Darden Warns on National Defense and British Collapse
Former Virginia congressman urged focus on war supply logistics for Britain and warned that a British empire collapse would leave the U S isolated. He spoke in Halifax County with State Senator William Tuck introducing and Morrell Clarke presiding. Rep. Thomas Burch offered support for both candidates.
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United States
Virginia
Halifax County
William Tuck
Halifax
Thomas Burch
Burch
Morrell Clarke
Democratic Committee
Broken Rail Delays Fast Train on Baltimore Line
A broken rail on the Baltimore and Ohio main line delayed the New York to Chicago express by 1 hour 20 minutes last night to Washington. No derailment occurred and no injuries were reported. The train proceeded to Washington after repairs.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
New York
Chicago
Man Rescuer Identified After 27 Years
In Dyersville Iowa on May 20 a 27 year old memory surfaced as W B Cannon of Chicago was revealed as the man who saved Leo J Thill of Cedar Rapids from a motorcycle crash victim taken unconscious to a doctor. A witness to the 1914 accident named Cannon.
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Dyersville
W. B. Cannon
Chicago
Cannon
Leo J. Thill
Cedar Rapids
Virginia Labor Pledges Aid to Defense Effort
At the Virginia State Federation of Labor convention in Norfolk May 20, leaders urged full support for defense production and opposed anti-labor measures. National AFL official I. M. Ornburn criticized Texas policy and urged backing of the Vinson bill, while Representative Winder R. Harris called for wholehearted commitment to the defense program. State President O. C. Moore of Norfolk spoke as the delegates prepared for a dinner and dance at Monticello Hotel.
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Norfolk
America
Virginia State Federation of Labor
I. M. Ornburn
Union Labor Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Lee O’daniel
Texas
Ornburn
United States Congress
Virginia
Vinson
O'Daniel
Russia
Winder R. Harris
O. C. Moore
Monticello
Firemen Rescue Officer From Storm Sewer After Dog Rescue
Policeman George Dougherty pulled Mrs. Fairbanks' dog Rowdy from an 11 foot storm sewer where it chased a ball. he then required firemen to provide a ladder so he could climb out. The article ends with a quiz about Marian Anderson singing in nine languages.
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Philadelphia
George Dougherty
Daniel F. Fairbanks
Dougherty
Rainfall totals and averages from historical data
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending 8 am none. May to date 1.38 inches, year to date 7.73 inches. Average monthly rainfall for 1913 to 1939 lists January 2.52, February 2.05, March 2.90, April 3.25, May 3.56, June 3.77, July 3.57, August 3.71, September 2.44, October 3.16, November 2.44, December 2.38 inches. Average annual rainfall for 28 years 35.80 inches. Data courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Terry Turns Natalie Toward Love and Tom’s Interference
Terry argues that love costs pride, urging Natalie to show total devotion to Brooks. Natalie, torn between cynicism and longing, discovers a spark of hope as Tom hints at loyalty from him and Betsy. The scene ends with tense, unspoken attraction and a tease of dinner plans.
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Terry
Natalie
Brooks
Gal
Panama Canal
Make Believe
Henry
Wittier
Alexander Woolcott
Mr. Forman
Tom
Betsy
Radio Highlights and Evening Programs List
Radio highlights show a packed schedule with WRC WMAL and WJSV programs. Notable items include Helen Detweiler at 8, Mundt and Connally features, plus music from Glenn Miller and the Barron Orchestra. Alcatraz distance noted with a fact query on page 4.
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WRC
Helen Detweiler
WJSV
Karl E. Mundt
America
WMAL
Tom Connally
Texas
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Moling & Cather
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Palace Theatre
Marian Ang
Fred Waring
Mr. Keen
World News
B'khage
Spts
van Steeden
Howard
Nws
Orch
Dream
Johnny
House
Uncle Jim
Horace Heidt
Stra
WISV
Amos 'N
Andy
Apts Rott 2
Helen
Court of Cheer
Heirs
Granderre
Ted Steele
To and
Molly Aee
Bob Hope
Sen
Connally
College
Glenn Miller
Rep. Mundt
Barron Or
Europe
Desire
Starlight Starlight _ Roof Whitman Orch
Edwin C. Hill
Arch McDonald
Michael Master
Jack Little
Ray Noble
Alcatraz Island
B. A
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Winchester
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Washington, D.C
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U. S
Patent Office
Robin
Tobias
King
Syndice
Chic Young
Big Sister
Thads
Piaia
Thimble Theater
Poweye
Davy Jones
Wimpy
MOTHER _ CAREY
Etta Keti
Etta Darling
Byles Forgrave
Paul Robinson
Soteley
Secret Agent X-9
G-Man
Daddy
Keit
Robert Storm
Overseas
Balkans
Muggs and
Skeeter
Gramps
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