People, Aug. 10, 1931

"Names make news." Last week the following names made the following news:

The Smithsonian Institution made known it was fighting mediums, fortunetellers, astrologers. Arthur Brisbane, Hearst colyumnist, reported: "At a dinner party recently, entertained by a clairvoyant, Walter Chrysler, automobile man, heard these predictions:

" 'The Kaiser will die on August 3.

" 'Our most distinguished aviator (meaning Lindbergh), will meet with an accident in September—serious, but not fatal.

" 'In October Calvin Coolidge will announce his intention to run for the Presidency in 1932.

" 'In November President Hoover will appear before Congress to...

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