Navy eyes Aleutians for Pacific base site
United Press reports the Navy surveys Aleutians and Alaska for future Pacific bases as part of a three year program. Rear Admiral Sinclair Gannon leads ships from Bremerton with minesweepers and support vessels to test anchorages while data flows to Secretary Swanson for action.
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Mack Johnson
United Press
Washington
Navy
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Pacific
Sinclair Gannon
Bremerton
Wash
Claire A. Swanson
Oglala
Sirius
Ramapo
Falippine Islands
Uncle Sam
War Debt Principal Plan Faces Congressional Debates
An imagined war debt settlement proposal to Congress would waive interest if the principal were paid promptly. Speaker Rijney notes Finland has repaid on similar terms, but Congress fears massive losses to Uncle Sam. The piece suggests real money and firm conclusions could sway opinion, though repudiation looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rijney
Finland
Imand
Sam
Grade Crossing Toll In State Is Higher
Harrisburg authorities report that Pennsylvania grade crossing accidents rose in the first quarter of 1934, with 227 incidents causing 22 deaths and 161 injuries, up from 104 accidents with seven deaths and 65 injuries a year earlier. Weather and mobile collisions contributed, and 16 automatic mash-light signals were approved for installation at select crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvaia
John J. Doheney
Public Service Commission
Pune
Pennsylvania
Freedom of speech defended echoes in Taylorsville speech ban
A Taylorville report notes Norman Thomas of the Socialist party faced ban and crowd limits as authorities cite unrest risks. The piece argues for protecting free speech as a constitutional right and questions the wisdom of silencing a peaceful talk. It urges calmer, plain speaking in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylo
Norman Thomas
Socialist Party
Pevse
Taylorville
Pen Air
Jorman Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Beng
Bottles and Prohibition Era Costs Reflected in Change
A Hollywood report discusses the end of prohibition and the shift to authentic branding. It notes replacement costs exceeding 5000 dollars for old liquor bottles and labels, plus broader impacts on manufacturers, advertising, and liquor traditions as brands update to new bottles and policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Moyse
Mogie
Thomas Little
Rigo Property Department
Tven
Little
Eample Botties
California
Milan
DONT QUOTE ME Subcommittee findings and odd notes in 1930s Washington
A United Press report from Washington on May 26 details a quirky congressional subcommittee inquiry. It cites Rep Terry M Carpenter joking about Agricultural Adjustment Administration cuts, plus assorted odd tidbits about awnings for the Irish legation and Navy copies of the Soviet anthem. The piece also notes a House post office committee plot to curb dummy cancellations, and a light exchange with Rep Claude Fuller. The piece ends with a Southwestern opening of a hospital in Durban, Natal, funded by a Swedish mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
House
Chinchhug
Terry M. Carpenter
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
High School adopts student government plan
Twenty years ago the journal notes the school inaugurating a form of student government with hopes of reducing departmental activities next year. A milk license debate is reported, a jewelry theft case is touched on, and legal action over a potential competing franchise is mentioned. A local baseball challenge and a fire raid at Mayville also appear, with a resident improving after days of critical condition.
Plane shooter tale ends in fatal wolf incident
A Macomb man, Walton Zettle, allegedly used a plane piloted by Harry Clugston to fire a shot at a wolf, killing it. In Idaho James G. Levy suffered a deep upper lip cut and other injuries when two can of buttermilk exploded during an attempted transfer, with the incident noted as occurring at sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb
Clim
Walton Zettle
Maromb
Zette
Harry Clugston
Wilder
Idaho
James G. Levy
Levy
Paris Styles Paris May Fashion: Striking Black and White Ensemble
Alix Barter unveils a Baronné de Beaufort outfit in black and white latex stripes. The ensemble includes a short-sleeve V-neck dress with a white rubber belt and a fitted coat with cape-like flare, paired with a patent leather hat, black suede gloves, purse, and shoes. The look emphasizes contrast between shiny accessories and matte fabric.
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Paris
Alix
Baronné de Beaufort
Bardine de Beaufort
Firemen Attend Erie County Volunteer Association Meeting
Fire Chief Andrew Pauson and fellow Stanford Hose Company members Chas Craker James Ward and Thomas Courneen attended the Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association meeting at Log Lodge near Hartnyoreek. Little routine business noted. a social follow up occurred. The next meeting in Union City will include the annual officer election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Pauson
Chas. Craker
James Ward
Thomas Courneén
Stanford Hose Company
Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association
Log Lodge
Hartnyoreek
Lass Avening
Union City
State Urges Use of Certified Potato Seed
Pennsylvania officials report widespread disease and low yields from uncertified Russet seed. After tightening seed rules in 1920, certified seed from approved sources improved quality. In recent years certified Pennsylvania seed outperformed Michigan seed in average yields, with 1930 and 1932 figures showing higher per-acre results for Pennsylvania growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
State Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Wang Pennsylvani
Hong Kong Geography and British Colonial Background
The article describes Hong Kong as an island about one mile long and two to five miles wide with a circumference near 27 miles, located off the coast of Guangdong province at the Canton River mouth. It notes Victoria as the capital, a British colony ceded by China in 1843, and references Heng Runathwe as a scene of notable tulin world.
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Hong Kong
Kwanstung
Victoria
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Natal
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