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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1927

Page

2

Denver Mint Expects Record Gold Coin Shipments

Mint director Robert J. Grant says United States gold supply will surge with new $10 and $20 pieces and gold certificates in coming days. He notes heavy shipments through regular trade channels and Mexican gold moving to San Francisco banks, with 95 percent of coins used west of Chicago. He cites ongoing minting pressures and the persistent production of pennies.

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Boosting Decatur Could Elevate Neighborhood Perception

A short note urges residents to try a boost in Decatur to see how much more neighbors rate them, implying social visibility or status gains from community effort.

Lita Grey Chaplin Pursues Divorce Fight Over Fees

Lyndol Young testified that an offer near 1 million dollars did not deter Lita Grey Chaplin from seeking a final divorce settlement with Charles Chaplin. Young, once head of her legal team, disclosed the fee dispute as his firm withdrew from the case.

Los Angeles Lita Grey Chaplin Charles Chaplin Lyndol Young Young Chapliff

Actress Named in Chaplin Cash Settlement Case

The claimant refused the cash settlement and pressed to name a prominent motion picture actress she says Chaplin was unduly familiar with. The actress’s name has surfaced repeatedly, but legal complications blocked disclosure. The case is set for trial on August 22.

Chaplin

Girls Taking Up Physical Training

C J Randolph reports more girls enroll in physical training for Y M C A classes after returning from Blue Ridge. He says YMCA should extend training for girls where Y W C A does not offer it.

C. J. Randolph Blue Ridge

Randolph Returns From Blue Ridge Y M C A Summer Session

C. J. Randolph secretary of the Y M C A returned Wednesday night from Blue Ridge New Gy where he spent the past week at summer school during the Y M C A conference. He said the session was enjoyable and provided valuable ideas for expanding Y M C A work.

C. J. Randolph Blue Ridge Randolph

Quiet Morgan County Sees Calm After Sheriff Davis Raids

Morgan county reports a quiet spell with minimal disorder. Sheriff Bily Davis says his raids on illicit stills since taking office may partly explain the present calm.

Morgan County Bily Davis Davis

River Rising as Tennessee Gauge Shows 3.9 Feet

The Tennessee river continues to rise slightly after recent rains with the local gauge reading 3.9 feet. This indicates ongoing minor flooding risk along nearby shores and low-lying areas.

Tennessee

Temperature Range Report From Local Weather Office

The day saw a high of 81 degrees and a low of 73 degrees as the weather bureau noted. No precipitation reported and skies were generally clear with light winds.

Mercury Weather Bureau

Sacco and Vanzetti Lose Final Appeal for Clemency

Boston August 4 The Sacco and Vanzetti murder case nears its end as a 2500 word decision closes their last hope for clemency. Governor Fuller endorses the 1921 jury verdict and sees no basis for a new hearing.

Boston Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti Charlestown State Prison Alvan P. Fuller

Ford Endorses Hoover for Republican Nomination

Henry Ford endorsed Herbert Hoover as the logical Republican candidate to succeed Calvin Coolidge. Ford stated Hoover is sincere in his decision not to run for president.

Detroit Herbert Hoover Calvin Coolidge Henry Ford

Local Home Goods Ad Promises Guarantees and Visible Value

A home merchant emphasizes no guesswork in purchases and backs prices with a guarantee. Shoppers are urged to buy what they can see from familiar, trusted sellers.

No Hitch In Air Mail Plans Seen

law former second Penrice acquired the air mail contract says there will be no salary increases and no immediate changes to pilots. Col Henderson praises pilots as the best and hopes not to part with any. W L Smith, a former air mail pilot, becomes manager in Cleveland and has set up temporary offices.

York-Chicago W. L. Smith Air Mail Cleveland

Airline Plans New Passenger Service Facilities

An unnamed company will add facilities for passenger service, with the expansion expected in the near future.

A . Air

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