending with CBS origin notes.
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Crumit
Sanderson
Joe
Ethel Turp
Johnny Gart
the World Today
Joseph Harsch
Treasury Star Parade
Ceiling Unlimited
Johnson and Hull
Cecil Brown
News
Biondie
AP News
Proviie
CBS
Q and A about history and facts from a newspaper page
A composite Q and A list covers Flag Day as a national holiday dated to June 14 1777. It notes Cordova Spain as early urban paving and cites 1942 surgery by Dr Crawford W Long at Jefferson Georgia with a $2.25 charge. It mentions 1868 tax stamps on cigars issued July 20 1868.
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Crawford W. Long
Jefferson, Ga
Sogether
School Board Meeting Set for Friday July 2
Preparations are under way for the parish school board meeting on Friday July 2. The annual budget will be presented and teaching staff for the coming year will be arranged, with other details to be determined.
Concordia Parish Winners Named at 4 H Short Course
Ferriday 4 H club members dominated the state 4 H short course in Baton Rouge June 7 to 10. Mary Wilson won first in actual dress. she could earn a Chicago trip or a $100 war bond. Margaret Helen Barnes earned a 25 war bond. Monelle Mullins gained honorable mention in camp costume and others placed well in poultry judging.
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Ferriday
Mary Wilson
Baton Rouge
Chicago
Margaret Helen Barnes
Margaret Helen
Monelle Mullins
Vidalia
Fay Nicholson
Frances Landry
Clyde Schilling
Victory Garden Tomatoes Showcased for Monroe Display
B V Beans of West Monroe delivered several large victory garden tomatoes to the News Star World office. Mr Evans grew them at his daughter Mrs S Blackman’s home. Each tomato weighed about a pound and measured 13 to 14 inches around. He credits medium pruning wide spacing and sunburn prevention. He covered plants during freezing weather.
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Victory Garden
Monroe
News-Star— World Office
B. V. Beans
Ven
Craft Avenue
West
Evans
S. Blackman
Firemen Run Twice on Sunday as Damage Remains Low
Firefighters responded to two Sunday fires with minimal damage. A small blaze in a slab pile at Kellogg Lumber Co. was quickly contained, followed by a fire in the Ouachita Bank incinerator. Both incidents caused negligible damage and required rapid control.
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Kellogg Lumber Company
Ouachita Bank
War Today editor notes strained Japan Russia ties
Editor's note explains the limited news from Japan and Moscow dispatches. It emphasizes there is little in common between Japan and Russia and points to ongoing tensions along the Siberian frontier near Manchuria.
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Moscow
Tokyo
Japan
Siberian
Manchuria
Bernice Farmer Sells 1st Melq in Nebraska
Nebraska market notes honor Bernice Farmer as she sells the first Melq, highlighting local farming milestone in a sparsely detailed item. The snippet references Nebraskan tree crops and the event's significance to the community.
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Bernice Farmer
Terrence House fraud tests Ann and Jerry Lane
Ann confronts Gibbs about Grand Gussie's mineral spring hoax and plans to save Terrence House. She weighs appealing to Jerry Lane to buy the estate, hoping to keep the legend alive and prevent exposure of the fraud. Ann dons a courtlike defense and seeks a sentimental sale to avoid scandal.
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Gibbs
Miss Ann
Lydia
Gussie
Ann
Terrence House
Rand Gussie
Matilda
Grand Gussie
Grand Guassie
Jerry Lane
Mr. Baxton
Jerry
Herer
Mae Poe
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