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August 29, 1931
The story of August 29, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On August 29, 1931, one archived headline reported: "France to Renounce Mandate to Syria; Wants It Independent Nation in League." The archive note adds: France to renounce mandate in Syria; wants it an independent country. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "HECKSCHER SUES BOB, CHARGING STOCK FRAUD; Alleges He Misrepresented Worth of Chromium Shares--Promoter Attacks Complaint." A third item noted: "'WIRED MUSIC' PLEA FOR PHONES UPHELD; Commission Rules New Type of Entertainment Has Right to Leased Lines. LIKENED TO RADIO SERVICE Decision Holds Telephone Company Cannot Refuse Same Traffic It Gives to Broadcasters. Broadcasting Service Cited. Van Namee Supports Contention." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On August 29, 1931, one archived headline reported: "France to Renounce Mandate to Syria; Wants It Independent Nation in League." The archive note adds: France to renounce mandate in Syria; wants it an independent country. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On August 29, 1931, one archived headline reported: "HECKSCHER SUES BOB, CHARGING STOCK FRAUD; Alleges He Misrepresented Worth of Chromium Shares--Promoter Attacks Complaint." The archive note adds: Heckscher files suit against him for $250,000 on Consol Chromium Corp Stock. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On August 29, 1931, one archived headline reported: "'WIRED MUSIC' PLEA FOR PHONES UPHELD; Commission Rules New Type of Entertainment Has Right to Leased Lines. LIKENED TO RADIO SERVICE Decision Holds Telephone Company Cannot Refuse Same Traffic It Gives to Broadcasters. Broadcasting Service Cited. Van Namee Supports Contention." The archive note adds: Pub Service Comm rules N Y Telephone Co cannot refuse to lease lines for transmission of music. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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