Thursday, November 14, 1940

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The Headlines

Albanian Ports Bombed; ITALIANS CAPTURED IN GREEK ADVANCE Greek Attacks Held Successful Greek Positions Raided

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Only Forever

Unknown Artist

The must-have

Red Ryder BB Gun

On This Day

• World War II: In England, Coventry is heavily bombed by German Luftwaffe bombers. Coventry Cathedral is almost completely destroyed.

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You Share a Birthday With

• Jawaharlal Nehru (1889)
• Claude Monet (1840)
• Astrid Lindgren (1907)
• Park Chung Hee (1917)
• Boutros Boutros-Ghali (1922)

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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)