Arctic Hero Aids 1932 Arctic Expedition Plan
Gen. A W Greeley, leader of the ill fated 1881 84 Greely Arctic expedition, chairs the American Polar Expedition 1932 34 planning a two year Arctic voyage starting June next year. Captain Williams leads the U S team with radio and air support to Fort Conger Mesmer Island seeking constant contact as weather and ice pose risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Colton
Associated Press
Washington
A. W. Greeley
Greely
National Committee
Flovel Milliams
Fort Conger
Mesmere Island
Globe
Williams
United States
Dyice
Blans
H. B.is
Rtg
U. S
Arctic
Tarctic
Most Colorful Cavalry to Surrender Glory for Armored Cars
The Army's oldest colorful cavalry, known as The Dandy First, will mechanize and move from Fort D. A. Russell to Camp Knox between May 1 and June 30. After 1834 organization, service from Indians to Cuban and Philippine campaigns, it will become first cavalry mechanized as armored cars and tanks replace hoofs and horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Navy
Cuba
Philippines
Jefferson Davis
France
Fort D. A. Russell
Marfa
Texas
Camp Knox
First Cavalry
Large liquor seizure at Brooklyn dry dock nets 60 arrests
The Raritan Sun freighter carrying 5000 cases of liquor was seized at Bushey's dry dock foot of Court Street Brooklyn. Liquor valued at 350000 dollars and ship at 750000 dollars, plus five seized trucks. Gregory O Keefe and John McGill led 75 customs agents with coast guard support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bushey's
Court Street
Brooklyn
Gregory O'Keefe
Treasury
John McGill
Customs Enforcement Division
Customs
Coast Guard
Polar Year Surviving Expedition Ends With Rescue
In the first polar year of 1882-83, the Greely expedition endured severe hardships alongside 11 other groups. Despite the harsh conditions, observations continued until the final moments, with the last observation recorded 40 hours before the survivors were rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greely
B C Stops Headaches and Quiets Nerves Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes B C, a new pain reliever from two North Carolina druggists. It claims rapid relief for headaches neuralgic and other pains within minutes, promising safety and no after effects. Availability at drug stores and soda joints in 10c and 25c packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Ingrown Nail Turns Right Out Overnight
An antiseptic named Outgro, sold for chiropodists but available in small bottles at drug stores, is said to ease an ingrown toenail. A few drops in the nail crevice reduce inflammation and pain and toughen the skin so the nail turns outward naturally.
High Court Is Asked 10 Rule On Bill Flood
Washington Navy 23 The government asks the Supreme Court to rule on the pocket veto problem that hits presidents at adjournment. Congress can end bills by not returning them within 10 days, turning to law if in session or dying if adjourned. Hoover faced 400 bills in four days and sought Court guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court
Washington
Navy
Supreme Court
Congress
71St Congress
Hoover
Capitol
Court of Claims
Mitchell
John Quincy Adams
Messiah Rehearsal Set For Tuesday Night
The Messiah chorus at Amarillo College of Music will rehearse Tuesday at 8 PM for the annual performance at Amarillo Auditorium on Sunday afternoon December 20. Eighty seven members are enrolled with more expected. Emil F Myers aims for over 100 voices. Only singers with experience and prior Messiah singing may join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo College of Music
Amarillo Auditorium
Emil F. Myers
Red Cross speed test shows rapid nationwide reach
Washington November 23. The Red Cross can send appeals or advice to its representatives across the United States within two hours and 25 minutes. A recent Army Amateur Radio Association speed test reached all Red Cross reps in under 2.5 hours, delivering messages to 338 within 18 minutes after radiograms left Washington. Maj. Gen. Irving J. Carr described the test in the Army Signal Corps annual report to the War Department. The report highlights training and cooperation with extra-Army groups to ensure rapid wartime communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Red Cross
United States
Army Amateur Radio Association
Red Cross
Irving J. Carr
Army
Hurley
War Department
Christmas chorus fund drive at Presbyterian church
The article notes a major Christmas event in the area with a free will offering benefiting the Presbyterian Children's Home. Entry is free for singers, who only need to buy their own music book, and the event has supported the home for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Children’s Home
Dayton Flight Demonstration Aims Safe Seabase Run
A Dayton, Ohio event showcased careful aerial maneuvers along the eastern seaboard with no fatalities or serious crashes reported, highlighting a controlled and incident free demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Mrs Bradley Wins Finklea Ring in Misspelled Word Contest
Mrs Bill Bradley of 712 A Pierce Street won first prize a diamond ring in the mis spelled word contest announced by jeweler E E Finklea last Thursday Other winners listed include Miss Flossie J Davis 1617 Hughes Street La Tausca pearl necklace Miss Thelma Lea Lewis 1012 Pierce Street golden wheel pocket lighter and Miss Elanor Winter 738 North Arthur Street almac pearl necklace with the fifth place noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bradley
Pierce Street
E. E. Finklea
Bradley
Flossie J. Davis
Hughes Street
la Tausca
Thelma Lea Lewis
Elanor Winter
North Arthur Street
Almac
Pearl necklace notices linked to several residents
Four women and one girl listed with addresses in East Fourteenth Avenue Monroe Street Cleveland Street and Jackson Street are associated with almac pearl necklaces noted in this community notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Grove
Fourteenth Avenue
Everett Gidley
Monroe Street
T. H. Henderson
Cleveland Street
Beryl Hixson
Jackson Street
New Discovery Reaches Cause of Stomach Gas
Dr Carl identifies poisons in the upper bowel as the source of stomach gas. A simple Adlerika washout of the upper bowel is advertised as the remedy, with distribution through Post Office Drug Co Fox Drug Co and City Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Post Office Drug Co
Fox Drug Co
City Drug Stores
D. D. D Prescription Claims Rapid Eczema Relief
An old advertisement promotes D. D. D Prescription as a pure antiseptic treatment for eczema itching, scales, eruptions, and rashes. It soothes and heals inflamed skin, dries up the area quickly, and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not instant. Prices listed 35¢ 60¢ and $1.265.
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Arctic Hero
Sun Oil Company
Old Earth
B.C
the Financial News Daily
Army Air Corps
Signal Corps
U. S. Weather Bureau
Carr
Burdine Rental CO
South Side
Lincoln
Askew
Polk
Rock Island
el Paso
Rock Island Depot
Francisco
Harrison
Battery Road Service
Strestone Batteries
Aes
Sans Davies
Firestone
Tyler
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