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May 14, 1931
The story of May 14, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On May 14, 1931, one archived headline reported: "ROOSEVELT IN PARIS TO SEE ILL MOTHER; She Seems Much Improved and Is Expected to Join Governor at Hotel Tomorrow." The archive note adds: he arrives in Paris. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "British Heir Honors 73-Year-Old Fishwife; Makes Gift and Shares Platform at Meeting." A third item noted: "21 MAYORS AT FETE ON LINER TONIGHT; Executives of Cities Visited by Coste and Bellonte Will Be Guests of Ile de France. WILL SAIL TOMORROW Plan to Visit Paris Exposition-- Bust of Herrick Will Be Presented to Paris." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On May 14, 1931, one archived headline reported: "ROOSEVELT IN PARIS TO SEE ILL MOTHER; She Seems Much Improved and Is Expected to Join Governor at Hotel Tomorrow." The archive note adds: he arrives in Paris. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On May 14, 1931, one archived headline reported: "British Heir Honors 73-Year-Old Fishwife; Makes Gift and Shares Platform at Meeting." The archive note adds: Gets gold brooch from Prince of Wales for collecting funds for Royal National Lifeboat Institution. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On May 14, 1931, one archived headline reported: "21 MAYORS AT FETE ON LINER TONIGHT; Executives of Cities Visited by Coste and Bellonte Will Be Guests of Ile de France. WILL SAIL TOMORROW Plan to Visit Paris Exposition-- Bust of Herrick Will Be Presented to Paris." The archive note adds: Plans for departure from N Y C. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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