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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
2
A sprawling critique roams through humor from world of Wodehouse to Hollywood gossip and New York satire. It references James W. Barrett and Joseph Pulitzer and collects snippets about show business, gossip enthusiasms, and quips from figures like Marvin Schenck and Henry Youngman.
A concise look at tensions between the United States and Britain over wartime strategy in the Atlantic and Pacific. The piece notes Churchill’s cautions against South Atlantic moves and against overt Pacific confrontations, while internal U.S. debates split between go slow advocates and those pushing to confront Japan. It also explains naval tactics and wolfpack submarine warfare, plus a brief quip from Peru’s aviation attaché and a German-focused “Good Neighbor” stance.
CHICAGO officials announce the International Live Stock Exposition runs Nov 29 to Dec 6 at the Chicago Stock Yards. The 42nd show will feature record entries of 12,000 animals across beef cattle, swine, draft horses, sheep, and farm crops, with judges from Canada presiding. Highlights include grand champion steer quests by youths, 4-H and Future Farmers of America contests, and a major Grain and Hay Show festival alongside the International Horse Show and youth judging events. Canada-based judges, thousands of entries from 60 Illinois counties, and prizes totaling over $100,000 underscore the event.
A reflective piece contrasts moving to a smaller town with staying in a fading urban home. It recalls youths seeing moving as adventure while elders cling to memories, and urges holding onto farms amid inflation. It ends with a parable on free competition and shared communal gains.
Secretary Claude R. Wickard announced farmers nationwide will be asked to sell scrap metal for defense production. State defense boards will coordinate with county boards to secure iron and steel scrap as civilian shortages threaten farm equipment and implements.
In 1940 the average yearly cost for primary schooling in California was $107.40 with districts ranging from $60.65 to $216.86. Differences reflected varying training levels. districts focusing on fundamentals were cheaper, while those offering “frills” cost more.
The entertainment world crowns Bob Hope as the year’s funniest book with They Got Me Covered. The humorous life story, richly illustrated with photos and cartoons, is sold nationwide at 10 cents with a Pepsodent purchase.
Standard Brands announces a free cook book containing dozens of recipes for home bakers. Request by mailing a postcard to Standard Brands at 691 Washington Street New York City for delivery.
Jean P Richter meditates on healing through sleep as scars fade with death and life’s brief rest, reflecting on mortality and renewal. The line contrasts the final rest with the brief waking hours, suggesting rest eases pain.
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