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February 15, 1931
The story of February 15, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On February 15, 1931, one archived headline reported: "RESTORES BRIDGE SERVICE.; B.M.T. Abolishes 2-Cent Fare Today on Through Traffic." The archive note adds: Restores local service. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: ""CONTACT"; NEW FIGHTER FOR THE FLEET." A third item noted: "PLANS LAID TO PASS BONUS BILL IN WEEK TO BAR POCKET VETO; Congress Leaders Propose to Enact the Measure Over Hoover's Opposition. LONGWORTH READY TO AID House Vote Set for Tomorrow --Senate Will Avoid Amendments to Prevent Delay. MELLOWS VIEW CHALLENGED Speakers in Both Branches Call His Figures Over-Cautious--Frear Offers Tax Plan for Loans. Plans for Action Tomorrow. PLANS LAID TO PASS BONUS BILL IN WEEK Frear Offers Tax Plan. Vandenberg Attacks in Senate. Committee's Report on Bill. Loan Rate Set at 50 Per Cent. 3,400,000 Certificates. Divided Opinion on Cost. Expect Half to Borrow." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On February 15, 1931, one archived headline reported: "RESTORES BRIDGE SERVICE.; B.M.T. Abolishes 2-Cent Fare Today on Through Traffic." The archive note adds: Restores local service. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On February 15, 1931, one archived headline reported: ""CONTACT"; NEW FIGHTER FOR THE FLEET." The archive note adds: "Contact," Notes on Aviation. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On February 15, 1931, one archived headline reported: "PLANS LAID TO PASS BONUS BILL IN WEEK TO BAR POCKET VETO; Congress Leaders Propose to Enact the Measure Over Hoover's Opposition. LONGWORTH READY TO AID House Vote Set for Tomorrow --Senate Will Avoid Amendments to Prevent Delay. MELLOWS VIEW CHALLENGED Speakers in Both Branches Call His Figures Over-Cautious--Frear Offers Tax Plan for Loans. Plans for Action Tomorrow. PLANS LAID TO PASS BONUS BILL IN WEEK Frear Offers Tax Plan. Vandenberg Attacks in Senate. Committee's Report on Bill. Loan Rate Set at 50 Per Cent. 3,400,000 Certificates. Divided Opinion on Cost. Expect Half to Borrow." The archive note adds: Ed on bill. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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