Ford turns sixty richest man. long road to fortune
Detroit report marks Henry Ford turning sixty on July 30 1863 born in Greenfield Michigan. It recalls his quit from Detroit Edison to found the Motor Company and his rise to wealth with a personal fortune estimated at 750000000 and a vast auto industry. It notes his quiet birthday with no special plans and highlights his farm boy beginnings and early tinkering to build a horseless carriage.
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Navy racer sets 175.8 mph speed record in trial
United Press reports from Port Washington on July 20 that a Navy racer seaplane achieved a new speed record of 175.8 miles per hour in a trial run. The craft is one of three U S boats slated for the cup races off Cowes England in September. Lieutenant Rutledge Irvine, U S N, piloted the ship and bested the previous record by 35.8 mph.
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Sepember
Rutledge Irvine
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Inquiry Seeks Information On Missing Young Woman Lea Geeria
A notice asks any person with information about Lea Geeria, a young woman allegedly employed in Corry in 1012, to contact Miss Ashton at the Lorry Cafe Journal. It urges reporters who knew Geeria or her relatives to come forward immediately.
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Western Penna Guardsmen Best Marksmanship on Range
Western Pennsylvania Guardsmen excel in field drill and marksmanship at Gretna tests. Col George E Kemp, Philadelphia postmaster, praised the regiment for leading National Guard marks and noted significant improvement since last year. Other details describe rifle range instruction and camp routines.
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National Guard
Auto Council Plans at Warren New Program Saturday
The Auto Council outlines a new program for Saturday at Warren amid fog and rain. Crowds gathered as ten autos were displayed, with events including a five-tag race, ten-lap sprint, and specials. The City Buildings hosted the meeting as the council prepared for ongoing civic work and upcoming exhibits.
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Warren
France awaits reply on reparations plan and notes
United Press dispatch from Paris notes French and Belgian replies to Britain on reparations are expected tonight. Talks will resume in Commons tomorrow to set terms, with commissions to fix figures and explore trade implications, as diplomats report cautious movement toward agreement.
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