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Sunday May 23, 1937

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The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary, diary 2by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.

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3,840 children evacuated from the Spanish Civil War arrived in Southampton.

Logo of the Fourth InternationalLeon Trotsky outlined a Fourth International to oppose Joseph Stalin

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Pigeon release at the Arc de Triomphe. Paris

Image result for john d rockefellerJohn Davison Rockefeller Sr.  passed away. He was an American oil industry business magnate and philanthropist. He is widely considered the wealthiest American of all time, and the richest person in modern history.

 

Chicago Daily Tribune May 23, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune May 23, 1937

 

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Monday January 27, 1936

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diary 2The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary,  written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago.  Click here to read more)

Saw ” A Tale of Two Cities” with Ronald Coleman and Elizabeth Allen. Very well done, exceptional picture. Used Edith Spurlock’s gift pass and it surely was a grand Christmas present – even so late in the day.   Fixed grades in permanent record sheets

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

Abby Rockefeller is on the cover of this weeks Time Magazine

TIME Magazine Cover: Abby Rockefeller -- Jan. 27, 1936

The U.S. Senate passed the Adjusted Compensation Payment Act by overriding the president’s veto, 76-19.  The act provided bonds to veterans.

The nation bundles up as theNoth American Cold-wave of 1936 contines

Chicago Daily Tribune Jan 27, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune Jan 27, 1936
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