Friday, November 8, 1940

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The Headlines

3 SECTORS ACTIVE; Fascisti Cross Kalamas River Near Sea, Slow Greeks at Koritza BRITISH BOMB A KEY PORT Defenders Said to Have Balked Thrust in Center--Italians Reinforce Northern Units

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Only Forever

Unknown Artist

The must-have

Red Ryder BB Gun

On This Day

• Greco-Italian War: The Italian invasion of Greece fails as outnumbered Greek units repulse the Italians in the Battle of Elaia–Kalamas.

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You Share a Birthday With

• Alain Delon (1935)
• Bram Stoker (1847)
• Margaret Mitchell (1900)
• Edmond Halley (1656)
• Gottlob Frege (1848)

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Tech Check

Color TV Broadcasts, Jeep & Radar Systems.

Style of 1940

Silhouette: Boxy and austere (Utility)

Material: Rayon and tweed

• Victory rolls
• Utility suits
• Snoods

Cost of Living (1940)