Chromite and tin trade details amid 1930s world supply notes
A historical summary outlines chromite sources in Nevada and other western states plus Southern Rhodesia and South Africa, Cuba as a major US exporter, and tin origins in Malaya and the UK. It notes 1937 production near 3500 short tons and potential wartime restrictions, then briefly reports a domestic rodent incident as a domestic anecdote.
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China
British Malaya
United States
Nevada
Arizona
California
Colorado
Idaho
Missouri
Montana
New Mexico
Utah
Washington
Rhodesia
South Africa
Soviet Russia
Turkey
Cuba
Philippine Islands
United Kingdom
Netherlands India
Black Hills
South Dakota
South Carolina
India
Africa
Russia
Brazil
Copper County
Virginia
Georgia
Alabama
U. S
Baltic resettlement plan and German claims rise
The text notes that Little Finland continues from Page One, describing families with long Baltic roots and a plan to resettle them in territories taken from Poland. It argues this would quickly Germanize the conquered areas and mentions Hitler pressuring Churchill, with German papers accusing war maneuvers and other alleged wrongs.
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Baltic States
Poland
Hitler
Churchill
Churchill Sets Stage In War To Crush Hitlerism
British and French leaders consider a reply to Hitler, with Chamberlain poised to speak in parliament. Churchill, Britain's First Lord of the Admiralty, rises as a dominant, energetic figure likely to influence the war’s direction and fuel Nazi opposition. The piece notes Churchill’s oratory, experience, and potential to energize a tougher stance against Nazi aims.
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Meoscow
Germany
Hitler
England
France
Chamberlain
Churchill
Winston Churchill
Britain
Admiralty
Herr
Flashes of Life Fire Chief Rushes to Blaze at Lions Club
In Woodland California fire chief George Hazeman leaves a Lions club meeting to address a house fire. Emil Kraft presides, a clergyman speaks, and a hotel clerk interrupts. Kraft quips that his house is on fire as the talk ends. A separate item notes a Joplin, Missouri tale where a mouse bites a dog in a humorous local anecdote.
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Woodland
Calif
George Hazeman
Emil Kraft
Lions Club
Kraft
Thanksgiving date split across state boundary in Wisconsin and Illinois
Thanksgiving celebrations set on different days for the same street. On the north side of Shirland Avenue in Wisconsin Governor Heil proclaims November 30 as Wisconsin Thanksgiving. On the south side in Illinois Governor Horner declares November 23 as Illinois Thanksgiving.
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Beloit
Shirland Avenue
Wisconsin
Heil
Illinois
Horner
Denver Woman Fends Off Attackers With Broom
Mrs. Katie Fay heard a man crying for help and ran from her home with a broom to hit three men who were beating a fourth. Police arrived as the alleged bakers claimed they had captured a thief after a three block chase, but the suspect had fled.
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Denver
Katie Fay
Grinnell College Freshmen Housing Count Declared Even
The college registrar reports parity in housing with the same number of freshmen men in the men's dormitory as freshmen women in the women's quadrangle, eliminating the need for early morning duels for a first year lady's hand this year.
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Stephen Grinnell
Grinnell College
Bargain Hunter Nabs Cash During Bank Robbery
Sumner Mo. a young bandit demanding all currency on hand held up the Exchange Bank where Jessie McCormick assistant cashier faced the threat. The would-be robber demanded money at gunpoint but fled with nothing after the crime.
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Sumner
Jessie McCormick
Exchange Bank
Robber Takes Cash After Negotiated Stopback
Mrs McCormick argued then held up a hundred dollar bundle and offered to surrender it if the robber would depart. Nervous over the delay the thief took the money and fled the scene.
Steubenville ad seeks wife to help him start anew
A Steubenville Ohio newspaper carries a male help wanted advertisement. A 29 year old man offers to marry any woman who will help him regain footing by providing support and marriage, stating he does not drink, chew tobacco, smoke, or gamble and can cook and do housework.
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Steubbenville
Ohio
Steubenville
Barracks Briefs on Hill Weather Caps Weekend Plans
Reports from the Hill hint at early winter with heat in radiators and closed windows for guards. Hueter, nicknamed the Lone Ranger, loses his voice after cheering at a game, while censorship delays a Pup Tent piece. First Sergeants face a jinx as Fowler recovers from a drill spill and Bradley, hospitalized after a bronc spill, is urged to rejoin at Portales Saturday. Barnard is noted for getting the breaks amid ongoing duty and personal distractions.
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Hueter
Fowler
Bradley
Brad
Portales
Barnard
Regimental amusements and a September job insurance update
Cadets report six weeks exams causing wary looks while two Institute pugilists spar but drawing a halt from Lt Ackerman. Separately Albuquerque notes job insurance checks totaling 11059734 dollars for September with 10828 checks mailed and an average 1021 dollars. Initial claims declined from 1577 in August to 1182 in September.
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Albuquerque
Unemployment Compensation Commission of
New Mexico
Unemployment Compensation Commission of New Mexico
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New York
Tom Girdler
Republic Steel Corp
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Penn
Eek
Magwillard
Scoremy Electrical
General Tire
The
Associated Press
Civic
Claude M. Hicks
Kellahin-Bonney Insurance Service
Vickers Investment Co
Chaves Co. Bidg. & Loan Assn
Daughtry Insurance Co
Equitable Bidg. & Loan Assn
R. Perry Bean Insurance Co
O. M. Sparks
Willis Ford Insurance Co
Citizens Finance Co
Chas. E. Butler
Woodbury
Institute
Greenwald
Heath
Ackerman
Royal Purple
Sears
Softie
Snt
Sears. Roebuck and CO
Pecos Valley
Dept
Roswell, N. M
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