Cameraman captures legendary 1937 dramatic images
May 6 1937 report highlights three striking photos. Hindenburg blaze over Lakehurst N J photographed from air by Harry Knapp of Harold Parkhurst parachute jump 5000 feet high. Dexter Iowa cam catches pursuit of bandit Marvin Barrow and his wife.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Harry Knapp
Harold Parkhurst
Dexter
Iowa
Marvin Barrow
A. J. Erickson
Foto Feature From Omaha Air Races Captures Crash
An August 12 1934 Omaha air races scene shows Gordon Israel attempting a fast 80 mph landing after winning a 50 mile free for all. The plane bounced on nose first then settled. Israel walked away unhurt. The piece notes split second timing in news photography and references Panay bombing imagery used in official investigations.
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Gordon Israel
Omaha
Israel
Panay
U. S. State Department
Lovely Swiss Cottons Bring Chic Sheer Fashions
Cherie Nichols highlights washable Swiss cottons and organdies as key summer fabrics for day and evening wear. She describes ensembles including sheer cotton nets and laces, embroidered voiles, and pastel chiffon or gandies with floral and paisley prints, all affordable for modest budgets.
Coat styles return with versatile wool velour classics
The illustrated coat classic features white smooth wool velour cloaking that suits both sports and dressy wear. In new beige, wheat, copper or mustard tones it pairs with black or navy dresses, underscoring the season’s emphasis on a separate high quality wool coat.
New Clothes Show Greek and Brahmin Drapery Influence
The afternoon and evening outfits echo Greek and Brahmin drapery with shirring and tiered skirts. Scarves flow as wings or wrap shoulders for evening décolleté, while prints dominate in dots and stripes. flower patterns range from small sprigs to large blooms.
Embroidery Trim Frocks for Early Summer Styles
Early summer dresses feature embroidered or applique trims in dull and vivid colors. Paquin's crepe dress shows red turquoise and green stripes from yoke to hem with matching sleeve trim. Nina Recci's frock highlights minute pearls and gold thread on the neck and sash border with a Spanish style waist tie.
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Paquin
Nina Recci
Bows Trim Simple Daytime Frocks By Designers
Designers add feminine touches to daytime dresses with tiny velvet or grosgrain bows. Bows appear on ribbon bands extending to both sides and as small knotted accents scattered across sheer net fabrics.
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Ohio and
Mississippi Valley
South Chicago
Republic Steel Corporation
Senate Civil Liberties Committee
By Cherie Nicholas
Western Newspaper Union
Cherie Nicholas