Akron Dirigible a New Naval War Machine
A 1949 report describes the Akron dirigible intended for naval use, to be christened by Mrs. Herbert Hoover. It features eight Maybach engines, two propellers per engine, a top speed around 80 mph, and a rise rate of about 2000 feet per minute. The craft is fortified against fire, designed to shield crew and gas, with a goal of serving as a mobile air carrier and threat counter.
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Mexico Price Hike Warning Sparks Trader Turmoil
Mexico warns of price increases as currency exchange issues and control measures strain markets. Local merchants and shopkeepers face higher costs while police and authorities monitor tensions and potential protests in the capital district amid calls for restraint and fair pricing.
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Teday
Guity
Mae Prince: Happy Bain Hollywood Divorce Recalled
Mae Murras, a blonde film actress in Hollywood, and Prince Dw reunite after dropping a divorce suit that charged cruelty. A Superior Court dismissal followed reconciliation, with Murras stating ongoing love for her husband and a renewed resolve to remain in films.
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Aleass
Once Noted Artist Buried as Pauper in Potters Field
Chicago report says a former well known artist and metalworker, Lavaron Ceonides, once admired by Queen Victoria, may be buried in Potter's Field despite claims of a fortune in jewelry. She died after a violent illness in a city hospital.
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Floods in Chin Take Heavy Toll and Disease Rampant
Floods across Chin threaten Central and North China as the Yangtze and Yellow rivers swell their banks. Thousands reported dead and hundreds of thousands homeless amid famine and disease. Aid requests pour in as the government efforts begin, with a vast population affected across the region.
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Hankow
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Ten Arrested for Bringing in Aliens
Government announces breaking up of a New York smuggling ring that allegedly brought 10,000 aliens into the United States over the past decade. Secretary Dork disclosed ten leaders were arrested for illegal entry and forged return permits. Three were workers at the immigration offices in New York. All defendants are from the city.
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Delegates to Press Parley Open in Mexico City Tomorrow
About one hundred delegates and family members will travel to Mexico City for the press conference, departing on the Missouri Pacific train this evening. Special trains carry attendees to the event with connections from various cities and a planned gathering schedule.
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Shacks Remain on Texas U Campus in Fall
Unclear text describes temporary structures on the University of Texas campus. Officials, including De. John W. Calhoun, outline arrangements for the forty ninth session starting in September. Details on surviving shacks and campus facilities are partially garbled.
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Chief of Gollar Firm Succumbs EYROY, SN Yi Aug
The article notes the death of the president of Gearze Nag and Company, a leading firm in the gears and manufacturing sector. Details on age or death date are limited in the readable text.
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Nashville Editor, Claimed by Death
Nashville editor dies after sudden illness. Obituary notes career in newspaper work, family, and funeral arrangements announced by Nashville press association.
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Texan Shot Dead Arrest Made in Nighttime Incident
A Texan was shot dead and an arrest followed last night amid a right gun incident. Police identified a suspect and carried out the arrest at the scene, with investigators outlining initial findings and the ongoing inquiry into the crime.
Hargis Named for Guard Committee
A national defense agency announces Drt. Willian IT. Targig as a new guard committee member. He is noted for examining allegations for appointment, merit, or promotion within the force.
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