Nizhni Novgorod Renamed Maxim Gorki in Soviet Era
Washington report notes the historic Russian city, once a major market, was renamed Maxim Gorki. The piece outlines its 300000 population, Volga Oka location, long trading role, Volga valley fair history, the Detroit of Russia plant near the Oka river, shipyards, chemicals and textiles factories, and the Kremlin atop the hill with Archangel cathedral.
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Washington
Nizhni Novgorod
Maxim Gorki
Oka
Volga
D. C
National Geographic Society
Europe
Central Asia
Volga Valley
Detroit
Russia
Oka River
United States
Kremlin
Archangel
Ural Mountains
Rules Ladies May Kiss Male Patients
A Vienna court ruled that women visitors may kiss male hospital patients even if married. Paul Johannes, post surgery in Vienna, was visited by his wife’s young widow friend who kissed him on arrival and departure. The wife sued for divorce, but the court dismissed the case, finding no fault in the widow’s kisses.
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Vienna
Paul Johannes
Prince Bibesco Offers Trophy for World Flight Race
Prince Bibesco, head of the International Aeronautic federation, offers a trophy for the fastest aircraft or airship to circle the globe. The route must hit Karachi Tokio San Francisco and New York with landings at four specified cities. The 22,000 mile race requires an average speed of 100 kmh.
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Paris
Prince Bibesco
International Aeronautic Federation
Karachi
India
Tokio
San Francisco
New York
London
Berlin
Rome
Bucharest
Post and Gatty
Carpenter Tries Music When Trade Fails Him
New Orleans. John Tuin, a 46 year old South Dakota carpenter, could not earn a living at his trade. He bought his five children band instruments and now they tour the country playing music. Jennie 18 plays cornet John Jr. plays bass horn Margaret 12 cornet Virginia 10 melophone Koosje 8 drums. The Tuins arrived in New Orleans in a ramshackle car and began street performances. The father leads the group and says nickels and dimes provide a comfortable living.
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New Orleans
John Tuin
South Dakota
Tuins
Jennie
John
Margaret
Virginia
Koosje
John, Sr
Irish Governor Vows Gaelic Rule in Free State
New Irish Free State governor Domnhall na Butchalla plans to ban English in his presence. He will rename the office seanascal and move to a modest, unfurnished suburban house. He represents the British crown, appointed by King George V on Eamon de Valera's advice.
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Dublin
Counterfeiting Up Sharply Across Nation Says Secret Service
Washington reports counterfeiting rose about a quarter last year due to new methods to alter currency. Secret-service officials note extensive chemical processes remove ink and color from bills and allow larger figures in corners. Small denomination fakes rise while arrests in 1932 reached 2,189 with $540,538 seized in counterfeit notes and $49,773 in coins.
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Washington
English Establishing Record for Sobriety in London
Englishmen set a sobriety record with 42 300 drunkenness cases in the last year, down from 188 900 in 1913. Drinking declined due to rising liquor costs and taxes, with wartime low at 29 100 in 1918. Liverpool fell from 14 894 cases in 1913 to 2 161 last year.
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London
Liverpool
Famous Old Mines Reopened in Wyoming's Sierra Madre
Operations resume at the Alma and Meta mines southwest of Saratoga after eight decades idle. The first patented claims in the region had been leased last spring by veteran miner O. C. Johnson. A carload of ore rich in lead with traces of gold and silver was sent to a Utah smelter.
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Wyoming
Saratoga
Wyo
Alma
Meta
Sierra Madre Range
O. C. Johnson
Utah
Swiss President Edmund Schultess Caries Through Three Terms
Edmund Schultess has just become president of the Swiss confederation and previously held the office in 1917 1921 and 1928. He is sixty five years old.
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Edmund Schultess
Will imposes whisky-use penalty on Duff heirs
Staunton Va. The will of the late James E. Duff provides that any heirs who spend inherited funds on whisky shall forfeit all further claims to their shares in the estate.
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Staunton
James E. Duff
Fringe Fashion Adds Drama to 1932 Evening Wear
Fringe dominates autumn silhouettes with diagonal skirt trims and capelet drapes. A black crepe gown styled with a bias-cut skirt, form-fitting bodice, and detachable fringe cape demonstrates versatile day to evening transformation. Designers mix beaded and silk fringes for bold contrasts.
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Western Newspaper Union
Crochet in Vogue by Cherie Nicholas
Paris frocks feature crochet trims from yokes to motifs and bands. Lingerie collar sets show crochet edging in mercerized cotton. A chic sailor hat and bright red crocheted pocketbook highlight the period style. Scarves in lace stitch complete the display in specialty shops.
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Paris
Velvet Dominates Paris Fashion This Season
Velvet appears in Paris fashion from day dresses to wraps and accessories. Designers showcase diverse weaves from dull matte to ribbed and corded velvets. Velvet jewelry, bracelets rolled like cigarettes, completes coordinated evening looks with bold, modern texture.
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Comtesse Tolstoi
Augustabernard
Descat
Molyneux
Paris
Two-Piece Dresses Gain Fashion in Plump Figures
The article notes a trend among fashionable women toward two-piece dresses and lowered waistlines. It describes the sculptural lines as taxing dress makers and nerves, with smart women adopting the new style to avoid a plaster relief look.
Warm color trends for fashion season noted
The piece highlights selecting warm hues for outfits this season. Burgundy is featured as fashionable and flattering for blondes and brunettes, with steel grays and colorless greens also mentioned as chilly tones.
Japan Produces Ultra Small Hip-Pocket Auto
The Commerce department announced a tiny Japanese hip pocket car may be driven tax free in cities. Described as the world smallest motor car, it is about half the size of the smallest British car the baby Austin. Prices are said to be very low.
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Japan
Commerce Department
Tokyo
Pull May Get A Position That Ability Has To Hold
A brief report notes that Pull could secure a role if his proven ability remains steady. The piece emphasizes competition and performance as key factors in the final decision.
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