Twenty Planes Take On Atlantic Crossing Feat
General Italo Balbo plans a twenty seaplane fleet flight from Rome to Amsterdam then via Scotland Reykjavik Labrador to Montreal and Chicago. The bold expedition aims to prove large scale air power against the ocean even if some machines falter.
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Italo Balbo
Atlantic
Rome
Amsterdam
Scotland
Reykjavik
Iceland
Labrador
Montreal
Chicago
Ocean
Life in Small Town Appeals Says Small Town Man
Louis T. Stone famed for nature stories in Winsted Connecticut refused metropolitan jobs to stay in his hometown. He argued life in a small town offers more satisfaction, slower pace, open country, and closer friendships, contrasting the lure of city success. The piece suggests many chase city success without stopping to consider the field of life they might prefer.
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Louis T. Stone
Winsted
Conn
Stone
Four-Year Dominoes Finish in Canyon Texas
A dominoes game in Canyon Texas lasting four years has ended. The Chicago Daily News notes that local chess players may pass on the games to their heirs.
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Canyon
Tex
Chicago Daily News
Goldfish Disease Sparks Strange Cure Rumor in Japan
Strange reports from Japan claim a disease affecting goldfish is rising in incidence. The only cure allegedly lies in shifted business demand. The commentary notes a clutter of contradictory lines from multiple papers and hints at a broader economic angle involving ink red in finance.
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Japan
Dayton
Walker in Hospital After Dizzy Incident Rumor
A local tabloid snippet reports Walker is flat on his back in the hospital. Rumors say he was seen with a dizzy blonde last night, which his wife is said to know about.
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Walker
Pat
Carried Out to the Let ter
A college graduate writes a long critique to a local paper and visits the editor to ask if his suggestions were adopted. The editor replies that the janitor delivered the ideas in a large wastebasket as the suggestions were carried out.
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Wiese
College of Journalism
Pioneer settlers learn from old timer about neighbors
An anecdote recalls two frontiersmen asking an elderly cabin resident about local folk. The first’s sour view prompts the reply that people there are the same as his own harsh neighbors. The second’s hopeful contrast yields the opposite prediction: these folks may be salt of the earth and helpful, like those he left behind.
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Dars
Taef ants invade farms in Mestom8 territories
In tropical Mestom8 regions a pestiferous taef ant has established farms. The large colonies with tiny networks invade cravaries and carry away grains including corn wheat oats and more. One farmer reported losses from the intrusion.
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Mexaco
Stare Carried Off During The Might
Fragmentary report notes an incident involving a stare carried off during a tense moment. No further readable names, places, or dates are available in the text.
Local Page Teases Odd Bits And Quips From The Day
A string of short items includes a humorous gag about a woman near a hydrant and a waiting cop, a dying man's last wish about a taste of bam, a tired local man quitting his morning exercise, and notes on a bird reserve in the District of Columbia. Also seen are quips about money, trouble, rail bridges, celery salt, and campaign promises.
Academy Will Hear Far East Problems At Annual Meeting
The American Academy of Political and Social Science plans its 37th annual meeting in Philadelphia with sessions on Pacific policy, China and Japan, and the Manchurian issue. Speakers include George C. Stokolsky, Edward C. Carter, Body Carpenter, and John E Orchard, with delegates from universities worldwide.
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Philadelphia
Pacific
American Academy of Political and Social Science
China
Japan
Far East
George C. Stokolsky
New York
Edward C. Carter
American Council, Institute of Pacific Relations
Body Carpenter
Georgetown University
John E Orchard
Columbia University
University of Adelaide
Australia
University of Basle
Switzerland
Cheeloo University
Chiao-Tung University
University of Hawaii
Hedelberg University
Germany
Institute Universitaire de Hautes Etudes Internationl
Geneva
the University
Leeds
England
Medhurst College
Nankai University
National University of Mexico
University of Paris
Anniversaries of notable figures from the 19th and early 20th centuries
A list of birth and death anniversaries for historical figures including Henry DD Gilon a Philadelphia lawyer and US attorney general born in England died 1860. Junius Spencer Morgan a Hartford Boston merchant banker born Holyoke Massachusetts died 1890. Charles Alexander Nelson librarian born Calais Maine died Swarthmore Pennsylvania 1933. Adnan Chaffee US soldier born Orwell Ohio died Los Angeles 1914. John J Carty telephone innovator born Cambridge Massachusetts died Baltimore 1932. Marvin G Brumbaugh governor educator born Huntingdon County Pennsylvania died 1930. Ernest L Jones hydrographer born East Orange New Jersey died 1929.
