Japanese Picture Brides Redraw Seattle Demographics
A new U S agreement eases immigration rules for Japanese picture brides linking Japan and the United States. Experts say it will swell American born Japanese communities, alter voter composition, and impact labor markets as Japanese women enter the workforce and govern birth rates widen the gap with whites.
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Seattle
Japan
G Charles Hodges
San Francisco
America
Hodges
United States
Food bill seen cutting prices by fall amid outlook
Washington August 10 The food bill passage prompts expectation of substantial living cost declines by November 1. Hoover says no miracle, but downward price curves are likely as the food administration plans to speed handling and educate the public. Cooperation at home is urged to curb speculation and keep prices down.
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First National Bank
L. Harper Leech
Washington
Food Administration
Congress
Hoover
Man Discovers Exploded Spare Tire After Heat
In Pasadena on August 10 Paul S. Troutman drove on a scorching day and heard a blowout. He checked all four tires, then the car beneath and finally found the spare tire strapped to the back had exploded.
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Pasadena
Cal
Paul S. Troutman
Stolen Allison pearls worth $100000
The Star reports the Allison pearls valued at $100000 were taken after two years of gathering. The town grew excited by the theft and investigation continues.
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Allison
Dream of U S Youth Needed to Man Planes
From the fighting line Lieut Raoul Lufberry premier airman of the Lafayette Escadrille sends in via United Press his view on the kind of fighting men the United States must supply to crew its aeroplanes.
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U. S
Raoul Lufberry
New York
Lafayette Escadrille
Sendle
America
United Press
United States
America seeks the cream of youth for air corps chasers
Paris reports Lieut. Raoul Lufbery says only the double cream of American youth aged 18 to 26 should man the new serial army of aviators in France. He stresses intensive training, peak physical condition, and sharp vision for chasers, heavier bombers, and machine gun operators.
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Paris
America
Republic
Raoul Lufberry
United Press
France
Lufberry
Aviators Must Master Themselves Under Fire
A historical passage emphasizes airmen’s need for calm under pressure and precise firing. It argues that skilled handling of the machine and clear thinking guide effective attacks, highlighting the personal discipline required of America’s aviators in combat.
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America
Seven Demands Reported in Bisbee Miners Strike
Exiled Bisbee miners demand seven concessions from metal mines in their strike actions. They seek abolishing physical examinations two man drilling two man raises in shifts no blasting during shifts abolition of bonus and contract work ending sliding scale and a flat minimum pay with no union discrimination. Mine owners defend physical exams as necessary for worker compensation and hospital costs and argue single workers handle drilling duties.
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Braft
Columbus
N. M
Bisbee
Ariz
Metal Mine Workers’ Industrial Union
Stfikers
Miners Endure Devastating Blast Smoke At Mine
Workers emerging from the shaft suffer severe headaches as heavy smoke from a blast fills the mine. The incident highlights hazardous conditions during shifts and long term health risks to miners.
Water moccasin captured after aquatic chase in Texas
Beaumont reporter describes R A Dantell capturing a water moccasin four feet nine and a half inches long after it repeatedly surfaced while he pursued it with a cane and crab net. The reptile's diving difficulties led to its capture near the stream.
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Beaumont
Texas
R. A. Dantell
Dantell
Daniell
Bullet Through Man Strikes Woman in Chicago Incident
In Paris Illinois Lee Stear was shot to death by Leon Cortez a Mexican after a quarrel over a girl. Mrs A Simpson was seriously wounded when a bullet passed through Stear after Cortez fired and fled. Simpson attempted to intervene and was standing a few feet behind Stear.
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Paris
Iil
A. Simpson
Lee Stear
Leon Cortez
Cortez
Brooklyn Bridge at U S Army Camp Columbus Ohio
Brooklyn Bridge reports from Camp Columbus Ohio dated August 10 describes activity at the Army post with attention to preparations and routine duties.
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Brooklyn Bridge
U.S. Army
Columbus
Ohio
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