Chief Scout West Retires After Four Decades Of Service
Dr. James E. West, long identified as Chief Scout, has been officially elevated to a rank shared previously by only Ernest Thompson Seton. Since joining the movement in 1911, West led the Boy Scouts as Executive Chief for 32 years, guiding a growth to over a million members and earning praise from President Roosevelt for his impact on American scouting.
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York
Boy Scouts of America
James E. West
Dr. West
Ernest Thompson Seton
Boy Scout Movement
United States
Roosevelt
Washington
Law School
National University
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Eagle Scouts
Scouts
Turn About Fair Play Dan Daniels Joins White House Staff
Jonathan W Daniels steps into an administrative assistant role at the White House linking a 20 year career in journalism and public service. The piece sketches his lineage from Raleigh News and Observer editor father to Navy secretary, WWI connections with Franklin D. Roosevelt, and a Guggenheim fellowship.
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Jonathan W. Daniels
White House
Louisville Times
Josephus Daniels
Raleigh
N.C
News and Observer
News and Observer and Secretary of the Navy
Wilson
Jonathan
Columbia Law School
University of North Carolina
Louisville
Europe
Daniels
United States
Mexico City
Navy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Amecies land radio hosting fame in Here's to Romance
Dark-eyed Jim Ameche, brother of Don, earns master of ceremonies on the Blue Network Sunday program Here's to Romance. Celebrities David Brockman and Buddy Clark are featured in the all musical show alongside Ameche.
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Jim
Brother Don
Blue Network
David Brockman
Columbia Pictures
Buddy Clark
Allan Napier Defends Chamberlain Uncle in Berlin Film
Allan Napier, British actor in Appointment in Berlin, delivers a speech defending the late Neville Chamberlain, who was his uncle. Jean Arthur has spent more screen time in Washington than any other actress, though in real life she has visited briefly. A canteen soldier impressed by leading the band on Sammy Kaye’s program. Bing Crosby appears at a Los Angeles station before 7 a.m. to record for South American non commercial distribution. Leslie Howard’s daughter accompanies him in Spitfire.
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Allan Napier
Berlin
Neville Chamberlain
Jean Arthur
Washington, D. C
My Canteen
Sammy Kaye
Bing Crosby
Los Angeles
Leslie Howard
First Lady Signs Dollar Bill Amid Patent Ceremony
Mrs Roosevelt carries her autographed dollar bill during a curious ceremony where short snorters are described as travelers who have crossed an ocean and been initiated. The rule requires payment of a dollar or a drink if the bill is not produced on demand.
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Helmut Dantine
Washington, D. C
Navy Yard
America Loved In Middle East By Gordon Gaskill
Gordon Gaskill describes Arab hospitality toward Americans in Syria and Lebanon during World War II. He recalls a Damascus dagger gift, generous acts by merchants, and a Greek printer who blesses all Americans. He notes American influence fuels gratitude beyond individuals to the nation.
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America
Middle East
Gordon Gaskill
Syria
Beirut
United States
France
Joseph
Philadelphia
Zahle
Lebanon
Mulberries
Roosevelt
Household Hints and Practical Wartime Tips
Food storage tips urge moisture vaporproof freezer containers. Rolling diapers properly prevents diaper rash on babies. Doors that stick can be eased by applying wax or lubrication. Home repairs and decoration help extend wardrobe life and align with wartime style. To soften hard butter, place a hot water pan under the dish. Secure window screens to avoid accidents with children.
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WIN
FDR
R. C. E. M. Joad
National Peace Council
Brains Trust
London
Radio
Camarilla
Atlantic
Brains
Dr. Joad
University of London
Shaw
Joad
Virginia Vale
Western Newspaper Union
Jim Ameche
Kenosha, Wis
Don
Jack Armstrong
Pat O’brien
RKO
Trinidad
Haiti
Miami
New York
Merle Oberon
Metro
Hollywood
Susan Hayward
Paramount
Susan
Judy Garland
Fort Benning, Ga
Mickey Rooney
Joan Thorsen
Russia
Robert Taylor
Mayo
Methot
Humphrey Bogart
Sahara
China
Chungking
Red Cross
U. S
Woman's Home Companion
Damascus
Ali Hassan
U.S
A. S
East
Jousehold
Steaty i . Rhe
Feoeean Ziack
Lincoln
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
WNU
Doan
Dasa
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