UNC enrolls 2624 students this fall up 120 from last year
Enrollment at the University of North Carolina reaches 2624, 120 more than last fall, nearly matching 1927’s record. Freshmen come from 88 North Carolina counties plus 18 other states and international regions, led by Guilford and Mecklenburg counties. The youngest student is 14, while the typical freshman age is about 18 years 8 months. Italy has American talkies.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
T. J. Wilson, Jr
North Carolina
China
Canal Zone
District of Columbia
Guilford County
Mecklenburg
Forsyth
Buncombe
Wake
Gaston
New Hanover
Johnston
Orange
Union
Alamance
Rowan
Edward Brenner
Nathan Brenner
Hendersonville, N. C
Next Spanish Armada To Be Big Air Fleet
Spain pushes a new great Armada of commercial and military air power under a vigorous government program. Aimed at expanding aviation, the plan includes a regular commercial dirigible service to Argentina and increased domestic aircraft production and airfields amid soaring interest in aeronautics.
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Spain
George M. Johnson
Madrid
Africa
Canary
Balearic Islands
Paris
Council of Ministers
Jimenez
Iglesias
Brazil
Ramon Franco
Azores
Swiss city a golden business hotspot for tourists
The passage notes that rights to operate there are highly profitable and that many well-to-do foreigners visit annually. It says poor people seldom go to the city, while both summer and winter seasons attract strong business and administrative staff, reflecting its prosperity.
Geneva prospering as League supporters gain riches
Merchants and citizens of Geneva and surrounding areas emerge as strong League of Nations backers. The article notes that the League has brought wealth to Geneva and nearby communities, highlighting economic gains tied to support for the League.
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Geneva
League of Nations
League
Lonely London appeal seeks 29 Barker children in vain
Walter Barker, 68, appeals through London radio for any relatives to contact Redhill Hospital, Essex, where he lies seriously ill. He has lost track of all 29 offspring, recalling only two daughters Florrie 24 and Maud 22 who were once taken to California by a woman who befriended Florrie. He does not know any relative addresses.
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London
Walter Barker
Redhill Hospital
Essex
Barker
Florrie
Maud
California
Fingerprint filings reach 429337 at Scotland Yard
Since its introduction into England and Wales in July 1901, 429,337 fingerprints have been filed at Scotland Yard.
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England and Wales
Scotland Yard
Sunday Radio Schedule Summary From 1940s East Coast Networks
Radio listings show WEAF WJZ WABC WOR and others with program notes for 8:30 PM onward including Stokowski Orchestra Heroes of the World and Our Government alongside night-time concerts and church services. Multiple stations share many time blocks across cities like New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland and Baltimore with various orchestras choirs and soloists.
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WEAF
New York
NBC Chain
Stokowski Orch
WEEI
WJABR
WTAG
WCSH
WFYI
Wre
Wey
WGR
WCAE
WTAM
WEJC
WWJ
WRVA
WPTF
WBT
WJAX
WIOD
WHAS
WSM
WSB
WAPI
WLIT
WJAR
WRC
WGY
Heroes of the World
WJIAR
Wfejig
WSAIL
David Lawrence
WTIC
WSAI
Frances Alda
Soprano
WGN
WFI
Champions’ Orchestra
Fred Waldner
Seth Parker
WFJC
WICOD
Sam Herman
A Woman Looks At War and Glamour In London and New York
The piece notes London hotels like the Savoy redecorating with colorful upholstery to suit women shoppers and theatergoers. It praises fashion and department stores in New York for creating elegant shopping atmospheres. It also highlights Mary Lee winning half of a $25,000 war writing prize for It s a Great War based on service in Bordeaux Paris and Germany.
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London
Savoy Hotel
Joseph
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Mary Lee
Veterans
William T. Scanlon
Bordeaux
Air Service
Paris
Army of Occupation
Germany
Women Brave Air Fever Learning to Fly in England
Flying has become a craze among English women with many taking lessons secretly to qualify as pilots. A record number are learning as they plan to buy their own planes and anticipate the role of private aviation in future transportation.
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England
Old Timers Dominate Coast League Honors
Veterans led the Pacific Coast League season as Ike Boone of the San Francisco Mission Reds hit a .498 average, 57 homers, and Frank Shellenbach of Hollywood won 26 games with a .684 ERA. Boone, age 30 from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, broke the league batting record, and his home run total trails only Tony Lazzeri’s mark.
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Russell J. Newland
Associated Press
San Francisco
Ike Boone
San Francisco Mission Reds
Frank Shellenbach
Hollywood
Boone
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Bammer
Tony Lazzeri
Salt Lake City
Lazzeri
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
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Jarrett Stationery
North Wrenn Street
AMITY
Jarrett Stationery CO
Wrenn Street
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WMAL
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The
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Choir Invisible
Halsey Street
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Central and Southern
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Hotel Orchestra
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Ak Bana
Ed McConnell
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Detroit
Lim
Boys In Blue
Rance
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First Baptist Church
Louisville
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Times Trio
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WSM Rhythm Symphony
Richmond
St. Mark's Church
Krouse & Co
Allene Sumner
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Lincoln Rubber Key Co
Thames St
New York, N
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Stationery Company
NEW Business Home
Jarrett Stationery Company
Kimball
A. Kimball CO
West Broadway
Montag
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