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When the Lord Is Too Great
A religious notice from Friday April 4 1941 quotes Matthew 11 28 inviting the weary to find rest in faith with a call to come to Jesus. The brief item presents a devotional theme from the era.
America Faces A Decision On Conflicting World War II Aims
The piece argues the United States holds two conflicting aims in World War II policy: aid Britain against Nazi Germany and avoid sending a new American expeditionary force to Europe. It warns a national choice will emerge as Britain’s and Germany’s forces shift, predicting America will be called to provide troops and must pick which desire controls.
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Defense Councils Set Up By 42 States
States have formed defense councils since national defense acts, with 42 states creating bodies such as Council of Defense and Emergency Defense Council. About 700 councils exist, with sub councils at county or city levels, led by governors or city executives and covering broad fields like industry, health, welfare, and law enforcement.
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Defense councils coordinate state and local programs for defense
State regional and local defense councils advise the governor on integrating government programs for defense, arranging prompt assimilations, and coordinating activities between government and private agencies to support the defense effort.
Lord Halifax Address Praises Britain at Pilgrims Dinner
Reprinted editorial notes Lord Halifax's first public address in the United States since becoming ambassador. It contrasts British diplomacy with American ambassadors. The piece argues Americans should respect Britain's resolve and criticizes U S diplomats for seeking social status rather than national pride.
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Likelihood of United States Entering War
Column argues public opposition to war remains high while officials anticipate U.S. entry by summer. It links convoy aid to Britain and potential German retaliation to looming decision deadlines and suggests lending support now risks eroding the 85 percent antiwar stance.
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Richmond mayor defeats incumbent in surprise election
A local committee travels to Richmond to seek 5000 more funds for a new armory. Miss Bernice Merchant, a Washington debutante and foster daughter of the late Col Llewellyn Bull, receives 15000 in a compromise settlement of his estate. Former State Senator Gordon Ambler becomes mayor of Richmond after defeating Fulmer Bright, who had served 16 years.
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Clarke County
Gordon Ambler
Fulmer Bright
Answers To Questions By Frederic J. Haskin in The Winchester Evening Star
A reader quiz from the Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin answers varied queries. Topics include whippings posts, birthplace of Sidney Hillman, Van Gogh sales, number of radio stations, family size trends, origins of camp meetings, chloroform anesthesia first use, Marconi memorial plans, and Italian torpedo boats.
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Historic Churches in the United States booklet offer
A Bureau pamphlet titled Historic Churches in the United States presents fifty three churches from many denominations with photographs and descriptive history. The booklet highlights early American customs and pioneer life and costs ten cents postpaid. Mail ten cents with address to the Information Bureau Washington D C.
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Seven Quiz Questions From Star Page 2
A list of trivia questions asks about temperate seasons, last year’s best movie, the 30th Vice President, the missing New England state, how generators work, driving exclamations, the Duchess of Windsor’s maiden name, who wrote Ben Hur, Lincoln’s House in Congress, and whether Guatemala is in Central or South America.
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Forms of complimentary closes in letter writing
The standard complimentary closes include Yours truly Very truly yours and Respectfully yours. Informal options are Cordially yours and Sincerely yours.
Americas Produce Wide Range of Products for World Market
An overview notes the Americas as a major future supply house for food minerals and livestock. Brazil leads coffee production with 60 percent of world supply. Cuba and Brazil dominate sugar. The piece highlights beef, pork, beef and mutton from Argentina Uruguay and Brazil, cotton belts in the US and Latin America, rubber revival, nitrates from Chile, and diverse fruits from temperate and tropical regions.
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First Sound Recording by Edison Recites Mary Had a Little Lamb
The first audible reproduc tion of recorded sound came from Edison's earliest device as he recited Mary Had a Little Lamb. This historic demonstration marks the debut of sound recording and playback.
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Dread Paralysis and Waterborne Infantile Paralysis Links
Medical column discusses infantile paralysis origins, noting outbreaks tied to water contaminated with sewage, and cites cases in Connecticut and across Europe. Highlights include virus presence in sewage, limitations of prevention, and AMA recognition of related research.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Jerbury
Editor's Notes on Pamphlets and Moral Reading
The column lists pamphlets with topics on diet indigestion constipation and care. It notes reader guidance and references titles such as Three Weeks' Eating Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Naming? Instructions for the See and Care of the ing ge al.
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