Hoover Faces Big Work On Return From Caribbean Trip
President Hoover returns to Washington after eleven days away aboard the battleship Arizona. He faces a heavy desk of accumulated mail and potential budget shortfalls, with tax receipts lagging and possible borrowing or tax measures under consideration. Internal party tensions and speculation over national leadership also surface as Hurley denies reports of a bid for the chair.
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Washington
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Arizona
White House
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Dare Devil Hunter Seeks Quiet Job After Daring Feats
Ted Steelman once known as the human cannonball and a 125 foot high diver, suffered a failed parachute jump above Atlantic City. After months of recovery, the patient daredevil now seeks steady labor away from danger to keep his livelihood.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Ted Steelman
Atlantic City
Shad Run Forecast From Veteran Delaware River Captain
Captain Sam Dean, 87, declares shad will soon run up the Delaware River after sixty years spent on the bloom of shad season. He speaks from Philadelphia where the note signals the annual run.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Sam” Dean
Delaware River
Former Follies Girl Destroys Life in Riviera Cliff Dive
Nice France March 30 Mrs David Townsend former Broadway Follies girl drank two brandies before driving her car off a 200 foot cliff near here The body identified as Mary Margaret Laird Townsend 1899 Birmingham Ala wife of a Wall Street broker and mother of a five year old The couple had been married six years The tragedy follows a recent high profile murder case shocking the Riviera shores
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New York
Peggy Davis
Fred G. Nixon-Nirdlinger
Atlantic City
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Dam Workers From Village Near Boulder Dam Boom Camp
A growing tent city near Boulder boat landing in Nevada hosts workers and families awaiting Boulder dam jobs. About 50 tents house residents with two supply stores, while evenings bring improvised dances on the riverbank with fiddler and guitar.
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United Press
Las Vegas
Nev
Towns first house of worship barroom in Madison
A barroom hastily converted into a house of worship marked Madison's first sermon in nearly a century. Rev. Sal mon Stebbins from Milwaukee made a stage trip to Madison in 1837, found a ready congregation but no church, so the barroom served as the improvised chapel.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
Milwaukee
Salmon Stebbins
Detroit Ready For New Wars With War Supply Power
Detroit would become a top world hub for munitions and war supplies in a new conflict, Major William H. Cram reports. He says over 480 local factories stand ready to convert labor and machinery to war needs, with 54 plants geared to army and air force ships. Aircraft and equipment production valued at $300 million could start within 24 hours of hostilities.
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Detroit
William H. Cram
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Major Crom
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Navy guards experiment with secrecy and training unseen
The United States Navy operates a large Washington based experimental laboratory with over 200 scientists, organized into divisions including radio and underwater sound. It pursues guarded projects while occasionally releasing breakthroughs like portable airborne broadcasting sets, yet most work remains confidential.
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Washington
London
United States Navy
Navy Department
Navy
One Cent a Day Insurance Policy Offer
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co announces a new accident policy paying up to 100 dollars monthly for 24 months in disability and 1,000 dollars for death costs under a day. The policy costs 3.50 dollars yearly with no examination. Eligible ages 10 to 70. send name address age beneficiary details for 10 days free inspection.
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Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co
Clerks
Kansas City
Rumors Spark Interest in Gamma Ray Research Aboard Submarine
Reports circulate in Navy circles about experiments with gamma rays from radium conducted by scientists in the onshore laboratory. Details remain secret, with speculation on possible naval applications and unexplained activities aboard the submarine deck.
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Navy
Division of Physical Chemistry Reveals Two Key Experiments
The division reports completion of two experiments deemed of utmost importance. Researchers note significant findings central to ongoing work in chemical physics and propose further analysis to validate results.
Smudging Season Aims to Protect Rogue River Valley Pears
Medford Oregon reports the annual smudging season to shield the Rogue River valley pear crop is underway as the county agent's office issues warnings for orchardists to take preventive measures.
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Rogue River Valley
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