Trans Atlantic fliers Chamberlin and Levine land in Berlin
Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine landed the Columbia at Tempelhoefer air field Berlin at 6 51 pm completing their flight from Roosevelt Field New York They began the hop at 4 15 pm from Kottbus near Berlin to end a tense journey amid huge crowds and a cordial welcome from Ambassador Jacob Schurman The 50 000 strong crowd cheered as the plane touched down and the fliers were invited to the American embassy
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Berlin
Germany
Clarence Chamberlin
Charles Levine
Tempelhoefer Air Field
Roosevelt Field
New York
Kottbus
Klinge
Columbia
As. Chamberlin
Airdome
Lin
Jacob, Schurman
Chamberlin
Mr. Levine
Tempelhoefer Field
Ambassador Scirman
Leviné
Farmer Powell Returns Home After Injuries
Mr Powell of Ryans Cross Roads returned home from Benevolent hospital after injuries from being struck by falling legs near his home. He suffered a broken leg and a fractured skull.
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Powell
Ryans Cross Roads
Benevolent Hospital
Bandit Chief Fails to Capture Escapees in Oklahoma
PAWHUSKA Okla June 7 AP bandit chief Matthew Kimes known for murder attempts to imitate Jesse James vanished yesterday under heavy fire after being recognized when he parked his car in town. He disappeared while authorities pursued him and rewards for his capture remained high.
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Pawhuska
Okla
Matthew Kimes
Jesse James
Kimes
Lindbergh Reaches Washington as New Colonel in Flying Corps
Washington awaits Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh with admiration as he returns home to be greeted by President Coolidge and receive the Distinguished Flying Cross. The Smithsonian awards the Langley Medal and Missouri orders his promotion to colonel in the state reserve flying corps. The Memphis cruiser carries him toward the Potomac amid celebrations.
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Washington
Charles Lindbergh
Coolidge
Smithsonian Institute
Lindbergh
Langley
ST. Louis, Mo
Charles A. Lindbergh
Baker
Missouri
Missouri Reserve Flying Corps
U.S. S. Memphis
A. P
Memphis
Burrage
Virginia Capes
Potomac
Columbia
Clarence Chamberlin
Paris
Brussels
London
States Contest To Lead Parade In Paris Legion Event
Alabama stands as a leading contender to head the Paris Legion parade next September. The decision hinges on the June 8 membership contest, after which final tallies will determine the honoree. Alabama currently holds a strong position and good odds.
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Alabama
American Legion
Paris
Kiwanis International Convention Opens in Memphis
Kiwanis delegates at Memphis gather for All Kiwanis Night and the Zero Hour silent tribute. The local group attends opening sessions while planning speeches, administration conferences, and reports on child welfare, vocational guidance, and public standards as officers are elected and the 1928 convention city chosen.
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Memphis
Tennessee
United States
Canada
Fellowship of
Kiwanis
America
God Save: King
Ralph A. Amerman
Scranton
Kiwanis International
Wounded Boy Has Chance To Live
Physicians today considered Joe Goldman an Austinville youth in dangerous but hopeful condition after a Monday heart region bullet wound. The Souths have many friends hoping for his early recovery.
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Joe Goldman
Austinville
Souths
Highest Averages in Albany High Senior Class
Lois Walsh led Albany High School seniors with a 94.1 average for the year while Chester Evans posted 91.8. The figures mark the top scholastic performers among the Senior class.
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Albany High School
Lois Walsh
Chester Evans
Alabama lawmakers begin 32 day summer session for revenue hikes
Montgomery June 7 AP Legislators return to Montgomery to map a $4 million boost for the state treasury plus funding for highway and education programs. A revenue bill aims to tax tobaccos minerals hydro electric power and railroads with possible luxury taxes as alternatives. Representative C C Miller proposes a $2 per horsepower tax on hydro electric energy bringing about $2.4 million annually. The revenue measure must reach the governor by day 45.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Legislative
C. C. Miller
Al-Vini the Spanish Hercules to perform stunts in Decatur
The Daily sponsors Al-Vini, famed endurance driver known as the Spanish Hercules. He will pilot a local car for over 100 hours and reveal feats of strength in public view. If time allows, he will answer health and physical culture questions before a long rest.
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Decatur
Daily
al- Vini
Al-Vini
Hercules
Juniors Propose Small House Construction Initiative
Decatur Junior and Chamber of Commerce directors approve a plan to build small rental houses. A committee led by C. M. Yorstein will work with local business leaders and Connecticut Mills officials to form a company and secure funding for multiple affordable homes.
