Drowning Case Prompts Idaho Police to Check Moscow Suspect
Police in Brockport New York request Moscow Idaho authorities hold a dog named Mongreloup accused of drowning a 14 year old boy to confirm if it matches a stolen dog description reported in Moscow. Rembrandt portrait disappearance heads to gendarmerie inquiry in Chambery. U S Italy trade treaty negotiations to begin in autumn according to well informed sources.
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Brockport
N. Y
Moscow
Idaho
Mongreloup
Rome
United States
Italy
Karpis Begins Life Term at Leavenworth After Kidnapping Case
Alvin Karpis entered Leavenworth federal prison to serve a life term for the $100,000 William Hamm kidnapping conspiracy. Federal agents lined the route and guarded the station as the train bearing Karpis and guards arrived. In Alabama, hotel manager Charles M Wilson drowned at Lido Beach, Sarasota. Etowah county fatalities rose to three after another automobile crash in which John W Beard died. In Vermont, George Stone 79, coffin maker, died. his coffin will see service again.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Alvin Karpis
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
William Hamm
Gadsden
Ala
Charles M. Wilson
Reich
Lido Beach
Sarasota
Fla
Ray Taylor
Glencoe
Etowah County
Taylor
John W. Beard
Barre
George Stone
Mississippi State seeks 6000 tickets for Alabama game
Mississippi State requested 6,000 tickets for its October 10 football game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa. State indicated its supporters will travel in large numbers.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Mississippi State
Alabama
State
Cotton market slips in New Orleans trading today
The New Orleans cotton market fell 9 to 13 points in late trading with limited activity. Early selling and lower cables pulled the price down a dollar per bale, but the market recovered about half of the initial losses.
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New Orleans
Grove Hill plans bank charter opening this Saturday
J. H. Williams Alabama state superintendent of banks said he tentatively approved the charter applications for the First Bank of Grove Hill, which is scheduled to open this Saturday.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. H. Williams
State Superintendent of Banks
First Bank of
Grove Hill
Huntington council moves to oust mayor under old ordinance
Huntington Ind July 29 the city council tried three times to gain power to remove Mayor C. W. H. Bangs from office. A new ouster effort was launched based on an ordinance passed 30 years ago.
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Huntington
Ind
C. W. H. Bangs
Canadian wheat rush stuns Chicago as fears mount
Chicago reports a near panicked rush to buy about 5 million bushels of Canadian wheat for trans Atlantic shipment. Prices rose about four cents amid worries Canada may harvest well under 200 million bushels this season, with the crop outlook cut in half from earlier expectations.
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Chicago
Canada
Four masked men rob Ward Bank in daylight heist
Four masked white men entered the Ward, S. C. bank shortly after noon and seized cash estimated at under $1,000. They forced two employees and a customer into the vault, rifled the outer office, and escaped without attempting to force the inner vault time lock.
Public Health Talk On After Care Of Paralysis Cases
Dr. J. P. Leake of the United States Public Health Service spoke to doctors at Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall about after care of infantile paralysis cases. He urged long term rest, cautious muscle use, and ongoing doctor supervision to prevent deformities and aid muscle rebuilding.
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J. P. Leake
United States Public Health Service
Lelia Cantwell
Seton Hall
Tennessee Valley
Leake
De“Nis Jores
No New Cases Reported in County Health Update
County health officer Dr. L A Murphree said no new infantile paralysis cases were reported today. The total remains 30 with many patients showing rapid improvement.
State sends nurse to aid infantile paralysis cases
Albany July 29. New York sent Mrs. Mary Jones of Buffalo an orthopedic public health nurse to Alabama to aid in care of persons stricken with infantile paralysis. Dr Edward B. Godfrey Jr health commissioner assigned her to the southern states upon request of Dr Thomas Parran Jr
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
Mary Jones
Buffalo
Alabama
Edward 8. Godfrey, Jr
Jones
Thomas Parran
Old tax case now settled in Memphis area land dispute
Memphis July 29 The Coll tax case involving Tennessee’s famous lawsuits ended today. City Attorney William Berger announced settlement of a land dispute started in 1907 with Tom Collier his mother and brother Trelevant Collier. The city county and state claimed delinquent taxes totaling $400 000 plus interest penalties and fees pushing the total above $750 000. The Colliers keep about 80 acres of a 280 acre tract in a Memphis suburb area once valued at $4 000 000.
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Memphis
Tenn
Colliers
Tom Collier
Tropical Storm Strengthens Near Florida Coast
The weather bureau reports a Gulf of Mexico tropical storm off Florida’s lower west coast has intensified to hurricane strength over a small area. High tides and gale conditions are forecast for late today along the Florida west coast, with no serious damage reported after crossing extreme south Florida during the night.
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Miami
Fla
Weather Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
West Coast
Lone Suspect Is Held Today In Murders Case
Asheville North Carolina July 29 A lone prisoner Daniel H Gaddy night watchman Battery Park Hotel is detained for questioning as officers sift evidence in the Helen Clevenger murder case. Sheriff Brown says Gaddy may be withholding key information. seven detained since the slaying are down to one.
