Akron to be built as U S airship rival to R100
AVASUINGTON July 30 United States airship Akron under construction in the largest ever dirigible project aims to surpass the British R100. Akron will be longer and hold 6 500 060 cubic feet gas with a 19 850 mile range and an on board airplane hangar. It will carry 16 50 caliber machine guns and feature eight inside hull motors with swiveling props. A new 200 foot mooring mast is planned with completion targeted for next June at a cost of 8 000 000 for the Akron and 2 480 000 for a sister ship HY-5.
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Reptiles Add Rattle Chorus to Broadcast
In Los Angeles a quirky incident at Pine Flats saw rangers enjoying a musical evening as rattlers gathered around a loudspeaker. Assistant forester C. Q. Gerharity described eight rattlers seated close to the station, while Judge Joseph Sproul recalled a rattlesnake curling on a blanket during a quiet camping trip near Lake Arrowhead.
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Los Angeles
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C. Q. Gerharity
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Ratiter
Lions Hear D of Man and Interdependence
Howell Jones of the chamber of commerce trade extension department spoke at the Lions club luncheon at the Pleat hotel. L. L. Lentz of the Frost National Bank gave the weekly classifications talk. The entertainment featured the Tay’s band from Chicago and blues singer Miss Lilligan Texas Tents.
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Lions Club
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Howell Jones
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Bank
Tays
Chicago
Mies Lillign
Texas
Girl Killed When Palm Tree Falls in San Diego
In San Diego on July 30 Dorothy Edwards 11 paused beside an old palm tree when a broken limb broke loose and fell fatal. She died of injuries sustained in the accident.
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San Diego
Calif
Dorothy Edwards
Myrten Johnston Sets High Glider Altitude Record
Myrten Johnston reportedly soared to about 14 000 feet in a two horsepower glider at Caruand Calif. The flight may establish a new dive for putter gliders as sealed instruments were sent to Washington for official recording.
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Caruand
Calif
Myrten Johnston
Washington, D.C
Freeman backs King in Texas Democratic race
Robert A. Freeman of Blam, a failed agricultural commissioner candidate, announced support for Throckmorton’s VE. King. Freeman urged Waxahachie’s VE. McTowald to run with King as second in the ticket.
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Freeman
King
Big Decrease in Fire Losses in Texas Cities
Austin report shows a six month 1930 fire loss total of 5.79 million dollars, down from 6.78 million for the same period in 1929. State fire insurance commissioner J. W. DeWeese credits a public campaign against carelessness and sensationalism as main causes of the drop.
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Austin
Texas
Tigurus
J. W. DeWeese
Hole Chopped Out Furnace Stolen in Sioux Lely
A hole was chopped in the side of a residence in Sioux Lely, Iowa. John Carpenter the caretaker found the break yesterday. The thief aimed to steal the furnace but escaped with nothing.
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Sioux Lely
Iowa
Ulga
Arant House
John Carpenter
Orchestra Leader Dies in Germany
In BAD SAGLZUNGEN Germany Professor Alexander Von Fieliz 69 a musician conductor and composer dies in Germany. He once directed a symphony orchestra in Chicago and was active in music in his career.
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Germany
Bad Saglzungen
Alexaner von Fieliz
Wied Tolay
Chicago
University of Missouri allows student owned planes
Columbia Mo July 30. University rules let students who own and fly planes attend without letting aviation interfere with studies. President Williams notes planes are treated like cars, requiring registration with the dean and adherence to school schedules. Robinson plans to enter this fall and bring his airplane.
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Columbia
University of Missouri
A. Mf
Nevi
Pasadena
Calif
Williams
Robinson
Hhis
Zemol Ions Cool Healing for Summer Skin Itch
For twenty years this invisible antiseptic named Zemol has relieved heat and pain from sunburn. It soothes rashes irritation and itching and helps with peeling. Thousands across the region use it to banish discomfort. Zemol liquid is soothing after exposure. Any druggist carries 35c 60c or 1.00.
Increase Duty on Lumber Materials WASHINGTON LC
Australia has tripled its import duty on Douglas fir undressed lumber, raising the export lead to a 30 percent increase. The commerce department was ody in the report, indicating a shift in trade policy in July.
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Washington, LC
Australia
Commerce Department
Ody
New Way to Hold Lower Teeth Firmly in Place
Advertisement touts Hite Fes teeth powder to keep dentures secure without gummy pastes. Claims it prevents slipping while eating talking or laughing. Available at Sommers drug stores and other drug outlets.
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Sommers Drug Stores
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