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February 5, 1931
The story of February 5, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On February 5, 1931, one archived headline reported: "TINY PLANE TESTED FOR SUBMARINE USE; Navy Department Aids Industry to Develop Craft to Place on Undersea Boats." The archive note adds: Tiny plane for submarine use being perfected and tested by G Loenning at L I airport. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "TO HEAR HIS 'TRIAL' BY MOSCOW OVER RADIO; C.J. Ketchum, British Reporter, Is Accused of Libeling Soviet in Articles After Visit." A third item noted: "HOLD-UP MAN SHOT IN $2,000 ROBBERY; Three Others Flee With Loot as Excited Children in Street Hamper Policeman's Fire. ONE THUG EXPECTED TO DIE Patrolman Encounters Gangsters as They Leave Brooklyn Bakery-- Youths Admit 15 Burglaries. Policeman Encounters Gang. Pair Get $5,700 in Hold-Up." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On February 5, 1931, one archived headline reported: "TINY PLANE TESTED FOR SUBMARINE USE; Navy Department Aids Industry to Develop Craft to Place on Undersea Boats." The archive note adds: Tiny plane for submarine use being perfected and tested by G Loenning at L I airport. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On February 5, 1931, one archived headline reported: "TO HEAR HIS 'TRIAL' BY MOSCOW OVER RADIO; C.J. Ketchum, British Reporter, Is Accused of Libeling Soviet in Articles After Visit." The archive note adds: will listen over radio to trial. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On February 5, 1931, one archived headline reported: "HOLD-UP MAN SHOT IN $2,000 ROBBERY; Three Others Flee With Loot as Excited Children in Street Hamper Policeman's Fire. ONE THUG EXPECTED TO DIE Patrolman Encounters Gangsters as They Leave Brooklyn Bakery-- Youths Admit 15 Burglaries. Policeman Encounters Gang. Pair Get $5,700 in Hold-Up." The archive note adds: Robbed; 3 escape; D Mahoney wounded by patrolman. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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