Definition of ordinance. 1  1a : an authoritative decree or direction : order On that day the king signed three ordinances.b : a law set forth by a governmental authority; specifically : a municipal regulation A city ordinance forbids construction work to start before 8 a.m.
Harry Augustine Bruno (7 February 1893 - 1978) was a pioneer in public relations with his promotion of aviation.
Harry Houdini Dies After Operations. Special to The New York Times. DETROIT, Oct. 31.--Harry Houdini, world famous as a magician, a defier of locks and sealed chests and an exposer of spiritualist frauds, died here this afternoon after a week's struggle for life, in which he underwent two operations.