Leningrad Tales of War and Religion in Soviet Life
A reporter travels through besieged Leningrad observing city resilience and shifting church-state relations. The Orthodox Church gains official status under Soviet rule while Communist disdain for religion softens publicly. Details include church funding, the Pope’s position, and wartime propaganda battles with Germany.
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Hitler
Balkans
Soviet Union
Berlin
France
Russia
Ukraine
Society of the Godless
Red Army
Aussin
Stalin
Council of People’s Commissars
Bolshevik Party
Rome
Baltic States
Poland
Anders
Department of Education
Kremlin
Leningrad
Lenin
Lake
Ladoga
Leningrad War Scenes and Soviet Industry Showcased
A reporter details wartime life in Leningrad, showing iced top layers of streets, makeshift electric power substitutes, and bread ration reductions. It highlights partisan operations, German-occupied suburbs, and factory work under siege including motor production, wages, and the grim toll on workers and families.
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Ladoga
Leningrad
Kirov
Stalin
Communist Party
Red Army
Eric
America
Spokane
Peterhof
Ligova
Glans
Pugh
Ina
Peterhot
Versailles
Broadway brain trust muses on world probs and politics
A stream of satirical quips and gossip spans Broadway wit, politics, and Hollywood echoes. Jokes about Joe Statin, subway fares, Edison attire, Truman and Congress, and a cast of performers and public figures fill a rippling column of social chatter and nightlife notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Statin
Joe
Pro golfers lead pay checks surpassing baseball and football stars
The era shows golf players like Byron Nelson earning over 60,000 dollars in 1948 while rivals Hogan McSpaden and Snead hover near 25,000 to 30,000. Football salaries barely reach 5,000 a season for most, with exceptions like Sammy Baugh Luckman Hutson. Baseball stars earn mixed totals with Greenberg around 56,000 for part of the year and DiMaggio absent. The piece notes Nelson’s earnings from competition and other sources, contrasting with limited player pay in major leagues.
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Pro Goltera
Byron Nelson
Hogan
McSpaden
Snead
Hank Greenberg
Hank
DiMaggio
Marty Mad Tlon
Cooper Brothers
Hal Newhouger
Dizzy Trout
Sammy Baugh
Sid Luckman
Don Hutson
Financial winds shift as big league pay climbs in 1940s
The new All-America Conference reshapes league finances, with players initially earning substantial bonuses and salaries. Stars under contract may reach 10 000 annually, Paul Brown reportedly 25 000, while baseball pay averages 7 000 to 8 000. Boxing figures like Louis and Conn loom large, though taxes may erase gains. Jockeys Eddie Arcaro and Ted Atkinson surpass 75 000, and Arnold Kirkland holds over 580 000 in purses. Historic names in football and golf highlight enduring high earnings despite tax and costs.
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Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Louis
Conn
Mike Jacobs
Toe
Bouls
Eddie Armcaro
Ted Atkinson
Arnold Kirkland
Maine Chance
Ken Strong
Arnold Herber
Mel Heln
Sammy Baugh
Don Hutson
Sarazen’s Twenty Year Run Stands Out in Golf Legend Lore
The article notes Gene Sarazen’s lengthy career spanning over two decades as a standout in golf among legends like Pop Anson Honus Wagner Ty Cobb and Harry Lable. It mentions Hagen Sarazen and Byron Nelson as near peers and hints at upcoming stars, while odd wording suggests possible earnings and era context without precise figures.
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Pop Anson
Honus Wagner
Ty Cobb
Harry Lable
Gene Saracen
Gene
Hagen
Sarazen
Byron Nelson
Neer
Sewing Circle Patterns Princess Frock and Aprons
Princess Frock is flattering and easy to sew with a striking side button frock in sizes 12 to 20. The pattern suggests a soft plain fabric with a large flower trim, piping, and pockets. includes a size 14 option needing 3/4 yard of 33 or 39 inch fabric and scraps for applique.
Memorial Day Invitation From American Legion
A city councilman was invited to speak at a Memorial Day gathering hosted by the American Legion post. The program includes the mayor's remarks, a Gettysburg address recitation by a student, the councilman's speech, and a firing squad ceremony.
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American Legion
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New York City
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the Stork
5Ec
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Pierre Passersby
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Marion Murray
Bay
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Teada
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the Waldorf
Eeston
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Oz Nelson
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Gordon
Dick‘ex
Wakefield
South Wells St
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Felechmann
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