Nizhni Novgorod Renamed Maxim Gorki in Soviet Era Change
Washington reports that Nizhni Novgorod has been renamed Maxim Gorki, preserving its status as a historic market town on the Oka and Volga. The piece outlines the city’s role as a rail hub, fair ground since 1817, and modern industrial growth including a large Detroit-like automobile plant near the Oka river.
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Maxim ‘Gorki
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Volga
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National Geographic Society
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Central Asia
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Detroit
Russia
Okariv
United States
Kremlin
Archangel
Ura Mountains
Prince Bibesco Offers Trophy for World Flight Race
Prince Bibesco, president of the International Aeronautic federation, offers a trophy for fastest plane or airship circumnavigation of 22,000 miles. The route includes Karachi, Tokio, San Francisco, New York, returning to London or Paris or Berlin or Rome or Bucharest. Minimum average speed is 62.47 mph.
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Paria
Prince Bibesco
Slnternational Aeronautic Federation
Karachi
India
Tokio
San Francisco
New York
London
Paris
Berlin
Rome
Bucharest
Post and Garty
Gaelic Governor Declares Only Gaelic Use in Office
In the Irish Free State, the new governor general Dommhall na Butchalia, also known as Donald Buckley, insists staff speak only Gaelic in his presence. He plans to live frugally in a modest suburb house with no British manufactured furnishings, as the British crown's direct representative, appointed by King George V on President Eamon de Valera's recommendation.
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Dubliff
Genere
Eamon de Valera
Famous Old Mines Reopened in Wyoming
Operations resumed at the Alma and Meta mines in the Sierra Madre southwest of Saratoga after about 30 years of idleness. They were among the first patented claims in the region and were leased last spring by veteran miner O. C Johnson. A carload of ore rich in lead with some gold and silver was shipped recently to a Utah smelter.
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Saratoga
Wyo
Alma
Meta
Sierra Madre Range
O. C Johnson
Utah
Counterfeiting Up 25 Percent as Methods Grow
Washington reports counterfeiting increased about 25 percent over the last year due to new techniques. Secret-service officials cite chemical processes that erase inks on $10 bills and allow larger figures to be added, plus a rise in small denomination fakes and scattered counterfeit coins. During the 1932 fiscal year, 2,139 arrests occurred, with 540,538 counterfeit notes seized and 49,778 dollars recovered.
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Washington
Vienna court upholds kissing by women visitors in hospital
A Vienna court ruled that women visiting male patients in hospitals may kiss them even if married. Paul Johannes, recovering from surgery, was often kissed by his wife’s widow friend. his wife sued for divorce, but the court dismissed the case, finding no fault in the kisses.
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Vienna
Paul Johannes
Duff Estate Testament Bars Whisky Purchases by Heirs
Will of James E. Duff from Staunton Virginia states heirs who use inherited funds to buy whisky shall forfeit all further claims to their shares in the estate. The clause targets alcohol purchases and enforces forfeiture of rights.
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Staunton
James E. Duff
Go Hire a Hail Origin in Nero’s Rome
Research staff for a leading film producer traced the phrase to ancient Rome during Nero’s reign. The piece notes Nero’s pride in music, his habit of inviting friends to hear him perform, and his practice of locking doors if guests did not attend, with a polite note implying self harm as a threat.
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Rome
Nero
Ross
Desperate Fan Jumps Through Window After Concert
An unnamed audience member allegedly leapt through a window in frenzy during a performance, breaking his neck. The incident followed hours of playing and singing that drew steady applause and praise from listeners.
Instant Cold Relief with Bayer Aspirin Tablets
A quick method claims aspirin dissolves instantly in warm water and provides near instant relief for colds. The ad urges asking a doctor, ensuring the Bayer name is genuine and recommends boxes of 12 or bottles of 100 at drug stores.
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Pittsburg
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