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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
5
On April 23 the Ile De France flagship was combed from bow to stern by 125 customs men after a tip claimed a large haul of liquor and narcotics aboard. Convoyed by two patrol boats, the liner docked at Sandy Hook and is due to sail Saturday while further searches are possible if nothing is found.
San Francisco April 23 detectives sought to learn if the death of 17 year old Louise Teuber found naked and suspended from a tree near San Diego Sunday is connected to the apparent suicide of John Porcellano 40 found hanging in a cemetery ten miles south of San Francisco Tuesday night. Coroner Luella Pepper noted similar knotting and scratches on Porcellano and that bits of flesh were under the girl’s nails, suggesting a struggle. Porcellano had lived in San Diego and showed interest in occult matters and spiritualism in Southern California.
King Prajadhipok of Siam, ruler of 11,000,000 subjects, rests at Ophir Hall in New York to prepare for a cataract operation. He will travel briefly to Washington next week before the procedure next month. The royal party keeps a compact schedule with only tentative engagements announced.
Rudy Vallee aims for two fisted movie parts after a tour where his orchestra grossed 22 000 dollars weekly. He tires of the effeminate crooner image and seeks stronger character work in films.
Sir John Bland-Sutton, on tour, reports Batavia has no bow-legs knock-knees or rickets. He praises the young women for their figures and limbs saying Batavia would inspire chorus dancers and theme songs. He notes constant sun and minimal clothing yet claims no skeletal defects observed.
A 25 cent shaved-edge coin paid for a luncheon for eight for President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover, costing 1.89 dollars or 23.6 cents per presidential plate. The menu reflected economical Home Week aims with precise itemized costs and etiquette observed by Girl Scouts. Louis Erk and Shirley Schafer facilitated service as representatives of Congress members from Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Pottsville Pa April 24 A P The plan aims to seal surface openings not used for mine entrances or ventilation. Mine caves breaches old stripings and crop falls will be closed by dynamite charges bringing earth over exposed coal to deter trespassers fires and coal bootlegging.
Advertising copy touts Ironized Yeast as a two in one tonic that builds flesh and enriches blood. It claims benefits for weight, energy, digestion, skin clarity and nerve strength, with iron added in three forms. Safe, easy tablets are urged with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
Washington April 23 Nearly a third of a million Americans reside abroad per a State Department census total about 386 272 Canada holds the largest share with 218 717 Ontario 47 889 and Manitoba 37 783 France leads outside the Americas with 26 000 followed by Great Britain 8 000 Germany 4 302 and Portugal 17 069 The reasons vary from business to mission and naturalized returnees. Wild boars attack auto in Maine five boars charge a car in Mourmelon the chauffeur drives over one killing it another jams steering rods and three escape
Fatigue signals rest and Bayer Aspirin is for moments of discomfort. One tablet halts looming headaches, two or three end the pot, and it travels well. At home, office, or on the road it acts like an efficient secretary sparing hours of nagging pain from neuralgia neuritis and rheumatic aches.
Capt Frank Hawks, the American speed flier, returned from his London Rome flight, breaking a Paris London speed record with a 59 minute leg from Le Bourget. He arrived at 12 51 P M and had earlier set a five hours twenty two minutes London Rome record, but failed to complete the round trip between dawn and dusk.
Listen in to Mbish Brian on WDAG every evening at 7 55 for his experiences in the heart of Africa. An engaging and different program sponsored by four Randal Drug Stores.
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