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May 4, 1931
The story of May 4, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On May 4, 1931, one archived headline reported: "SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO AID WORLD PEACE; Institute of International Education Lists Good-Will AwardsHere for 1931-32.MANY TO STUDY IN PARISEight Field Service Fellowships,Carrying a Stipend of $1,400 Each,Among Those Announced. Field Service Fellowships. France Gives Twenty-Two Awards. Nine to Teach in France." The archive note adds: Fellowships, scholarships and other apptmts announced; made to aid world peace. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "BISHOP SEES PEACE AIDED BY CHURCHES; Dr. Manning Refers to the Great Episcopal Cathedrals Rising Here and in Liverpool. SYMBOL OF FELLOWSHIP Edifices Held to Show Link of Two English-Speaking Peoples Which Strengthens World Peace." A third item noted: "G.F. BAKER FUNERAL SET FOR TOMORROW; Simple Unitarian Service Will Be Held at Tuxedo Park With Burial at Valhalla. MANY MESSAGES TO FAMILY Union League Club Names Group of Notables to Attend Rites to Honor Memory of Banker. Unitarian Service to Be Used. Many Messages of Regret. PRAISED FOR EDUCATION AID Harvard Business School Dean Voices Appreciation of Gifts. HOLDINGS NOT TO BE SHIFTED. Banker Arranged Affairs So That No Great Adjustment Is Required. COOLIDGE PAYS TRIBUTE. Calls Baker a Refuge in Time of Stress and an Example as Banker." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On May 4, 1931, one archived headline reported: "SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO AID WORLD PEACE; Institute of International Education Lists Good-Will AwardsHere for 1931-32.MANY TO STUDY IN PARISEight Field Service Fellowships,Carrying a Stipend of $1,400 Each,Among Those Announced. Field Service Fellowships. France Gives Twenty-Two Awards. Nine to Teach in France." The archive note adds: Fellowships, scholarships and other apptmts announced; made to aid world peace. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On May 4, 1931, one archived headline reported: "BISHOP SEES PEACE AIDED BY CHURCHES; Dr. Manning Refers to the Great Episcopal Cathedrals Rising Here and in Liverpool. SYMBOL OF FELLOWSHIP Edifices Held to Show Link of Two English-Speaking Peoples Which Strengthens World Peace." The archive note adds: Religious interests of N Y C and Liverpool. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On May 4, 1931, one archived headline reported: "G.F. BAKER FUNERAL SET FOR TOMORROW; Simple Unitarian Service Will Be Held at Tuxedo Park With Burial at Valhalla. MANY MESSAGES TO FAMILY Union League Club Names Group of Notables to Attend Rites to Honor Memory of Banker. Unitarian Service to Be Used. Many Messages of Regret. PRAISED FOR EDUCATION AID Harvard Business School Dean Voices Appreciation of Gifts. HOLDINGS NOT TO BE SHIFTED. Banker Arranged Affairs So That No Great Adjustment Is Required. COOLIDGE PAYS TRIBUTE. Calls Baker a Refuge in Time of Stress and an Example as Banker." The archive note adds: Tribute. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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