Til-Starred Craft Shown After Plunge
The wreckage of the plane that killed Will Rogers and Wiley Post was found in shallow river lagoon waters near Point Barrow Alaska. Post’s body was recovered from the wreckage while Rogers’ body lay outside the fuselage. Rumors persist that plans by three Russian aviators to fly from Moscow across the Arctic to San Francisco may be delayed. The Rogers Post flight was to confirm an uncharted island off Siberia.
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Siberia
Connecticut Seeks Medal for War Hero Early
Connecticut’s American Legion group asks Congress to award the Congressional Medal to Sergt Bernard J Early of New Haven claiming he single handedly annihilated a German machine gun battalion in the Argonne forest and turned prisoners over to Sgt Alvin York. Early is described as totally disabled from war injuries.
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York
Pall Mall
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Congress
Connecticut
Early
Argonne Forest
Beetles Threaten 900 Year Old Church in Holland
Beetles threaten to demolish the 900 year old church at Oudewater in Holland dating back to 1008 A D The building was the only one spared in 1575 when Spaniards razed the town Authorities have closed the church due to beetle ravages.
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Amsterdam
Oudewater
Holland
Prince Makonnen Trained for War Amid Italy Tension
Prince Makonnen son of Haile Selassie is being trained for potential conflict with Italy. Although young he appears in an officer costume with a helmet trimmed in lion mane. The image suggests inspiration for Ethiopians to defend their country amid fears of a broader race war.
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Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Italy
Gip Gerard in a web of crime and loyalty
In a walk-up on eighth avenue Gip Gerard hides with his ward Johnny Sarrett. After Slick Sarrett is shot dead, Gip faces a bank robbery frame up, guards his boy’s operation, and endures jail. Johnny clings to loyalty and a tale that a lie can be easier than the truth.
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Eighth Avenue
Gip Gerard
Slick
Joe Ramelli
Nitek
Hsten
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Vll
Gip
Indiana
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New Woolen Fur Ensemble Frames Fall Fashion
A Western Newspaper Union fashion note extols a new wool and fur combination for autumn outfits. It describes hip to seven quarter length coats paired with wool skirts, gilets, and dramatic fur trims in patterns like plaid and checks. Colors include snowflake, panther, gray beaver. ensembles aim for sporty, urban wear suitable for travel and football games.
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Cay
Storm
Cesar Ostie
Duta
Western Newspaper Union
Smart Black in Daytime Wear Brightens Wardrobes
Among best-dressed women sentiment shifts to smart refined black for daytime use. Midseason styles feature exquisite sheets and gilt leather belts with matching gold kidskin neckwear, plus gold clips. Color accents relieve somberness as Jean Tennyson models a black wool crepe dress with a colorful jabot and shiny black patent accessories.
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Jean Tennyson
Smart Patou gray felt hat for sportswear
A new hat by Patou uses eight layers of soft gray felt shaped like a man’s fedora.
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Patou
Autumn Berets in Unfamiliar Forms
The fall hat season features berets reimagined by designers. Mile Marthe debuts a model with close lines and lifted front, plus a shadow crown with belting. Other silhouettes include sand and Tate variations, Breton styles, and a front deep crown with buckles and metal ornaments.
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Mile
Marthe
Tate
Air Conditioned Frock Sparks New Fashion Note
The latest fashion trend features air conditioned frocks in a streamlined style for fall. Designers show lightweight lacy woolens and openwork waist and sleeve details for comfort. Sheer georgette fabrics provide warmth without bulk for early fall wear.
Bishop Sleeves Fullness Influences New Dresses
Fashion notes describe bishop sleeves with shirring and smocking used on new dresses. Tall bishop sleeves gather at the top and taper to a flattering cuff, enhancing silhouette.
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Springfield
Russia
Theodore Roosevelt
Matto Grosso
Brazil
Bernard J. Early
New Haven
James M. Washburne
Wilbur Cripe
Meclure Newspaper Syndicate
WIN Service
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