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February 19, 1931
The story of February 19, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On February 19, 1931, one archived headline reported: "NEW DEVICE AIDS FIREMEN.; Deputy Chief Here Invents Nozzle to Lessen Smoke Peril." The archive note adds: Deputy Fire Chief J O'Hanlon invents new adjustable nozzle for fire hose to lessen peril of flame and smoke. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "BONUS BILL SPED TO SENATE, COMMITTEE VOTING 13 TO 3; HOOVER PROTEST IGNORED; PASSAGE IS SET FOR TODAY House Measure Reported After Rejection of All Amendments. PRESIDENT WRITES WARNING Veto Suggested, but Loans to Needy Veterans Only Would Meet No Objection. COST PUT AT $1,000,000,000 Senate Opposition Dwindles, Indicating Executive Will Not Be Sustained. Passage Over Veto Is Expected. Says $1,000,000,000 Is Required. Committee Votes 13 to 3. President's Backing Dwindles. Mills States Treasury Objections. Would Limit It to the Needy. Insists Cash Must Be Raised. Hines Urges Two Amendments." A third item noted: "$7,120,000 LIBRARY PLANNED IN BROOKLYN; Trustees Favor a Forty-twoStory Building in Borough HallArea for Downtown Units.PROJECT UP TOMORROWBoard Holds Central StructureUnder Way at Grand ArmyPlaza Is Too Isolated. Facilities Now Inadequate. $7,120,000 LIBRARY URGED IN BROOKLYN Seek More City Land. Finds Lack of Office Space." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On February 19, 1931, one archived headline reported: "NEW DEVICE AIDS FIREMEN.; Deputy Chief Here Invents Nozzle to Lessen Smoke Peril." The archive note adds: Deputy Fire Chief J O'Hanlon invents new adjustable nozzle for fire hose to lessen peril of flame and smoke. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On February 19, 1931, one archived headline reported: "BONUS BILL SPED TO SENATE, COMMITTEE VOTING 13 TO 3; HOOVER PROTEST IGNORED; PASSAGE IS SET FOR TODAY House Measure Reported After Rejection of All Amendments. PRESIDENT WRITES WARNING Veto Suggested, but Loans to Needy Veterans Only Would Meet No Objection. COST PUT AT $1,000,000,000 Senate Opposition Dwindles, Indicating Executive Will Not Be Sustained. Passage Over Veto Is Expected. Says $1,000,000,000 Is Required. Committee Votes 13 to 3. President's Backing Dwindles. Mills States Treasury Objections. Would Limit It to the Needy. Insists Cash Must Be Raised. Hines Urges Two Amendments." The archive note adds: In lr to Sen Smoot, states objections to bonus bill. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On February 19, 1931, one archived headline reported: "$7,120,000 LIBRARY PLANNED IN BROOKLYN; Trustees Favor a Forty-twoStory Building in Borough HallArea for Downtown Units.PROJECT UP TOMORROWBoard Holds Central StructureUnder Way at Grand ArmyPlaza Is Too Isolated. Facilities Now Inadequate. $7,120,000 LIBRARY URGED IN BROOKLYN Seek More City Land. Finds Lack of Office Space." The archive note adds: Plans for 42-story bldg designed to house downtown units of library to be submitted to Bd of Estimate. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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