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August 30, 1931
The story of August 30, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On August 30, 1931, one archived headline reported: "CANNON EXPECTED TO REPLY ON FUNDS; Nye Believes Bishop, as Result of Revelations, Will Volunteer Testimony on Use of Gifts. INSISTS ON HEARING DONORS Will Call Huston, Slemp and Frelinghuysen--Prosecutions for Corruption Planned. Three Others to Be Called. May Push Contempt Actions. CANNON EXPECTED TO REPLY ON FUNDS To Decide Course Next Month. Activity in Huston's Bank Account." The archive note adds: Sen Nye expects Cannon to volunteer testimony on use of gifts. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "PARIS HEARS VIENNA DROPS GERMAN PLAN; Reports Say Austria Will Not Continue Negotiations for Customs Union. BERLIN DECISION DELAYED Hague Verdict Awaited, but Less Importance Is Believed Attached to Scheme Now. German Attitude Uncertain. PARIS HEARS VIENNA DROPS GERMAN PLAN." A third item noted: "RASKOB TO OCCUPY ELABORATE OFFICES; With P.S. du Pont, He Will Have Large Suite in the Empire State Building." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On August 30, 1931, one archived headline reported: "CANNON EXPECTED TO REPLY ON FUNDS; Nye Believes Bishop, as Result of Revelations, Will Volunteer Testimony on Use of Gifts. INSISTS ON HEARING DONORS Will Call Huston, Slemp and Frelinghuysen--Prosecutions for Corruption Planned. Three Others to Be Called. May Push Contempt Actions. CANNON EXPECTED TO REPLY ON FUNDS To Decide Course Next Month. Activity in Huston's Bank Account." The archive note adds: Sen Nye expects Cannon to volunteer testimony on use of gifts. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On August 30, 1931, one archived headline reported: "PARIS HEARS VIENNA DROPS GERMAN PLAN; Reports Say Austria Will Not Continue Negotiations for Customs Union. BERLIN DECISION DELAYED Hague Verdict Awaited, but Less Importance Is Believed Attached to Scheme Now. German Attitude Uncertain. PARIS HEARS VIENNA DROPS GERMAN PLAN." The archive note adds: Bruening, H. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On August 30, 1931, one archived headline reported: "RASKOB TO OCCUPY ELABORATE OFFICES; With P.S. du Pont, He Will Have Large Suite in the Empire State Building." The archive note adds: To have elaborate offices in Empire State Bldg. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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