War Aims and Defense Steps Dominate Roosevelt Address
President Roosevelt told Congress Germany has attacked U S shipping and warned of world domination if the U S yields. He froze German assets, ordered consulates closed, and tightened entry permits while outlining defense mobilization measures across industry labor and the armed forces.
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Robin Moor
South Atlantic
U.S
Italy
State Department
Justice Department
Europe
Timing Important In Harvesting Hay
Texas A and M Extension agronomist E A Miller explains optimal harvest times for hay crops. Sudan and Johnson grass should be cut as seed pods form, soybeans at pod formation, cow peas at pod ripening, and peanuts when leaves yellow. Alfalfa bloom stage to one quarter and sweet clover before bloom. Leaves hold most value. windrow and shock alfalfa clovers cowpeas. grass hay swath can cure. Build a symmetrical stack high at edges to shed rain.
Black walnut tops U S timber prices in study
Washington report says native black walnut timber leads the nation in stumpage and log prices. The US Forest Service summary shows an average of 86.21 dollars per thousand board feet across states with a single purchase exceeding two hundred dollars per thousand.
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Washington
United States
United States Forest Service
U S Officials Show Sympathy With Soviet Russia
Washington announced official sympathy for Soviet Russia in the conflict with Germany and signaled possible lease lead or other material aid to the Red forces. The declaration, issued for President Roosevelt by Sumner Welles, said communistic doctrine is as intolerable as Nazi dictatorship and warned Hitler’s armies are the Americas' chief danger.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Red
Sumner Welles
Adolf Hitler
Americas
Woman with five children sparks seat dispute at transit
A woman boarded a car with five children and seated them while a man gave up his seat. He asked if the children were hers or a picnic. She snapped that all are hers and it is no picnic.
Health Director Warns Severe Sunburn Tied to Skin Cancer
Fort Worth Health Director Harold M. Williams warns that severe sunburn from repeated beach exposure increases skin cancer risk. He notes blondes are more susceptible though moderate sunlight has benefits, and cites gradual sun exposure as a protective approach while avoiding long midafternoon sun.
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Harold M. Williams
National Cancer Institute of
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Williams
The Way You Are
A short verse attributed to Douglas Malloch urging that character is shown by actions not words The poem emphasizes deeds over talk spending and appearances and ends with a call to live authentically rather than merely seem to be.
Expert Explains Why Women Use Cosmetics
San Francisco reports Dr. Merlin T. R. Maynard of Stanford Medical School presents a scientific view of cosmetics. He cites the ancient Egyptians’ use of henna dyes eye shadow greases and perfumes as the foundation of modern skin and hair care noting cosmetics fulfill lubrication and color alteration roles. He says Hollywood follows Alexandria and Rome in cosmetic leadership and that America has driven its progress.
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Stanford Medical School
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Nile
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Alexandria
Rome
America
The Laziest Man Pool Hall Exchange
A man offers a dollar to the laziest patron at a pool hall. A boy lying on a billiard table jokes to roll him over and pocket the bill.
Tit for Tat Dialogue on Biscuits and Clothes
A playful exchange features a daughter longing for her mother’s old fashioned biscuits and a mother desiring fashionable clothes bought by the father. The lines reflect nostalgic family yearnings and contrasts between traditional comforts and modern style.
Single Plants Question Turns to Plural Gladiolus Dilemma
A humorous exchange asks about the plural of gladiolus. The speaker quips that none have produced more than one flower, showcasing light garden wit.
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Barbee & Bassett
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the Stars
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Countess Maritza
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