Marlin Panic Over False Tornado Alarm
In Marlin Texas a theater alarm sparked a citywide panic when a false tornado warning spread from a drive in theater. The crowd flooded the courthouse steps and Red Cross and utilities mobilized before editor George Buchanan confirmed no tornado occurred. Theatre operator L J Compere valued his smashed popcorn machine at about 85 dollars.
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Marlin
Texas
Red Cross
L. J. Compere
Royal Theater
Compere
Red Cross Disaster
A. H. Peterson
Southwestern Electric Service
E. L. Walston
George Buchanan
Buchanan
Safer Work in Dynamite Plants for Labor Report
Labor Department statistics show that injuries per million man hours are 13.6 in automobile repair work but only 1.8 among dynamite workers. The report highlights dynamite plants as safer workplaces than garages or service stations for workers handling dangerous materials.
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Washington
Labor Department
Finland Sets Fixed Retirement Age at 65
Finland has established a fixed retirement age of 65, aligning pension eligibility with a standard age threshold. The move formalizes benefits timing and may influence future labor market participation and social security planning.
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Finland
MacArthur Glad Hearings Are Over In New York
Gen Douglas MacArthur said he was glad the Senate hearings were over after three days of testimony in Washington He planned to stay in New York City this week and relax in the Waldorf Astoria suite Mrs MacArthur and their 13 year old son Arthur attended church services nearby while he rested in his hotel.
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New York
Douglas MacArthur
Senate
New York City
Waldorf-Astoria
Washington
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
MacArthur
Texas Bluebonnet Booster Visits Amarillo
Alfred H. Lang known as Bob the Lone Star booster tours Texas selling bluebonnet seed. A one legged ex-cowhand, he journeys by hitchhiking and crutches, packing seeds in San Angelo before touring towns and hiring children to harvest. He hopes seeds grow as well here with proper care.
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Texas
Bob
Lone Star
Amarillo
Alfred H. Lang
San Angelo
Bluebonnet Planting and Travel Plans Mentioned
The note states bluebonnets should be planted in August or September for winter survival and protection. Bob notes they resemble clover and were once called buffalo clover. He plans to be in Amarillo early this week then hitchhike onward, with seed harvest in Central Texas anticipated soon. A Melbourne gunsmith displays a bulletless protection gun with a 400 yard audible report.
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Bob
Bonnets
Amarillo
Texas
Adelaide
Australia
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Ghost Tornado
American Institute of Laundering
Antium
Bristol-Mye
Seed
Freeman
L.N. Pittman
Optometrist
Tubaleain
Thomas Edison
Fillmore
Allan C.inman
Lith & Polk
Truitt Buick CO
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