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Headlines from May 29, 1938

Passengers Laud Mandalay Crew; Scene Described by Eyewitness; Excursionists Calmed and Fitted With Life Belts While Awaiting Rescue--Few Signs of Hysteria Observed on Ship

Makes Many Home Loans

PWA GETS GITY BID FOR FUNDS TO BEGIN $130,00,000 WORKS; With City Assuming 55% of Cost, Total of $71,500,000 Must Be Raised Here

SHIPS HIT BOW-ON; Liner Keeps Prow in Hole in Old Craft Till All Are Taken Off

Major Sports Yesterday; GOLF BASEBALL RACING ROWING DOG SHOW

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