Soviet Union Maintains Small Naval Footprint With 65 Warships
League of Nations yearbook notes Soviet marine strength remains modest at 65 ships totaling 194 615 tons, mostly prewar designs. Figures show four battleships, seven cruisers, 38 destroyers, and 16 submarines with six subs under construction. Comparisons reveal larger fleets in Japan, Britain, the United States, and others.
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Washington
Soviet Union
League of Nations
Red Army
Japan
League
Red Navy
Pariskala
Kommuna
Marat
Oktlabraskia Revolutia
Mikhail Furunze
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
United States
Mountain Sheep Population in Wyoming County
Game Warden A O Pendergraft and Fred Deyo reported counting over 1200 mountain sheep during a high mountain trip in Jackson Wyoming, including 260 rams. They evaluated whether to close the season in the county this year.
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Wyoming
Jackson
Wyo
A. O. Pendergraft
Fred Deyo
High Mountains
Mule Dad Sold 31 Years Ago Recognized in California
Burns Oregon residents recall Jim Mahon, famed Harney county mule breeder, whose mule branded 55 was recognized by his son Ira Mahon while driving in California. Ira notes his father sold about 300 mules yearly in Stockton and many tough mules may still be alive and working.
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Burns, Ore
Jim Mahon
Harney County
Ira Mahon
San Francisco
California
Stockton
Massachusetts Doctor Receives British Annuity
Andover Massachusetts physician William Dacree Walker fifty five inherits a British crown annuity tied to Elizabeth Pendrell who aided King Charles II after the 1651 escape. The perpetual annuity, now due to Walker after his brother's death in Italy, totals about sixty dollars.
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Andover
Mass
William Dacree Walker
Elizabeth Pendrell
Charles II
Charles
Worcester
Foscobel
Doctor Walker
Italy
New Fall Style Promotes Menswear Inspired Dress
Cherie Nicholas presents a smart youthful frock suitable for campus or office. The red and brown checked rayon fabric features mannish tailored lines, patch pockets, a high club collar with a brown tie, and linked turn-back cuffs. It combines handsome appearance with durable wear.
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Sarah
Lumber Industry Among America’s First Established Sectors
The lumber industry stands as one of the earliest established in America, reflecting early commercial activity and regional development.
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America
250000 Murderers At Large In U S
New York reports startling crime statistics claiming 250000 murderers at large in the United States and about 800000 Americans who will commit murder. The figures suggest nearly 1 million could be murderers or victims, as expert J H Wallis cites rising murder prevalence and explains motives behind female killings with examples from Chicago and Kansas City.
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New York
United States
J. H. Wallis
Wallis
Herbert Hoover
New
Angler Wins First Prize for Fish Story in Ontario
Frank Aikens, a 47 year old Sidney farmer in Belleville Ontario, claims a muskellunge weighing 38 pounds hooked in the Moira River dragged him and his motorboat for over an hour before the fish swung and struck his chin with its tail as he tried to lift it aboard. The incident left his face swollen and earned top prize for the season’s best fish story.
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Belleville
Ont
Frank Aikens
Sidney Farmer
Aikens
Moira
Lesson on Punctuality Given by Police Judge
Davenport police magistrate John Hornby, a bachelor, habitually waits for attorneys and court attendants. He opened court at 9 after a 2 minute wait, then left. After 80 minutes of waiting, he returned to lecture on punctuality to those present.
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Davenport
John Hornby
Paddling Leads to Divorce in Los Angeles Court
Ed LeRue forced his wife Vi LeRue over his knee and used a razor strap, prompting Vi to seek a divorce in Judge Kenny's court.
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Los Angeles
Ed LeRue
Vi LeRue
Kenny
Assassin Kills Jugoslav King and French Minister in Marseilles
Reports from Marseilles say King Alexander of Jugoslavia and French Foreign Minister Louis Barthou were shot to death as their car was ambushed during a goodwill visit. Petrus Kaleman, a Jugoslav citizen and suspect, killed and wounded himself after the attack but died from injuries.
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Rockefeller
Mussolini
Alexander
Marseilles
France
Louis Barthou
Europe
Vienna
Petrus Kaleman
Jugoslav
Kaleman
Barthou
Rockefeller Heads South For Florida Visit
John D. Rockefeller and his son John D. Jr. depart for Florida as they advocate a sunnier winter home for all ages. Los Angeles reports alleged Communist efforts to influence U S sailors and students, including schemes targeting sorority nonmembers and high school pupils. The piece also accuses campaigns to recruit educated youths into communism and to push for colored teachers in high schools.
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Los Angeles
United States Navy
Mussolini taunts crowds amid European arms talk in Milan
Mussolini tells 500000 in Milan that relations with France are improved while hinting disarmament cannot return. He warns Europe will keep arming as Spain endures violence against religion with priests and guards killed and churches burned. Reports say 52 soldiers died in a truck explosion. In California readers are urged to expect Upton Sinclair led pensions, while a national diet shift is foretold by agriculture officials.
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Milan
Italy
France
Spain
Associated Press
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California
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Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
White House
Congress
Ocean Voyages and Economic Winds Across the Pacific
The column recalls a 1930s voyage on the Empress of Canada from the mainland to Honolulu and Yokohama with varied passengers from Britain Brazil and the United States. It then shifts to Washington news on NRA Roosevelt Johnson Richberg and banking policy amid ongoing recovery efforts.
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Honolulu
Yokohama
NRA
Johnson
Mr. Roosevelt
The
United States
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