Poland Emerges as a Major European Power
The article traces Poland's rise from division and occupation to a modern state under Pilsudski. It notes its strategic position between Soviet Russia and Germany, growth in population, economic reconstruction, railway and aviation advances, and the creation of a Baltic port at Gdynia. It mentions Lot airline expansion and cross border cooperation with Czechoslovakia to create an international park in the Tatry mountains.
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Krakow
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Indian Gods Defied by Medicine Man at Navajo Sand Painting
Dente-Chili-Betusa, youngest Navajo medicine man, allowed a photograph of his sacred sand painting during a tour stop. Navajos say photography robs the subject of a mysterious substance, a taboo especially for religious ceremonies. The medicine man paints by dribbling sand on a neutral background, designs representing spirits and natural forces.
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Omaha
Dente - Chili - Betusa
Berton I. Staples
U S Exposes Big Ring of Jewel Thieves
U S Department of Justice moves to dismantle an eastern seaboard jewel thief ring described by J Edgar Hoover as the era’s largest. The Miami Biltmore gem theft involving Margaret Hawkesworth Bell is cited with gems recovered in a rock box and linked to private detective Noel Scaffa. Montone and Cali face trial after alleged confessions, while unrelated town election oddities appear in the background.
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Department of Justice
J. Edgar Hoover
Division of Investigation
Rhea Whitley
Miami
Fla
Biltmore
Margaret Hawkesworth Bell
Ring of
Hoover
Seaboard
Washington
Federal Grand Jury
Isidor Bregoff
Nicholas Montone
Nick Marlowe
Charles Cali
Ex Football Star Defeats Gunmen in Drug Store Hold Up
Former Kenyon College grid star James Stone, owner of a Cleveland drug store, used his quick kick to repel two armed robbers. He dodged a gun butt blow, one robber fired but missed, and the pair fled, leaving $150.
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Cleveland
James Stone
Stone
Kenyon College
Windham Official Elected to Nonexistent Police Office
William Brown was elected to the office of superintendent of police in Windham New Hampshire but found the post did not exist when he arrived. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Brown
Windham
N. H
William Brown
Blind golfer F Russell from Duluth plays par 68 in 75 to 80 strokes
Duluth based blind golfer F Russell challenges a par 68 course aided by a trained caddie. He lost his sight eight years ago but retains a powerful swing and sharp sense of direction on putts.
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Co. F. Russell
Duluth
Russell
Nebraska Camel Skeleton Joins University Exhibit
A fossilized Nebraska camel skeleton has been mounted for display in Morrishall's camel gallery at the University of Nebraska. Found in a northwestern canyon along the Nebraska River, the 200 pound sandstone slab required over a week to dig out and lower from the canyon wall.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Morrishall
University of Nebraska
Nebraska River
German Fortifications Supposed Second Helgoland Island
The London Daily Herald cites Pariser Tageblatt rumors of a German naval and air base on Sylt in the North Sea described as a camouflaged fortress with thick walls and underground hangars. Mussolini arms Italy further, and talk grows of a firepower pact among major powers as Britain frets over submarine production.
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Duce
Abyssinia
Belgium
France
Britain
Santa Claus Gets New Postmaster
Oscar Phillips aged forty is appointed postmaster of Santa Claus. The announcement outlines his new duties and the town's anticipated improved mail service.
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Santa Claus
Oscar Phillips
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