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June 27, 1931
The story of June 27, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On June 27, 1931, one archived headline reported: "QUERIED ON SCHOOL GRAFT; Two Contractors Testify Before Bronx Grand Jury." The archive note adds: 2 witnesses heard in Grossman case. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "TARRYTOWN MAYOR HEADS ANTI-VICE DRIVE; Committee of Five Will Seek to 'Persuade' Questionable Resort Owners to Close Up." A third item noted: "BENNINGER VOIDS RIIS PARK LEASE; Commissioner Cancels Auto Privileges Granted to the Siebrock Company. CALLS HIS PLAN THE BEST But Bows to Public Opinion, He Says--Complaint on Astoria Park Made. Statement by Commissioner. Decided Against Bidding. Outlines Future Policy. Clash on Hilly's Opinion. Sparks Glad He Lost Lease." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On June 27, 1931, one archived headline reported: "QUERIED ON SCHOOL GRAFT; Two Contractors Testify Before Bronx Grand Jury." The archive note adds: 2 witnesses heard in Grossman case. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On June 27, 1931, one archived headline reported: "TARRYTOWN MAYOR HEADS ANTI-VICE DRIVE; Committee of Five Will Seek to 'Persuade' Questionable Resort Owners to Close Up." The archive note adds: Mayor Lehman heads anti-vice drive; com of 5 appointed to clean up town. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On June 27, 1931, one archived headline reported: "BENNINGER VOIDS RIIS PARK LEASE; Commissioner Cancels Auto Privileges Granted to the Siebrock Company. CALLS HIS PLAN THE BEST But Bows to Public Opinion, He Says--Complaint on Astoria Park Made. Statement by Commissioner. Decided Against Bidding. Outlines Future Policy. Clash on Hilly's Opinion. Sparks Glad He Lost Lease." The archive note adds: Benninger voids lease; issues statement, outlines future policy. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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