Stanley Succeeds Hore Belisha as War Secretary in Britain
Oliver Stanley replaces Hore Belisha as war secretary amid rumors of right wing leanings and tensions within Chamberlain's cabinet. Stanley, 54, a cautious, fencing figure with a World War I record, previously held posts including minister of transport and labor and president of the British board of trade.
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Ibn Saud's alliances and ambitions reshape Middle East power
IBN SAUD of Saudi Arabia widens economic ties and reorganizes air power amid concerns over Palestine and Anglo‑Saudi relations. His seat of influence, proximity to the Suez Canal, and leadership of the Wahabi order frame fears and speculation about alignment with Britain.
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Last Newsman to See Borah Recalls His 1936 Campaign
Robert S. Allen recalls interviewing Senator Borah on the eve of his death and Borah’s cautious stance on Alf Landon in 1936. Borah weighed a White House bid, doubted Landon’s foreign affairs knowledge, and chose to back Roosevelt with Idaho Democratic support. The long conversation yielded a major campaign scoop.
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Britain Plans 10000 US Aircraft Purchase To Boost War Effort
Lord Riverdale reports patched Franco British air strategy and a shifted focus to air war as Britain orders 10 000 combat planes from the United States while boosting domestic production to 2000 monthly by spring. The move aims to affect German morale and speed peace. Also notes Florida ship canal plans and Democratic convention timing.
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Mannerisms Mark the Man They All Perform Off Guard
The article notes how famous speakers display habitual gestures during performances. Examples include Al Smith, the duke of Windsor, FDR, Bryan, Emerson, Beecher, and others, with actions like twirling coins, adjusting ties, and gesturing dramatically. Psychologists suggest these habits may reflect energy, not just nerves.
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Muskrat Causes Car Lights to Fail in Adrian Incident
In Adrian Michigan John Bates found two headlight failures due to wiring issues then trapped a muskrat under the car hood gnawing the wires. The animal likely caused the third outage.
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Absolute zero reached in Kelvin experiment
Dr. Vander Johannes de Haas of the University of Leyden announced in February 1935 that his experimental work achieved a temperature of one five thousandth of a degree Kelvin above absolute zero.
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