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Henry DD Gilon
Philadelphia
U.S
England
Junius Spencer Morgan
Hartford
Adnan Chaffee
Orwell
Ohio
Los Angeles
John J. Carty
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Cambridge
Mass
Baltioore
Marvin G&g. Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Huntingden Co
Ernest L Jones
East Orange
N. J
Webster's 1828 First Edition Published
A summary noting the 1828 publication of the first edition of Webster's Dictionary, marking an important milestone in American lexicography.
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Lincoln
Washington
Maine Grand Lodge of Good Templars
Notable Births Across Fields Highlighted
Today marks birthdays for figures including Dr Ralph Arnold a California geologist born in Marshalltown Iowa 38 years ago James Branch Cabell a Richmond Virginia novelist 54 years ago Lamartine G Hardman a former Georgia governor born Commerce Georgia 77 years ago Prof Calvin B Hoover a Duke University economist born Berwick Illinois 36 years ago Elmer Dover a Tacoma Washington former Treasury official born Obi 69 years ago Dr J C McLennan Toronto lab director born Canada 66 years ago Sir Godfrey Thomas private secretary to the Prince of Wales born 44 years ago.
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Ralph Arnold
Calfornia
Marshalltown
Iowa
James Branch Cabell
Jame
Richmond
Lamartine G. Hardman
Georgia
Commerce
Calvin B. Hoover
Duke University
Berwick
Ill
Elmer Dover
Tacoma
Wash
Wash Onetime Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Born In Obi
J.C McLennan
Physical Laboratory
University of Toronto
Canada
Godfrey Thomas
Prince of Wales
Elders Plan Community Nights For Young In Lake City
In Lake City Arkansas elders announce weekly community nights at the high school auditorium. The events aim to teach youths dances like the Virginia Reel and Arkansas Traveler with no jazz demos or evening clothes allowed.
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Lake City
Ark
Authority catalogues 211 bird species in Holyoke list
Holyoke authorities report 211 bird species observed in 1932. Names include American bittern, yellow crowned night heron, lesser snow goose, dowitcher, dovekie, blue winged warbler, Newfoundland crossbill, Nelson sparrow, European goldfinch, barred owl, three-toed woodpecker, Canada jay, chickadee and whistling swan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
Mass
Aaron C Bagg
New England
Newfoundland
Nelson
Canada
Washington Funeral Services Noted in Kingston Gazette
A preserved copy of the Tinter Counts Gazette printed in Kingston New York January 4 1809 carries a half column obituary style note on the funeral services for George Washington who died three weeks earlier in 1799 Avon Mass Pi Thomas K Pell reports the item from Washington's funeral coverage.
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Washington
Thomas K Pell
Tinter Counts
Kingston
N. Y
George Washington
University Links Grow Across Nations
A fragmented notice lists universities including University of Shanghai and various foreign schools, with dozens of entries from Japan and Manila and others, indicating expanding academic ties and joint programs.
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Oo University
Japan
University
Sa Oo Tomas
Manila
P. I
University of Shanghai Chai
Boy Breaks Arm While Pole Vaulting
Wellington reports a boy named Waters grandson of Mrs Nina C Burkhardt of Taylor Street broke his right arm Wednesday afternoon while pole vaulting with neighbor children. Dr Dudley set the bone and the boy is reported comfortable.
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Wellington
Nor- Man Waters
Nina C. Burkhardt
Taylor Street
Dudley
Wellington P. T. A. Social Night in Elyria
The Wellington P. T. A. plans a social evening in the school auditorium on Tuesday evening. Harland Brown and Robert Burns of Elyria are scheduled to lead the singing and entertainment. This will be the regular monthly meeting of the group.
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Wellington
Village Council Plans Sewer System for Rich Street
Laundon outlined the village council’s plan for the sewer system, detailing construction on Herick Avenue and the broader sewer network for the village. The report notes ongoing sewer work and projected scope.
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Herrick Avenus
Laundon
Cleveland Visitors and Local Club Meetings Reported
Mr and Mrs Fred Greetham and children visited Cleveland on Wednesday. Mrs J H Page and daughter Betty Jean also visited Cleveland. Lt Governor J H Page attended Kenmore Kiwanians officers meeting in Akron with John Grayson. Herman Gower and wife returned from Butler Ohio. Mrs H C Gower hosted a missionary society meeting at her home.
