John Philip "Jake" Thackray was an English singer-songwriter, poet, humourist and journalist. Best known in the late 1960s and early 1970s for his topical comedy songs performed on British television, his work ranged from satirical to bawdy to sentimental to pastoral, with a strong emphasis on storytelling, making him difficult to categorise.

Headlines from February 27, 1938

President Moves to Combat Radio That Carries Foreign Propaganda; Names Group to Study International Broadcasting and Seek Cooperation in the Use of All Pan-American Frequencies MOVES TO COMBAT RADIO PROPAGANDA

Soviet Marshal Is Reported in Disgrace; Two Generals Also Ignored at Army Fete

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VARGAS SEEKS HELP OF PRIVATE WEALTH; Brazilian Capital Is Urged to Supplant Foreign Credit in Big Development Program RAILROADS TO BE BUILT Vast Agricultural Areas in the Interior Will Be Opened--Industrial Rise Seen Irrigation Project Planned VARGAS SEEKS HELP OF PRIVATE WEALTH

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