Untangled Entanglements and the War Boom Question
Analysts argue that wartime business in 1940 41 may never create a true war boom. US farmers face monthly losses from cotton and other exports as allies curb purchases and trade routes shrink. The piece contends responsible leaders oppose US entry and questions whether war profits translate into active involvement.
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Europe
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Department of Agriculture
Germany
Poland
Danzig
Czechoslovakia
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Belgium
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I Married Adventure by Osa Johnson review
The Literary Guidepost features Osa Johnson recounting life with husband Martin Johnson in a full skoro travel memoir and a simultaneous film. It highlights safaris, dramatic rescues, and Johnsonian exploits with vivid details of encounters from elephants to pygmy families.
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Hollywood Interviews Spotlight Stars In Bustling Set
Bill Porter reports from Hollywood with NEA Service on stars sharing views. Dorothy Lamour defends the sarong and insists it remains a key screen wardrobe. Aunt Cissy Bartholomew jokes about Freddie’s oversized shoes. Lynne Overman laments typecasting, while George Raft discusses public perception and being seen as human. Ann Sheridan resists marriage rumors, and George Brent bets against marriage. Tyrone Power notes acting early in career, Garson Kanin praises Ginger Rogers, and another Kanin quips about her playful nature. Fuzzy Knight predicts luck with Henry Hathaway while John Decker notes that many stars are defined by imperfections.
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Garson Kanin
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Fuzzy Knight
Henry Hathaway
Brigham Young
John Decker
The Becks Road Show Aboard Jack London’s Snark
A fragmentary memoir recalls Martin Beck and Osa Beck nine years apart and their unlikely meeting in Independence. Their life on nickelodeons and a touring lecture about Snark brought success, aided by Will Rogers and Chic Sale.
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Speeding plea tied to police chase tale in Denver
Louis Middel 21 claimed he was speeding to drive $4,000 to the bank when chased by pursuers who turned out to be police. Judge Philip Gilliam suspended a $5 fine after Middel’s unusual explanation.
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Tornado devastates A F Anderson barn and home porch
In Bismarck North Dakota A F Anderson reports a tornado that blew down his barn and damaged the porch and pantry of his home causing extensive losses and cleanup.
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Love Courtship And Marriage Courtship Requires Clear Thinking
Ernest R and Gladys H Groves advise as noted authorities on marriage relations that girls chase courtship methods while boys fear bold moves. They urge clear thinking to avoid promiscuous codes and to build genuine friendship as a base for future love, warning against chasing the wrong person.
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E.R. Groves
Biographical books on U S ports to be published by Doubleday Doran
New York report on Doubleday Doran plans to publish intimate biographies of American cities Gloucester Baltimore Seattle and San Diego with authors Connolly Owens Miller and Binns. Potential New Orleans writer selection discussed. Also notes Kenneth Roberts Revolutionary era novel from a Tory perspective and critiques by Robert E. Sherwood about Europe and Congress.
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Charles Gorham
Doubleday Doran
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New Orleans
San Diego
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Austrian Army Defeats Russians in Galicia May 17 1915
25 years ago today May 17 1915 the Associated Press reports Austrian forces in Galicia defeated Russian troops and began a retreat in Western Galicia.
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Valley of Secrets on the Northern Belle
On the Northern Belle, Val Douglas navigates romantic tension with Eddie Cavalier as Rodney Blair looms in San Francisco. Bradley and Monroe monopolize Eddie, while Val grapples with a possible engagement, a kiss, and a mystery involving Rodney. The voyage continues toward San Francisco as personal loyalties and love tests unfold.
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Val Douglas
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Monroe
Duffy Kelso
Pacific
Mike Kelly
Prince Rupert
Mind Your Manners Mind Your Manners
A reader quiz on social behavior asks five questions about politeness. It covers whether to say I don’t believe it, whether agreement is necessary, hat lifting when a stranger returns a dropped item, hat lifting when offering a seat, and whether a husband should kiss his wife in public. The answers indicate polite disagreement exists, and lifting the hat is appropriate in certain farewells and gestures.
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Rodney Asker
Roosevelt defense drive dominates congressional action
In recess, Appropriations subcommittee weighs President Roosevelt's emergency defense request at 10 a.m. EST. House debates relief bill around 1 a.m. Military committee reviews a $726 million army expansion request. Yesterday Roosevelt addressed Congress urging a billion dollar defense program as WPA praise and criticism surfaced in debate on a $975 million relief bill. Senate sped up Army promotions.
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