Iowa Faces June Flood Threats Warned by Expert
Professor Floyd A. Nagler of the University of Iowa warns that June brings the highest flood danger for Cedar Iowa Skunk and Des Moines rivers with rapid summer thunderstorm cycles. He notes spring floods outpace spring in early June and that cool fall weather reduces flood frequency to about one fifth of June levels.
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Pirate treasure found in Cuba buried jar of Spanish coins
In Santiago de Cuba on May 3, workmen digging a downtown lot uncovered an earthenware jar containing old Spanish coins valued at over 30000 dollars. Property owner Manuel Barrio has refused to provide information, but officials believe the coins were hidden by pirates or residents during the Caribbean Golden Age of piracy.
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Scotland Yard Catches Thief With Secret Powder
Scotland Yard has adopted a secret powder to catch light fingered thieves. Coins touched in the powder leave a stain on fingers, growing deeper as rubbed. A dance hall thief who stole from cloakroom handbags was finally caught after over a year.
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Hungary's godmother mourned by hundreds
Maria Molnar aged 89, known as Hungary's god-mother, was buried amid 600 wreaths and 570 candles on her grave. She had stood as godmother to 290 children and had supported 280 at their Confirmation. God-children joined the funeral with wreaths and candles, others added remaining wreaths.
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Special flag planned for Premier Mussolini
Navy experts devise a distinct flag for Mussolini when premier to fly from ships he visits. Additional flags are prepared for other ministers and under secretaries. The Duce will have two flags onboard a battleship or cruiser, one as Premier and one as Minister of Marine.
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