United States Slowly Gains Crime Control
The National Crime Commission opened in Washington with a report by Chairman Richard Washburn Child. He noted 42 states enacted 687 criminal code amendments in the last year, aimed at curbing felonies, with Michigan praised for pistol control and New York law tightening on arson mob violence and penalties. He cited improvements in prison labor and justice speed, some states proposing sterilization of habitual criminals, while Missouri drew critique for not modernizing laws.
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Euclid to Einstein Lecture at Texas University
Dr. H. J. Ettlinger a UT Austin professor of pure mathematics will present a historical survey of mathematics titled From Euclid to Einstein before the science seminar at Texas A and M college today.
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University of Texas
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M. College
Actress Author Marriage Not Ultra Modern Says Van Loon
Hendrik Willem Van Loon and Frances Goodrich are married but live separately for convenience. They confirm a secret October 10 ceremony in Elizabeth New Jersey and plan to keep leases on both apartments, arguing the arrangement is practical not sensational.
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Admiral Magruder to testify before Congress in November
Rear Admiral Thomas P. Magruder recalled as commandant of the fourth naval district in Philadelphia will report to Secretary Curtis D. Wilbur on November 5 and likely testify before naval affairs committees during the upcoming session.
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Restore Appetite With S S S Blood Tonic
Advert says appetite returns and strength improves by building rich red blood cells with S S S. Claims many use it daily to combat weakness from poor blood. Encourages buying the larger size from druggists and promises better vitality and happiness after meals.
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Nature
Two Arrested on Charge of Trying to Bomb House
Two men were jailed in Edinburg after an alleged attempt to bomb the home of O. E. Burg in McAllen. Police say one suspect lit a dynamite charge on the front porch as officers hid near the Burg residence waiting about 11:30 p.m. A Halloween devil costume was worn by the man on the porch. The second suspect, who fled in a car, was arrested the next morning in Pharr. No motive is known. one man had recently arrived from Oklahoma.
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Navy Leader Magruder Career Brief
Secretary Wilbur notes Admiral Magruder who joined the navy after graduating the Naval Academy in 1880. Now 69, a Mississippi native, he commanded a squadron in the Atlantic fleet during the world war.
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