Greece Not a Friendless Orphan of the Storm
A historical commentary argues Greece retains friendship across continents despite Bulgaria’s advance and shifting alliances. It distinguishes between nations and people, noting many individuals and groups support Greece for its courage and independence amid Europe’s turmoil, even as governments waver.
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Greece
Bulgaria
Fredom
Europe
Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Reece
Mrs Lanchester Leads In They Walk Alone at Maxine Elliott
George Tucker reviews Elsa Lanchester in They Walk Alone at Maxine Elliott Theatre. The English actress impresses as a psychopathic servant in a half comedy thriller set near London, with director Berthold Viertel praised for his intimate directing method and wide experience.
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New York
Elsa Lanchester
Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton and
Aily
Laughton
Miss Lanchester
Maxine Elliott
London
Berthold Viertel
Book Banned in Europe by Totalitarian Censors
A fragment argues that France under Vichy bans Romain Rolland’s novel Jean Christophe. The piece laments censorship, noting the book’s global acclaim and translation, and questions why French readers cannot access their own masterpieces when totalitarian regimes suppress literature.
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Europe
France
Vichy
Romain
Jean Christophe
Wolf GEPs Clothing Reforms at Laramie Ranch
A fragment notes that Laramie has acted to remove wolves from near ranches by enforcing clothing related measures. The text mentions hundreds of the ranch’s items or properties involved in the effort, implying a broad precaution or policy.
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Laramie
Exanch
Averal Hundred
Words Of The Wise And The American Dream Quote Card
A collection of quotes on democracy freedom and duty from Walt Disney Dr Kimball Young and William C Bullitt. The passages touch on tolerance the right to raise families and a defender role for the government in education reflecting postwar civic ideals.
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God
America
Walt Disney
William C. Bullitt
France
Barbs and Barbs from a Busy Page
A fragmented column mixes quips on books, an Oklahoma driller’s 22,000 foot failure, European tensions, Wilmington blue laws banning snow shoveling, and jokes about fat men. It mentions cotton and agriculture research, and a note on ewe clothing affecting warmth and wool production amid industry debates.
Beatrice Huntington Davenport Faces a Chilling Threat
Beatrice Muntington Davenport, heiress to Huntington millions, reacts to a taunting conspirator who suggests she should be chloroformed. She battles anger and fear, questions love and purpose, and wanders through loud affairs with Clarence as she contemplates marriage and a life beyond wealth.
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Beatrice Muntington Davenport
Huntington Department
Voli
Wetming
Clarence
Hentrliee
Huntington
Weeming Co
Henteice
Beatrice Huntington Davenport
Mr. Weeming
Beatrice
Mimi Frothingham
Gind Jenkins
Christina Crawford charms on set with Master Nichols
Hollywood notes describe Christina Crawford, adopted daughter of Joan Crawford, visiting the Metro set. The two-year-old dazzles, tumbles, and charms talent and crew, including Richard Nichols, as Joan Crawford guides and judges a playful scene with patience and humor.
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Hollywood
Christina Crawford
Metro
Richard Nichols
Nix
Joan Crawford
Master Nichols
Miss Crawford
Christina
Mama
Nichols
Joan
George Cukor
Cukar
Richard
Mrs. Nichols
Attaboy
Congress Passes Billion Dollar Bill Amid House Apathy
In Washington the House debates a one and a half billion dollar defense and public works bill. Arguments linger over naval yards ships and army barracks while the chamber, mostly empty, passes the measure by voice vote with only Marcantonio voting no.
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Washington
Madison Square Garden
Hollywood Bowl
Palace of Grant
Great I Am
Aimee Semple McPherson
Congress
Congressional Record
Boston
Samoa
Virgin Islands
Alaska
Marine Corps
Army
Navy
Harold Knutson
Wadena
Roanoke
Knutson
Minnesota
Appropriations Committee
Marcantonio
New York
American Labor Party
Surprised Wichita jurors stall court session
In Wichita Kansas a damaged suit trial halted when foreman Warren Daniels said the jury believed a juror was mentally incompetent. Judge Grover Pierpont excused the panel to determine a remedy and resume proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita, Kas
Grover Pierpont
Warren Daniels
Wisconsin bill would mark streets near schools red white blue
A proposed Wisconsin law would require towns cities and villages to paint red white and blue stripes one foot wide on streets and telephone poles within 100 yards of public and parochial schools as a traffic safety measure.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Ban the Frying Ban Manifold Misreadings
A fragmented note records a terse clash over a ban, mentioning James and a ground event. The wording is garbled but implies a dispute or action around a ban and a participant named James Gohooley, with serialized phrases that hint at a struggle or consequence.
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James ‘Gohooley
Ai Ie A
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