Un-American probes rock Hollywood and labor ties
The Dies committee hearings reveal alleged Nazi and Communist influence across Hollywood and the CIO AFL scenes. Ex Bundist witnesses describe Kuhn networks and Friedrich claims, while Frey warns of unidentified CIO officers as Communists. Roosevelt pushes purge strategy amid South and Georgia primary tensions.
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John Lewis
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Edward Sullivan
Washington
California
Harry Bridges
America
Communist Party
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Sullivan
Immigration Service
Labor Department
Bridges
Dies Committee
New York
Army to Open Game Tactics With West Point Heritage
Army reorganizer General Malin Craig shapes a modern open style citing a 1897 West Point football moment. He revived a tactical shift alongside football feats, aiming for swifter mobility. The piece also touches Strauss amid Nazi era reforms and the composer’s later success.
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Trinity
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Pop Anson
St. Joseph
Philippines
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Stefan Strauss
Zweig
Herr Strauss
Reich Culture Chamber
Federation of German Composers
New York
Strauss
Berlin
Vienna
Bavaria
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Four Autumn Dresses Promote Silk Sheer Fashion
A fashion feature showcases four outfits ideal for early autumn and layering under coats. It highlights a silk sheer tuxedo jacket dress, a black crepe afternoon dress with extensive tucks, a navy blue silk sheer dinner gown with a yoke and pleats, and a black suede silk sheer daytime dress with draping.
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Western Newspaper Union
Silk Day Coats Fashion for Midseason Wear
Silk day coats shown in black silk crepe faille or otto man weave feature a corseted waist via vertical tucks and a flared skirt. A baroque patent leather belt and white pique boutonniere elevate the outfit worn over a midsummer print frock, creating a between-season costume.
Short Tennis Dresses Rise With Knee Height Skirts
A store survey finds the most popular tennis dress style features a skirt two to three inches above the knee. The trend emphasizes practical freedom of movement and a modern sporty look.
Sheer Housecoats Spark Trend Over Petticoats
The movies drive a fashion trend with sheer housecoats worn over ruffled petticoats. This style note highlights how on screen styles influence daytime dress choices among viewers.
Peasant Fashions Continue Popular in Fall Collections
The fall wardrobe highlights bright peasant colorings and quaint silhouettes. Dirndls return with lively wool chenille prints, black velvet ribbons, and metal buttons. Swedish motifs with embroidery remain in vogue, and alpine hats with feathers top the look for schoolgirl chic.
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Cherie Nicholas
Street Length Clothes Heighten Fall Street Fashion
Paris dressmakers showcase informal street length outfits for fall wear. Bruyere presents a full skirted taffeta dress over a starched petticoat with white stockings and a poke bonnet. Paquin offers sophisticated afternoon suits with draped jackets and rippling Ox collars.
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Bruyere
Paquin
Purple and Plum Shades In Early Autumn Fashion
Fashion circles discuss purple and plum tones entering midsummer wardrobes with emphasis on day wear sports outfits and accessories. Velvet afternoon dresses and evening gowns are expected to showcase this royal hue as the season moves toward early autumn.
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