Navy Try Fails Aboard the Battleship Missouri at Norfolk
Grounded battleship Missouri remains stuck after two tug lines fail to free her. Salvage leaders cite a likely large rock denting the hull, with temp pauses and planned attempts across days. Officers report mixed progress as crews mobilize multiple tugs and beach rigs.
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Norfolk
Homer N. Waislin
Allan E. Smith
Chesapeake
Missouri
Lea
Taipal
Rige
William PD. Brown
Admiral Smith
Smith
W. E.P. Blandy
Navy
Brandy
Atlantic Fleet Command
William N. Fechteler
Takes Long Way Home Liner Pilot Gets Free Round Trip Across Atlantic
Liverpool Jan 31 UP John Veer piloted the Cunard liner Franconia from Cobh Ireland three weeks ago to reach home in Cobh within hours. Unable to be set ashore due to rough seas, Veer traveled first class to Halifax and New York at the liner company's expense. The Franconia returned to Cobh and rough seas forced further delays before Veer sailed home on the Dublin steamer.
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Liverpool
Eng
John Veer
Cobh
Ireland
Franconia
Halifax
New York
Chandler
Liverangl
Dublin
Irish Sea
Gavety Burlesque Theater to Close in Washington
Washington theater The Gavety on Ninth Street near Pennsylvania Avenue announces closure of its girlie show The Garety after 44 years. Officials say audiences have stagnated and new customers have not joined the crowds that once filled the venue.
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Washington
National Capital
the Gavety
Garety
Ninth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Manay
Forgotten Risk Policy Is Worth 132 to Man
An 85 year old Tarzana California man, Martin Oscar Olsen, may collect 132 cash value on an old 30 payment life policy begun in 1896. Mutual Life Insurance of New York had investigated after detective Pinchin found a claimed value over 80,000, but Olsen denies taking the large policy.
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New York
Tarzana
Calif
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Martin Oscar Olsen
Topeka
Kan
Jgut
Olson
Insaurance Company
Pinehin
Uysty
Philippine couple leaves Lawrence after U N study tour
Dr and Mrs Tite Clemente of Manila depart Lawrence returning home via Europe. Visiting since last Thursday they toured UC campus and KC U friends. Dr Clemente heads measurement and research at the Bureau of Public Schools while Mrs Clemente is dean of women at the University of the Philippines and a public health professor.
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Mra
Tite Clemente
Manila
Philippine Latanda
Lawrence
Europe
Clemente
United States
United Nations
Islands
Bureau of Pubic Schools
University of the Philippines
KR. UC
Dr. Clementy
K. U
Columbia University
Mra. Clemente
Mercy Slayer Rests During Trial Recess in Bridgeport
Carol Paight, 21, awaits resumed trial for second degree murder of her father, Stamford police sergeant Carl Paight, claiming temporary insanity. She rests in Fairfield county jail during weekend recess as her mother visits and defense witnesses prepare. Dr William Alderson notes calm demeanor and rested appearance amid proceedings.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Carol Paight
Fiatfiel
William Alderson
J Bridgeport
Yeaterday
Stamford
Carl Paight
Cyprus Greece merger vote hints UN appeal
In Nicosia on January 31 voters in an unofficial plebiscite held by the Church of Cyprus show 215,108 in favor of joining Greece out of 224,757 eligible, a 96 percent total. Sponsors say Cypriots await the next step, likely a U.N. appeal if Britain refuses to act.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
United Nations
Britain
Mediterranean
Greece
Church of Cyprus
Cyprints
U.N
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