Candy Paper Scene Grips Too Many Husbands
The paper used in a comic sequence vanished as actor Melvyn Douglas tasted a thin candy prop. Director Wesley Ruggles oversaw the scene while co star Francia Townsend, once a Black Hills doctor, notes the stunt. A Northwestern survey finds 40 percent of seniors expect marriage within five years, two fifths require husbands earning over $50 weekly, and views on wives working split by gender. Sixty percent of men report jobs lined up, and 40 percent of women share the same assurance.
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Douglas
Wesley Ruggles
Northwestern University
German Troops Enter Paris Amid French Plea for Aid
Weekly news analysis notes that German forces enter Paris as French authorities issue a desperate appeal for U S assistance. Editor clarifies opinions are those of the analyst and not the paper. Released by Western Newspaper Union.
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Paris
U. S
Unlon
Paris Falls and Allied Flight for Survival in 1940 War
Premier Reynaud pleads for Roosevelt aid as German troops breach Paris. Britain rushes troops and planes to France while officials note Allied air power lags behind Germany and Italy. The United States debates tax and mobilization as war production accelerates.
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France
England
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Unclear OCR Focus on WWII Era Names and Trials
Fragmentary OCR text mentions King Haakon VII and figures linked to a war era court, plus references to Adolf Hitler and President Roosevelt. It appears to be a mishmash of names, places, and events with no coherent news event or clear dates, making precise summary difficult.
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Wilcox
Storft
Warne
Detroit
Tayolt
Riess
Haakon VII
Richard W Leche
Caneta
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Hitler
Minn
Roosvelt
uitUng Army
Lea
Now Is the Time POTTINS Political Card
Text describes a Philadelphia scene with references to a presidential candidate and Democratic party strategy. It notes focus on war preparedness and domestic issues as central to the campaign and highlights party actions and public reaction. The piece mentions the Americas and emphasizes the candidate as a standard bearer.
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EMD
Americas
Industry return reshapes defense and steel demands
Industry reports indicate a shift as wartime demand wanes and defense spending adjusts. Steel plants boost capacity while foreign orders ease, signaling a transition from war production to peacetime manufacturing.
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Fe &Ad
Ia Chang
ChiPirey
War Industries
Wily Land Ag
Record Reserve Holds Surplus Farm Crops At High Value
Federal farmer support shows ever normal granary reserves at a record $1.9 billion held by the Commodity Credit Corporation. Cotton corn wheat and tobacco lead holdings with loans and ownership. prices for 1942 wheat rye and barley set with modest loan supports. AMA considers statewide low cost medical care, prepay plans from 150 to 250 dollars, while debates on universal health insurance continue.
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At&cks
American Medical Association
New York
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Accords and Discord Tangle East Asia Powers
Fragmented notes describe a treaty among Japan Thailand and Britain with disputes over peacemaking and regional influence. Reports mention Chiang Kai shek era tensions and military actions aimed at shaping governments and alliances in Asia.
Elegant bodice and paneled skirt dress pattern No 1971 B
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1971 B outlines a slim silhouette dress for sizes 34 to 48 with a fitted bodice, long darts, shoulder gathers and marigold ruffles. The paneled skirt flares softly. front neckline accommodates varied jewelry with decorative buttons. Uses small figured print flat crepe georgette or chiffon.
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Ask Me Another As General Quiz
Questions cover classical or historical trivia. The prompts ask who delivered the famous grations Arst called philippics and seek Bible verse lengths and other obscure facts.
Demosthenes and Jury Service Across States
A compact note links Demosthenes and his orations with Philip of Macedon, mentions Esther and John, and notes in 24 states and DC women can serve on juries. It also lists terms including Suomi as a Finns name and a reference to common grouch labels and India.
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Philip of Macedon
Esther
St John
Suomi
States
District of Columbia
India
Moons in Fingernails and Time Signals Across the Nation
Hygeia describes nail growth with a thick matrix and vascular edges under the nail bed while noting adhesiveness varies at the root. Observatories set standard U S time using star observations and radio transmissions to Arlington Virginia and Annapolis Maryland. London reports 4000 more divorce petitions in 1638 under the new divorce act, totaling 10350, a 70 percent rise from the prior year due to desertion cruelty and taint.
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Hygeia
Observatory
United States
United States Naval Observatory
Washington DC
Arlington Vs
Naa
Annapolis, Md
Nss
London
Snails Leave Mucous Trail for Aiding Travel
The article explains the shiny trail snails leave, formed from a mucous substance excreted from a gland on the snail's head. This slime smooths the path, helping the single foot glide over rough ground and around obstructions in search of food.
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Iis
Household Questions and Cleaning Tips
Household advice covers storing food in dry places to prevent mold and using cream of tartar in cooking water for white potatoes and rice. It warns against damp storage and paper bag storage for sweets and fruits and notes alum in vinegar to remove whitewash from ceilings. It also advises wiping moisture from refrigerators to prevent bacterial growth.
Future Ours Remember This Also and Be Well Persuaded
A brief aphorism attributed to Jules Jusserand stating that the future lies in human action not fate. It emphasizes personal responsibility and agency in shaping what is to come. The quote underscores self reliance and determination as keys to outcomes.
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Jules Jusserand
Vague notes on ancient tribal governance and military law
Fragmentary 18th century text discusses Indian chiefs and tribal law, noting limits between civil and military authority. Mentions Chiefs, millitary terms, and a reference to 1737 events and legal authority over braves.
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Wien
Wilson
Pin Money and Aluminum Rail Cars in Pittsburgh News
The piece notes pin money once given to court ladies on January 1 and 2 as pins grew cheap women extended the allowance to other fancies. It mentions aluminum tram cars delivering to Island Creek Coal and a growing use of aluminum for road and mine refuse transport. Silver medal winners for 1940 include Petunia Cream, Ase Pink, and Midget Blue varieties.
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Pittsbergh
Bull of Aliminum
Island Creek Coal Company
Fhlis
Petunia
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