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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1940

Page

4

Fire prevention as national defense in wartime drive

The article argues fire waste harms the nation during military expansion and urges universal volunteer fire prevention. It cites carelessness and ignorance as main causes, stresses that устранение risks supports arms production, and calls for collective action to eliminate excuses for failure.

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World Art at New York World's Fair Exhibit

The main cultural display at the New York world fair features a four century collection of 400 European and American paintings valued at 30,000,600 dollars. Works by Titian Rembrandt Degas and Renoir illustrate the breadth of artistic achievement.

America Titian Rembrandt Degas Reno

Magnificent art exhibit comes to america amid wartime fears

Millions of Americans will experience deep aesthetic pleasure as world art masterpieces gather in this country at this time. The text notes bomber threats and suggests concentrating art to save it, and mentions a large blue canvas big top with air conditioning and a schedule for 2 15 p m and 8 15 p m shows plus public inspection of a menagerie and new horse fair tent with Gargantua the great.

Big Circus Opens Nine Day Chicago Run

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus begins a nine day engagement in Chicago, July 20, featuring Alfred Court and Europe's acts. The program includes The Return of Marco Polo designed in Paris by Max Weldy, with a cost over $80,000, plus 64 imported horse acts and other innovations in presentation.

America Europe Alfred Court Paris Max Weldy Folies Bergere

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