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Fred Greetham
Cleveland
J. H. Page
Betty Jean
Ith
Ohio
Kenmore Kiwanians
Akron
John Grayson
Herman Gower
Butler
H. C. Gower
The
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Cora Sheperd
China
Gower
Hume
Florence Starr
Plan Easter Sunrise Service at Epworth League
The Epworth League of the Methodist church sponsors a Sunrise Service at the church on Easter Sunday with Mrs Ernest Hewes in charge of the address. Breakfast will follow the service so attendees may remain for the Sunday School and church service.
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Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Ernest Hewes
Kriwaneans Hear Sewer Project Details
Tom Laundon, village engineer, addressed Wellington Kiwanians outlining a sewer project plan and its scope, anticipated costs, and timelines for inspection and approval.
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Kriwaneans
Tom Laundon
Addresed
Wellington Kiwanians
Toledo group blasts six hour five day workweek plan
Toledo merchants condemn pending labor legislation as unworkable and unconstitutional. Daniel H Kelly of Electric Auto-Lite urges members to write Roosevelt and congressional leaders to defeat the Conners-Black bill, with National Supply Co’s Collins calling it hysterical and impractical.
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Toledo
Congress
Form New Bank In Massillon
Massillon Ohio April 14 officials announce a new bank will be formed within days to protect depositors of the First National Bank of Massillon now operating under a conservator. The new bank will open May 1 and assume all deposits liabilities and assets of the old bank plus proceeds from slow assets. Capital in cash will be provided.
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Massillon
First National Bank of Massillon
Cnservator
Sister Pauline Gerber Dies at 90 in Columbus
Sister Pauline Gerber a music teacher at St. Marys of the Springs convent in Columbus died last night at age 90 She was a native of Chillicothe and had been a nun for 79 years.
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Columbus
Pauline Gerber
St. Marys of the Springs
Chilhcathe
Lassen Peak eruption due again in 1980
Lassen Peak in California is forecast to erupt again. Government volcanologist R H Finch, in charge of the Lassen observatory, works to cast the exact month of the next eruption. Last eruption occurred 1914 to 1917. prior activity dates to 1650 to 1654.
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Lassen Peak
Lassen National Park
Cal
R H. Finch
Lassen Observatory
National Farm Holiday Association forms Ohio branch
The Ohio branch of the National Farm Holiday Association organized in Fremont with over 200 farmers from across the state. J. J. Crecelius of Milan elected president. Mrs. Morris Sen of Bowling Green named secretary treasurer. C. P. King of Green Springs elected state secretary treasurer.
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Fremont
Ohio
National Farm Holiday Association
J. J. Crecelius
Milan
Milo Reno
Des Moines
Iowa
Crecelius
Ohio Winter Wheat Crop Near Normal at 76 Percent
Ohio's winter wheat crop stands at 76 percent of normal, down from 88 percent a year ago, with northern Ohio showing the worst condition amid acreage losses. Projected yield is 31.65 million bushels, down from 32.31 million last year, alongside stock totals for wheat, corn, and oats. Rye is at about 3 percent of normal, milk output edges lower, and eggs rise slightly.
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Columbus
Ohio
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fatal shooting during toy pistol play in Columbus
In Columbus on April 14 Robert A Thornton Jr aged 14 was fatally wounded while he and friend William Holbrook aged 14 handled a .25 calibre automatic pistol owned by William's father. The incident occurred during a game at night.
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Columbus
Robert A Thornton, Jr
William Holbrook
William
Tragic Baseball Accident Claims 19 Year Old
Robert Roche, 19, died in Cincinnati from internal injuries after being accidentally struck in the stomach during a baseball game several days earlier.
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Cincinnati
Robert Roche
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Elyria
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company, Publishers
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Lorain
John W. Cullen
Cwicago
Michigan Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Hib
Russia
Los Angeles Times
Helena Mont
Lakehurst N. J
Naval Air Ration
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Admiral Butler Center
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Atiain
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Bachelor
District of Columbia
Academy
Tema
Violet Curtice
Herrick Ave
Junior Grissinger
Courtland
Toledo Ass’n
New Bank
Ironer
Ohio Public Service Co
Cities Service Co
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