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August 15, 1942

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KING OF THE GYPSIES

Joseph Mitchell

PROFILE of Johnny Nikanov, who claims that he is the head- king of all the Russian, Serbian, Rumanian, Syrian, Turkish, Bulgarian, German & English gypsies…

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REVOLUTION IN HARTFORD.

REPORTER AT LARGE about a visit to the plant of the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Company, in Hartford. One benefit frequently heard attributed to war is …

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