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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1940
Page
2
The piece recalls Arthur F. B. Portman, known as Audax, a leading Europe racing reporter who perished in a London bombing raid while at his bedridden wife’s side. The report mixes tributes to journalists, show business figures, and midtown New York anecdotes, reflecting wartime and entertainment culture.
Weekly analysis notes German forces surged into the Balkans with 150000 troops and heavy air power. Russia expands in Bessarabia while Greece and Turkey align with England. a possible axis move toward Suez and broader Middle East implications are outlined.
Army plans call 700000 white men aged 21 to 35 for possible early camp duty under selective service. Senator Rush Hart of West Virginia voted against the draft but shows his registration. at 35 he is exempt as a Congress member. Camp readiness lags. many recruits may report to southern stations to train under canvas. Expected weight for a three month soldier’s kit reaches 54 pounds 8 ounces. Clarence A. Dykstra named head of draft administration with 14000 salary. First numbers to be drawn from a goldfish-bowl blindfolded by Col. Morton of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Industry news notes Movies campaign, Aluminum Corp expansion and Ceeral Electric spending plans.
In a family dinner five days before her fifty sixth anniversary, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt celebrated her birthday with a cake bearing candles. The Roosevelt family tradition notes that no member has admitted to being older than twenty one.
President Roosevelt announced the 1940 Mobilization for Human Needs campaign with thousands of community drives to raise funds citing the ancient injunction to love thy neighbor as a guiding force. The piece describes defense commission rumors, wage hour reforms, Cuba’s Batista presidency, and embargo debates on Japan, plus Army promotions and political chatter in Washington.
A fashion pattern note for schoolgirls details a jumper with blouse and bolero design labeled No. 1222B from Barbara Hell Pattern Co. 1288.01. It lists sizes 6 through 14 years and requires 7ty yards of 9 inch fabric, with options for matierial and bolero without nap.
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