Britain Claims Vast Antarctic Territory Amid Race for Empire
Britain moves to extend sovereignty in Antarctica in a surprise London session adopting a polar committee report. Australia and New Zealand push the claim, while Norway, the United States, and explorers like Ellsworth and Byrd have prior or competing claims.
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Britain
Antar
London
Antarctic
United States
Antarctica
Imperial Evence
Polar Committee
Pole
South Pole
Australia
New Zealand
Norway
Lars Christensen
England
Lincoln Ellsworth
Richard E. Byrd
Marcia Joins Malibu Party After Office Tensions
Marcia leaves Acme with Ellen for a wild Malibu party hosted by Lena von Brecht. Walt Hartley introduces her to Tony Elliott and the film world’s circle, while Paula Stoddard seeks tips from Marcia on breaking into advertising with Andrew Knight.
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Marcia
Walter Hartley
Sandy
la Cresta
Ellen
Abe
Acme Advertising Service
A. B. Zimmerman
Pres
Acme
Walt
Macia
Tony Elliott
Santa Monica
Malibu
Oceanside
Lena
Tony
Billen
Lena von Brecht
Walt Hartley
Hollywood
Lilli Bronte
Paula Stoddard
Paula
Andrew Knight
Veterans of Confederate Army Hold Jackson Reunion
In Jackson Mississippi on June 10 a few aged Confederate veterans were honored by about 200 soldiers, many over 90. Generals in the United Confederate Veterans watched as veterans received tribute. John Smith claimed age 107 and 11 battle wounds.
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Jackson
United States Marine Band
United Confederate Veterans Organization
J. R. Sadler
Nashville
Tenn
Forrest
Cavalry Corps
John Smith
Meridian
Miss
T. H. Herb
Macon
Wrong Answer Wedding Sparks Delays in Florence
A hurried 1 am ceremony in Florence drew a crowd as a couple travelled 60 miles to wed. A clerk and witness urged reconsideration with lighthearted doubt, but no official vow was completed during the disrupted proceedings.
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Florence, Ariz
Lamibreth Hancock
Peta
Crown Flower Queen Ruth Jones to represent Shenandoah at national show
Ruth Jones, Crown Flower Queen of Shenandoah Iowa, is pictured on her throne. The Miss Jones from Nebraska City Nebraska will represent the city in the national flower show held with the Great Lakes exposition in Cleveland.
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Ruth Jones
Shenandoah, Ia
Miss Jones
Nebraska City
Neb
Cleveland
Scouts Urged to Register for Camp Week Two Opens
Wentmoreland Scout camp opens Monday June 14 with limited attendance of 50 boys per week. The first week is filled and about 20 registrations have been received for the second week. Decatur Scouts are urged to reserve early to secure a place.
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Wentmoreland
Decatur
Lion Naturalube
Bulldog chained after vicious dog charge in Salt Lake City
A year old bulldog labeled vicious and dangerous was hauled into court after biting. The judge, Neva Beck Bosone, ordered the dog restrained daily during plaintiffs’ dog exercise while Mrs. Charles Wilson testified a child was endangered by a speeding vehicle. The dog named Tiger, a brindle, stood mute as the not guilty verdict was entered.
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Ept
Charles Wilson
Neva Beck Bosone
Salt Lake City
June
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Winston-Salem
N. C
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Speake, Warren
Ratliff
J. M. Claypool
St. Louis, Mo
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Black Flag Co
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Chicago
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