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Tuesday March 10, 1936

diary 2

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

The Spitfire Aircraft flies for the second time

Düsseldorf Residents Greet German Troops during the Occupation of the Rhineland

France increased its military presence along the Maginot Line.

In Granada, Spain, at least seven people were killed during rioting by leftists.  In Pamplona, a clash between peasants and soldiers killed four.

 

 

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The Republican Party presidential primaries began in the United States.

Chicago Daily Tribune March 10, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune March 10, 1936

Thursday March 5, 1936

diary 2The 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.

 

About 5 P.M. Alyce Claire and I decided to play some tennis.  When we went to borrow Pete’s racket I found that he was sick with cold or flu.  Played until sundown – not quite an hour – long enough to know we would both be sore tomorrow. Plan to go to Lubbock Saturday, Tatum tomorrow.

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

The sleek new prototype (K5054) for what would become the Spitfire Fighter Aircraft takes off on its maiden flight from Eastleigh now called Southampton Airport.

The 8th Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles. Mutiny on the Bounty won Best Picture.

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Chicago Daily Tribune March 6, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune March 6, 1936