World tensions threaten Holy Land and political realignments
The piece surveys Arab Jewish tension over Palestine under British mandate, noting Jewish growth from 75,000 to 375,000 and Arab resistance amid riots since 1929. It also covers U S political maneuvers, GOP circus in Indiana, Wheat export plans, and growing Sino Japanese conflict with Allied responses.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Turkey
Great Britain
Lord Balfour
Russia
Adolf Hitler
Holy Land
Zionist World Organization
Tel Aviv
Arabic Jaffa
Britain
Jordan
Jaffa
Moses
Promised Land
Labor strikes and commerce pull on wartime era rails
A sweeping look at labor conflict details a boxcar carrying school supplies sparking plant closures and 2,000 layoffs across San Francisco warehouses. It notes AFL leader William Green courting labor unity, CIO tensions with John Lewis, and a Har len County coal pact that freezes out unions. Also covers Cordell Hull protests over Mexican land and oil seizures affecting American property including Hearst holdings.
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William Green
American Federation of Labor
Franklin Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
Donald Wakefield Smith
National Labor Relations Board
Labor
David Dubinsky
International Ladies Garment Workers
A. F. of L
Cincinnati
United Mine Workers
Kentucky
Harlan County Coal Operators Association
Harlan County
New Pact
A. F
Progressive Mine Workers of America
John Lewis
NRLB
Justice Department
Mexico
Cordell Hull
Lazaro Cardenas
U. S
Josephus Daniels
William Randolph Hearst
Clever . these modern dogs
The piece highlights dogs with remarkable feats. Helium, son of a husky with Admiral Byrd, aids a blimp crew in Miami, helping landings and rope deployment on 3,000 trips at ten months. An Alsatian in Britain stars in cricket, while Captain Eyston drives Thunderbolt at Bonneville racing speeds near 350 mph, averaging 345.49 mph on a round trip. Franklin Roosevelt's arms policy is noted alongside tentative U.S. ship plans.
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Helium
Admiral Byrd
South Pole
Miami
George E. T. Eyston
England
Utah
Bonneville Salt Flats
Eyston
Thunderbolt
American Automobile Association
May Yohe Endures a Life of Marriages and Fame
In 1894 May Yohe wed Lord Francis Hope owner of the Hope diamond, then eloped with Capt Brad Lee Putnam Strong in 1902, married Capt John A Smuts in 1914, and last spring appeared on WPA rolls before dying at age 69 in Boston. In Orange Connecticut John Coolidge, son of the late President, won a delegate seat to the state Republican convention.
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May Yohe
England
Lord Francis Hope
Bradlee Putnam Strong
New York
John A. Smuts
WPA
Boston
Orange
Conn
John Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Connecticut
Word Blindness Cited in Traffic Violation Case
A 16 year old cyclist in Crown Hill Devon was fined for disobeying a halt sign. His father says the boy can copy writing but cannot read. An Institute of Child Psychology official identifiers the condition as word blindness where letters are read but meanings are not conveyed.
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London
Crown Hill
Devon
Institute of Child Psychology
Underground Post Office At Cooper Pedy Draws Collectors
Stamp collectors worldwide show sudden interest in Cooper Pedy, the South Australian opal field, home to the world’s only underground post office. Prospectors live in rooms dug into sandstone hills. the underground bank and post office attract demand for envelopes and mail coverings bearing the underground postmark.
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Adelaide
Australia
Cooper Pedy
Rare Tasmanian marsupial tiger sighting renewed hope
The Tasmanian marsupial tiger once believed extinct has been seen again, per the Hobart animal and bird protection board. A sanctuary will be created for the remaining animals to prevent further extinction as efforts continue.
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Hobart
Australia
Hobart Animal and Bird Protection Board
Fur Emblazoned Costumes Signal Fashion's Fall Trend
Fashion writer Cherie Nicholas reports on fur embellished costumes for fall and winter. Chicago Style Creators highlight Persian lamb, skunk jackets, and boxy hip length coats with dolman sleeves. Skirts stay short with 15 inch hem, quilted designs and soft draping mark the season.
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Chicago
Dolman
Western Newspaper Union
Hanky Highlights Burmel Filmy Point Hankies For Autumn
Vogue for picturesque head kerchiefs continues with Burmel s new filmy petit point embroidered hanky. Pastel shades complement gowns and an ostrich feather motif signals softness and femininity. Somerh priced at 8 dollars.
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Burmel
Sonchelaey
Nike
Gay Feathers Inspire New Hats in Chic Millinery
The article highlights bright quill feathers on suede tall-crown fedoras and quaker hats, with ostrich tips and delicate ribbons shaping the season's confections. It notes Louis XIV tricornes, feminine embellishments, and a transition to winter affairs with dressy, feathered styles.
Elasticized fabrics trend in play clothes
A noted vogue shows elasticized fabrics in swim suits and casual sports frocks. Wool and cotton swimwear use elasticized fits, while sports dresses feature elastic waistlines and elasticized panty girdles are worn under tennis frocks.
Fall fashion notes for collars on fur coats
Collars appear smaller on fur coats this fall with mink ermine and Japanese weasel garments showing tailored styles. Some coats feature nearly no collars while tuxedo front panels dominate daytime designs.
Tinkling Dress Worn by Duchess of Windsor in Paris Club
The Duchess of Windsor wore a tinkling dress at a Paris nightlife venue. Paillettes with loose metal bits create a refined jingle as she moves.
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Duchess of Windsor
Paris
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Joseph W. la Bine
Washington, D. C
Washington, Ind
Homer E. Capehart
Buffalo
Rudolph Wurlitzer Company
Indianapolis
Congress
John D. M. Hamilton
James W. Wadsworth
Mr. Capehart
Ringmaster Capehart
Mr. Hamilton
Wallace
Washington
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Canada
Poland
Argentina
Czechoslovakia
Konrad Henlein
Europe
Little Lanark
Scotland
John Simon
Neville Chamberlain
Sir John
Roosevelt
France
Rumania
Jugo-Slavia
Germany
Capehart
Indiana
Henry A. Wallace
America
Francisco Franco
Almaden
Spain
Gonzalo Queipo de Llano
Cabeza del Buey
Strait of Gibraltar
Hankow
Linan
Sukiafow
Peiping-Hankow
Yangtze River
Sir John Simon Franklin Roosevelt
San Francisco
U. S. Navy Department
Daisy Dachshund
By Cherie Nicholas
Hanky
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