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Wednesday October 28, 1936

The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.diary 2

Off to teachers’ meet – Grand trip.   Got a room at El Fidel that Gov Tingley occupies tomorrow!  Hope they give us another as nice when we move Image result for el fidel hotel albuquerqueout.  Went to the Hop at thhe Armory and danced 3 or 4 times. Pure Mexican music!  Met Dick and Thelma Morgan, friends of Charlotte and Marjery Leison (ditto) from Raton

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today

The Statue of Liberty turns 50.  FDR speaks. 

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MP Ellen Wilkinson and Jarrow Crusade marchers near Luton, October 28, 1936

The Jarrow Crusades continue in the Brittish town of Jarrow, workers marching against unemployment and poverty.

 

Dornier Do 19 in flight c1938.JPG

The prototype of the German heavy bomber Dornier Do 19 had its first flight

Chicago Daily Tribune October 28, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune October 28, 1936