I can accept a talking cartoon pelican. I can even accept a talking cartoon pelican that has human hands. But I’m having a hard time with a talking cartoon pelican carrying a machine gun. Maybe it’s just me.

A British soldier is killed and at least 200 are injured by rioting in the Holy Land as Jews protest Britain’s plan for Palestine. The British plan to set up an independent state in 10 years “under Arab domination,” The Times says.

In Washington, Rep. Martin Dies (D-Texas) of the House Un-American Activities Committee reports an organized campaign against Jews involving a purported plot to overthrow the government.

And Democratic California Gov. Culbert Olson announces plans to call a special election on the “Ham and Eggs” pension providing $30 every Thursday.

Petrol Pete and Agent Q13 capture enemy spies!

“The fact is that the most serious problem confronting America today is just this problem of the Jew and how to get rid of his influence definitely — locally, nationally and internationally,” a hate letter says. In Jerusalem, Isaac Herzog, chief rabbi of Yeshurun Synagogue, leads the prayer: “If I forget thee, Jerusalem, may my right hand wither.”

Above, Bette Davis in “Dark Victory.” At left, Dr. Patrick S. O’Reilly, one of the suspects in the Black Dahlia case. Detectives in the Elizabeth Short killing investigated many people with medical backgrounds who had been accused of a sex crime. O’Reilly was eventually eliminated as a suspect in the Dahlia case. 24-hour gambling on the Rex! Rain or Shine, We Never Close.

The cropping of this photo is almost beyond belief.