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May 16, 1931
The story of May 16, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On May 16, 1931, one archived headline reported: "DERIDES O'SHEA VIEW OF SCHOOL TEST ROW; Tildsley Sees 'Bunk' and 'Bluff' in Assertions That Questions Given Were Unfair. SEEKS PROOF IN SYLLABI District Superintendent Says Examinations Covered Ground Prescribed for Study. SYSTEM DEFENDED AGAIN School Head Issues Figures Tending to Show Clty Pupils Are Above National Average. Tildsley Checking Tests. Will Review Other Subjects." The archive note adds: Tildsley sees "bunk" and "bluff" in criticism of tests; says they covered ground prescribed in study; checks tests with syllabi. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "SPAIN GETS PROTEST OF VATICAN ON RIOTS; Madrid Hears It Threatens a Break Unless Adequate Apology Is Made. NUNS RETURN TO CONVENTS But Religious Treasures Still Are Hidden in Private Homes for Fear of Looters. TWO MORE PERSONS SLAIN. Autoists Mistake Vigilantes for Robbers--1,000 Army Officers Ask Retirement. Hang Appeals for calm. Populace Celebrates Fiesta. Two Killed Near Granada. Papal Ultimatum Reported. Protest Strongly Worded. Bolivia Notes Paraguay's Freedom." A third item noted: "Bank Tie-Up Excuse to Landlady Sends Chicago Lodger to Jail." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On May 16, 1931, one archived headline reported: "DERIDES O'SHEA VIEW OF SCHOOL TEST ROW; Tildsley Sees 'Bunk' and 'Bluff' in Assertions That Questions Given Were Unfair. SEEKS PROOF IN SYLLABI District Superintendent Says Examinations Covered Ground Prescribed for Study. SYSTEM DEFENDED AGAIN School Head Issues Figures Tending to Show Clty Pupils Are Above National Average. Tildsley Checking Tests. Will Review Other Subjects." The archive note adds: Tildsley sees "bunk" and "bluff" in criticism of tests; says they covered ground prescribed in study; checks tests with syllabi. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On May 16, 1931, one archived headline reported: "SPAIN GETS PROTEST OF VATICAN ON RIOTS; Madrid Hears It Threatens a Break Unless Adequate Apology Is Made. NUNS RETURN TO CONVENTS But Religious Treasures Still Are Hidden in Private Homes for Fear of Looters. TWO MORE PERSONS SLAIN. Autoists Mistake Vigilantes for Robbers--1,000 Army Officers Ask Retirement. Hang Appeals for calm. Populace Celebrates Fiesta. Two Killed Near Granada. Papal Ultimatum Reported. Protest Strongly Worded. Bolivia Notes Paraguay's Freedom." The archive note adds: Celebrates Fiesta of San Isidro. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On May 16, 1931, one archived headline reported: "Bank Tie-Up Excuse to Landlady Sends Chicago Lodger to Jail." The archive note adds: Sentenced for circulating false rumor affecting a bank's credit. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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