Italy Builds Up Military Power in the Mediterranean
Premier Benito Mussolini has expanded Italy's war machine to back his aim of controlling the Mediterranean. Italy's rapid military, naval, and air growth, combined with its Ethiopia conquest, marks a major shift in Western Europe's balance of power since World War I.
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Italy strengthens Mediterranean position amid British decline
The article notes a shift in imperial power as Britain loses control of key Mediterranean shipping routes. It highlights Italian fortifications on Pantelleria, Mussolini's rush to expand the navy after Washington treaties, and the opening of a 1200 mile Libyan coastal military highway as part of Italy's war readiness.
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Radio Programs At WTUM 280M 1070KC Schedule
A broadcast listing details a busy day on WTUM with programs from matin to noon. Names include Orphan Annie Fibber McGee The Lone Ranger and Aunt Sarah along with musical acts and theater features. Frequent stations, hosts, and bands appear across a mixed lineup of music drama and news segments.
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Mussolini's Italy Builds Power Across Navy Army and Air
The article outlines Italy's expanding forces and plans under Mussolini. It details vast naval progress including submarines and Mas boats, expanded air budgets, a growing army with mechanization, and large colonial spending. It notes Libya, Egypt, and Mediterranean aims, plus Britain’s Cyprus fortification and Red Sea projections. The piece highlights Italy's improving power and international posture.
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Evening club and lodge events listed across several towns
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Henrietta Students To Present Play Her Blessed Boy
Henrietta seventh and eighth graders will stage a three act play, Her Blessed Boy, at the school Friday evening April 9. Cast includes Mrs Tingle Nancy Andres Aunt Virginia Elsie Hostettler Edith Tingle Ruth Currier Betty Radway Kathryn Berg Eileen Malone and others with Maynard Delefield Roger Rozcoe Betty Boom Genevieve Dagil in additional parts.
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Nancy Andres
Virginia
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Edith Tingle
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Betty Radway
Kathryn Berg
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Shirley Unser
Michael Malone
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Tom Tingle
Frederick Portman
Charles Tingle
Leland Kinsley
Howard
New London Fete Honors Newlyweds Arnold Knapp Hosts
Mr and Mrs Arnold Knapp welcomed about fifty guests Friday night at a family party for Mr and Mrs Hubbard the recert newlyweds. The hosts served refreshments and the couple received numerous gifts. Out of town guests included Lewis McLaughlin of Norwalk Virginia Powell of Oberlin and Mr and Mrs Joseph VanMelick of Cleveland.
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Joseph Hubbard
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Norwalk
Virginia Powell
Qoberlin
Joseph VanMelick
Cleveland
Rotary project plants over fifty shade trees in town
Over 50 shade trees have already been booked for planting under the WPA project started recently. Most trees will be maples, says A W Fitch, Rotary Club committee member. Vacant spaces on lots and streets will be filled to increase shaded portions. Robert Hartman, who has just completed a house to house can-
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Accidental Death Rate Increasing In Ohio
Ohio sees higher accidental deaths than last year with at least 12 fatalities over Easter weekend raising Cleveland’s toll to 65 for the year. A hit and run killed a 50-year-old man in Cleveland. Paul Ritchie, 29, also died in a traffic incident. Mrs. Raymond Reese, 49, perished in a crash near Painesville. her husband was severely burned pulling her from the wreckage. Grace English, 61, burned in a Columbus rooming-house gas blast. Listed victims include James Estepp near Reading. Leslie Ramsay, 32, Cincinnati. John Mackey, 44, Fremont WPA foreman. George Johnson, 13, Toledo. Rex Timms, 28, McArthur. Mrs. E. Reynolds, 45, Athens. Harvey Co. Combs, 70, Zanesville. Arthur Young, 63, Columbus. Clifford Gooding, 27, and Akron boxer Recent involved in a highway crash.
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George Johnson
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Arbor Day Tree Planting Plan Aims for Maples
The article states that the greatest number of trees desired are maples. Planting work is slated to begin this week with the goal of completing the effort by Arbor Day.
Wedding Bans Announced for Miss Bodnar and Louis Bircheck
Miss Hielen Bodnar of Colorado avenue Sheffield Village will wed Louis Bircheck of Avon in April after bans were announced at St. Theresa's church. In local notes Boy Scout Troop 125 plans a trip to the Oberlin camp Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with lunch, and Sheffield Lake Social Club selects Robert Cissne for a fully paid Summer camp week. meeting set for St. James Mission March 31.
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John Bodnar
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Repairs Are Made and Volunteer Heads to Kobe
The Sykes brothers freighter Volunteer, once in distress off Japan, has made temporary repairs and is proceeding to Kobe under its own power. Engineers stopped water inflow in hold No 1 and pumps, clogged after an SOS, are repaired. The City of Fresno stood by and then departed for Los Angeles. 2 passengers and 40 crew remain aboard.
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Farm Hands With Trailers Change Iowa Farm Hire
In Des Moines Iowa farm hands with trailer homes may alter hiring norms as married men join the pool of mobile workers. The trend could reduce tenant houses on farms or boost trailer sales affecting lumber paint cement and furniture markets.
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The Last of Mrs Cheyney at Capitol Theatre
A brilliant cast presents an ultra modern story at the Capitol Theatre. Stars include Joan Crawford William Powell and Robert Montgomery in the current production.
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Capitol Theatre
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Willam Powell
Robert Montgomery
College Holiday Opens at Lincoln Theatre With Star Cast
Four radio stars lead the film College Holiday opening tomorrow at the Lincoln Theatre. Jack Benny George Burns Gracie Allen and Martha Raye headline the cast. The piece notes the last election cost 32 cents per vote cast not counting relief.
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