Submarine Shelling Hits Santa Barbara Oil Fields
An enemy submarine shelled the Elwood oil fields near Santa Barbara California striking beachside wells. There were no casualties and only minor damage reported. The attack occurred as the President spoke to the nation and a regional blackout was ordered after his address.
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Roosevelt Addresses War Effort From Fireside Chat
President Roosevelt reports thousands of U S troops in the southwest Pacific and vows the United Nations will win the final battles and peace. He outlines using America’s vast production to ramp up guns planes tanks ships and conquer distant Axis targets despite shells hitting the California coast.
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United Nations
California
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Burma Fights Steady Defenses As Chiang Forces Advance
Reports say Chinese troops strengthen the Burma front with better coordination on the northern flank while Japanese forces near Chiengmai are driven back. RAF reinforcements aid the Burma road as Rangoon's port is neutralized. Churchill reshapes his cabinet with Cripps to lead government efforts. Java battles hint at a stubborn Dutch resistance and a major clash near Bali and the Java Strait.
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Russia
Commons
East Indies
Bali
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Dane Eee Beaveers
Sailor Finds Damsel’s Admirers At Dining Hall
A naval recruit enjoys a dance with a blue eyed, sweet damsel. They walk to the dining room for a bite. A waiter stares at the partner intently and the sailor rebukes him. The reply claims admiration, noting she has been down to supper six times tonight.
Quiz Answers Roundup From A Quick Test
Three mints Philadelphia Denver and San Francisco. Fleet Street in London is famous for its newspaper offices. For every 100 Americans with blue eyes about 70 have gray eyes 49 hazel 46 brown. The bouquet of a wine refers to its aroma. The greatest attraction at the World’s Fair of 1893 was the Ferris wheel. Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth. Linen is made from flax sweater yarn.
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Crochet Pattern 7142 Includes Chart and Materials
Filet crochet pattern 7142 provides a clear chart to follow with instructions for making cloth in multiple sizes. It includes illustrations of stitches and required materials. Send your order to the distributor.
Crocheted Dinner Cloth Graces Heirloom Setting
A crocheted dinner cloth adds charm to fine china, turning table settings into heirloom scenes. The handcrafted piece celebrates craft and traditional elegance, elevating a meal with intricate stitches and timeless appeal.
Quotes on virtue and trust from Hawthorne Shakespeare and Jefferson
A collection of aphorisms praising humility and religious duty, urging diligence and caution. It contrasts Mars about holiness, trust versus fear, and honoring farmers as God’s chosen workers. The passages cite Hawthorne Shakespeare Cavour and Jefferson to frame moral guidance.
Enclose 15 Cents in Coins for Pat Tern
Short notice listing a small fee or payment instruction asking for fifteen cents in coins addressed to Pat Tern with a name and address provided for mailing or collection.
Hindu Tradition Sees Tree Marriage Before Third Wife
The Hindu custom requires a man with two wives seeking a third to wed a tree first. The tree is dressed in yellow cloth and a sari, water poured thrice, a bridal screen set, and a necklace placed on a branch. After the ceremony the tree is cut down and burned.
First paper money in North America paid with playing cards
French troops in Canada mutinied in 1685 over unpaid pay. The governor issued money value notes on playing cards, signed them, and paid the troops. The pay-off currency circulated for nearly a century.
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Canada
Bride’s Tiny Royal Ring Marks Child Wedding Tale
A historical note recounts Princess Mary daughter of Henry VIII wed the Dauphin of France at age two and the groom at nine months. The bride wore one of the smallest wedding rings recorded in royal history, reflecting an early betrothal custom.
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Ruined by Servants Quote Attributed to C. Colton
A concise aphorism notes that those ruined by their own servants suffer more than those harmed by masters, reflecting on power and loyalty. The line is linked to C. Colton and appears as a moral reflection rather than a news item.
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Do You Bake at Home Grand Cook Book Offer
Free grand cook book crammed with recipes for yeast raised breads and cakes. Send postcard with name and address to Standard Brands Inc. 691 Washington St New York City.
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Standard Brands Inc
Washington St
New York City
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