Fight For Life film study on obstetrics to be widely promoted
Hollywood reports Pare Lorentz and Columbia Pictures promoted The Fight For Life a government funded obstetrics study feature based on Paul de Kruif. Produced by United States Film Service for 150000, the film had limited earlier showings in Stern theatres and faced expected pooling challenges though critics deemed it unsuitable for children and suitable for adults.
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Pare Lo- Tentz
Columbia Pictures Corp
Stern
Academy of Otion Picture Arts
Bseimees
Paul de Kruif
Hited States Film Service
Holywood
Easor
Chicago
Orlando Gains Population in 1940 Census
The 1940 federal census records Orlando's population at 36,302, a 33 percent rise from 27,330 in 1930, reflecting substantial growth over the decade.
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Orlando
Austrians Re-Capture Halicz As Russian Line Falters
A 1915 AP digest notes Austrians recapture Halicz while the Russian front appears to buckle. The report centers on shifts in territory and a collapsing Russian line amid ongoing Asian-European theater actions.
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Associated Press
Halicz
Ruth Gornex 15 Found Slain Near University City
The 15-year-old Ruth Gornex was found murdered near a wooded path in suburban University City, with strangulation by a play suit skirt, a fractured skull, and bruises. Three large bloodstained stones and evidence of a struggle were found at the scene.
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ST. Louis
Ruth Gornex
University City
Snite Must Spend Life In Boiler
Frederick B. Snite Jr., 30, must live the rest of his life in a respirator after infantile paralysis left him unable to breathe without mechanical aid. Doctors say he may outlive others despite his condition. He contracted the illness in Peiping four years ago.
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Chicago
Frederick
Snite, Jr
Snite
Peiping
China
League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Across Leagues
Major stats show Danning and Mize leading NL batting and home runs with Herman and Hack among top hitters. In the AL Finney and McCosky post strong batting and runs figures while New York and Detroit pitchers Melton and Newam lead wins totals.
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Associated Press
Danning
New York
Walker
Brooklyn
Hack
Chicago
Frey
Cincinnati
Mize
St. Louis
Herman
Werber
Moore
Ross
Boston
Gustine
Pittsburgh
Foxx
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Detroit
Finney
Radcliff
Boudreau
Cleveland
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Keller
Trosky
Case
Washington
Newam
Smith
Scout Notes Troop 38 Meeting Highlights and Games
Scout Troop 38 opened with the Scout laws by Herman Morris Jr and the Scout Oath by Arthur Yorke. A game of hot tail followed then a patrol meeting and a contest on Artificial Respiration. Instruction covered First Aid with questions from James Rubash. The meeting ended with steal the bacon and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Joe Wallace Jr.
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Arthur Yorke
James Rubash
Conservatory shattered by bombs near London
German air raids shattered a conservatory in southeast England. High explosive bombs sprayed glass and fragments over 1175 ducks sheltered inside. Only one injury reported.
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London
England
Navy to trim Annapolis program to three years
Plans to streamline the Naval Academy at Annapolis to a three year course would boost annualEnsign output by 165. Juniors would miss their South America cruise and graduate midyear 1941, while plebes and new classes face accelerated, tech focused training. Frills and foreign language courses would be dropped to save time.
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
Grapevine
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South America
Russia pressures Romania with Bessarabia demand
DeWitt byline analyzes Moscow’s ultimatum to Romania demanding cession of Bessarabia and northern Bukovina as a strategic move against Germany and the Axis. It argues Soviet action aims to bolster military positioning in the Balkans and Near East, while Berlin downplays German disinterest and Hitler’s constraints amid empire dismemberment plans. The piece notes King Carol seeking Hitler’s aid, illustrating Balkan tensions and shifting maps in southeastern Europe.
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Bucovina
Germany
Europe
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Kremlin
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Balkan
Hitler
Balkan Peninsula
Near East
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British Empire
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Ken Maynard Returns to Panama Theatre Show
Ken Maynard, hailed as king of the cowboys, stars in Lightning Strikes West at the Panama Theatre. He claims world titles in riding and roping, has rodeo and circus experience, and a past on a showboat. His travels span six states by age ten and he once wandered with a medicine show before returning home.
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Ken Maynard
Panama Theatre
Mind Your Manners Quiz on Wedding Etiquette
A reader quiz asks about wedding ceremony etiquette including whether the maid of honor walks alone, if both maid and matron can exist, which arm the bride uses, how the bride should position herself during the rite, and engagement ring wear. Answers indicate variations and practical advice for best man after the ceremony.
Marine Corps Open For Enlistments In July
The Marine Corps district recruiting HQ in Macon Ga announces July enlistments for four years. Open to men aged 18 to 30, height 64 to 74 inches, of good character and excellent physical condition who have completed grammar school. Apply at Macon district station Municipal auditorium or Atlanta Station Room 612 10 Forsyth Street building.
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Macon
Marine Corps
Municipal Auditorium
Atlanta
Forsyth Street
Inmates at federal penilence to the seat
Inmates at the federal penitentiary face arrangements tied to a seating issue. Details are garbled but indicate movement or placement within the facility and potential related logistics. Authorities have not released a full statement.
Sports Roundup Featuring Galactic Fight Maps and Cubs Plight
AP roundups report Mike Ja egbs' publicity maps to aid cash buyers for the Baer Galenty bout in Cincinnati. Alice Marble cites engraved cups as spittoons. Eddie Waik kus, 19, stars Tulsa in the Texas League. Texas Tech has seven sprinters under 10 seconds. John P. Carmichael notes Cubs struggle—bad pitching and hitting. Gulfstream Park debated by California interests over Tropical Park. Tony Galento sends ring photos to Max Baer. NYC tennis team visits Brooklyn then splurges at an ice cream parlor. Giants attendance cited by Newark Bears coverage. Bears 5.5 games behind first, 16 to first?
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Alice Marble
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California
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Tropical Park
Tony Galento
Max Baer
Help Wanted Hie TrAyhee and the Bucs on Top Then Skid
A cryptic note from Minot quotes Frankie Frisch expressing a wish to know how Hie TrAyhee led the Bucs to an early lead before a skid. The playful letter-like line captures local sports banter and fan curiosity about team performance.
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Frankie Frisch
W.H
Minot
Sergeant Hughes Ordered Away from Local Guard Unit
Sergeant Hughes, a year long instructor with the local National Guard company, is ordered to St Augustine to serve as senior guard instructor. He helped organize the local American Legion junior baseball team and will be replaced as manager and coach by William T. Weeks.
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National Guard
St.Augustine
Hughes
American Legion
William T. Weeks
Red Cross Charter Date and Congressional Origin
The American Red Cross operates under a charter granted by Congress in 1905, establishing its authority and official status. This historic act framed its mission to provide emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education across the United States.
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Congress
Atlanta official urges more women on state boards
Georgia agriculture commissioner urged today that women be better represented on state boards due to their knowledge in areas like child care health education and welfare services. He spoke in an address prepared for delivery at the rural urban conference of farm and city women.
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Atlanta
Columbus Roberts
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner
National League results from yesterday's games
Scores from the National League and regional circuits show New York 17 Frosetts 0 night game and Brooklyn 6 Chicago 4. Detroit 2 St Louis night game, Minneapolis at St Paul rained out. Southern and Florida leagues report multiple scores across towns and counties with several night and 10 inning games.
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