Radio Station Battles Czars at WGM Jeanette
Jeanette Pennsylvania. The Federal Radio Commission seeks to halt WGM broadcasts claiming it exceeds state boundaries and requires a federal license. Owner Lee Elton Spencer says signals stay within Pennsylvania and plans a larger station despite potential federal court action.
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Jeanette
WGM
Radio World
Federal Radio Commission
U. S
Lee Elton Spencer
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Spencer
Gobbler
Camels Try Western Transport for Jefferson Davis Plan
Texas dispatch reports that 72 camels imported by Secretary of War Davis in 1856 failed in desert conditions. The camels’ feet were damaged by desert rocks, and the beasts could not be used, leaving the herd pensioned in Arizona and likely killed after fears by locals.
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San Antonio
Tex
Jefferson Davis
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Davis
West
American
Tugboats Prepare Record Tow of 17000-Ton Dock
Two tugs will depart for New Zealand carrying a 17000 ton, 584 plus foot dock as a world record tow. The Wellington harbor board ordered the move to New Zealand, with a prior Singapore dock tow cited as reference. The longer section previously navigated the Suez Canal and arrived in Singapore with expert maneuvering.
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London
New Zealand
Wellington
Singapore
Suez Canal
German Scientists Build World’s Most Powerful X-ray Tube
Berlin August 11 two German scientists Professors F Lange and A Brasch of the University of Berlin report completing the most powerful X ray tube in the world It is driven by a condenser surge generator at 2600 volts and claims to produce hard gamma rays equivalent to 100000 grams of radium The device comprises more than 200 layers of paper rubber and aluminum and stands three feet long
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Berlin
F. Lange
A. Brasch
University of Berlin
Marriage at 75 Locks In Third Matrimonial Venture
London observes Joseph Charleston wed 75 year old Caroline Jane Grady in a third marriage. Charleston has 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mrs Charleston carries 16 great grandchildren.
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London
Joseph Charleston
Caroline Jane Grady
Charleston
How To Believe Sick Headaches In 3 Minutes
A North Carolina druggist promotes B-C a topical headache remedy sold in 10c and 25c packages. The ad claims rapid safe relief within minutes from various headache types by a combination formula.
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North Carolina
Skyscraper and Village Smith
A vivid portrait contrasts the Chrysler Building with a traditional blacksmith shop. Patrick Conroy once shod up to 200 horses daily with 17 assistants, now three or four workers run a profitable shop as city skylines rise.
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New New York
Chrysler
Brougham
Patrick Conroy
Glorifying Yourself Through Ageing Look Advice
Alicia Hart discusses makeup for older women advising deeper reds for rouge and hair tint harmony. She cautions against rose tones, suggests lighter summer application, and recommends a cream powder base and youthifying ceronics to create a youthful illusion.
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Ceronics
Monorail Plan For High Speed NYC Corridor
A plan for a monorail train system capable of 150 mph between cities is proposed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Westinghouse Electric and the Queens president. The first route would link College Point Whitestone in New York.
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Monorail
U. S&s
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company
Queens
N. Y
College Point
L. L
Whitestone
Woodville Republican marks 107 years of continuous publication
The Woodville Mississippi weekly newspaper the Woodville Republican notes its 107th year of regular publication, highlighting a long-standing community record as a local news source.
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Woodville, Miss
Public baths in Soviet Russia offer tiered comfort and soap shortages
Moscow reports a surge of bath goers as the population grows, with men and women using three and two class options respectively. Deluxe baths cost seven roubles, while basic facilities range from 25 to 45 kopeks. soap remains scarce, leading bathers to birch twig scrubs. Mixed bathing is now taboo.
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Moscow
Russia
Paris Air Budget Climbs Sharply for 1931 32
A large increase in the Paris air budget for 1931 32 was announced raising total appropriations to about 86.5 million francs. Commercial air lines receive 7.68 million, tourist aviation gets 0.75 million, French air force equipment 23.31 million, and research 4.94 million.
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Paris
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