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Asheville
N.C
Helen Clevenger
Daniel H. Gaddy
Battery Park
Laurence
Brown
Gaddy
L. D. Roddy
Championship go set for afternoon
James J. Braddock and Max Schmeling heavyweight title bout likely to be staged on Saturday afternoon September 26 pending New York State Athletic Commission approval. Promoter Jas J Johnston and manager Joe Gould announced the tentative plan after a conference at Madison Square Garden.
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New York
James J. Braddock
Max Schmeling
Jas. J. Johnston
Madison Square Garden
Joe Gould
Braddock
New York State Athletic Commission
Johnston
Howard Francis Dies in Detroit
Howard Francis aged 36 formerly of Decatur died this morning in a Detroit hospital. The body will be returned for funeral and burial with arrangements to be announced. Surviving are his widow Pauline Francis two children his father Jack Francis of Decatur a brother J W Francis of California and four sisters Mrs Floyd Free Mrs Fred Smith Mrs Bernard Floyd and Mrs John Livingston of New York City.
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Howard Francis
Decatur
Detroit
Pauline. Francis
Jack Francis
J. W. Francis
California
Floyd Free
Fred Smith
Bernard Floyd
John Livingston
New York City
Rabid Cat Bites Athens Resident
Tennessee Valley Laboratory issued anti rabies vaccine today to James M. Smith of Athens after a cat bite on Tuesday. Analysis of the head showed the animal was rabid.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
James M. Smith
Jim Ed Smith
Athens
Britain to Build Two New Ships
London July 29 Sir Samuel Hoare chief of the Admiralty announced to the House of Commons that the keels of two new British heavy ships will be laid in January 1987.
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London
Simuel Hoare
Admiralty
House of Commons
No Attorney Yet In Case Of Gullions Murder Charge
Missee and Henry Gullion in jail on murder charges after Coroner Lewis C Brown swore warrants following an investigation. Miss Hopkins said she was engaged to Tom Gullion. she claimed he shot himself after walking with the Gullions to a hillside near Lacey's Spring Monday afternoon. Henry Gullion admitted his brother fired the fatal shot into his own head. he said Tom had threatened to kill himself the previous Saturday. Neither defendant could explain the act. Hopkins said there was no quarrel between them. Gullion wished to attend his brother's funeral near Lacey's Spring, but the request was denied.
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Missee
Henry Gullion
Tom Gullion
Henry
Lacey's Spring
Lewis C. Brown
Miss Hopkins
Miss Hopking
Gullion
Lacey’s Spring
Five Men Face Assault Charges in Idaho Strike
Prosecuting Attorney Miles F. Egbers said charges of assault with a deadly weapon will be filed against five men arrested Monday after a clash at a logging camp. The incident followed a month-old strike led by the Industrial Workers of the World near Clearwater County, about 100 miles south of Coeur d Alene.
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Coeur D'Alene
Idaho
Miles F. Egbers
Clearwater County
Here
Ralph Smith
Lumber Company
Industrial Workers of the World
Leftist Spain Begins Purge of Its Armies
Madrid reports the loyalist government purges fascist elements from armed forces and state departments amid siege actions against rebel garrisons. Franco base reportedly established general staff in Seville after arriving from Morocco. Insurgent garrisons near Gibraltar seized by government forces. rebel submarine C-3 reportedly sunk. Tangier reports C-4 damaged and docking for repairs.
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Ist
Francisco Franco
Seville
Morocco
Franco
Rock of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Straits
Tangier
American Woman Wounded in Spain Identified
An American woman wounded in northern Spain’s fighting has been identified as Mrs. Fernando Gallardo, daughter of Col. D. B. McKay, editor of the Tampa Times. Officials from the American embassy and the State Department confirmed her identity at Guadarrama where she lay in a sanatorium as clashes between rebels and government forces continued.
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Washington
Spain
Fernando Gallardo
D. B. McKay
Tampa
Pla
Times
Eerie Ae
Guadarrama
Americans prepare Madrid evacuation to Alicante ships
Stranded Americans in Madrid plan to board trains for Alicante to reach an American cruiser. 148 Americans, the largest group on Spanish soil, await transport as Eric Wendelin works to secure the exit. Navy ships Arkansas Wyoming and Quincy prepare to rendezvous for further rescue operations.
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Washington
Spain
Madrid
Alicante
State Department
Eric Co. Wendelin
Coast Guard
Cayuga
Claude G. Bowers
Bilbao
Navy
Arkansas
Wyoming
Hampton Roads
Cherbourg
France
Quincy
Valencia
Chamber of Commerce Backs Decatur University Center Plan
The Chamber urges cooperation to establish a University Center in Decatur as a branch of the University of Alabama. Night classes from 6 to 9 pm five nights weekly begin in September, using a Decatur school building. Tuition totals 120 a year for full courses, 60 for half courses, with credits recognized by the University and other colleges.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Today
University of Alabama
North Alabama
Tennessee Valley
Decatur
City seeks $100,000 repayment over Keller Memorial Bridge
Decatur files mandamus against Alabama Comptroller to compel issuance of a $100,000 warrant from the state bridge fund for the Keller Memorial Bridge project. Judge Walter B. Jones took case under advisement with briefs due in four days. appeal planned to the Alabama Supreme Court.
