Two seaplanes sink British steamship Alcira off Barcelona
Nationalist seaplanes from Majorca bombed and sank the British steamship Alcira about 20 miles southeast of Barcelona at 6 45 A M. The crew of 25 survived except three men who fell overboard during the attack. The vessel carried coal from Great Britain and flew a British ensign.
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Australia Changes Coin Designs For Resources
Australia will keep the king's head on all coin faces while the reverse depicts kangaroos a ram's head and three ears of wheat to symbolize wool and crops. The coin redesign emphasizes the country resources and characteristics.
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Peaches Fetch High Price in 1854 Berkeley Market
In 1854 Berkeley California peaches sold for 3.50 each during the gold rush era, a University of California finding shows. By 1855 the market collapsed and peaches averaged 1.00.
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Guy Lombardo Describes Broadway Barroom Fight
New York February 4 Guy Lombardo orchestra leader showed a bandaged nose and discolored eyes describing a free for all in a Broadway restaurant. He named Harry Link Pete Reilly Phil Regan and himself as participants after a joke sparred and escalated into a swing. Reilly took exception to the kidding and entered the booth. Regan was being teased and the fight began.
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Pete Reilly
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Footwear fashions for spring and summer trends
The column outlines forthcoming feminine footwear styles with rose tones strawberry pink and raspberry red straps. Blue dominates, with light to navy shades in a single model, plus copper and wine hues. Patent leather leads, later challenged by kidskins and fabrics including garbardines and floral chails, elastic interwoven fabrics, head scarves, turbans, and rainbow multi color sandals. Ruth Delzell cited as a knowledgeable reference.
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COA Schedules 8 Oclock Meeting for Southwest
The COA plans an 8 oclock meeting focusing on matters affecting the Southwest region. Officials will discuss local issues and potential developments during the session.
Apparatus To Dispel Fog At Airports Nears Use
Testimony at a hearing on inheritance taxes reveals an experimental fog-dispelling device developed at Colonel Green’s Round Hill estate. MIT professor Bowles says five years of work have produced a warm-air system that creates a 1500-foot by 100-foot channel to clear fog, potentially attracting airline interest.
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Early adjournment eyed as pols chase primary dates
Washington reports rising talk of early congressional adjournment as primary dates loom. Senate leader Barkley forecast May adjournment while House members expected April departures. McNary floated June 1. Passage of routine appropriation bills aids optimism and anti lynching bill debate looms.
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Cat Journeys 150 Miles to Reunite with Owner
Mrs. Leslie Hodge in Niagara Falls North reported her 6 year old cat Nicki missing after a move last summer. The pet was found on a farm 156 miles away and returned home. Copper the cat’s name references Cyprus famous for copper mines.
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