Washington D.C., October 29, 1931 – In a shocking turn of events, Dr. G.K. Burgess, a high-ranking official at the Bureau of Standards, was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage yesterday. The sudden attack has left the nation’s capital reeling, and the automotive industry stunned. As the Society of Automotive Engineers convened for their ninth annual transportation meeting, the news of Dr. Burgess’s condition cast a dark shadow over the proceedings.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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