Axis plan to force concessions dominates Europe talk
In a lengthy editorial analysis the weekly column surveys the Axis impact across Europe and the Balkans. It notes Mussolini’s moves in Albania, Metaxas’ Greece, and rising German Italian pressure on France and Britain, with threats to Poland, Romania, and the Balkans.
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Europe
Albania
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Balkan
Victor Emmanuel
France
Britain
Balkans
John Metaxas
Chamberlain
Greece
Metaxas
Germany
Spain
Henri Petain
Burgos
Francos
British
Gibraltar
French
Algeria
Mediterranean
Tunisia
Africa
Italian
Libya
Tunisian
Rumania
Turkey
Hungary
Bulgaria
Carol
Yugoslavia
U. S
Gallup
Congress
Reich
Netherlands
Senate
Pittman
Movie Boss Mayer Tops 1937 U.S. Salary List
The House Ways and Means Committee released the 1937 salaries led by Louis B. Mayer at 1,296,503 dollars, with J Robert Rubin and William Randolph Hearst following. Other top earners include Schenck, Bowes, and Watson. The report notes tax implications and analyzes federal, state levies.
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U. S
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Louis B. Mayer
Loew's, Inc
Metro- Goldwyn - Mayer
Loew
J Robert Rubin
William Randolph Hearst
Loew's
N. M Schenck
Louis Bers
Mayer
Greta Garbo
Maj
Edward Bowes
International Business Machines
Thomas J. Watson
Grandmother’s Rag Rug Revival Sparks Wedding Surprise
A grandmother crafts five oval rag rugs in blue black and rust to match her grandson’s wedding plans. The piece wows all, prompting a revival of home handwork as Mrs Spears promotes her sewing guides and rag book leaflets from Chicago.
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Grandmother
Spears
Round the World Airfare Breaks New Ground
AVIATION news notes first time sale of round the world tickets priced at 1785 dollars for a 14 day trip with 11 overnight stops. SHIPBUILDING reports 165 vessels totaling 678000 gross tons under construction in U S shipyards compared with last year. A retired U S Army officer proposes mercy killing for certain groups citing a Ten Commandments change. Dairy farmer in North Dakota feeds cattle egg nog to raise milk-fed standard due to low egg price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Edward J. Dyer
U. S. Army
Washington Society of Philosophical Research
LPS advises gardeners on transplants and safe choices
RANSPLANTING is an important garden task. Do not move Celesia didiscus four o'clock hunne mania and perennial sweet pea as they are damaged by transplanting. Safe options include ageratum alyssum snapdragon aster calendula marigold pansy petunia pinks salvia scabiosa verbena Canterbury bells columbine hollyhock pyrethrum viola. A third group with stunted growth includes larkspur zinnia phlox nasturtium bachelor button. plants here endure transplanting but with reduced size and earlier flowering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Joy
Ferry
Ask Me Another Quiz Questions Set on Etiquette and Nature
A miscellany lists: speed of light, royal brothers, naming of Wall Street, Colorado river access, source of a famous quote, Job's tears plant, pour parler, origin of etiquette, archer fish, and steam sales in New York. It notes steam sold by the cubic foot and garden etiquette at Fontainebleau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Colorado River
Job
Louis XIV
Fontainebleau
Siam
East Indies
New York Steam Company
Uncle Phil Reflections on Life and Character
A fragmentary column quotes Uncle Phil musing on opinions, planning life, mutiny of the self, the value of variety, and how respect from a child reduces need for exhortation. It notes a cheerful belief that a bright side exists and that true character endures despite challenges.
Lightning speed measured at Empire State Building
The speed of lightning was measured at 10,000 miles per second at the Empire State Building in New York. King Christian X of Denmark and King Haakon VII of Norway are brothers.
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Empire State Building
New York
Christian X
Denmark
Haakon VII
Norway
Manhattan Island
Guaymas
Sonora
Boswell
Hife
Johnson
Hobby Collectors Display Unusual Interests Across States
Albert Rich of La Salle Illinois gathers soil samples from every state to build a relief map of the United States. Billy Kerr seven of Fredonia New York owns a 70 piece glass hat collection many over a century old. Thomas Whitlock Jr of Macon Georgia constructs a complete model farm from 23 boxes of burned matches. Dr Charles Berger of Atlantic Massachusetts has a hobby of collecting over 500 antique spectacles.
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Albert Rich
la Salle
Ill
United States
Billy Kerr
Fredonia
N. Y
Thomas C. Whitlock Jr
Macon
Charles G. Berger
Atlantic
Mass
Taft Urges Quick Action to Boost U S Prosperity
Senator Robert A Taft argues that prosperity hinges on rapid expansion of private agriculture, commerce and industry to employ more people, urging expansion of existing industry and private investment in new enterprises and products.
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United States
U. S
Robert A. Taft
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