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April 5, 1931
The story of April 5, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On April 5, 1931, one archived headline reported: "Molybdenum Boom, Duralumin Mast Will Be Used in Class M Yachts; New Metal, New Being Subjected to Scientific Tests, to Be Employed in Boom Slides on Trio of N.Y.Y.C. Sloope--Masts to Be Shells With Zigzag Plates Inside. Masts of New Design. Turnbuckles Are of Chrome." The archive note adds: Molybdenum boom and duralumin mast to be used in Class M yachts. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "CLEARED IN CUBAN BOMBING; Espinosa, Presidential Aide, Pardoned After Man Retracts Charge." A third item noted: "SCIENTISTS TELL HOW HUNCHES SUDDENLY SOLVE BIG PROBLEMS; MAN AND THE GALAXY." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On April 5, 1931, one archived headline reported: "Molybdenum Boom, Duralumin Mast Will Be Used in Class M Yachts; New Metal, New Being Subjected to Scientific Tests, to Be Employed in Boom Slides on Trio of N.Y.Y.C. Sloope--Masts to Be Shells With Zigzag Plates Inside. Masts of New Design. Turnbuckles Are of Chrome." The archive note adds: Molybdenum boom and duralumin mast to be used in Class M yachts. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On April 5, 1931, one archived headline reported: "CLEARED IN CUBAN BOMBING; Espinosa, Presidential Aide, Pardoned After Man Retracts Charge." The archive note adds: Espinosa pardoned. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On April 5, 1931, one archived headline reported: "SCIENTISTS TELL HOW HUNCHES SUDDENLY SOLVE BIG PROBLEMS; MAN AND THE GALAXY." The archive note adds: Scientists tell how "hunches" suddenly solve problems. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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