Silence on sinking U boats explained and Davis defense drive
The piece analyzes why the U S and Britain withhold submarine sinkings to avoid aiding the enemy. It argues the delay offers strategic suspense and notes Senator Davis critiques the defense drive, highlighting tax impacts on manufacturers and the need to expand defense production through subcontracting.
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U. S
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Washington
Charles Michelson
Mr. Michelson
United States
Little Fellows
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
Senator Davis
Christmas Cookie Box Gift Guide and Recipes
Festive guide offers cookie and candy ideas for gifts. Recipes include Christmas Butter Cookies Brazilian Penuche Popcorn Brittle and Swedish Sprits with tips for shaping and wrapping gift boxes. Also features easy treats like Krisple Marshmallow Stars and Popcorn Fudge.
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Western Newspaper Union
Hollywood Gossip and Film Buzz From the Studio Roundup
Film notes recount Barry Nelson on tough roles after China Caravan and Lana Turner winning The Sweetheart of Harbor Defenses. Joan Fontaine shines in Suspicion with Cary Grant and Hitchcock connections noted. Rosalin Russell wardrobe tests for Take a Letter Darling, Beware heavy hair and fashion words. other film items include Greer Garson, Joan Crawford remarks, and plans for Life of Chopin.
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Barry Nelson
Laraine Day
Nelson
Metro
University of California
William Seitz
Spencer Tracy
Sterling
Rosalind Russell
New Orleans
Cuba
Jacksonville
New York
Hollywood
Frances Farmer
Tyrone Power
Lynn urges timely gifts and festive wrapping ideas
The column suggests choosing gifts now and wrapping jelly or jam in gay paper with silver and blue ribbon. It recommends displaying fruit cake and plum pudding and packing cookies and canned goods in alternating layers with waxed paper for freshness.
Dress Trends Nears for Fuller Figures
A fashion note highlights dresses suited for larger figures with full bodice sections and vestee designs that flatter and create a slimmer appearance. The article stresses individuality and the flattering effect of tailored cuts on curvier silhouettes.
General Quiz Questions from a Historical Page
A set of trivia questions covering sport attire in water avoidance, the Western hemisphere’s largest railroad tunnel, the Suomi alias, nations by rail miles, Joe Louis title year, the trident symbol, Christ of the Andes border location, the United States top military decoration, and the Finger Lakes state context.
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United States
Joe Louis
Finger Lakes
Answers to a set of historical geography clues
A list of quiz items includes a surf-board sac, the Cascade tunnel in Washington seven point nine miles long, Finns, Russia, the year 1937, Neptune, Chile and Argentina, and a reference to the Congressional Medal of Honor with New York’s western part.
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Cascade Tunnel
Washington
Russia
Neptune
Chile
Argentina
New York
Cleaning and kitchen tips from an old household guide
A vinegar cloth brightens brick tiling. Milk improves gravies over water. Strong suds and hot water restore pewter. Use less wax on floors and polish for shine. A pinch of baking soda keeps cake icing soft. Hang clothes after wear. Keep a dozen canned foods on hand for unexpected guests.
Speech on Sound Economics Sparks Mixed Reactions
In a brief exchange the remarks on sound economics draw laughter and critique. A schoolboy quips about monotony with a one wife line while a jokey jab at politicians suggests constant deception.
Christmas Gift Tobacco Promo From Camel and Prince Albert
Advertising copy promotes Camel Cigarettes and Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco as ideal Christmas gifts. Camel is billed as America’s favorite cigarette and Prince Albert as the National Joy Smoke, with gift packages including a Camel carton and a four flat fit ties accessory, plus pound tin or glass humidor wrappings for Prince Albert.
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Camel Cigarettes
Prince Albert
America
Camel Carton
Adv
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Carter Field
Xmas
Virginia V.--E
Ann Sheridan
Madeleine Carroll
Lana Turner
Forts
Hancock and
Tilden
Harbor Defenses
Joan Fontaine
RKO
Cary Grant
Sir Cedric Hardwicke
Dame May Whitty
Nigel Bruce
Heather Angel
Miss Fontaine
Clyde Cook
Hitchcock
Joan Crawford
Greer Garson
Miss Crawford
Crawford
Robert Taylor
Richard Arlen
China
Edward G. Robinson
CBS
Robinson
Herbert Marshall
Raymond Gram Swing
Jerry Colonna
Allan Jones
Judy Canova
Columbia
Chopin
Glenn ‘Ord
Lynn
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Harry
Jim
Joseph Aspirin
Ekeese Es Monnine
Interiorview
Locke Stove Company
St. Kansas City, Mo
Henry Ford
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