Europe at War A history of German aggression and Polish crisis
A sweeping chronology shows German actions across 1939 through 1940 including invasion of Poland and Czech lands, Germany's pressure on Poland and Slovakia, shifting alliances with Britain, France and Russia, and key battles, peacetime moves, and naval encounters. It notes territorial seizures, plebiscites, and shifts in control in Bohemia Moravia Slovakia and Poland.
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Slovakia
Czecho-Slovakia
Danzig
Pope
Vatican
Gisule
Canmany
Poland
Hitler
Germany
Jugo-Slavia
Po-Britain
Britain
France
Athenia
Ireland
Warsaw
Roosevelt
U. S
Siegfried Line
Russia
Busian
Bosh
Ukraine
Estonia
Royal Oak
Scapa Flow
Flint
Fiji
Resta
Saile
Germana Clair
Finland
Norway
Belgium
Holland
B—Hiller
Munich
North Sea
WeFour
England
Atresia Twata
Aly
Jarie
Western Front
Bulgaria
Ereneh
East Berlin
London
Helsingfors
Useta
Sweden
Fiane
Arctic
Pew Ie of Nations
Dorle Star
Byers
Karelian
League of Nations
League of Nations Sar
Neany
Gerraider Graf Spee
League of Nation
Uruguay
Graf Spee
Coast Artillery
Graf Spea
Montevideo
Pinus
War News From Europe and Asia Across Fronts
Chronicle of global clashes with Stalinist moves, Franco in Spain, Britain and France shaping policy, Japan and Russia clash in Manchukuo, riots and political upheavals across Madrid and Bratislava, plus papal matters and royal tours shaping 1940s balance of power.
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Peace Party
Japan
Pol Gies
China
Spenskat
Aresa
Houngarians
Celonies
Pspanish
France
Trapsian
Germany
Pope Pius
St. Peter's
Pope Flus
Peter's
Baer
Af Higao
Itan
Italy
Libya
Britain
Spain
Roosevelts wartime neutrality drive and cabinet reshuffle
A sweeping wartime policy update reports a special congressional session launching cash and carry neutrality as Americans rush home from Europe. It notes key oaths and appointments including Frank Murphy as U S attorney general and Harry Hopkins as Secretary of Commerce, with the Sixty sixth Congress in session and major budget, defense, and social security actions under way. It highlights Supreme Court nominations, defense appropriations, tax changes, and port and industry measures amid escalating global conflict.
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U.S
Europe
Frank Murphy
Michigan
U. S
Harry Hopkins
Congress
Felix Frankfurter
U. S. Supreme Court
Congressional and world events compiled in a single report
The article notes President Ropeevalt and civil service issues, a court case on 24 President special taxes, and budget actions by the Treasury. It covers Montgomery Ward tax questions, Chrysler and CIO debt peace basis, Fritz Kuhn forgery verdict, Roosevelt Russia note, Winnie Ruth Judd escape, Hull protests, naval bids, grants to Fine, and promotions to rear admiral, concluding with Garner seeking the Democratic nomination.
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Senate Paw
Navy
Manton
House
Hyde
Georges
Wlizabeth
Great Britain
United States
Niagara Falla
Hull
Washington
Piposevele
White House
Ball Farm
Louisiana University
Leche
Tan
Rong
Louisiana
Mitch
Senate
Bitish
Monty Ruls
TULY
Eoualdant
W. P. Buckner
Philippines
Sof
Anacces
War Department
House Committee
Wil Rogers
Boonville
Ind
Japan
Francis B. Sayre
Yin
Enate
Congress
Isself
Hitler
Italy
Bremen
New York
Roosevelt
Atlantic Coast
Jella
Democratic National Committee
Cary
American Legion
Chicago
War Resources Board
Administration
Gyerial
Hawai
Ropeevalt
Montgomery Ward
Pene Dourt Volda
Sugeeats
Aummona
Siscues
Auto Plantare
Fritz Kuhn
Russia
Aires
Winnie Ruth Judd
Arizona
B-Filtz
Kubo
Bund Cader
Sehtenond Ison
Woard
B-Roosevelt
Supreme Court
HICC
Garner
Disaster roll call from global catastrophes in 20th century summaries
A dated digest lists numerous disasters and air, sea, and land catastrophes. Entries mention the Squalus sinking with 33 survivors and 26 deaths, Cavalier airliner off Cape May with 3 dead and 10 saved, and many other events including earthquakes, submarine losses, crashes, and tornadoes across the United States, Chile, Japan, Mexico, and beyond with hundreds killed and thousands affected.
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Cape May
N. J
Barber
Los Angeles
Chile
Wloben
Bee
Wides
Lou Gehrig retires from Yankees after record games played
Iron Man of baseball Lou Gehrig retires from the New York Yankees due to paralysis infection after setting the career games played record. The item mentions football figures Barrow and Carr, and notes Tony Galentas scoring a technical knockout over Abe Feldman.
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Iron Man
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
National Professional Football League
Joseph Carr
Tony Galents
Abe Feldman
Notable Figures Named in Pope Pius XI Funeral Bust
A long list of distinguished individuals is cited in connection with a papal funeral procession. Included are Jacob Ruppert, Frederick Steiner, Charles Crane, Clarence Wilson, Howard Carter, Gerardo Machado, James Hamilton Lewis, and Charles Mayo, among others, with mentions of their titles or roles.
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Jacob Ruppert
New York van
Sen
Joseph 1
France
Maryland
Baltimore
Frederick Steiner
J. M. Francis
Indianapoli
Charles R. Crane
Clarence True Wilson
Bowlers, Boxers, and Ball Clubs Highlight Historic Year
A chaotic jumble lists boxing wins by Lou Nova over Max Baer and Joe Louis over Bob Foster, along with polo and football notes. It notes Pennant races, the Yankees and Reds, plus landmark dates and honors such as Kinnick as athlete of the year and a centennial baseball celebration at Cooperstown.
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Elmer Layden
Notre Dame
Allstar
Lou Ambers
Armatrong
Hosecs
Turner Nagie Ehampaon
Oalento Ts Nova
Joon Riggy
Alice Marble
Yankees
Joe Louis
Bob Foster
Cincinnati Reds
Crochet Hood Scarf Muff Set for Girls 6 to 12
The pattern introduces a crocheted hood with scarf and muff for girls aged six to twelve. Loop stitch forms the hood and the scarf uses single crochet. Pattern 2321 provides directions, illustrations, materials, and sizing details. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept. 62 Eighth Ave New York NY.
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Sewing Circle
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
Strange Facts From a Traveling Circus and World Notes
Strange Facts recounts Gargantua the 475-pound gorilla kept in a glass cage at 74 degrees to prevent pneumonia, and notes a Mexican donkey cart licensing rule requiring six photos for identification. It also mentions wartime prisoner mail exemptions and a Collier’s brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gargantua
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Morelos
Mexico
Wealth In Wisdom quote by John Bayle O'Reilly
A concise maxim from John Bayle O Reilly notes that human wealth lies in the wisdom passed on. The quote underscores the value of shared knowledge across generations and cultures.
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John Bayle O'Reilly
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Chicago White Sox
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Mayo Clinic
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Max Baer
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al Davis
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