Occupied Nations Mock Nazi Leaders With Wit in New York
A New York report details how occupied Europe uses humor to undermine Nazi control. Satirical papers and hoaxes travel via exiled editors and informants, challenging the regime with jokes, counterfeit leaflets, and candid radio dispatches from the city’s information hubs.
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New York
Europe
Parac
His & Worpan
Ij Runa Hci
Beri Uon
Duderecound
Hye
Ceravans
Shelby
Permament Information
Radio City
Robert Ley
Wartime Wit From Occupied Europe Surfaces In Jests And Parables
A mosaic of lighthearted anti Nazi tales from occupied Europe details Greek payers mocked for drachmas, a German officer outwitted by a parrot, Paris shopkeepers lampooning German leaders, Norwegians lampooning Laval and Hiller, Danish quips about Chins Kai Shek, Luxembourg farmers evading draft, and a courtroom quip about a Baltic mine turning into English. Humor survives, defying conquest and boosting morale.
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Copenhagel
Labey
Exravaline
Ohiang Kai Shek
Norway
Bella
Luxembourg
Germany
Yilan
Europe
Baltic
Sabe
Hitler
Hungarians Resist Nazis Patrol Danube
A British radio report from Ankara says resistance in Hungary against German forces intensified as Nazi patrols extended along the Danube from Budapest to Calarasi. Reports also claim German occupation of Danubian ports in Hungary Romania and Bulgaria and river boats converted for troop movement.
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New York
INS
Hungary
Ankara
Sufia
London
Danube River
Budapest
Place Caport
Caliti Voray
Rue Manian
Istanbul
Reulers
Hitler
Danubian
Rumania
Bulgaria
Galati
Black Sea
Transpuria
Crimea
Russia
Balkan
Hisinki
Tur
Gessarabln
Helsinki
Catro Ravio
Il Preminr
Antonescu
Tito
Monrow
Nagi Gestapo
Himmler
Chisinau
Bessarabia
Severa
Britis
Milano Libertad
Miter
Marshal Tito
Leo
Brondcast
Russac
Germany
Chaplin’s Contemplated Shadow and Substance Drama
In a courtroom excerpt, Joan breaks down as letters from Miss Barry reveal deep regret and a failed romance with Chaplin. The legal reading shows Gerald Giesler presenting notes about a planned Chaplin production titled Shadow and Substance. A later line mentions U S aid to Alaska at two cents per acre.
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Remai
Red
Chaplin
Ime
Bridget
Joan
Charles
Tan
New York City
Pet
New York
Landresu
Giesteer
Une
Jettey
Miss Barry
van Pew
Bine Ryer
O'Connor
Usta
Giesler
Tulea
Dudge O'Connor
Wholesalers to Convene in Los Angeles
Two hundred fifty members of the Wholesale Distributors of Texas will register at the Gunter hotel in Los Angeles for a two day session beginning Monday. They will discuss war regulations affecting the industry and how to shift from war materials to peacetime needs. National speaker Harry G Starr of Washington represents the American Institute of Wholesale Plumbing and Heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wholesale Distributors of Teaas, Incorporated
Gunter Hotel
Harry G. Starr
Washington, D. C
American Institute of Wholesale, Plumbing and Heating
Texas Wholesalery
Discharged Gary Man Used Jiu Jitsu on Robberies
Rex Williams 18 of Gary received a medical discharge from the army. He confessed to using his Jiu Jitsu training to strong-arm and steal about 306 dollars from four men after leaving service. He told Gary police he had kept the money.
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Greece
Hitler
Hongrmen
Cary
Ind
INS
Rex Willams
Gary
Army
Jap Bombs Create Bath Tub Crater On Pacific Outpost
Pilots of the Japanese raiders damaged a mid Pacific outpost causing moderate destruction. Fresh water supply is scarce, so a crater flooded to about 15 feet forms a public swimming pool. The devestating attack left troops seeking relief in the crater lake on the island.
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Rol Marshal
Tshands
Maren 25
INS
mid-Pacific
Navy
Priory
Crater Lake
14 Year Old Boy ALGUDU Accused in Death of Two Girls
A 14 year old identified as George duis reportedly told SaMit H. G Newman he killed two white girls, Betty June Bin jdicker and Mary Emma Thaines, whose bodies were found in a ditch near a lumber plant after they vanished Friday. Police were told where the body was hidden and a piece of a trun was recovered.
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Algudu
George
SaMit
H. G
Newman
Geathy
Trun
Betty June Binjdicker
Mary Emma Thaines
Plek Towers
Dust in Eyes Mention Prompted Two Week Vacations for Pits Musicians
War Labor Board ruled musicians in burlesque pits are entitled to two weeks of vacation to recover from long hours smoke and dust in theaters. The decision cited air quality issues as performers work near teaser acts and stage equipment. The dispute arose amid complaints from musicians about health impacts during long shifts.
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War Labor Board
le Amet Clins
Det
Talual
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Occupied Nations
Poland
Polisl Nei Intel Ownewich Verendy
Guride
Ayer
Lonions Diytels Rairer
Holland
Mheshine
Michiel Adrisensa de Ruyter
de Ruyter
Jim Nat
Sremont
Anton Mussert
Amuaterdian
Mussert
Munsserl
Our Soldier Boys
Nere Ani
Automobile Mechanics
Warte
Enduk
Kodak Chemicals
Alamo Plaza
Broadway
San Antonio
STAR
TEXAN
Stiglyg
Uefuehrer
Fuehrer
Titer
Yas
Grete
George Pappadapouias
Belgium
Areupation Army
Nougehulder
France
Josh
Paris
Monsieur
Q Piets
Hiller
Genera
Laval
Tar Hirdman
Nasjonal Samy
Nazi Party
Nas
Hirdman
Prigsia
Myland
Freud
England
Nagista
Prussia
Maly
30Th Division
Alfred Carnat
Racel
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Danube
United States
Alaska
L.A
Asseen Sie
Ousantis
Baptist Temple
Blake Smith
University Baptist Church
Austin
Texas
Clyde Hout
Atong
Tuexet & Gevery B. Clyde Y
Hickerbon
Graysons
E. Houston
Wii
Brak Alps
Netuel Coeur
Lovles
Colin Wallport Silyts
the Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Eisenhower
Fehr Baking Company
N. Comal St
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