Mercury deposits found in Arkansas and worldwide supply
Washington reports discovery of mercury deposits in Arkansas expanding mineral resources. The National Geographic Society bulletin notes mercury's wide uses from thermometers and barometers to cosmetics, electronics, lighting, oil refining, and industrial processes. It highlights global production, with Spain and Italy as top sources, the United States ranking third led by California, and mines across many nations including Alaska, Canada, and Japan.
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Washington
Arkansas
United States
Europe
National Geographic Society
Milady
Legion
Spain
Italy
Trieste
Tuscany
California
Oregon
Nevada
Texas
Arizona
Alaska
Mexico
Canada
China
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Algeria
Japan
Rumania
New Zealand
Australia
Peru
Statistics Refute Weaker Sex Idea
Washington reports official findings debunk the notion of female weakness. Public health data show lower mortality for girls at birth and in childhood, earlier walking and talking by girls, and greater pain tolerance cited from health service and census research.
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Washington
Health Service
U S Plans Library of Crime Identification System
The Justice Department builds a national fingerprint library with 1.75 million prints on file and 3.5 million name cards. 4,000 agencies cooperate to centralize data in Washington, enabling 3–5 minute searches and 48 hour back checks. Beginning July 1 government job applicants face fingerprinting. tests show criminal records among postal, Army personnel.
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Washington
Bureau of Investigation
United States Department of Justice
Bureau
Scotland Yard
United States
Army
Hordes of Monkeys Lay Siege to City of Delhi
A monkey plague disrupts Delhi as thousands of monkeys invade from outlying districts. A special monkey officer and aides captured crowds and dumped them outside the city, but the monkeys returned. The Municipal council rejected a proposal for a city monkey house as impractical. Monkeys dominate the city.
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Delhi
India
Dehli
Vet Seeks War Risk Disability for Foot Ailment
Willie Lee Johnson, a World War II veteran and railway brakeman, appeared in federal court claiming that rigorous wartime drilling caused incurable corns on the soles of his feet. He seeks full disability payments under the war risk insurance act, saying he has been unable to work since discharge.
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New Orleans
Willie Lee Johnson
Johnson
Carved Cross of a Thousand Pieces Made in Brockton
Daniel Stuilis of Brockton Mass created a two foot high cross built from 1 000 separate wood pieces without twine pegs glue or nails. The craft showcases intricate interlocking joinery and a unique construction method.
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Brockton
Mass
Daniel Stuilis
Light pistol signals for air traffic control tested
The Commerce Department aeronautics branch perfected a spotlight style projector resembling a pistol to signal pilots when to land using red and green beams. Col. Clarence M. Young tested the device from 2,000 to 3,000 feet while an assistant directed the beam from the ground, with visibility to six miles. The projector emits 387,000 candlepower and remains visible day or night under poor conditions.
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Washington
Aeronautics
United States Department of Commerce
Clarence M. Young
Secretary of Commerce
Department
Italians Return Home in 1931 Census Figures
Italian census released figures show 107,744 Italians left abroad in 1931 with 22,895 from the United States and 32,199 from France. Additional departures include 17,120 from Switzerland and 14,581 from Argentina, leaving the rest from other locations. The revised population as of January 31, 1932, stands at 42,521,667.
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Rome
Italy
United States
France
Switzerland
Birthday Party Celebrates Ashby Children in Bridgton
Mr and Mrs Howard Ashby held a single birthday celebration for their children in Bridgton Maine. Charles born January 22 1915 Mabel born January 22 1917 and Carrie born January 22 1919 marked the family event with all three sharing the special day.
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Bridgton
Maine
Howard Ashby
Charles
Mabel
Carrie
Lossiemouth Bell Rings at Historic Hillocks Home
The bell Bell Rings 147 Years Lossiemouth Scotland named Lady Gordon weighs over 25 cwt. It first rang in 1785 and remains audible from Ram say MacDonald’s Hillocks residence as it tolls from the turret at Lossiemouth railway station.
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Lossiemouth
Scotland
Lady Gordon
Ramsay MacDonald
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U. S. Plans Library of Crime
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