Axis haywire propaganda mocks totalitarian regimes
A critical column questions Axis cohesion amid laughable propaganda from Germany Italy and Japan. It mocks Goebbels Garcia and Berlin crocodile tears over US democratic processes while noting overstrained rhetoric and the dangers of war talk. The piece ends by urging vigilance as telegraph wires go haywire.
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Italy
Japa
Germany
Signor Garcia
Dr. Goebbels
United States
Berlin
Roosevelt
Congress
Man About Manhattan by George Tucker
New York readers respond to a column on zoos and animal welfare while debating the value of scientific observation. The piece notes state guides for Texas residents, a query about a rivers recording, and tips on obtaining broadcast tickets in New York. Publishers warn of rising book prices due to paper costs.
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Hastings
Michigan
L. P
Charles Laughton
Rivers
United States
Grand Rapids
R. W
Kansas City
Coatesville, Pa
New York
Harmony at City Commission Sparks Public Skepticism
A long stretch without recorded dissent on city business prompts questions about politics on the board. The text notes civil service board debates, a motorcycle officer who has yet to ride, and concerns about highway speed near Watson Bayou. It mentions busy traffic, meals, and public health cooperation with the county sanitary board, warning of threats dubbed fifth columnists.
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Civil Service Board
Police
Wallace Bowen
Watson Bayou Bridge
County Sanitary Board
aUee
Words of the Wise and Oddities in Wartime Wit
A collage of quirky quotes and remarks from figures like Nick Castle and General Marshall, reflecting on show business, reading tastes, and military culture. The passage weaves humorous lines about immorality, friendship, and strange words amid wartime sentiment.
Hollywood Notes on stars and studio plans mix humor and hints
Hollywood notes survey misquoted malaprops by Mr. Malaprop and rumors of studio tactics under the government consent decree. Trade previews draw exhibitors with perks while plans for new productions feature Tex Ritter horse orders Tyrone Power and Annabella in Un occupied France and a Corbett epic with Errol Flynn. Maria films include For Whom the Bell Tolls with cuts, Shanghai Gesture headed to screen as Mother Gin Sling, Gloria Swanson returns in Father Takes a Wife, Frederic March seen pressing trousers in One Foot in Heaven, and a banquet joke about Gestapo in laundry business at the House of Murphy.
Howard Shanks Dies Former Senators and Red Sox Outfielder
Howard Shanks of Monaca Pennsylvania died last night at age 51. He played as an outfielder and third baseman for the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox during his major league career.
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Howard Shanks
Monaca
Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox
Mosquitoes Dominate at Fort Barrancas Tale
The Sparrancas Breeze reports a comic yet alarming scene at the Army post where two mosquitos debate devouring a guard. The banter turns on dragging the guard into the woods versus letting larger mosquitos claim him, highlighting wartime pest lore at a Florida fort.
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Fort Barrancas
Fla
Sparrancas
Army Post
Campbell Sailing for Washington Post in New York Mission
Lisbon August 1 A Sir Ronald Tan Campbell successor to Sir Gerald Campbell as British minister to Washington boarded a clipper today bound for New York.
New OPM Diagram Skews to Five Divisions and 23 Subsections
Washington article outlines the Office of Production Management reorganization into five main subdivisions and 23 sub-subdivisions from aluminum to zinc. The President remains top, with a new OPM council including Stimson Knox Knudsen and Hillman guiding defense production.
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Wwashington
Washington
Eveybody
Office of Production Management
Knudsen= Hillman
OPM
OPM Council
Stimson
Navy
Knox
Knudsen
Hillman
Defense Council
Bernard Baruch
War Industries Goard
Mind Your Manners Quiz on Social Usage
A humorous etiquette quiz asks five questions about polite behavior at a friend's home and in casual meals. It emphasizes putting others first, avoiding unnecessary excuses, and respectful address for married professionals.
Serial Story Lessons In Love Yesterday
Dugan shares a joke with Hank about Barbara and a party while Barbara’s guests laugh. Barbara worries the gossip will run for months as Dugan explains the show was deliberate. Barbara and Hank discuss selling 5000 Oklahoma acres to Midwest. Hank defends Dugan’s character, praising his talent and loyalty.
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Dugan
Hank
Barbara
Barbara Chase
Chief
Starlight Terrace
Uncle Hank
Midwest
Oklahoma
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Fort Worth
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Hollywood
Literary Digest
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Mildred Borst
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Charles Smith
Pacific Coast Association of Magicians
General Marshall
U. S. Army
Rudolf Hess
London News of the World
Amberican Way
Albert W. Hawes
Chamber of Cobatia
Paul Harrison
NEA
Glamorville
Tex Ritter
Rardy
Andy Hardy
Tyrone Power
Annabella
France
Warner
James J. Corbett
Errol Flynn
Europe
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Mother Goddam
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Victor
Ead
Gloria Swanson
Miss Swanson
Heaven
Frederic March
Irving Rapper
Pate
House of Murphy
Gestapo
War Department
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Mr. Big
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Peter Edson
NEA Service
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John
Smith Smith
Jerry Brondfield
Barebara
Hank Chase
Dugan Blake
University of Oklahoma
Chase Oil Company
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