Noted speaker Durward Howes to address LA juniors
Durward Howes former president of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce will speak here on May 5 to Los Angeles area members. Commissioned by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, he tours the nation to describe quake facts and counter false reports about the recent west coast quake. He will appear on station W. E. B. B. from 7 00 to 7 15 P M daylight savings time. His talk aims to enlighten and interest the audience as part of a nationwide tour.
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Durward Howes
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Howes
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles
California
Daylight Savings
U. S
Abandon Plans for Municipal Field Air Races
The Municipal airport at Barr Highway will hold no air races or airplane show this summer. Officials call it an off year due to the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago and nearby cities hosting events. Manager Harry Ohlhaver notes a small annual loss but records show heavy winter use by transient airmen.
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Barr Highway
Chicago
Harry Ohlhaver
Ohlhaver
St Marys Alumni Sponsor May Dance at Ballroom
The St Marys Croat ian school alumni sponsor a May dance on Thursday night May 11 at 906 North Broadway ballroom. Faletti's band will provide music and dancing begins at 9 o clock with the public invited.
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St. Mary’s
North Broadway
Faletti
Pilot Art Chester Prepares for Coming Air Races
Joliet Airport owner Pilot Art Chester plans to race in the Los Angeles National meet opening July 1 and in Chicago events September 1 to 4. He aims to reach speeds above 200 mph but will not fly coastward due to limited gasoline capacity. His racing plane is being rebuilt at his hangar and should be test ready in two to three weeks.
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Chicago
Chester
Praise-only people seldom receive equal praise in return
A reflective adage notes that individuals who dedicate themselves to praising others rarely gain reciprocal praise or recognition, suggesting a social dynamic where merit or gratitude is not always equally returned.
Roller Skating Craze Returns To City Streets
The city sees a fresh wave of roller skating with many young women taking to the rinks and streets. While some enjoy the sport others skate to help curb excess weight and stay fit.
Chief of Police Nicholas Fo Announcement Sparks Interest
Yesterday the city announced that Chief of Police Nicholas Fo would lead a new public safety initiative. Community leaders welcomed the plan and pledged support for improved crime response and transparency.
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Nicholas Fo
Skipper Lawrence Proves Worth as Alert Police Boatman
James Skipper Lawrence of the police department captains the new police boat and has rescued stranded individuals in the channel. He has patrolled from early morning until dusk and roused to scenes such as a man who fell into the channel at 2 a.m. searching for the body.
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Robert Wraith
James
Lawrence
Police Department
McWilliams To Attend School At Stateville
Russell McWilliams, once condemned to the electric chair and pardoned by Governor Henry Horner, will be moved from the old prison to Stateville to gain outside work and schooling. Warden Frank D. Whipp says the plan provides daily classes and landscape work, with eligibility for pardon or parole at age 51.
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Russell McWilliams
Henry Horner
Stateville
Frank D. Whipp
McWilliams
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