French Bicycle Race Is One Of Rugged Endurance
Washington reports on the Tour de France a 2,500 mile, 140 rider endurance event from Paris through Normandy the Pyrenees the Alps and back to Paris. Racers average 25 miles per hour on level sections while climbing may reach 60 mph on lightweight bikes. The course spans France Italy and Switzerland with caravans of support and vast public interest.
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Goldwyn Shook Up By $1 Relief Fund Gift
Hollywood veteran Sam Goldwyn received a dollar donation from a Los Angeles nonprofessional to the Motion Picture Relief Fund. The giver pledged a dollar from each paycheck, praising the industry for entertainment and thrills. Goldwyn praised the sentiment and appreciation for the film industry.
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Cohen To Make Panther Movie
New York producer Herman Cohen announces his next project as a horror cycle continues with The Black Zoo. He touts a high budget and insurance against injuries as panthers and other dangerous beasts feature in his films and notes his method involves double exposure and top technicians.
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Honda opens Belgian plant as pilot for European emigration
Honda Motor Company launches a factory in Aalst Belgium producing three 50 cc models. The plant aims to reach 10,000 motorcycles monthly before autumn, with engines imported from Japan and final assembly Belgian. Honda targets European markets including Britain, supplying 40 percent of Britain’s small motorcycle demand.
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