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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1932
Page
5
Charles Peeples of United Air Lines joins seven American pilots to reach a million miles. He regularly flies the Chicago to Dallas route, marking a notable achievement in mileage and veteran service.
Yasuji Miyazaki, 17, wins the 100 meter freestyle at the Olympic Games and sets a heat record by clocking 58 seconds. He also defeats Johnny Weissmuller in a heat, marking a notable performance for Japan.
General Firmino Borba of the Brazilian Army has been arrested and will face a court martial for refusing to participate in the federal action against rebel forces in Sao Paulo. He is noted as a former leader in the 1930s.
Roy D. Chapin named Secretary of Commerce succeeding Robert P. Lamont, with Detroit predicting a strong pro prosperity push under Hoover. Chapin vows a rebound based on a solid foundation and rapid spurts toward new levels of prosperity. Reports also note a looming divorce for Johnny Weissmueller and Bobbe Arnst after a Miami wedding.
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