Soviet pressures fuel Spitzbergen defense talks
The 1920 Spitzbergen treaty granting Norway sovereignty faces renewed scrutiny as Moscow seeks revision. Officials report Russia twice pressed Norway for changes while Britain hints at base facilities. US and UK monitor, stressing no alteration without signatories’ consent. Spitzbergen’s strategic value echoes the Dardanelles, potentially impacting Atlantic routes from the Northeast.
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United States
Great Britain
Denmark
France
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
Sweden
Norway
Russia
Moscow
Soviet Union
Spitzbergen
Oslo
Foreign Office
Britain
Cripps warns on Hollywood film flood in Britain
Sir Stafford Cripps, president of the British Board of Trade, says Britain's market is swamped by American films while few British films reach the U S. He cites a $100 million drain on Britain’s dollars and warns Britain may restrict imports if reciprocal distribution is not achieved. He notes Britain must produce films appealing to American audiences to gain U S exposure.
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Stafford Cripps
British Board of Trade
Hollywood
Atlantic
Britain
United States
Stafford
England
Rediscovery at Byrd Antarctic base Reveals Climate contrasts
The New York Times notes the rediscovery of Admiral Byrd's 1939 to 1941 Little America ramp, found perfectly preserved like an Egyptian buried site. Three expedition veterans return to a chilly cheerful homecoming, while glacier ice continues to slowly reshape the area.
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The
New York Times
Admiral Byrd
Little America
Antarctic
Egypt
Byrd Camps Preserve Clues Amid Antarctic Ice
The fragment discusses how future archaeologists might study our era in Antarctica, noting preserved camps could offer insights into past life. It envisions slope versus level terrain affecting what remains and mentions Byrd's last camp erased by advancing ice.
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Antarctic
Thebes
Chaldea
America
Leningrad
Byrd
AFL Metal Trades object to portal-to-portal back pay in unions
The AFL Metal Trades Department argues that demanding back pay retroactively would prove unions insincere during negotiations and harm collective bargaining. Portal-to-portal suits exceed 4 billion dollars and threaten industry and the treasury. unions may reopen contracts, but retroactive rule changes damage good faith and the bargaining process.
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AFL Metal Trades Department
AFL
Brooks Hays to Speak at Shenandoah Area Council event
The Honorable Brooks Hays of Arkansas will address the Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts of America annual meeting on January 31. A. Harry Miller, prominent Winchester merchant, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a 10 day illness at 9 o'clock this morning.
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Arkansas
Shenandoah Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
A. Harry Miller
Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester Kiwanis to host lecture for Red Cross benefit
William Patrick Hitler, nephew of Adolf Hitler, was secured by the Winchester Kiwanis club to deliver a Red Cross benefit lecture. Herman Barr was chosen captain of the Winchester and Frederick County Emergency Force at a recent meeting.
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William Patrick Hitler
Adolph Hitler
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Red Cross
Herman
Barr
Winchester and
Frederick County
Ten Years Ago Highlights and Notable Local Events
In 1936 local ABC store patrons spent over a quarter of a million dollars. George and Mrs. Seal were honored at a wedding shower hosted by the Bakers. In 1922 James E. Anderson, longtime farmer and constable, died in Whitacre. Theodore Earle and Mischa Russell planned a high school concert. A car believed driven by bootleggers nearly struck Sheriff Pannett on Martinsburg pike.
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George Seal
Robert E. Baker
James E. Anderson
Frederick County
Whitacre
Theodore Earle
Mischa Russell
Interstate
Sheriff Pannett
Martinsburg Pike
Philadelphia visit sparks small town chatter in 1891 note
Miss Virginia Tucker of Philadelphia visits Dr. William P. McGuire's home while Frank Gould drops by seeking customers for shoes. A social note also announces the engagement of Florence Funkhouser, daughter of D. C. Funkhouser, to Joulis Richard.
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Virginia Tucker
Philadelphia
William P. McGuire
Frank Gould
Florence Funkhouser
D. C. Funkhouser
Joulis Richard
Strength For The Day By Eerl Bougins
An essay on overly sensitive people who fixate on flaws in machines and systems. The author contrasts mechanical complainers with those who ignore minor faults and warns about persistent fault finding in life and society.
Noted columnist dies in New York Memorial Hospital
A prominent writer and critic who published novels poetry and plays died last month at Memorial Hospital in New York City. The obituary notes his varied career and influence on American letters.
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New York City
Memorial Hospital
William
Umstead
North Carolina
U. S
Boy Scouts International
Do Japanese surnames describe occupations like Western ones
In ancient Japan only the Samurai and noble classes could bear family names. Wealthy landowners and later common farmers and merchants could adopt surnames. Many names were chosen from places or dwellings and did not reflect occupations.
Treating tendon sheath infections with penicillin injections
A 1947 King Features Syndicate report explains that tendon sheath infections in the hand can be treated by injecting penicillin directly into the sheath along with muscle injections. The procedure requires incisions, careful flushing of the sheath, and daily finger movement to restore function, with results showing complete finger recovery in half of treated patients and some lasting impairment in a few cases.
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Joan A. Marsden
Australia
Marsden
The Voice of the People on Judicial Nominations and Court Packing
A column argues Congress blocked judicial nominations during the period cited. Senator Wiley condemns political court packing and warns Republicans must resist. The piece contends the court favors New Deal policy and judges were chosen for their political views, raising concerns about impartiality. Walter I. Priest signs from Bluemont Virginia.
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Oower
Senate
Wiley
Walter I. Priest
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