Propaganda in World War II and BBC Victory Claims
The article argues propaganda has evolved in World War II naming terms like fifth column and Molotov bread basket. It highlights British Broadcasting Corporation efforts to broadcast authentic news in European languages to occupied nations. It claims BBC undermines Goebbels and Nazi control, aiding resistance and the fight for democracy.
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Dr. Goebbels
Russia
Reich
Brillant “Uo
British Broadcasting Corporation
Vichy
France
B.B.C
Royal Air Force
Luftwaffe
Europe
Britain
Ill-Tale Pay Car Returns For 1903 Rail Worker
Richard Grady, 73, of East St Louis, a retired railroad clerk, finally receives a 1903 pay claim settled after 38 years. He worked 15 days for Illinois Central Railroad, but a flood, a moved paycar, and lost claim ticket delayed payment. Last year an attorney pursued the matter and the books show a check drawn for him.
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Richard Grady
East St. Louis
Tit
Minois Central Railroad
Grady
The First Place Cards In 17th Century English Banquets
A servant prepared cutlery for the hostess before a dinner in 17th century England. Guests located their seats by discovering their own forks knives and spoons at the table.
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England
Menu of three words at Savoy shocks guests
Noel Barber recalls a Savoy lunch for the new Bermuda governor in Overseas Daily Mail. Sir Courtauld Thomson hosted, with a guest list printed on one menu side and a three word meal Macaroni Chicken Sweet on the other. He contrasts with an old Duke of Orleans menu of 18 courses and six wines.
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Noel Barber
Overseas Daily Mail
Savoy
Courtauld Thomson
Bermuda
Viscount Knollys
Duke of Orleans
Wood fire engine built from bombed houses by traveller
Bombed Wood Harry Osborne a Woolwich commercial traveller has crafted a wood fire engine from bombed houses. It features two automobile wheels and an automobile axle. It carries two extension ladders four sandbags a water tank and other firefighting devices.
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Harry Osborne
Woolwich
England
Funeral of RAF pilot in Norway sparks anti German sentiment
Fishermen and farmers funded the RAF pilot’s funeral in Norway as women wept and men sang national songs, reflecting strong anti German feelings during the tribute.
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R.A.F
Norway
Hoover plan for feeding Europe faces grim realities
Milwaukee Journal argues Mr. Hoover's plea to feed occupied Europe ignores German looting patterns. It cites Germany stealing cattle cheese and potatoes from France and supplies from Romania and Ukraine, while Walther Funk coordinates looting in Rome. The piece questions safeguards and the feasibility of aid that Germany would not undermine.
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Hoover
Europe
Germany
France
Walther Funk
Rome
Italy
Ukraine
Romania
Mr. Hoover
Hitler
Rumania
United States
Milwaukee Journal
Museum pieces: Hitler clothes smuggled to Europe
Articles of clothing claimed to be worn by Hitler have been smuggled from Germany into Switzerland and Spain. Buyers pay handsomely to acquire relics, fueling a long tradition of collecting der Spiegel’s wardrobe as wartime relics fade. The Glasgow Herald notes such items survive across European museums as national collectors chase notoriety and speculation about future displays.
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Hitler
Germany
Switzerland
Spain
Europe
Adolf
Glasgow Herald
British Ministry of Food Secures 1 Million Tons of Meat
The British Ministry of Food announced contracts with Argentina, Uruguay, New Zealand and Australia for 1,000,000 tons of meat and expected a Brazil deal soon. A spokesman called this the most effective reply to Goebbels propaganda claiming the UK is bankrupt and cannot buy more South American meat.
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Ministry of Food
Goebbels
United Kingdom
Argentina
Uruguay
New Zealand
Australia
Brazil
Pine processionary caterpillar tracks its nest path
A remark on the pine processionary caterpillar always leaving a silken trail to return home. It travels with others end to end in single file, noted alongside laws in South Africa protecting wild flowers. The text also mentions San Francisco municipal courts designating three Chinese days with defendants being Chinese on those days.
