Toby the Ringling elephant lighter on his feet at circus test
In Schenectady a GE vibration meter measured Toby the Ringling Brothers elephant at 3 mils per second as he walked by, with only the python matching or surpassing other animals in footlight speed. The fat lady, Won, hippo, tiger, and polar bear registered higher vibrations, while the python showed 15 mils per second.
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Schenectady, N
Toby
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
General Electric
Circus
All-Day Foot Comfort With Ice Mint Cream
People with tired feet discover quick relief from ache using a frosty white cream. The cooling sensation eases sore muscles and calms fatigue, offering a relaxing, medicinal feel that promises all-day ease. Available at druggists.
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Aimee
Soya Bean Compound Creates Durable Bay Soles
New York inventor Elliot E. Simpson touts a soya-bean compound used for shoe soles. He claims the Bay color soles closely resemble leather and last three times longer than leather soles.
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New York
Elliot E. Simpson
Princess Elizabeth Steps Out in Evolving Evening Gowns
London reports Princess Elizabeth, heir to the throne, attending dances, theaters, and clubs in varied evening gowns. Dressmakers repurpose Queen Elizabeth’s pre war gowns, with some 20 yard originals altered to simpler styles while the princess, preferring dark hues, exercises broad influence on materials and design under her mother’s guidance for court wear.
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London
Elizabeth
Weavel
Queen Elizabeth
Canada
France
Groups Demand Nanking Withdrawal From U S Forces
A spokesman for 54 anti civil war groups in Shanghai called for the withdrawal of U S armed forces from China at Gen Marshall headquarters amid growing concern over the issue.
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Nanking
U.S
China
Marshall
Truman
Shanghai
U S Aide to China Demanded Halt as Mao Blames US for War
U S and Chinese factions responded to Mao Tse Tung's Shanghai address blaming the United States for the war. Protesters urged ending U S aid and U S leave China. Tao Heng Chi said Chiang Kai-shek seeks civil war. Gen Marshall remained noncommittal amid talks.
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U. S
China
Mao Tse-Tung
United States
Shanghai
Tao Heng- Chi
Pum
Chiang Kai-ssek
Generalissimo
Tao
Marshall
Arkansas Court Upholds Ban on Negro Voting in Primaries
The court upheld a legislative act barring Black voters from state primary ballots while allowing participation in federal primary elections. Separate primaries for state and federal offices are planned, with federal primary July 16 and runoff August 6, and state primaries July 30 and August 13. County boards must cover federal primary costs.
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Libres Rock
Arkansas
Imaries
Lee Whittaker
Fort Smith
Congress
Swiss medical team to direct Abyssinian hospital
Five Swiss doctors and two nurses appointed by the Abyssinian government will direct the Djimma hospital in Addis Ababa. They have departed Switzerland with several hotel trade experts who will manage Abyssinian hotels.
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Abyssinia
Geneva
Addis Ababa
Switzerland
German Internal Debt For War $97 Billion
Stuttgart report notes Germany faces a war debt totaling 97 billion dollars. The article highlights citizens bearing personal debt loads as high as 19 000 per person, amid national austerity and repayment pressures.
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Stuttgart
Germany
Debated Debt Figures Highlight German Party Meeting
A fragmented report notes internal party tensions over war debts and national finances. It cites a 97.4 billion dollar debt figure and mentions H Ulrich as minister amid pressure from Baden Württemberg.
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Social Democratic
H. Ulrich
Bad Worttemberg
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