National Firearms Regulation Act Adopted by Conference
The national conference on uniform state laws adopted a uniform act for sale and possession of firearms. Four states Delaware New York Georgia and Porto Rico voted against it while Texas did not vote. Key provisions require licenses for buyers and dealers records of sales and restrictions on possession by felons or unlicensed individuals. The act aims to standardize regulations across states and prevent cross state illegal sales.
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Chicago
National Conference of Commissioners On
Delaware
New York
Georgia
Porto Rico
Texas
P. W. Meldrum
Leorgia
Iowa Poultry Flocks Shrink Amid Low Egg Returns
Iowa State College reports July year poultry calendar shows average laying flocks down to 138 birds from 183 in June. Egg production per hen fell to 12.2 from 14.4, due largely to July heat. Income above feed cost dropped from 19 cents to 12 cents per bird. Highest flocks yielded 17 eggs per hen, lowest 6.3, with profits barely above expenses.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
Safety Driven R-100 Mission Ends With Imperial Aim
The R-100 eastbound voyage concludes after a gale and engine fault cause a 36 minute delay against Graf Zeppelin. The airship prioritized safety over speed, highlighting its role as an imperial communication experiment and showing passengers a calm crossing despite storm conditions.
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Jacques Cartier Cardington
England
Jockey W Duff Killed After Fall at Bainbridge Race
Jockey W Duff died after being thrown from his horse Mont Da'sy in the first Bainbridge race. The horse stumbled, Duff fell and was struck by another horse near the finish line. The accident occurred as Duff led the field, causing a fatal injury.
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Bainbridge Race Track
Aue
W. Duff
Mont Da‘sy
Duff
Hyde allocates $121.9 million for drought relief
Secretary Hyde apportioned about $121.9 million in federal highway funds to states as emergency employment aid to relieve drought conditions. The announcement was made from Washington on August 17.
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Washington
Hyde
Presbyterian Church Reports Yearly Loss in Membership
The 1930 annual statistical statement from the Presbyterian Church in the U S A shows total communicant membership at 1,984,108, down 20,359 from the prior year. Causes cited include no Easter Sunday in the counted twelve months and stricter local retention rules, with 75,580 removals for disciplinary reasons. The Booster Club schedule notes a Sept 9 meeting.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church In
Lewis Seymour Mudge
General Assembly
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Mangold’s
Washington, Iowa
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