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October 18, 1941

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Robert Lewis Taylor

PROFILE of Wilhjalmur Stefansson, artic explorer, author & lecturer. He has written several books, the first one called "The Northward Course of Empire;" …

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a reporter at large

THIS IS A FUNNY TIME.

REPORTER AT LARGE: Color piece; observations gained during an afternoon, spent at the Battery and vicinity. Tells about activities in the harbor; chats …

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