Kingstree Girl Wins Navy Essay Trophy at High School
Nora Kinder of Kingstree High School won the 10 inch navy shell offered for the best essay on The Navy as an Educational Institution. Commdr A B Anderson praised the school and announced the trophy presentation. Other finalists named include Edna Tiler Camden Alma Davis Bishopville Jo Lanard Prosperity J Eltis Craps Brookland Ruth Carter Summerville Jennie E Bostick Beaufort Ira Youngblood St Matthews Edna Dawsey Burroughs Claire Taylor Ridgeland Julius Covington Spartanburg B G Robinson Whitmire Eddie Bradham Pinewood Lucile Smith Ride Spring. Kinder's essay praised naval education and opportunities in training and travel.
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Nora Kinder
Kingstree High School
Commdr
A. B. Anderson
United States Navy Recruiting Service
Edna Tiler
Camden High School
Alma Davis
Bishopville High School
Pinewooi High School
Lucile Smith
Ride Spring
Miss Kinder
G. A. Wauchope
University of South Carolina
George McCuthchen
Economics
Aviator Schroeder Sets New World Altitude Record
Major Schroeder, chief test pilot at McCook Field, rose to about 37,000 feet and fell 5 miles before making a safe landing. He endured extreme cold and temporary blindness from lack of oxygen, but is recovering at the post hospital. Officials will seek Aero Club verification of the record.
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Dayton
Ohio
R. W. Schroeder
McCook Field
Major Schroeder
Schroeder
Lchroeder
Schroeer
Howard V. Dutrow
Larrison W. Flickinger
Dolphs
Adjt
Casale
Harrison W. Filickinger
War Department
Washington
Aero Club of America
Federation Aeronautique Internationale
Coast to Coast Lines Proposed by Charles Ora
New York Feb 26 Plans for three transcontinental dirigible lines were announced by Charles Ora head of the commercial aircraft syndicate. He said 35 ships will be built ten per capacity line and five 200 passenger ships for transcontinental routes. The first route includes Kansas City Denver Tulsa Oklahoma City Fort Worth New Orleans Jackson Memphis and Springfield Ill. The first small ship arrives tomorrow and will be shown at an exposition then go to Kansas City for commissioning. Officials estimate fares not to exceed five cents per mile.
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New York
Charles Ora
Commercial Aircraft Syndicate
Ora
Kansas City
Denver
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Fort Worth
New Orleans
Jackson
Memphis
Spring+field
Ill
Accident with pistol injures Mrs Medlin in Andrews
In Andrews on Tuesday night Mrs. Herbert W. Medlin opened a bureau drawer and, after a door slam, a pistol discharged. The bullet passed through her right thigh and she is resting.
Paper prices rise on International Paper contracts
New York reports newsprint on International Paper Company contracts will rise from 4 1 2 cents per pound to 5 cents for the April 1 quarter. C W Lywan vice stove of the company announced today.
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New York
International Paper Company
C. W. Lywan
Vice Stove
Senator Dial States Honest Reasons Against Railroad Bill
Washington notes quote Senator Dial of South Carolina denouncing the railroad bill conference report as unconstitutional and harmful to competition. He argues it confiscates property, creates double taxation, and risks state constitutional limits, insisting labor provisions should not override market forces. Senator E. D. Smith was absent. A. F. M.
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Washington
Congress
Dial
South Carolina
Kitchin
North Carolna
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. D. Smith
Interstate Commerce Committee
Workers Plan Fight Against High Cost
In Richmond Virginia on February 26 railway workers totaling about 590 signed petitions vowing not to buy hats suits or shoes until prices lower, seen as part of a national effort to reduce living costs.
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Richmond
February Temperature Stays Mild While Dry Across Region
February was colder and drier than normal with a mean temperature of 48.2 degrees against 51.8 normal. Precipitation totaled 2.6 inches, below the 3.51 inch normal, and there was a 53 degree year‑to‑date temperature deficit.
Change Place of Cotton Meeting
J S Wannamaker, president of the American Cotton Association, says the Montgomery Ala meeting set for March 9 12 will be moved to Atlanta or Memphis due to influenza. English spinners will visit around March 15 for a conference. the convention must proceed before then. The city chosen will be announced Tuesday and Atlanta and Memphis urge hosting.
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Columbia
J. S. Wanamaker
American Cotton Association
Montgomery
Ala
Atlanta
Memphis
Wannamaker
Kilby
Alabama
United States
Mr. Wannamaker
Consolidated Merchants’ Association
New York
South
Board of Health Lifts Quarantine in Andrews
The local Board of Health lifts the quarantine in Andrews as influenza cases decline and conditions improve. Physicians report about 200 new cases this week, with two deaths since the outbreak began, and public places may reopen with no patron limits. The Select Theater plans a moving picture show tomorrow at the Opera House.
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Board of Health
Andrews
Select Theater
Opera House
Aid For Soldiers Sought by Legion
Washington reports representatives of the American Legion will press the House ways and means committee to back national beneficial legislation for soldier farms in all states and government aid for city homes and vocational education. The Mondell bill backed by the Interior secretary envisions community settlements for veterans, amid a surge of interest with over 200000 land applications.
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Washington
American Legion
Ways and Means Committee
House
Legion Committee
Mondell
Interio
Franklin K. Lane
Mojndeh
Wyoming
Congress
Interior Department
Department For Lands
North Platte
Lane
Oregon
Cotton Fire Destroys 2500 Bales at Sharon Warehouses
York reports a blaze at the Hill Banking and Mercantile Company cotton warehouses in Sharon destroying about 2500 bales valued at 25000. The fire, blamed on an engine, was fought by volunteers and fully insured.
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York
Hill Banking and Mercantile Company
Sharon
Aera
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Kingstree
Navy
United States Navy
Hospital Corps
Navy Wireless School
Odern
Salors
Seven Seas
United Tes
Naval Service
Heights
Coast TO Coast Lines
Herbert Medlin
World War Veterans
Department
Public Lands
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