Word: repairs
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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This information was gleaned from W. S. Burke, Inspector of Grounds and Buildings, when asked about the matter last night. The Harvard Clock Company of Boston, makers of the clock, are sending men out today to ascertain the extent of the damages and begin repair work at once...
...Story. In 1835, with old Johann at the head of the family, the Buddenbrooks are at the height of their prosperity. This prosperity is maintained by the younger Johann. But as the third generation grows up, you see signs of its decline. Even Thomas' energy cannot repair the damage done by Christian's wasting and by Antonie's two disastrous marriages. He does manage to keep up appearances and even to be elected Senator. But when in 1875 he dies, with no capable successor, the business has to be wound up and the end has come...
...About $30,000,000 is included for the completion of one battleship, two aeroplane carriers, six scout cruisers, thirteen submarines, three fleet submarines, one gunboat, two destroyer tenders, one submarine tender and one repair ship, which were under construction...
...Canal defense, the Navy is now intent on its own maneuvers. The object of the present dash is to carry out such) a maneuver as would be required if our fleet left Panama to meet an enemy approaching across the Atlantic. The aim is to convoy a group of repair ships, mine sweepers, food, fuel, hospital ships and the aeroplane carrier Langley to Culebra in order to establish an advance base. Then, in case of a battle, the fleet would not be obliged to return all the way to Panama for refueling...
...Shenandoah (TIME, Jan. 28) will take three months to repair. Her cells are now being deflated, and the costly gas stored in special containers. About March 1 the gas will be purified in the only apparatus of its kind in the U. S. Repairs and only minor changes are being authorized by the Bureau of Aeronautics. The first idea of building a false nose, to secure safety in the case of another breaking loose from a mooring mast, has been abandoned. The extra weight involved in such construction would throw the ship out of balance...