Army Sent to Dutch Guiana to Protect Bauxite Mines
The White House announced a U.S. Army contingent will aid Netherlands forces in Dutch Guiana to safeguard bauxite mines supplying most of America’s aluminum. Brazil will patrol the Guiana-Brazil border, with withdrawal planned when danger passes.
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White House
U. S
Dutch Guiana
South America
Netherlands
Brazil
Stimson
Carolinas
Egypt
Libya
Europe
Wesson
Ordnance
Why join The Church
A compact plea urging membership as civic duty and spiritual growth. It contrasts Beecher's view of church as education for imperfect ones with calls to be an active, responsible partner with Jesus Christ. Alaska's flag note closes the piece.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Church
Jesus Christ
D. A. Poling
There's Got to Be a Santa Claus in Christmas Reflections
A reminiscence on Christmas spirit and generosity. The speaker recalls childhood questions about trees and the deeper need for mind and spirit food, noting Christmas as a universal gift of goodwill. Stories of shared meals, stockings, and memories with past guests and strangers enrich the festive message.
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Navy Navy
Knox
North Atlantic
Navy
Santa Claus
Angli
Britain
Junior
Aunt Julia
Florida
There Is A Santa Claus In All Our Faith And Love
The author recalls Christmas memories from theatre days and vaudeville star Irene Franklin. A radio meeting brings up the 1897 New York Sun editorial answering Virginia’s question about Santa Claus. The piece argues faith, romance, and love sustain life beyond business, bombs, and doubt.
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Irene Franklin
New York Sun
Santa Claus
the Sun
Virginia
Wise and Otherwise Philosophies on Thrift and Opportunity
A column deliriously ponders thrift as family savings versus wasteful spending by others. It jokes that valuing people fairly would leave halos scarce and notes how simple tasks like soap are often hard to grasp. It warns against chasing opportunities by roaming.
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O.R.P. Piorun
Norway
The China Mail Claims First Far East Newspaper Title
The China Mail, founded in 1845 in Hong Kong, asserts its status as the earliest Far East newspaper. It emphasizes its long history and pioneering role in regional journalism.
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The
China Mail
Hong Kong
Far East
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