World War II analysis signals axis power shifts and new pacts
The piece outlines a growing Rome Berlin Moscow axis relation, Italo Russian talks, and skirmishes as Germany bombards Scapa Flow. It notes Daladier's cabinet crisis in France, Reynaud’s rise, and the Finnish war toll as 58 500 casualties. It also reports Tokyo’s losses in north China and Japanese gains in the south.
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Brenner
Balkans
Alexander Schkwarzev
Berlin
Moscow
Germany
Rome
Hitler
Scapa Flow
North Sea
France
Paris
Edouard Daladier
Daladier
Albert Lebrun
Paul Reynaud
Russia
Kremlin
Scandinavia
Vital phase of the 1940 census explained
The article outlines the population phase of the 1940 census, detailing how 120,000 enumerators will visit homes to gather data on every occupant. It lists standard demographic questions and introduces new income and residence questions to gauge purchasing power and regional migration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
GCE
Zachary Taylor
Abraham Lincoln
Government restrains Phillips troops over Grand River dam
The U S obtained a preliminary order restraining Governor Leon C Phillips from using troops to block completion of the Grand River dam worth 20 million dollars. Phillips argues the state should be paid 889000 for property to be damaged.
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Oklahoma
U. S
Leon C. Phillips
Grand River
Phillips
Washington
U. S. Treasury
American Airlines, Inc
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Chicago
Mexico City
Edwin Armstrong
Federal Communications Commission
Baltimore
Pattern 8597: Tennis Frock and Little Suit Duo
The ad presents pattern No 8597 offering a sleeveless tennis frock with swing skirt and a pinch waist jacket-blouse. It suggests two jacket-blouse options with lace sleeves and a round collar and notes fabrics suitable for summer wear. Sizes 12 to 20 require specific yardage and trimming. order details follow.
Household Questions from the Plain Talk Journal
Practical tips cover preserving brass with a clear varnish to avoid wear, cleaning gas stove burners by boiling in wash soda solution, and hotbeds as cold frames with a heating unit. Advice also notes prewashing a dark dress by basting around stains to locate soiled areas.
Fancy dress dance reveals sly gossip and prize twist
Local chatter at a social event centers on Mrs Smithington-Smythe's upset timing and a humorous award for her Hawaiian costume as The Old Thatched Cottage. A school joke about ending sentences with a proposition follows, along with an ad for Dr Pierce’s Prescription.
Rest for the DUE FOR REST Collector Two-Year Standoff
A drawn out dispute ends as Harduppe argues for closure on a two year old account marked DUE FOR REST. The exchange suggests fatigue with the lingering collection and signals a push toward resolution.
Merchant Traveler Gains Quick Entry After Identity Reveal
A young commercial traveler recalls being granted entry by a wary gatekeeper once he disclosed his identity. The conversation turns to the nature of who he claimed to be and the ease of admission. The exchange hints at social customs and expectations of credibility in the period.
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U. S
Sumner Welles
England
Neville Chamberlain
Sylt
Heligoland
Ernest Lindley
Washington
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Jim Farley
Franklin Roosevelt
Farley
Springfield
Mass
Chicago
Charles Edison
New Jersey
Arthur Vandenberg
Mich
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Sins Come to Light Quote by Fenelon
A Witty reflection notes we fail to see sins until we start curing them. The saying cites Fenelon and highlights personal awareness as the first step toward moral reform.
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Fenelon
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Joseph W.labine
Italy
Western Newspaper Union
Europe
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London
Mr. Welles
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Brenner Pass
Finland
Poland
State Department
Reich
Asia
China
North China
Cheng Chien
Nippon
Lingshan
Nanning- Yamchow
Wang Ching-wei
Nanking
Japan
Syi
Parr Ern Ie
Artment
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Tommy
C. A. Plumley
Sydney Smith
St.Joseph Aspiri
Kent Blades
Smith Bros
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