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December 31, 1931
The story of December 31, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On December 31, 1931, one archived headline reported: "Mussolini Tries to Stop Noise." The archive note adds: Mussolini issues ordinance forbidding blowing of auto horns from 12:30 A M to 6 A M. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "Two Patrolmen Are Ousted." A third item noted: "ULROONEY CITES 308 POLICE HEROES; SOME OF THE 308 OF NEW YORK'S POLICE HEROES, INCLUDING FIVE KILLED BY BANDITS, CITED FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On December 31, 1931, one archived headline reported: "Mussolini Tries to Stop Noise." The archive note adds: Mussolini issues ordinance forbidding blowing of auto horns from 12:30 A M to 6 A M. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On December 31, 1931, one archived headline reported: "Two Patrolmen Are Ousted." The archive note adds: Dismissed from Police Dept. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On December 31, 1931, one archived headline reported: "ULROONEY CITES 308 POLICE HEROES; SOME OF THE 308 OF NEW YORK'S POLICE HEROES, INCLUDING FIVE KILLED BY BANDITS, CITED FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE." The archive note adds: On Police Dept honor list; por. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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