Liberties in War Era Seen Safe, ACLU Says
The American Civil Liberties Union reports limited interference with civil liberties during the defense emergency. It notes no federal prosecutions for opinion, only five state prosecutions, few injunctions in labor disputes, and appellate court decisions largely favorable to civil liberties. The union concludes the public remains vigilant to preserve freedoms.
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United States
American Civil Liberties Union
Union
Strangling Culture the New Day in Europe Arrives in Czechoslovakia
German-led policies close Czech schools and confiscate buildings by year end. Czech universities remain German-nominated with limited returns. Prague City Library shelves emptied by censors, and Sokal cultural and athletic societies dissolved, signaling a dark new era.
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Europe
Czechoslovakia
Prague
Sokal
Theatre Lot Spans City Line in Our Town
Our Town notes a Martin and Davis lot for a new theatre sits mostly in Springfield with five feet inside the city limits. A sheriff investigation pursues the $700 burglary of the Old Dutch Tavern. Local tales recount a Bible, Genesis to Revelations, stolen from Mrs Marjorie McQuagge, and quips about a sidewalk quiz.
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Martin and Davis
Springfield
Sheriff's Office
D. G. McQuagee
Inlaw
Marjorie McQuagge
High School Grads of 1941 and the Judge's Time
A reflective note suggests 1941 graduates weighing their chosen vocation consider the judge's time and patience. It posits that a judge allocates ample, steady attention, implying the weight of responsibility in career decisions at the moment.
Roseland on Broadway A legend of New York dance hall life
George Tucker recalls Roseland on Broadway as a legendary modern dance hall. From its Broadway roots to hosting stars like Lou Brecker and scenes in films, the venue popularized jitney dances with hostesses, featured revived jazz orchestras, and introduced the Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Black Bottom while banning alcohol to keep it a music and dance hub.
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New York
Roseland Dance Hall
Broadway
Roseland
Ring Lardner
Sherwood Anderson
Jean Arthur
George Raft
Florence Forder
Lou Brecker
Lou
James J. Walker
Walker
Brecker
Roseland Proper
Mal Hallett
Claude Hopkins
Shephields
Fletcher Henderson
Vincent Lopez
Words of the Wise and Home Front Echoes
A compilation of quotes on democracy patriotism and national resolve. Senator Norris argues smart patriotic citizens sustain democracy while Pearl Buck foresees Japan's defeat and Harry Bridges voices American home pride.
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George Norris
Nebraska
Barbs Chicago bookie fined over tanning and betting venue
A Chicago bookie was fined for operating a vacant lot where patrons could listen to horse races bet on them and sunbathe possibly risking burns. The notice mentions divorce statistics and a future hope to cut coal prices as a distant concern.
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Chicago
Hustons First Directing Job In The Maltese Falcon
Hollywood notes describe John Huston directing his own script for The Maltese Falcon. Walter Huston appears briefly as a corpse in a scene that ends with a double not used. Other items include Robert Preston's on-screen deaths and Cary Grant buying Gene Stratton Porter’s 35 room home.
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Hollywood
John Huston
Walter
Humphrey Bogart
Lee Patrick
Hong Kong
Walter Huston
Cary Grant
Gene Stratton Porter
Long and Short San Diego Camp Callan Briefing
At Camp Callan San Diego July 18 Long and Short appear in a trimmed description. Dorsey C. Short 31 of Middletown Ohio is 6 feet 112 inches tall. Ernest C. Long 27 of Marlinton West Virginia is 5 feet 3 inches.
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San Diego
Long
Short
Camp Callan
Dorsey C. Short
Middletown
Ohio
Ernest C. Long
Marlinton
W. Va
Denver hotel rooftop scare ends with mistaken jump plot
Police and bystanders swarm a Denver hotel roof after a man known as Arche Simpleman, 24, starts to jump. He pauses when he recalls a handkerchief blown from his grasp, realizing the commotion was caused by a washline mishap rather than a real threat.
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Denver
Arche Simpleman
Frankfurt Weather Pushes 24 Hour Forecasts by Machines
Frankfurt Germany uses automatic machines to supply printed weather forecasts for the next 24 hours. This system delivers updated regional forecasts and temperature outlooks for residents and travelers. The devices autonomously generate data on conditions wind and precipitation.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Washington rent control plan eyed as national model
Washington faces high rents amid 55,000 new government workers and tight vacancies. Congress considers a bill giving the president power to appoint a rent administrator who can set standards, hold hearings, and decide fair rents with appeals to the U S Court of Appeals. The measure aims to maintain heat and other services, protect tenants, and may become a nationwide experiment if it succeeds in the District of Columbia.
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Ashington
Washington, D. C
Washington
Detroit
Congress
Jennings Randolph
Elkins
W. Va
United States Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Glorifying Yourself by Alicia Hart
A columnist urges practical self care during summer holidays stressing relaxed grooming, avoiding nitpicking over imperfect facilities, and embracing simple comfort over fuss. Advice covers hair, nails, insect repellent, and attitude at camps or lodges.
Serial Story Murder in Convoy A W O Brien
Lieutenant Rollins foils a prisoner's disguise aboard a wartime convoy. He pursues a nurse named Joan Davaar, then discovers the officers aboard the troopship face a grim fate as Captain Sydney Tees is found bayoneted on A deck amid rising seas and a growing shadow of danger.
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Nurse
Lin
Rollinas
Wen
Algunal
Nollinson
Ong
Nova
Harry Miley
Captain Tees
Rollins
Greg
Joan Davaar
Ottawa
Gregory Rollins
Royal Westmount Regiment
Lieutenant Rollins
Davaar
Syd Tees
Thay
Stephenson
Colonel Stephenson
Mr. Rolling
Sydney Tees
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