Tragic Death of Queen Astrid Shocks Europe
News from Brussels and Stockholm report the death of Queen Astrid of Belgium in an automobile crash in Switzerland. The popular princess, wife of King Leopold III, had recently joined royal appearances in Sweden and Belgium. Crowds gathered, official notices posted, and theaters canceled performances as the country mourns.
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Astrid
Sweden
Ingrid
Frederic
Denmark
Europe
Brussels
Gret
Betgium
Switzerland
Guards Patrol Strife Area as Farmers Watch Water
Scottsbluff Neb August 29 Armed Nebraska National Guardsmen patrolled the 13 000 acre Mitchell Neb irrigation district as the North Platte river waters flowed past arid fields. Investigators report no clashes with farmers who vow passive resistance.
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Scottsbluff
Keb
Scottebluft
Nebraska National Guards
Mitchell, Neb
Dietrich
North Platte
F D R Signs Farm Mortgage Measure
President Roosevelt signed the Frazier Lemke mortgage bill in Washington as of August 29, replacing the declaration of unconstitutionality and advancing farm relief. The measure aims to modify farm loan structures under the new act.
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Roetbrekt
Deday
Igx
Typhoon lashes Japan inflicting heavy losses and damage
A South Seas typhoon plowed across Japan causing forty two dead or missing, widespread injuries, and tens of thousands left homeless. Kobe suffered the worst with 20 killed and 44 injured, while Wakayama reported landslides burying six people. Osaka harbor workers went missing, and ships and harbor facilities suffered extensive damage as Tokyo faced floods and high winds, with thousands displaced along Tokyo Bay.
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Avi
Japan
Kobe
Wakayama
Osaka
Tokio
Tokio Bay
Bond Vote Interest In Assessment Boosts City Tax Roles
Mayor G E Quin notes rising assessment figures fuel talk of a Centennial bond vote in October and a possible early next year local utility ownership election. About 24 000 citizens have property assessed this year, up 3000 from last year, prompting the assessor to stay open all day Saturday as the final assessment day looms.
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G. E Quin
Thersday
Belgian Tragedy Saddens Holland
Amsterdam hears of Queen Astrid's death bringing deep grief across the Netherlands. The popular queen, admired for her friendly and unrestrained nature, was often seen in the country during royal visits.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Astrid
Weather summary for tourists and regional temps August
Weather report lists temperatures and conditions for multiple cities including Abilene Albuquerque Amarillo and Brownsville. It notes precipitation in several locations and provides forecast highlights for tourist travelers with wind and cloud conditions across the nation.
Marital Exams Planned by Reich Health Chief
Berlin unites in August as Arthur Guett, head of the public health department, said at the German Population Congress that new legislation is being drafted to require compulsory health examinations for all marrying individuals.
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Berlin
Arthur Guett
Public Health Department
German Population Congress
Standard Oil Cuts Oil Price to Forty Cents
SAN FRANCISCO August 29 Standard Oil of California cut the price paid for crude oil from one dollar per barrel to forty and fifty cents. Other major companies were expected to follow suit.
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San Francisco
Standard Oil of
California
Fanatic Sought in Denver Blazes
Denver police hunt an arsonist after two fires back to back. A church and a political club were set ablaze yesterday, with authorities labeling the incidents as work of a party agitator.
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Denver Blazes
Denver
Hegra
Pillce
Wiliam Guthner
Italy stunned by accident claims queen's death
Rome reports a shock wave across Italian official and public circles over the death of Queen Astrid of the Helgians after an accident near Lucerne. Government officials await fuller details as the official news agency releases scant information.
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Rome
Astrid
Lucerne
Britain Grieved by Astrid's Death
Britain mourns Queen Astrid of Belgium as details emerge of the Belgian royal death. King George at Balmoral was informed and Queen Mary travels to join him. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands also grieves, with court circles awaiting funeral arrangements in Brussels.
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Astrid
George
Balmoral
Mary
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Scotland
Copenhagen
Christian
Brussels
Belgium
Als
Glaren Promoted For Itching Mosquito Bite Relief
Glare is advertised as a colorless stainless product that relieves itching from bites and minor skin irritations. It claims to help heal sore spots and soothe chafing, marketed for children and moms.
Hosiery and Neckwear Prices Packed Across Tables
A compact price list shows hosiery items at 29¢ and 39¢ and 50¢, with neckwear ranging from 31 50¢ to 75¢ and 39¢ 59¢ 1.00 and 69¢, indicating promotional sale pricing on boys’ neckwear and related hosiery goods.
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