Weighing papers by a machine called Testometer
Professor Cust of Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College invents a Testometer to grade tests by weighing punched answer cards. Students punch holes for each correct answer. the total weight on the scale indicates correct responses, speeding grading and eliminating personal bias. The device handles true false and multiple choice across subjects and has earned patent interest. In a separate note, George Gray, 32, was found dead in his car from an apparent suicide, with two notes. one to his wife and another mentioning a Scotch divorce.
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Dwight L. Pstein
Richman
B. Cull
Vocales
Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College
Placido
Cust
New York
George Gray
Brooklyn Street
Jennie
Bridgeport
Conn
Nife
Violet Merser
Victor Strykhurst
Violet
Victor
Katharine
Innback
Bert
Stan
Stan Merser
Vincent Astor Buys Noted N Y Hotel at Foreclosure Sale
Vincent Astor acquired the St. Regis hotel in New York at a foreclosure sale. The price was 5,090,000 dollars. The foreclosure action named Durham Realty Corporation, a holding company for heirs of the late Benjamin N. Duke, as defendant.
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Vincent Astor
New York
St. Regis
Durham Realty Corporation
Benjamin N- Duke
Katharine Strykhurst and the Inonback Circle
Katharine Strykhurst, a beautiful but discontent socialite, attends a local club with Michael Heathcroe and faces personal tension. Violet Merser confronts Victor Strykhurst about Katharine’s unhappiness and past relationships, while Katharine’s circle, including Sally Moon and Zoe Parker, navigates romance, secrecy, and looming family dynamics.
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Katharine Strykhurst
Michael Heathcroe
Sally Moon
Zoe Parker
Katharine
Europe
Gibbs Larkin
Gibbs
Michael
Jewish Libretto Will Oust Strauss In Berlin
Berlin reports Richard Strauss, Germanys leading opera and Lied composer, is facing a setback as a new Jewish libretto author is poised to challenge his dominance in the capital. The article notes mounting tensions over artistic direction amid postwar cultural shifts.
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Strauss
Berlin
Richard Strauss
Germany
Ousted Reich official derided after Dresden opera premiere
Washington announced United States recognition of Liberia under President Edwin Barclay. Hull noted formal acknowledgment ends five year delay tied to Liberia’s slavery history. The event follows the world premiere of The Silent Woman in Dresden on June 24 with librettist Stefan Zweig, a Jewish author.
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Third Reich
Musical Chamber
Dresden
Stefan Zweig
Liberia
Washington
Hull
United States
Edwin Barclay
Harvard Graduate Thorolf Gundersen Returns Home
Thorolf Gundersen son of Dr and Mrs A Gundersen of this city recently graduated from Harvard Medical School in the June class He is spending time with his parents before taking a house officer post at Presbyterian Hospital New York City affiliated with Columbia University center
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Thorolf Gundersen
A. Gundersen
Harvard Medical School
Presbyterian Hospital
New York City
Columbia University Center
Dodge Economy Promises Big Car Comfort and Savings
Victor Moore promoting a new Dodge, praising striking looks and exceptional gas and oil economy. Mrs. Gertrude Regal notes 3 to 5 extra miles per gallon and 20 percent lower oil costs. The message claims nationwide Dodge economy and luxury for a small premium over the lowest-priced cars, with a list price of 645 dollars fob factory Detroit.
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Victor Moore
Gertrude Regal
Decatur Ave
Bedford Parkway
Dodge
Detroit
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Bertine
Tay
Tommyrat
Violet Meiser
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Fee
Ellen
Sybil
Diana
Inonbock
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Mummy
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Seagram
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