Hollywood Onstage Mirrors Real War Times In Brawley Tale
A quirky Brawley California report swaps fear of a German advance for a mock invasion by local high schoolers drafted by Columbia Pictures to portray Nazi Afrika Korps in a film scene. The piece also notes Humphrey Bogart, Janice Gilbert, Lupe Velez, Lionel Barrymore, Robert Ryan, Bob Hope, Jack Miller, and others in wartime entertainment and industry moves, including contract shifts, tours, and stage mishaps.
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Brawley
Calif
Columbia Pictures
Afrika Korps
Sahara
Humphrey Bogart
Rights and road rules spark cross country quiz
A colored American is stopped by an English inspector for cycling on the right side. The officer cites France and other nations where the rule differs. The rider protests that in Germany and elsewhere he may choose his side and no one will stop him.
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France
Italy
Switzerland
Germany
Suh
Best Lester for Army Leather Grades Debate
Best Lester discusses how five top grades of sole leather are reserved for military use and how civilian plants have boosted production. It also covers Kraut Coal made from surplus cabbage, its fermentation, storage, and risks tied to high temperature.
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Army
Navy
Turizex
Pares
Tallest Trees Record Heights Across Five Species
The American Forestry survey lists five tree species with individuals reaching at least 200 feet. Top heights include Redwood 8007 feet, Sequoia 272 feet, Douglas fir 221 feet, red gums 200 feet, and sugar pine 200 feet, with Alaska noting a Sitka spruce at 204 feet.
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Alaska
Never Whistle on Ship Command Rules
A Navy policy bans whistling aboard ship to avoid confusing the boat terrain pipe used for signaling. The rule aims to prevent miscommunication during orders and emergencies on deck.
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Boaterrain
Columbus Finds Sea Name Sargasno on Sept 16 1492
Columbus discovers a sea he names Sargasno on Sunday September 16 1492 during his westward voyage. The note attributes the finding to Columbus and places it within the early exploration records.
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Sargasno Sea
Space Between Yevetoey and the Spare Saewendt Tabs
A fragmented OCR note discusses ground amount and wheel performance for a device called the wheel cole. It hints at required input from Garth and a possible upcoming Abate event, but the text remains unclear and partially garbled.
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Yevetoey
Garth Latte
Mustard Ges Strong and the Mulcber Gloves Mystery
A scientist examines odd claims about land gas poles and unusual gloves, debating the potential polons and rods involved. The fragment hints at a tense inquiry into a bizarre science matter with unclear origins and key players.
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Ges
Polaons Ag
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