Three Nations Seeking Train Speed Record
Britain Germany and Italy vie for the world speed record as electric diesel and steam trains race ahead. A seven year old British engine reached 69.6 mph over 68 miles, while Flying Scotsman and Cheltenham Flyer set notable non stop benchmarks. Britain shows ongoing gains with 31 expresses at 60 mph or higher and 53 at 58 mph or more.
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Texans Seek Free Entry Into Canadian Citrus Market
Texans seek a reciprocal trade deal to allow free entry of lower Rio Grande Valley citrus fruits into Canada. John H. Shary and Ted M. Meiden of the Texas Crus Fruit Growers' Exchange have written Cordell Hull and Senator Morris Sheppard expressing interest. A Canadian adviser noted most producing countries gain duty-free access to Canada, suggesting imminent U S Canadian talks.
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Heavy rains sweep away garage floor and more
The report mixes weather damage with industry notes. Texas grapefruit exports to Canada face a 75 cent box tariff, hurting the Texas citrus sector. Department of Agriculture data show export declines over three seasons, signaling trouble for radiolocation. A river right bank is defined as the bank on the right when facing downstream.
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Weather note hints at sunspot activity
Kansas City report cites George C. Biakslee saying sun spots show signs of activity.
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Father Holds Hope As Kidnap Claim Sways Search
CHICAGO April 11 A tool plant superintendent Max Perrot said he has proof his 4 year old son Richard is in a kidnapper list and that the child will be returned. He received a ransom demand but would not reveal its amount or method of transmission. Police halted activities at his request while neighbors and Boy Scouts searched river areas and vacant buildings. A body of another boy, Richard Hunt Jr., was found in the river. Perrot’s wife showed fear and investigators labeled the case a kidnapping by a degenerate man. the child has a laryngeal injury and has been mute since birth.
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