Federal Radio Commission Adopts Kilocycle Listings
Dr John Dellinger of the Bureau of Standards explains that kilocycles replace meters for radio station frequencies to aid listeners. He notes uniform 10 kilocycle spacings minimize interference and that wave length terms are being phased out for technical accuracy and public convenience.
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Waarington
Federal Radio E Commission
J.oh. Dellinger
Radio Laboratory
Bureau’ of Standards
Federal Radio Commission
Dellinger
Radio Commission
Tariff Entente on Agenda for Interparliamentary Union Meet
The Interparliamentary Union’s twenty fourth conference in Paris from August 25 to 30 will tackle arms reduction, a European Tariff Entente, the fight against drugs, and codification of international law. Paul Doumer will host sessions at the Palace du Luxembourg with about four hundred parliamentarians from over thirty countries attending. This marks the third Paris meeting since the Union’s 1888 founding, the previous one in Washington in 1925.
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Byts
Interparliamentary Union
Pallas du Luxem
Paul Doumer
Senate
Union
Paris
Washington
Farmers Find Best Market in Decatur
Farmers travel to Decatur to sell produce and livestock at what locals describe as the best market for their goods. Nearby merchants note strong demand and steady prices attracting regional farmers.
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Decatur
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Illness and Death
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during our wife and sister’s illness and death. Thanks for beautiful florals and use of cars. L. A. Sanderson and family, J. G. Jenkins family, W. R. McNeil family, L. R. Jenkins family.
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L. A. Sanderson
L. R. Jenkins
J. G. Jenkins
W. R. McNeil
Black Bottom Riot Leaves Dozens Hurt In Asiatic Village
A chaotic moonlit religious gathering near Kzyl in Asiatic Russia ended in six deaths and 56 serious injuries as 500 worshipers stampeded and clashed. Dancers attacked themselves with knives, crushed by a frenzy as chants rose and ground ran with blood.
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Russia
Mohammed
Kzyl
Resolutions of Respect for Dr. J Leon Gunter
The Central Methodist church Board of Stewards memorializes Dr J Leon Gunter noting his faithful service counsel and generosity. They declare his death a severe loss to the board and church and order sentiments spread in minutes and copies sent to his wife the Decatur Daily and the Alabama Christian Advocate.
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Central Methodist Church
J. Leon Gunter
Gunter
Decatur Daily
Alabama Christian Advocate
W. H. Day
W. R. Smith
73 000 000 Trees Planted In Year Highlights Forestry Legislation
The Forestry Legislative Survey notes a 1927 year of progress with 42 states enacting forestry measures. Nevada Utah first to pass, Arizona New Mexico share state forests with the U S forest service, and Delaware South Carolina strengthen programs. Pennsylvania New York Michigan lead planting totals. Mississippi flood focus on forest protection as flood prevention aid.
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International
Washington
Forestry Legislative Survey
American Tree Association
Delaware
South Carolina
Wyoming
Arkansas
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
U. S. Forest Service
Utah
Charles Lathrop
Pennsylvania
New York
Michigan
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Pack
Flyers Bring 3 New Airports To New England
Colonel Lindbergh and other famed aviators visit Boston inspiring plans for three new airports on the Atlantic coast area around East Boston and Governor's Island. Local leaders including ex mayor Curley push rapid development of landing fields to support a growing aviation industry and commercial air travel in New England.
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New England
International News Service
Boston
Heathern Lanes
Charles A. Lindbergh
South
Lester J. Maitland
Atlantic Coast
James M. Curley
East Boston
Governor's Island
Lindbergh
Curley the _ Providence
England
Caleylieves
Newlie
Ferest
Mit
Eo Me
Ind
Scarboro
Portland
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