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San Francisco
Look Out For Your Liver Buck It Up Right Now
Fragmentary reader note discusses liver health and consequences of liver dysfunction, including digestion issues, waste elimination problems, and effects on kidneys and overall energy. The text is garbled with nonsensical phrases but centers on warning about liver problems and wellbeing.
Bomber Pilots Graduation Prayer At Ontario RAF School
Air Commodore G E Brookes praised the first No 16 Service Flying Training School bomber pilots at Hagersville Ontario graduation. Flight Lieutenant Jennings delivered a special prayer, written for the occasion, asking God to steady strength in peace and return the pilots safely after battles.
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Ontario
G. E. Brookes
O.B.E
No. 16
Service Flying Training School
R.C.A.F
Hagersville
J. W. Jennings
Jennings Read
Selected Pie Origins and Early English Classics
England first created the original meat and vegetable pie as a nourishing one dish meal. Modern meat or chicken pot pies derive from this early entree. Apple pies came later, with lemon chocolate and custard fillings evolving over time. Webster defines pie as a pastry crust with various fillings.
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England
Apple Pie Moderne From a 9 Inch Pie
A vintage recipe for Apple Pie Moderne using corn flakes as a crust and crumb topping. Melt butter with sugar, press into a pan, fill with apples, add cinnamon sugar, dot with butter, top with crumbs, then bake at 350F, lowering to 300F for an hour more until apples are tender. Yield one pie.
Woman Holds Train Until Breakfast Finished on Express Meal
A woman passenger aboard the Pennsylvania Railroad Chicago to New York express refused to leave the dining car and delayed the train for 13 minutes to complete her breakfast. Trainmen planned to move the diner to a siding and add a new car, but the passenger would not budge until she finished her bacon and eggs, and the crew waited quietly.
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Harrisburg
Plan for Nazi national church in Germany proposed
The Christian Science Monitor abstracted a Rosenberg plan to replace existing churches with a Reichs church. It would sever all other religious orders, ban church property, and rely on Nazi speakers with Mein Kampf as creed. No priests or clergy would serve. churches would exist only architecturally.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
Reich
Monitor
Alfred Rosenberg
Rosenberg
N. R
National Reichskirche
Deep Atlantic trench near Porto Rico seen as deepest area
Area north of Porto Rico is believed to contain the Atlantic Ocean’s deepest point. Scientists note the feature lies in a remote basin and may reach extreme depths, prompting interest for future hydrographic surveys and measurements.
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Porto Rico
Atlantic Ocean
Sheep Dogs On Payroll Work Without Orders On Railways
A Manchester Guardian correspondent reports 25 sheep dogs on Great Western Railway pay sheets in Wales where fences fail. The dogs herd sheep back through openings, learn line sense to lie still between trains, and bark at maintenance workers if warned by an oncoming train, refusing to move until the area is clear.
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Great Western Railway
Wales
Manchester Guardian
Coffee trade paradox in United States dominate consumption
The United States does not cultivate coffee beans yet consumes about half of the world output. This paradox highlights a strong domestic demand and reliance on imported beans shaping global commodity flows and market dynamics.
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United States
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Involving Vehicle Retains Mystery
A two-vehicle collision resulted in a pedestrian fatality with limited details available. Police report an unidentified victim struck by a car at an urban intersection, with investigators reviewing surveillance footage and speaking to witnesses. Further updates are expected as the case proceeds.
Haymaking in Green Park London Yields Heavy Loads
In Green Park London the grass was left to grow nearly three feet tall and haymakers gathered nearly 40 loads. A South London cartage firm supplied four carts and kept 40 Shire horses busy. One haymaker joked that after cutting hay in the park one feels like running a lost property office.
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London
Green Park
Gesture To Russians Public Flag Raised In Exeter
R Grave Sanders mayor of Exeter ordered the Soviet flag hoisted as the city assizes opened. He said the flag was raised as a gesture to the gallantry of the Soviet people.
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Russia
R. Grave Sanders
Exeter
England
Homes in England See 7000 Fatal Accidents Annually
An annual total of 7,000 fatal accidents occurs in the homes of England during peacetime, highlighting domestic risk levels and safety concerns across households.
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England
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