Weather and commodity notes from early 20th century era
Regional weather forecast covers east gulf and south Atlantic states with partly cloudy skies and scattered thundershowers near the coast. Forecaster expects these showers to spread through the district by week’s end with seasonal temperatures. Commodity prices for cotton in New Orleans and New York show small gains as sales volumes rise.
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Washington
East Gulf and
South Atlantic States
Southern Plains
West Gulf States
World Famous Aztec Silver Mines Revived by Modern Methods
In Pachuca Mexico City the Real Del Monte company expands operations employing 12 000 more workers through plant consolidation. Ore is treated at a single point via tunnels. Pachuca led global silver output in 1928 with about 35 million fine ounces. Modern methods revive ancient mines, boosting mass production and profitability.
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Mexico City
Pachuca
Real del Monte
Boosting Air Speeds Still Knotty Problem
Aeronautic experts say streamlining and efficiency remain limited as refinements in wing design and power plants are explored. They warn future racing planes may need jockey like pilots due to space and human size constraints. The piece notes a three game series with massive attendance at Cube Park.
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Washington
Graater
Fers
Missouri football players poor students say survey
A Columbia Missouri report by Dr Albert Heckel finds football players show lower grades than the overall student body with freehween and varsity players below the average while debaters and women lead. An 80 acre site for an airport near Marcie Indiana is donated by Abbott Johnson to the city aviation commission to develop facilities.
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Albert K. Heckel
Ciy
Marcie
Ind
Abbott Johnson
Anunielpel Aviation Commission
Ite
Civ
Luxurious Condor Airplane Debuts With Comfort and Safety
The Curtiss Condor, prepared for the Transcontinental Air Transport route, features steam heat, quiet seating, and spacious cabins for 14 passengers. Built with dual 635 hp engines, it aims for low vibration, with one-engine capability, a generous wing span and a low landing speed of 49 mph.
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Allen Quinn
Associated Press Aviation Hositor
Garden City
N.Y
Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc
Amlo
Curtiss
Condor
Curtiss Company
America
Interest In Tennis Now Centers In U S
The piece notes United States rising interest as European season ends. Rene LaCoste Henri Cochet and Jean Borotra shine for France while Helen Wills remains the top female player. John Van Ryn and Wilmer Allison lead American doubles hopes as Wimbledon and Davis Cup success boost national prospects for September tournaments.
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New York
Atlantic
France
Rene LaCoste
Henri Cochet
Jean Borotra
United States
Helen Wills
America
John van Ryn
Wilmer Allison
Werth Gow
U S Charts Planned For Air Navigation
Washington announces plans to chart the United States for aerial navigation similar to sea charts. The Commerce Department and Coast Survey will map sections four degrees of longitude and latitude, covering Michigan Indiana and Ohio areas to guide aviators nationwide.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commercs
Coast Survey
Texas Co ed Is Winner of Six State Net Titles
Ruth Bailey of Texas, a standout student athlete, secured six state titles in singles and doubles across Texas Oklahoma and Missouri. Under coach Berkley Bell she aims higher nationally, following a path similar to Helen Wills as she often trains with male players to strengthen her game. She placed ninth last year and plans a summer tournament schedule for water meets.
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Texas
University of Tesgo
Oklahoma
Missouri
Berkley Bell
Lindbergh Trophy Shower Draws Millions in St Louis
Report from Jefferson Memorial says over 3,090,000 visitors viewed the Lindbergh trophies collection. The diamond airplane tie-pin is the standout piece, with gold railroad passes and lifetime baseball game passes also popular. Visitor book entries span Centerville Iowa to Shanghai and Moscow.
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ST. Louis
Lindbergh
Jefferson Memorial
Centerville
Shanghai
Moscow
Parsons Kansas to expand Ryan airport facilities
A department of commerce airport expert will be sent to Parsons to assist in enlarging Ryan airport and adding more facilities. The move aims to improve aviation services and support regional growth.
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Ryan
Parsons
Kas
Department of Commerce
Young Jockey Paul Neal Plays Baseball With Sisters
Paul Neal, a 15 year old sensational apprentice jockey in Chicago, amuses himself by playing baseball with his two sisters and practicing on the piano for leisure and skill development.
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Paul Neal
Chicago
Wade Sees Southern Weather Boosting Football Power
Tuscaloosa Ala Wallace Wade Alabama coach says longer pre season practice in the south gives teams advantage over eastern midwestern and Pacific schools. He notes southern teams may outuse forward passing and attract more coaches and larger crowds due to better weather and practice conditions.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Wallace Wade
Alabama
Pring Footba
South
Wade
Middle West
East
Wede
Notre Dame
Detroit area airport named permanent entry for international air traffic
The Grosse Ile airport near Detroit is designated a permanent airport of entry. Temporary designations go to Ford Airport Dearborn and Canadian Gateway airport New Port VI. Grand Forks Minot Crookston areas are under study to handle Winnipeg Twin Cities international traffic.
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Grosseye
Detroit
Ford
Dearborn
Mich
Newport
Grand Forks
Minot
N. D
Crookston
Minn
Winnipeg
Twin Cities
Holmes Airport Near Bradway Opens Along East River
Just 20 minutes from Bradway, Holmes airport in Queens on Les Island near the East River is prepared for surfacing and already available for use, promising quicker access for air travelers into New York City.
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Bradway
New York City
Holmes
Queens
Les Island
East River
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DOVER
C. M. Fellows Motor Co
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