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Montgomery
Ala
Decatur
State Highway Commission
Keller Memorial
Walter B. Jones
Jones
A. Lynne
Charles W. Lee
State Bridge Fund
The
Highway Commission
Albany
Keller
Tennessee River
Lee
Susupreme Court
Effort to Refund Bribe Money Faces Court Delay
City officials and citizens monitor the effort to refund bribe money to Decatur as court action could upend budget constraints. Attorneys note the suit may bypass fiscal year limits and allow Comptroller Lee to authorize payment if final court approval comes after the appropriation date.
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Decatur
State Supremert
Lee
Shots Fire at Northwestern Barb Wire Co Plant in Labor War
At the Northwestern Barb Wire Co plant Deputy sheriffs faced a barrage of 25 to 30 rifle bullets and rocks as part of a labor drive in the steel industry. Tear gas bombs cleared demonstrators after 20 deputies responded. three men were injured in earlier clashes including John Gleason and Fay Bennett. Charles Roberts, a bystander, suffered burns and was hospitalized.
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John Gleason
Fay Bennett
Gleason
Cable
Bennett
Charles Roberts
Mrs. Sherard Wins Health and the Laundry Essay Prize
Mrs H Reid Sherard of 636 Jackson Street won ten dollars in the essay contest Health and the Laundry. She received congratulations from numerous friends today as the award was announced.
Former Decatur Resident David R Lindsay Dies in Hollywood
News from Hollywood California reports the death of David R Lindsay a well known former Decatur resident. He died suddenly from a stroke of paralysis while visiting his son Colin C Lindsay. Lindsay came to Decatur in the 1880s and long worked with the L M Falk store here, and he reportedly passed away singing praises of Decatur.
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Hollywood
Calif
David R. Lindsay
Lindsay
Caline
Colin C. L
Decatur
L. M. Falk
Eight Die in Baltimore and Ohio Train Wreck at Clay City
Eight victims removed with more bodies found as Baltimore and Ohio freight derailed near Clay City. Two crew members Wayne Caldwell and Robert May identified. other victims listed as transients including Pletcher Aerold and I L McNeail. Split switch blamed. traffic rerouted during wrecking operations.
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Clay City
Baltimore and Ohio
Wayne Caldwell
Robert May
Washington
Ind
Pletcher Aerold
Newport News
IL. H. McNeail
Alexander City
Ala
Arthur McCool
Mrs. Kate M. Young Burned in Jelly Incident
Mrs. Kate M. Young of 421 Sherman Street was seriously burned this morning around 10 o clock when jelly she was preparing spilled and scalded her. She was alone in the kitchen. neighbors and medical help arrived quickly. She sustained severe burns on much of her body, and her advanced age causes concern for her recovery.
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Kate M. Young
Sherman Street
Island hearing on TVA condemnation nears conclusion
Hearing of the TVA condemnation suit against Knight's Island near Decatur Tennessee proceeds at city hall. TVA witnesses are to finish today while the owners have not accepted the TVA appraisal. The island covers about 1,100 acres on the Tennessee River.
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TVA
Knight’s Island
City Hall
Tennessee River
Decatur
Power From Norris Dam Reaches Wilson Dam
TVA engineers continued sending test currents from Norris Dam to Muscle Shoals as the first power generated by Lake Norris flowed to Wilson Dam. The test lasted 36 hours with the system delivering 12 800 horsepower then stepping to 154 000 horsepower. No inauguration date set.
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Norris
Tenny
Norris Dam
Tennessee Valley Authority
Muscle Shoals
Lake Norris
Wilson Dam
F. C. Schlemmer
Ex official held as suspect in Hollywood murder case
Frank J. Heflin formerly health inspector, 39, was jailed on murder charges in the stabbing death of film extra Dorothy Corcoran. Investigators found a wine bottle and a blood stained shirt. a 10 inch butcher knife was recovered. Relatives say Heflin had a romance with Corcoran and had threatened the mother.
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Hollywood
Frank J. Heflin
Dorothy Jay Corcoran
Lloyd Hurst
J. H. Wearne
Davenport
Heflin
Amelia Imsland
Corcoran
Olga Jay Alder
Postpone the Masons Meet to October 12
Courland Ala July 29 Unanimous vote adopts delaying the lodge hundredth anniversary event. The celebration moves from August 24 to October 12 after county health officials advised delaying public gatherings.
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Courtland
Ala
County Health Department
Weather Update for Tennessee and Alabama Regions
The Tennessee river gauge stood at 2.2 feet with no rainfall in the last 24 hours. Temperatures ranged from a high of 99 to a low of 73. Alabama expected mostly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with possible showers and cooler in the far north portions. Tennessee forecast calls for clouds this afternoon or early tonight, then becoming generally fair tonight and Thursday.
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Tennessee
Alabama
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