On Board Byrd Ship Jacob Ruppert From Bayonne to Antarctica
The writer describes the chaotic early days aboard the Jacob Ruppert at Bayonne New Jersey with Eskimo dogs oil leaks and a flood of cargo. He notes packing 6000 tons of fuel oil 15000 gallons aviation gasoline and other lubricants for a 10000 mile voyage to the South Pole. He recalls the expedition spirit amid visitors and reporters and invites readers to join a club for updates and maps of polar travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ruppert
Bayonne
N. J
Stevedores
G. O. Neville
Antarctica
Admiral Byrd
Colonel Ruppert
Neville
Norfolk
Arthur Abele, Jr
Little America Aviation and Exploration Club
Hotel
Lexington
48Th Street
Lexington Avenue
New York
N. Y
South Polar
Bug Dust: DX Dream or Advertising's Grip on Radio
Harold M. Riffe argues radio DX enthusiasm wanes as commercial pressures shape programming. He notes distant stations like KSL and CFRB offer entertainment amid sales pitches and predicts US channels crowd out foreign broadcasts, urging fewer US stations to allow Canada and Europe space.
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KSL
Salt Lake City
CFRB
Toronto
WHAM
Rochester
N. Y
KVOO
Tulsa
Okla
Tokyo
Sewanee River
Volga
Tennyson
Toplight Brigade
Balaklava
Herald Angels
Jones, Smith, and Company
Swingum and Son
Slimken
Ad Nauseum
Europe
United States
London
Washington
Canada
Five More Blue Eagles Ordered Removed
The Associated Press reports that five more blue eagles were taken down, with one restored to Steve Georges of the Blossom Inn in St. Louis after he paid back wages under the re employment agreement. Others deprived of the insignia remain barred pending compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
NRA
Steve Georges
Blossom Inn
St. Louis
Ruttenberg Dies After Rifle Accident Funeral Held
Private funeral services were held for Charles Ruttenberg aged 51 in Pittsburgh. Burial followed at Bess Alman cemetery. He died in Montefiore Hospital from a gunshot wound to the chest received Monday while cleaning a rifle.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Charles Ruttenberg
Bess Alman
Ruttenberg
Montefiore
Hardware Dealers Plan State Convention in Clarksburg
West Virginia Hardware Dealers' association directors met in Clarksburg to set dates for the state convention January 16 and 17. Secretary H. B. Clower announced the plans at the meeting.
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Associated Press
Clarksburg
West Virginia Hardware Dealers’ Association
H. B Clower
Chicago Court Orders Man to Stop Chimney Boo Scares
A Chicago court ruled that Rocco Urge must stop frightening his wife by sliding down the chimney and yelling boo. The ruling bans him from such actions to prevent further domestic distress.
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Chicago
Rocco
Pedestal lamp tables praised for sturdy design
The description highlights lamp tables built in a pedestal style. They are noted for strong construction and compatibility with base lamps, though used less often than other tables.
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C.u
America
CA Bel Usnr
Antarctic
Kent School
Little America
Phyllis Barrington
Los Angeles
Harold M. Riffe
Willie Weezel
Sam's Confectioneries
Covington, Ky
Raleigh County
M. J. Meadows
Ervisor
Beckley, W. Va
L. R. Taylor
State Road Commission
Princeton, W. Va
Nocturne
Slate
Gift
Speaking
Beckley Hardware & Supply Co
Heber St
The
Beckley
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