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June 22, 1931
The story of June 22, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On June 22, 1931, one archived headline reported: "3 DIE, 12 DROWN HERE AS HEAT WAVE STAYS; CROWDS SET RECORD; Eight Prostrations Reported-- Rush to Beaches and Parks Among Biggest in Years. TODAY DUE TO BE COOLER Mercury Reaches 84, but Wind Eases Torridity--Thousands Sleep on Beaches. 700,000 DISPORT AT CONEY Undertow Frightens Bathers at Thronged Long Island Resorts --Highways Are Jammed. Mid-West Gets Relief. No Serious Accidents. 3 DIE, 12 DROWN HERE AS HEAT REACHES 84." The archive note adds: Heat wave persists despite breeze; mercury reaches 84; 3 dead; 12 drowned seeking relief from heat. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "MERCHANTS FAVOR FREIGHT RATE RISE; Association Approves 'Reasonable Advance,' Without Endorsing 15% Proposal.BUSINESS GAIN FORESEENBoard Believes Granting AppealWould Safeguard Rail Securities and Spur Buying." A third item noted: "SLAIN IN PISTOL BATTLE.; Janitor Killed by Police After Wounding Restaurant Man." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On June 22, 1931, one archived headline reported: "3 DIE, 12 DROWN HERE AS HEAT WAVE STAYS; CROWDS SET RECORD; Eight Prostrations Reported-- Rush to Beaches and Parks Among Biggest in Years. TODAY DUE TO BE COOLER Mercury Reaches 84, but Wind Eases Torridity--Thousands Sleep on Beaches. 700,000 DISPORT AT CONEY Undertow Frightens Bathers at Thronged Long Island Resorts --Highways Are Jammed. Mid-West Gets Relief. No Serious Accidents. 3 DIE, 12 DROWN HERE AS HEAT REACHES 84." The archive note adds: Heat wave persists despite breeze; mercury reaches 84; 3 dead; 12 drowned seeking relief from heat. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On June 22, 1931, one archived headline reported: "MERCHANTS FAVOR FREIGHT RATE RISE; Association Approves 'Reasonable Advance,' Without Endorsing 15% Proposal.BUSINESS GAIN FORESEENBoard Believes Granting AppealWould Safeguard Rail Securities and Spur Buying." The archive note adds: Endorses proposed rise. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On June 22, 1931, one archived headline reported: "SLAIN IN PISTOL BATTLE.; Janitor Killed by Police After Wounding Restaurant Man." The archive note adds: Wounded by C Tamborino in quarrel over money; Tamborino killed by police as he resists arrest. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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