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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1927

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Legislature Debates Capitol Bond Plan Amid Proposals

The Legislature wrestled with three capitol funding proposals in a tense session. The Senate backed a bond issue for construction while the House delayed and defeated a direct levy measure, with caution over constitutional amendments and required votes. Adjournment was set for Monday as lawmakers weigh financing and voter referendums.

Senate House of Delegates Clyde H. Rast Jenn Campia Tlon Snate House Highlands Resolution Beaafort Hardman, Herold, Hugs and Barith Doddridge Herald Inne Homse Amcettims Highland Resolution Barry A. Weiss L. M. Rotinson T¢Eras Ami House Mondey Reagan Capitol Hous R. Marsh Mineral County Board of Public Work Wetagl Eoon

Fishing tale ends with eagle caught on hook

APBURN Alabama June 11 reports a strange tale from the season's heat at Boozer Pitts, famed Alabama State Tech football coach. He cast his line and snagged a large bald eagle mid air, the hook catching the bird. Pitts landed the eagle, measuring five feet four inches from wing tip to wing tip, and donated it to the institute's zoology department.

Apburn Als John Institute

Levine Aims Trans Atlantic Air Traffic Plan

BERLIN June 11 details of plans for forming an 810,000,000 trans Atlantic Air Traffic Corporation were announced by Charles A. Levine at the American embassy on the eve of his departure for Vienna. He said service could begin within a year and described a multinational system feeding European traffic with multi mode planes able to carry 2,000 pounds within a 2,500 mile cruising radius. Germany fetes Lindbergh and the two other American airmen for the Atlantic flight as Potsdam honors them with winged orations and royal welcome. Lindbergh condemns delays to U S air progress in a Washington address before thousands.

Berlin Wones Fional America Europa Charles A. Engine Vienna Levine Lutthauss Jesdera France England Internationsl Corporation Europe Thess Coleone Lindbergh Germany Chamberlin Lerine Potsdam Ariatocracy Potacmm Stadium U. S. B. Memphis Tube 11 Telos Begas B. Franklin Brobaney Lowie Paris Bilm Baying Mahoney Wa Mahoney Slim Parle Brussels London Phis Navy Yard Accialt Jindbergh Oime Burtnge Lindbergha Lindy Admiral Burrage Legion of Honor China Memphis Richard R. Blythe Cindy Peragnel Beard the Memphia Cortune Washington Sirs Evangetine Lladbergn Slier United States Minnesota State Society Stational Press Charlie U. S. & Memphis Ome White House Harrige

Birger Charged in Slaying of Highway Patrolman

Birger and four former followers face new indictment for the murder of Lory L. Price a state highway patrolman and his wife abducted from Marion on January 17. The case ties to the Adams killing and cites testimony from Art Newman now jailed in California. Evidence describes Price shot at a barbecue stand and later killed, with his wife murdered in an abandoned mine shaft. Authorities moved Birger for safekeeping to another county amid rumors of a mob forming in Willamton county.

Rashville Charles Birger Joe Adama West City Lory L. Price Marion Birger Art Newman Leutenant California Adams Newman Price Wiliamson County Frice Snd Dubois Ifield Jair Benton Chrcutt Willamton Franklin County Esate

Two Mail Robbers Await Extradition In Oregon Case

US Ohio June 11. De Autremonts Roz and Ray twins held in jail await extradition to Oregon for trial on murder and train robbery charges stemming from a 1929 Southern Pacific heist near Siskiyou Oregon. Federal indictments linked to the robbery. Newspaper men observed their restrained comments during limited questioning. They said they lived in Ohio two to three years and had worked in Portsmouth steel mills lumber plants and coal mines.

Ohio Oregon de Autremonts Roz End Ray W. B. Long Ron Francisco W. B. Bartels de Autrements Southern Pacific Siskiyou Konversation Portsmouth

City Employes Are Charged With Dodging Local Taxes

City officials face tax dodging accusations amid a council dispute over capitation and road taxes. An assessor's review found 241 city employees on the capitation list, with 41 percent paid, 24 percent unpaid, and 33 percent not listed. Mayor Wertz and City Collector Cochran disputed the charges as others promised to verify instances of nonpayment across departments.

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Lindy greeted by thousands in Washington in farewell parade

The Lindbergh celebration in Washington drew massive crowds as Mrs Coolidge led the parade and the nation hailed Charles Lindbergh with the highest honors. A vast procession with artillery and cheering citizens passed along the avenue while Lindbergh, pale but proud, saluted his mother and the crowd.

Lindbergh Sails Home母as Mother Calms Pranks on Ship

U S Memphis brings Lindbergh from Europe. Lindbergh greets his mother calmly, while crowds throng the dock and officials gather aboard. The scene blends admiration, ceremony, and a quiet family reunion as Lindbergh and his mother meet in Admiral Burrage’s cabin amid a citywide welcome.

Lindbergh Lindy Memphis

Changes Made In Downtown Traffic

Police Chief John Britton announced four traffic changes to ease downtown congestion. First, First Kanawha Street becomes a westbound one way from Court to Truslow. Hale Street gains two way flow between Virginia and Kanawha. McFarland Street becomes two way between Virginia and Kanawha, then between Virginia and Quarrier it will shift from southbound to northbound one way. The aim is to divert traffic from Court and Virginia to less crowded long streets, despite protests and brief reversals earlier.

John Britton Kanawha Street Cour Truslow Street Hale Street Virginia Kanawaa McFarland Street Kanawha McParland Street Quarrier Nouth Hanowha Street Court Street Eatawbs Virginian Court and McParlant Street Quintier Atreets Etrest

Restoring Virginia car records after fire disruption

The state road commission announced that about 354000 West Virginia car owners must deny Picatr 1097 form blanks and 1824 Mcende blanks due to records lost in a March 11 fire. An updated pink form will be mailed to garages dealers and officials to collect needed information, with a fee for the service.

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Lindbergh Receives Distinguished Service Medal at White House

Warrington June 11 A vast crowd of about 200000 applauded as Charles A Lindbergh received the Distinguished Flying Cross from President Coolidge at the White House. Secretary of War Davis pinned the medal, Lindbergh saluted, and Mrs Lindbergh accompanied by the President posed on the balcony. The reception sent crowds roaring with cheers and sirens as Lindbergh headed to celebratory events, including a return to the reviewing stand and a visit to the Watlington monument grounds.

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