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SPECTATORS TOUCHED AS FADING G.A.R. RANKS PASS IN BRAVE ARRAY
NEW YORK, NY – The Grand Army of The Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army, US Navy, Marines and Revenue Cutter Service who served in the American Civil War. It was dissolve in 1956 when last surviving member died. More than 100,000 line the streets of the Metropolis as the fast-thinning column of veterans of 1861 (Civil war), now bent with age, march in memory of their comrades. The most colorful figure in the picturesque parade is John Early, 88-year old Zouave, lone survivor of the famous regiment in the district. In direct contrast with the aging heroes of the Civil War are 15,000 veterans of the World War (Great War-now called WWI) and National Guard units, resplendent in dress uniforms – a stirring memorial to departed “buddies”.
VETERANS CONVERGE ON CAPITAL TO PRESS BONUS CASH CLAIMS
ZANESVILLE, OH – A tired, weather-beaten, and travel stained “Army” moves toward Washington, D.C. to lay their demands before Congress for settlements on the adjusted compensation for ex-service men of the World War (Great War-now called WWI). Governor White furnishes trucks to carry them through, and eliminates trouble with railroads. Camping on roadsides, as they did when they wore khaki, the unemployed ex-soldiers doggedly maintain the march that started on the Pacific Coast.
DARING BIRDMEN RISK LIVES IN SENSATIONAL FLIGHT OVER SIERRAS
DEATH VALLEY, CA –Planes laden with heavy cargoes of gas and observation equipment, 9 huge airplanes of the 11th Bomb Squadron under command of Lieutenant Charles H. Howard take to the skies from March Field on the initial patrol through the treacherous canyons of the dangerous Sierra mountain range. For the first time planes fly through the Yosemite Valley and circle Mt. Whitney below the rim of the peaks to study the air currents peculiar to the region. After 8 hours in the clouds the Army eagles return to their base, the thrilling maneuver a complete success.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
COLUMBIA, MO – Eyes of football world focus on Francis “Frank” Carideo! – Famed Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne’s star now new head football coach of the “Tiger” grid squad, University of Missouri. CU image of coach Francis “Frank” Carideo. Front angle view of 1932 football squad rushing toward camera. Shows a football practice or skirmish session, players wearing leather helmets, no face guards.
NEW YORK, NY – Needy Greenwich Village artists open out-door salon! – Greenwich Villagers emulate Paris street exhibits. Crowds of New Yorkers view and purchase paintings.
NEW ANTI-AIRCRAFT RECORD ACHIEVED BY COAST DEFENSE ACES
FT. MONROE, VA – Under the critical eye of War Secretary Patrick J. Hurley, artillerymen at this strategic point on the Atlantic frontier test their accuracy with high-powered new-type weapons against attacks from the skies. Firing with deadly aim, the batteries, using 6-inch guns, shoot the projectiles into the air destroying targets trailed by fearless aviators. A new high mark of direct hits is scored with a deadly precision undreamed of until today.
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