Syria becomes new republic with Damascus as capital
Washington reports that France has carved a Syrian republic from the Mandate, centering government in Damascus. The National Geographic bulletin notes Syria excludes Lebanon and Druze states, emphasizes religious boundaries, and mentions trade routes opening as Syria seeks greater Asia access.
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Washington, D. C
Republic of Syria
Damascus
Assyria
France
League of Nations
Bulletin
National Geographic Society
Washerton
D. C
Republic
Great Britain
Palestine-Transjordan
Iraq
Britain
Kingdom of Transjordan
Kingdom of
Iran
Pears
Liban
Lebanon
Djebel Druze
Syria
Japanese women priests allowed long hair in Kyoto temples
In Kyoto the Nishi Hongan temples change practice to permit priestesses of the Shinsu sect to wear long hair and perform ceremonies once limited to men. Nuns remain required to shave their heads. Several Buddhist schools training girls for the priesthood have been opened in Japan.
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Kyoto
Japan
German Gets Air Medal From Aeronautics Expert
Dr. Ludwig Prandtl of Gottingen Germany, a leading aerodynamics authority and professor at the University of the second Daniel Guggenheim, receives the Air Medal for notable achievement in aviation. Orville Wright was the first to hold the medal.
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New York
Ludwig Prandtl
University of the Second
Daniel Guggenheim
Gottingen
Germany
Orville Wright
Seattle to Victoria Air Line oldest privately run route
The Seattle to Victoria air mail line is described as the oldest privately operated air line in the United States and one of the world’s shortest airways for foreign mail. It has kept the same equipment for 11 years.
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Seattle
AI Line
Victoria
B. C
United States
Texas A and M Marksmen Win National Rifle Match
The 10 high men of the 15 member Texas A and M rifle team will receive medals from the National Rifle Association. Captain J. J. Janak Jr. of Weimar led the squad which totaled 7 733 of 8 000 possible hits to clinch the national intercollegiate title.
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College Station
Tex
Texas A. & M. College
National Rifle Association
J. J. Janak, Jr
Weimar
Rumors of Hekli Hood Backed Move to Make Archduke Otto Emperor
Rumors circulate in Romania of renewed schemes to place Archduke Otto on the throne of Hungary and Austria. The reports suggest pro Hkeli factions seek to restore a male line to rule the empire.
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Romania
Make Believe Engagement in London Flight Plot
In a two week London visit, Mary Lou Leslie pretends engagement to aviator Tony Titherington to win Aunt Ethelberta’s backing for his world flight. They hide the ruse from Jay and Jerry while Mary Lou faces mixed feelings and a potential new job in town to keep up appearances. Mary Lou wonders if love can survive the deception as plans for news of the engagement are delayed.
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Mary Lou Leslie
Tony Titherington
London
Tony
Mary Lou
Catherberta
Jay
Eceneral
Mary Louw
Aunt Ithelberta
Jerry
Ethelberta
Cupid
Chelsa
Bozo
Aunt Ethelberta
Trinwood
Fletcher
Broefore
Miss Fletcher
Maysie Greig
Michigan police cars fitted with first aid kits in safety drive
Lansing reports Oscar G. Olander orders first aid kits in all police vehicles with state wide emergency medical training at police school in Mast Lansing. Van Horn Texas plans street turn around as highways redraw business layout. U S machinery exports rise in 1929 16.371 million dollars up 19 percent from 1928.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Oscar G. Olander
Public Safety
Mast Lansing
U. S
Washington (P
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Erman
TRS Department
Lysces Moimalvian
Unitarian Church
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Palestine
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Asia
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Tigris
Cairo
Eit. i
Sackeon St
North Broad Street
Abattoir
Amy
Ilgiif
Walth AR
Hamilton-Illin
Louis H. Jerger
Ching
Amteats of Merit
East Jackson St
S. Broad
van Horn
Texas
Cadillac
Buick
LaSalle
Marquette
Titus Motors, Inc
N. Madison St
Thomasville
Steve Watkins
D. C. Walker Monument Corner
Agg
Steg
Ll’s Dairy
Heisler’s Market
West Jackson Street
Westinghouse
Thomasville Idnc. & Supply Co
Westinghouse Electric Ranges
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