Capital crowd greets Alfred E. Smith in Navy visit
Former New York governor Alfred E. Smith arrives at the Navy Department to discuss a possible division of a tall mooring mast atop a New York City building. Navy personnel line the corridors as he is greeted with cheering and chants of Hello Al. Mayor Jimmy Walker arrives late, joining the welcome in a drizzly scene.
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Record Contract Frees Man on Vagrant Charge
A man charged with vagrancy was freed after Patrolman Pete Wallez brought him before Judge Dave Watson. The key witness, local attorney Tafolla Tr., claimed he drafted contracts for recording 12 records for Okeb record company. The defendant, Flares van Vames Tafolla, was acquitted by Judge Watson amid claims of forged agreements. January date unspecified.
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Dog Remembers Master After Four Months Visit
After four months Albert Mosier passes by a house where his dog lived. The pointer, named George, barks at the sound of his master. Detectives Heikensi and Langford accompany Mosier to determine rightful ownership, but Mosier simply calls the dog by name and the dog responds, indicating recognition of his former owner.
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Air Patrol Fails in Forestry Work, Congress Is Told
In a House Agricultural subcommittee hearing on the agriculture department’s annual appropriation bill, TN. Stuart, head of the forest service, argued that air patrols are not a reliable general method for faster detection of forest fires. He cited limited value compared with lookout towers and mountain peaks and said past air patrols lacked proven effectiveness.
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Information Bureau Opens at City Hall Street Department
A new information bureau was opened Friday in the street department dealing room. Mrs. Flenkinn was placed in charge as a street widening clerk and will continue her existing duties. The bureau serves surveyors engineers and lawyers seeking city street data.
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Directors Vote Tabulation By Amber Club Announced
Carter A. Whaley announces the Amber Club will tabulate directors on December 27 with nominations already sent to members. Five vacancies discussed, officers for 1980 to be chosen by the board in January.
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Face Lifting Charlatanism Hit by Doctor at Chicago
Dr Frederick B Moorehead of Rush Medical College addressed the Chicago Medical Society on advances in skin transplantation between humans. He criticized charlatan plastic surgery, urged caution, and claimed recent experiments show tissue grafts can be classified by blood type enabling safer transfers, with two thirds of tests reportedly successful.
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British flag lowered as Rhineland occupation ends
In Wieshaden on December 13 British occupation flags were lowered at the Sorel Elchenzolen area marking the completion of Rhineland occupation after 11 months. Sir Whwartes, the head commander, and General Baillmumat witnessed the ceremony as French commander-in-chief arrived shortly after to escort troops home.
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Sorel Elchenzolern
De Rivera to Lose Office in Spain
Madrid Dec 19 The dictatorship of General Primo De Rivera will soon end and Spain will return to constitutional government. A definite announcement on the new government is awaited but there is no hint of a successor at present.
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Rabbit Whiskey Shake-up Ends in Fines
Thomas charged with selling rabbit whiskey faced the judge as Herbert Taumenhausen testified. The court fined Wilke $20 for acting like a rabbit and Thomas $8 for aiding the sale. Officers described the bootleg whiskey as widely known in illicit trades.
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Sabinal Hunter Found Near Hills After Aged Buck Sighting
A Sabinal hunter reports seeing an aged buck near the hills. The sighting prompted a cautious search by local residents and authorities. No injuries or further sightings confirmed at this time.
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Trotsky in exile regains vigor after return to Turkey
Leon Trotsky, former Bolshevik exile, reportedly returns to Turkey with his beard shaved and his declared energy restored. Interviewers note his alert demeanor and retained mental acuity despite decades in exile on the Marmara island.
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