Photos Tie Down Hindenburg Fire Theory and Helium Law
Investigators study crisis photos and witness accounts to answer what sparked the Hindenburg disaster that killed 35. The board weighs propulsion, static, hydrogen, and sabotage theories while German commander Eckener urges helium only. Congress debates easing export ban as Allied plans to build airships in the U.S. surface amid two December and January crashes near Newhall.
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Doughty
Eckener
U. S
Congress
American Zeppelin Transport Corporation
Roosevelt Fortifies Relief Agency In Two Year Extension Fight
President Roosevelt faced mixed signals as the House backed a two year renewal of the CCC and the Senate committee supported his defense plan. A memorial Jefferson Davis marker bill is set to pass with no cost to Congress. A Oklahoma City psychologist creates a “lovers church” to boost romance and faith attracting 150 women and six men. In North White Plains a preacher offers free rides to church, drawing 25 of 150 members.
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Roosevelt
House
Tree Army
Senate Labor Committee
Texas
U. S
Congress
Jefferson Davis
Thomas Jefferson
United Daughters of the Confederacy
District of Columbia
W. A. McKeever
Oklahoma City
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fascist Billionaire Backed Dictatorship Warnings Rise
Ambassador William E. Dodd, after four years in Germany, warns the U S could drift toward dictatorship if the Democratic party breaks apart. He cites a near billion dollar backer ready to support such a program and calls for action to defend the President’s reforms. Prince Charles of Sweden renounces succession to wed Countess Elsa von Rosen.
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William E. Dodd
Germany
U.S
Senator Bulkley
Ohio
Dodd
Berlin
U. S
Prince Charles of
Sweden
Gustav
Elsa von Rosen
Idle Thinking and Brain Science Insights From Pittsburgh Meeting
A Pittsburgh psychiatry meeting reports links between thinking pauses and mild epilepsy in a football player who later showed convulsions. Brain activity tracing revealed brief mental disturbances, while other notes warn of sleep powder insanity and varied brain science observations.
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Boston
Pittsburgh
American Psychiatric Association
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Complete Page Copyright 1987 AP Feature Service
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Zenobia Campbell Plans Her Funeral Sermon For Paid Attendance
Zenobia Campbell, an Arkansas farm woman, bought a coffin and hired a hearse to stage her last rites with a minister, arranging paid admissions to cover costs. She found the sermon satisfactory but attendance disappointing as she watched job markets heat up for 1937 graduates. Joe College reports swelling job offers as campuses rise to 76 this week and salaries trend higher across industries. University directors note more calls than available graduates in labor relations and related fields.
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Zenobia Campbell
Arkansas
Zenobia
Joe College
U.S. senate clears TVA dam plan at Gilbertsville
The Senate authorized construction of a 112 million dollar Tennessee Valley Authority dam at Gilbertsville Virginia. Dr Miguel Mariano Gomez the ousted Cuban president asked courts to restore him to office. Wyoming saved a Red Cross membership honor flag for enrolling 9.8 percent of its population. Charles R Gay won reelection to a third term as New York Stock Exchange president. AFL urged a presidential commission to devise price control methods. Marshal Tukhachevsky was demoted from second in command of Soviet forces. Tennessee House killed liquor local option bill. Senator Nye charged Span spies in Diet. Harry S New 79 former postmaster general of Baltimore.
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Miguel Mariano Gomez
Cuba
Mussolini Escorts 10,000 African Troops in Rome Parade
In coronation week Italy severs press ties with Britain accusing hostile coverage. Rome displays a Mussolini like pageant as 10,000 colorfully dressed African troops march through the capital to celebrate empire milestones while Italians cheer.
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Il Duce
Great Britain
England
Rome
Dublin
Bilbao
Madrid
I Duce
Britain
Haile Selassie
Mediterranean
India
France
Germany
Europe
Mussolini
Africa
Spain Fights for Bilbao Tests in Air War
Military observers weigh Bilbao’s defense as a proving ground for air power. General Mola threatens worse bombardment after Loyalists defend city walls and evacuations rise while Basques reinforce, and Toledo lid battles intensify beyond Madrid.
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Ethiopia
Spain
Bilbao
Mola
France
Madrid
Toledo
Los Angeles
Muroc Dry Lake
Hollywood union picket wave targets New York theaters
Labor protesters parade signs outside major New York movie houses as Hollywood actors and studios see limited impact. Screen players secured a closed shop and a $5.50 minimum for extras, while makeup artists painters and costume workers still seek fan support and continue studio picketing.
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Hollywood
New York
Coronation Week Spectacle and Political Echoes
The piece recalls a grand coronation week with a full abbey crowd and public frenzy in streets and clubs. It notes weather, crush risks, and Princess Margaret Rose’s behavior, plus the crown swap and royal figures. It also covers Baldwin era politics, Edward’s abdication fallouts, and Dubinsky’s $100,000 stance amid labor conflicts with SWOC and J & L in steel.
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Canterbury
Westminster Abbey
George
St. Edward’s
Margaret Rose
J. P. Morgan
James de Wolf Perry, Jr
York
George V
Empire
George VI
Notable quotes from Dawes Dietrich Olsen and others
General Dawes predicts prosperity through 1939 with a stock market collapse anticipated in 1939 followed by a brief recession. Marlene Dietrich defends actor Leiber against divorce rumors. Forester Olsen warns five species face endangerment in the American wildlife picture. Orry Kelly doubts coronation gowns will shift U.S. fashion trends.
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Marlene Dietrich
Leiber
Orange A. Olsen
Orry-Kelly
Hollywood
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