Half Billion Shipbuilding Plan Studied in Washington
President Roosevelt briefs on a half billion shipbuilding program to bolster Britain’s merchant fleet. The plan, tied to a 7 billion dollar Britain appropriation, envisions orders for at least 12 or more ships immediately. With Sir Arthur Salter due, discussions focus on expanding cargo vessels and reconditioned ships to support munitions and plane transfers to Britain.
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Washington, Marin
INS
Roosevels
Gleantic New Shipbuilding Progam
Britain
Maritime Commission Clréles
Arthur Salter
Ministry of Shipping
Emory
Maritime Gurchass
America
United States
Isido
Congress
Porte Jang
Ore
Los Angeles
Honxton
Mobile
Wilmington
N.C
Baltiemore
New Orleans
Turkish President Sends Note to Hitler
Berlin March 15. President Femet Inong of Turkey sent a reply to Hitler’s note. A Turkish foreign office official Vergin arrived in Sofia en route to Bern with the message, according to Bulgarian quarters and DNB.
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Berlin
UINB
Femet Inong
Turkey
Hitler
DNB
Alepateh
Sofia
Hemed Vergin
Bern
Petain Cabinet Members to Meet in Paris and Vichy
Chief of State Henri Philippe Petain will meet today with cabinet members including Vice Premier Admiral Darlan who heads to Paris Lamorray to confer with government leaders. Petain plans a visit to German allies in France on Tuesday amid ongoing wartime diplomacy and internal government talks.
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Vichy
France
Mayoner
Henri Philippe Petain
Darlun
Paris
Lamorray
Gersin
Petain
Grenchle
Llano Mayor Tells All About Good Gal in Wrecked System
A long retrospective chronicles Llano’s 1938 to 1940 battle with LORA over municipal electricity. It details bids, transfers, and court battles, with Lt. Lliano pressured by PWA rules, rising rates, and political maneuvering while LORA pursues control or sale of distrib ution assets. The piece portrays public frustration and the mayor’s controversial role amid broad power struggles.
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WPA
T. P
L. Ti
PWA
Brown and Hoot, Inc
Llano
LORA
Cdor
Congress
Lane
Mano
Austin
Dallas
Washington
Liang
United Telephone Company
Joe J. Backes
Liane
Liana
Dana
Tiano
Anastegy
Relsiantesbistion
Lisne
Fi Liang
Jesrie
Voice of Conscience
Tom A. Davis
Tom Davis
Board of Direstors
Ely
Lisnowis
LCRA
DGRA
Lower
Colorado
River Authority
Llane
Texas Power and Light Company
Naeelty Cour
Llane Flat
Lower Colorado Hiver Authority
Ciy of Liang
Shad
Mann
Loha
Toano
Board of Diesters
Liano
Board of Oil Tectors
Hon. L
DORA
Ihe Board of Directors
San Antonio
Elano
Investment House
matador-Hke
San Mercos
Burnet
Lampagas
Ban Saha
Bastrop
Olddings
Brenham
Belle and
Lometa
BFC
Lato Alitirested
DOTA
Hite
Len
Ts General Fund
Pany
Central Power In Light Company
Fredericksburg
General Fund
Alty Treasury
Berlin
Wade
Ine Studebaker
Busnes
Tora
Linnea
Novelty acts and beauty pageant vie in old column
The clipping notes Dorothy Lamour dismissing a novelty act in Faramount's Road to Zanzibar while recalling a native cult pageant once tied to a Miss New Orleans title a decade ago, reflecting fading trends in show business and local beauty contests.
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Sarouiz
Zanzibar
Dorothy Lamour
Star Not Domestic Star Barbera Stanwyox Recalls Fear
Barbera Stanwyox, famed star of The Lady Eve, speaks on early life forced to earn a living at age 14. She expresses regret about domestic life, fearing upheaval and hardship, and discusses her resilience amid personal challenges.
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Barbera Stanwyox
Paramount
Eve
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Cune
Joske’s
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Josee
Victor
New York
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Grand Opera
Victor Records
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Carmen
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