Airplane perils and political chatter fill the week
The text notes dangers from flight and storms, recounts Lindbergh escaping a fire in Utah and a deadly lightning strike on a Pennsylvania aircraft. It mentions Georgia peaches shipping to Hogeland, a hot campaign season, the death of Editor Shannon, a New York divorce petition, a New Orleans arrest for crossdressing, a government liquor theft in New York, Gainesville storm damage with no injuries, Democratic loyalty debates around Al Smith, and W D Manley’s prison sentence appeal.
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Willie Upshaw Defects and Plans Against Smith
The former congressman Willie Upshaw, once a Ref erat from the stn District, writes a letter opposing Al Smith in the presidential race while running as a Democrat for Congress. Officials plan to omit his name from the ticket and critics urge dropping him from the party rolls.
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Local notes reflect storms, sermons and school life
A regional roundup reports a deadly weekend with a church collapse after rain in Atlanta, flood and drowning counts, crop updates, and local happenings. It covers school plays bans, farm tasks, a missing pug, and notes on civic events and local business.
Fort Benning Editor Questions Smith Withdrawal
From Fort Benning the editor voices concern over Gov. Al Smith’s presidential bid amid Sheriff Jackson’s opposition and possible party bolt by Jim Davidson. He argues South state rights and cites negro delegates at Kansas City as a factor.
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