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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
2
Household questions give tips on laundering delicate fabrics and food ideas. Powdered burar softens water for fine white tunnels, muslin curtains stay even when laundered by folding two layers together, cottage cheese moss with orange juice makes a peach or pear salad filling, and methods to shorten pie baking by pre-cooking apples. Also advises slow simmering prunes after a long soak.
Editor notes that Roosevelt faces global tensions before a new term while Greece resists Italian advances. Britain accelerates aid, as Allied actions unfold. Edward C. Wayne analyses how these developments shape the world stage and U S policy.
President Hoover secures an unprecedented third term with a near 4 million plurality and party control of Congress. The article outlines expected fast moving actions on foreign policy such as oil and weapons sales to Japan and German territory food sales, plus domestic recalibration in defense, labor, tax studies, and anti machine corruption probes across states like Michigan New Jersey Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.
A jagged excerpt mentions refugee names and figures linked to Britain and Germany. It references health concerns of an individual in the United States, a statesman’s death or retreat, and a British negotiator connected to prewar terms with Germany, with later notes on his views about Britain.
Rome began to talk of peace terms as Italian reg ions crossed the Albanian border into Greece. Premier Me Texas power behind the throne was expected to resign. King George and the Italian crown confusion followed. Greeks refused to capitulate. Italian forces advanced about 20 miles into Greek territory at their best, while battles raged on the Koritza Florina road and civilians endured air raids on Crete Salonika and Athens. British aid and air power supported Greece as mountainous roads became mud and delays mounted.
The report notes limited Axis air raids on London amidst Balkans combat. It cites German probes across the channel, with Britain claiming continued blows on Germany. Mentions Luftwaffe activity, Berlin propaganda, and Allied responses as the era’s air warfare unfolds.
One of the first electents to be paid off is Ina Kay Hutton, leader of an all Japanese orchestra, shown bringing a ride around the Astor hotel. Actors Jimmie Dunn and Preston Foster chose the losing hands that date, but Miss Hutton bet on Mr Roosevelt.
Trainees spend five days at the reception center processing before joining units for a year. They undergo vaccination and blood tests, receive uniforms, shoes, blankets, and a name tag, and are assigned service numbers. Extensive interviews and an intelligence record cover schooling, athletics, and civilian work.
The Navy has bought 3 merchant ships, yachts, tugs, tankers and other vessels since July 1, the largest such program since World War I. Some yachts cost as little as 1 dollar with teak decks and tile baths, while a freighter fetched 7 million dollars. Nine modern tankers were bought from Standard Oil, and the Martle commission placed contracts for 274 steamships of about 1.8 million gross tons, most of which could be commissioned immediately. Secretary Contends Navy plans align with wartime needs and rapid fleet expansion.
Satin gains fresh vogue across fall and winter fashion. Designers showcase pure satin in blouses gowns coats and accessories with new drape and waistline emphasis. Hats bags and evening gowns reflect satin’s luxurious versatility and practical wear.
A short fashion caption describes coordinating gloves with hats, noting colors like red hats and gloves, green or beige options, and side-button fastening details. The fragment hints at matching accessories to create a ready suit with seasonal spice and style emphasis.
Fashion note describes jerkin styles in Velveteen corduroy and satin, worn over frocks and gowns. Styles include long torso tank trends, fitted skirts, and dramatic looks over slim evening dresses.
Fashion notes describe new fur covered and jeweled buttons for blouses and dresses. Designers pair large fur buttons with hats and buckles, highlighting rhinestone details on black velvet gowns to elevate evening ensembles.
A fashion brief notes Calorf crepe evening dresses paired with matching sweaters. Embroidered sweaters with metal threads and beads sparkle, designed for formal wear. Dresses feature long torso fits with sequined, embellished accents and plisted skirts.
Report notes segregation on Warsaw streetcars with separate compartments for Germans, Poles, and Jews amid tensions. Also mentions a nail repair invention and refutes early fog cabling myths in New England and Virginia, noting the building of frame houses.
Joshua Jenkins of Grand Rapids, Michigan, announced the birth of his son in a letter from his twin brother Jonathan. The brothers each sent similar announcements, reflecting a family exchange across cities.
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