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Wednesday April 1, 1936

The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago.  Click here to read more.

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Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today

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At least 44 people die as three waves of tornadic activity  hit the Southeastern United States in a 14 hour time-frame. It became known as the Cordele–Greensboro tornado outbreak.

Germany offered a 19-point peace proposal to the other Locarno signatories. None of the points included Germany withdrawing any troops from the Rhineland.

Britain assured France and Belgium of British support in the event of war with Germany.

 

 

Map of OdishaThe state of Odisha in India forms its own  separate province.   After losing its complete political identity in 1568 following the defeat and demise of the last Hindu king Mukunda Dev, efforts resulted into the formation of a politically separate state under British rule on linguistic basis.

Chicago Daily Tribune April 1, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune April 1, 1936