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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1941

Page

5

France forms a triumvirate to run government in Vichy

France plans a three man leadership under Admiral Darlan as head of the directory with war minister Huntziger and foreign minister Din Din Flan din in the Petain regime. The move concentrates power in the new ruling trio amid Vichy state reshaping.

Vichy Tean Darlan Navy Henri Philippe Petain Charles Huntziger Pierre-Etienne Flandin Darian

Man Surrenders After 21 Years on the Run in Alabama

Tom Hodge, 74, who escaped Kilby prison in Montgomery 21 years ago while serving two years of a life sentence for murder, turned himself in saying he was tired of running and acted on his son’s advice.

Tom Hodge Kilby Montgomery Ala

King James Bible Revision of 1611 Key Figures

The 1611 Bible revision led by King James I involved fifty four proposed divines, with about forty seven or forty eight participating. Most were members of the Established Church of England though nonsectarian selection was possible. Leading scholars skilled in modern and ancient languages were chosen.

James I England Church of England

Hostess Gown Key Item Of Holiday Wardrobe

A hostess gown is described as essential for women's wardrobes during Christmas holidays. The piece may be velvet or velveteen and can range from an evening style to housecoat, tea dress, or dressy slacks.

Geraldine Fitzgerald

German Sea Devil von Luckner Sinks British Ships Again

Reports from the south Pacific say Count Felix von Luckner the German sea raider is raiding with the former British liner Glengarry seized at Copenhagen. He is credited with sinking 25 merchant ships in World War I and is shown with his wife and Commander Eugene McDonald in a Chicago visit nine years ago.

South Pacific Felix von Luckner Germany Eugene McDonald Chicago Glengarry Copenhagen von Luckner

Winter vacation requires smart play togs

The piece highlights outfits for cold month travelers with Anne Gwynne modeling a white linen slacks suit and red blue checked Herendorf jacket, Linda Hayes in a pink and white candy striped silk jersey play suit, and Ann Rutherford showcasing a royal blue lastex swim suit with a flared polka dot skirt and maroon base.

Anne Gwynne Linda Hayes Jersey Ann Rutherford

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