New Orleans Girl Wins Miss Universe in Galveston Pageant
Dorothy Dell Goff of New Orleans, a 37 year old high school girl and radio singer, was crowned Miss Universe at the International Pageant of Pulchritude in Galveston. She will receive $2,000 and a silver plaque at a testimonial dinner. Miss New Jersey Helen Hannan won $1,000 and Romania's Mariana Mivica took $500 as runners up.
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Galveston
Texas
Dorothy Dell Goff
New Orleans
Miss Goff
Martin Starr
New York
Mics
Helen Hannan
Mariana Mivica
Mencken Given Chance To Change His Views
In Montgomery Alabama on August 6 Henry L Mencken is to be given a chance to reconsider his stance on matrimony after reportedly changing his mind. The report notes Mencken's evolving views and potential reconsideration of his marital plans.
Engagement Felicitation Resolution Amid Local Changes
A local newspaper notes a resolution adopting felicitations for the engagement of Miss Sarah Huardt of this city, reflecting shifting views and changes in public discourse. The report hints at broader debates within Montgomery and connected groups, signaling a period of reevaluation and social progress.
Bankers Extend Reward for Bank Robbers in South Dakota
South Dakota Bankers association will extend the $1,000 reward for capturing bank robbers dead or alive for one additional year. George A. Starling, secretary, announced the decision by the protective committee led by A. B. Cahslan of Miller. The reward applies to member banks and a new poster program replaces the old one.
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South Dakota Bankers Association
George A. Starling
A. B. Cahslan
Miller
Starring
France marks 100th anniversary of sewing machine invention
France celebrates the centenary of the sewing machine invention after Barthelmy Thimonnier, a tailor near Lyons, received a patent in the winter of 1829 30 for his machine.
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France
Barthelmy Thimonnier
Lyons
Flying Continent Delays to Golf Flight Attempt
Captain Frank M. Hawks departed from Curtiss Field at 4:20 a.m. central time aiming for Los Angeles in about 14 hours with several fuel stops. He planned to reach Hollywood club by 5 p.m. Pacific time and play golf.
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Curtiss Field
Frank M. Hawks
Los Angeles
Hawks
Hollywood Club
Columbus
Aviator Targets Eastward Run To Break Continent Record
After a few days rest he plans an eastward trip to push his plane to the utmost in an effort to beat the record held by Galant and Mr Charles Lindbergh.
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Acros
Écord
Galant
Charles
Lindy
Aaa
Commission Favors Highway Rerouting Near Lake Preston
The state highway commission and Kingsbury County board approved federal highway changes from Lake Preston east to the county line. Plans reroute to straighten through Lake Preston, bypass a tourist park swim area, bypass a main Arlington street segment, and provide right of way through the ball park. The new route shortens the highway by over a mile and costs are expected similar to regrading the existing road.
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DE Smet
State Highway Commission
Kingsbury County
County Highway Department
Arlington
Hoover vacation plans fish in Glacier and Yellowstone
President Hoover plans a rough outdoor fishing vacation with friends in Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. The trip emphasizes fishing in cold glacial lakes and swift streams as part of his rest from official duties.
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Washington
Glacier
Yellowstone National Parks
Hoover
Angling Dreams in Yellowstone and Glacier Waters
Government fish experts describe prospects of famed cutthroat trout and other game fish in Yellowstone and Glacier Park. Native cutthroat fights shy bites and weighs up to 15 pounds, while Montana grayling offers lively sport near camp. 15,000,000 cutthroat eggs were collected for stocking, with Golden trout from California added to Glacier high lakes.
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Repidan
Virginia
Rockies
Yellowstone
Glacier
Camp Cookie
Tax proposal raises rate for single earners in Germany
The German government seeks higher income tax for unmarried taxpayers at 15 percent, one point above the 14 percent paid by married individuals. The plan emphasizes a shift toward equalizing burdens in the tax system.
Manilla Fish Ponds Value Typhoon Season Harvest
In Manilla, inland fish ponds set aside during typhoon season when sea fishing is unsafe, are valued at over 10.9 million dollars. The annual harvest from these ponds exceeds 3 million dollars.
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Manilla Int
Italy Eyes Corsica as War Clouds Gather
Italy presses Corsica dispute linking it with Nice and Tunis as potential flashpoints with France. An Italian Automobile Club tour reinforced claims Corsicans share Italian roots, while Rome-backed publications argue Corsica's strategic value and Italian claims could trigger conflict if Korea? Wait.
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Andrue Beeding
Associated
Leghorn
TVALY
Corsica
Napoleon
Italian Automobile Club
Italy
Nice
Tunis
France
Rome
Nino D'Aroma
D’aroma
Mediterranean
Sicily
Sardinia
Walian
Ga Noa
Spezia
Pisa
Orbetelio
Grosseto
Elba
Apoleon
Ialy
Sardiniy
Genoa
Ajaccio
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Montgomery
Eiveanis Lub
Sarah Huardt
3.D. Association
Eilers Furriers
Central Dakotas
ESERE
Hudson
Seal
Lever
Match Industry
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