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Decatur Junior/Chamber of Commerce
C. M. Yorsteun
C. W. Knight
B. C. Shelton
I. V. Timberlake
Marion Chandler
Connecticut Mills Company
Albany Lodge 491 Elects Officials For The Year
Albany Lodge 491 AF and AM elected Roy C. Billings a local banker as Worshipful Master for the coming year. The annual balloting Monday at Masonic Hall chose Arthur Nunn as Senior Warden Carl Gibson as Junior Warden Charles Johnson as Senior Deacon Thomas Redding as Junior Deacon J S Chrissinger as Secretary and A C McKnight as Sentinel L King retires from leadership after a year of service J I Chrissinger and A C McKnight were re elected to their stations.
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Albany Lodge
Roy C. Billings
Billings
Masonic Hall
Mr. Billings
Arthur Nunn
Carl Gibson
Charles Johnson
Thomas Redding
J. S. Chrissinger
A. C. McKnight
County Court In A Busy Session In Decatur
The Morgan county court in Decatur has been in session since Monday at city hall. It aims to complete the civil docket by Wednesday then will take up the criminal docket next week. Judge W. T. Lowe presiding. several cases have been disposed of.
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Morgan County Court
Decatur City Hall
W. T. Lowe
Lister Hill Leaves Decatur for Montgomery
Congressman Lister Hill of the Second district departed this morning for Montgomery after spending Monday afternoon and night as a guest of local friends. Hill expressed satisfaction with Decatur's progress and growth.
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Lister Hill
Montgomery
Congressman Hill
Decatur
Albany High graduates honor forty nine students at Princess theatre
Forty nine Albany High school seniors, 32 girls and 17 boys, received diplomas at the Princess theatre before a large audience. Congressman J Lister Hill gave the closing address stressing national duty and fighting selfishness. Principal Greenhill lauded the graduates as they were awarded their diplomas alongside remarks from B L Malone. The list of graduates includes Mary Augusta Bibb, John Burton Davidson, Leighton Irwin, Sarah Aycock, Alice Chenault and many others.
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Albany High School
Princess Theatre
J. Lister Hill
Alabama
America
James D
B. L. Malone
Mary Augusta Bibb
John Burton Davidson
Leighton Burchant Irwin
Sarah Evelyn Aycock
Alice Britnell
Chenault
John Andrew Caddell
Edith Christine Childs
Aileen Draper
John Chester Evans
Tom Morris Guyton
Frances Garnett
Carl Hewitt Handley
Martha Eileene Hollingsworth
Virginia Humphrey
Katherine Hunter
Massie
Virginia Jones
Robert Andrew Jacobs
Evelyn Doris Lee
Freda
Virginia Leeman
Louella Masterson
Sue Ella Masterson
Eliza Lee Miller
Henry Papenburg, Jr
Margaret Lovell Poer
Edith Riddle
Ethel Grace Sandlin
John Everett Sand
Mosquito Drive Plans Postponed in Morgan County
Morgan county will not run a mosquito control campaign this year. Decatur residents faced more pests after no prior campaign, and funds may not be available for a summer effort. Heavy winter and spring rains could boost pest numbers and malaria risk without a campaign.
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Morgan County
Decatur
Demurrers Filed By 3 Officials
Demurrers filed in county court by Attorneys Brown and Kelly for Messrs Gurley, Frost and Sample of the Morgan county board of revenue. The 81 grounds deny the grand jury charges of neglect of duty.
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Brown and Kelly
Messrs. Gurley, Frost and Sample
Morgan County Board of Revenue
Grand Jury
Members Meet At 7 30 Tonight In Malone Hall
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce convenes its regular semi monthly membership gathering in Malone hall this evening at 7 o clock. John Wilks and W Malone, chairmen of the competing attendance teams, were engaged today to discuss the agenda ahead of the meeting.
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Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Malone Hall
John Wilks
W. Malone
Tampa murderer confesses in multi family killings
In a full confession B F Levins claims responsibility for a series of murders linked to a woman dispute. He cites killings across six families and three Merrell children as part of a long spree with nine deaths and many wounds. A grand jury investigates.
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Tampa
Fia
B. F. Levins
Levins
Leonard x
Thompson
Merrell
Tacks
Ffi
C. B H.ander
Alen
Caroline
Donel
Eva
le Mnonvins
el Posi
Levinson
Rowell
Merrells
Pat Ape Geeeed
Officers Named By Bank Unit
J E Kelley of Huntsville was elected president of the Tennessee Valley Bank employees association in se Tuscumbia. J H Golson of field was elected vice president and Thorson of was re elected secretary. The visitors were entertained at a banquet and dance.
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J. E. Kelley
Huntsville
Nessee Valley Bank
Se Tuscumbia
J. H. Golson
Field
Vest
Ae Thorson
Illness strikes man at Morris drug store
W B Skelton suffered an acute indigestion attack this morning in the Morris drug store on Second avenue. Dr A M Roan attended and provided medical care, after which the patient was removed to his home. His condition is not regarded as serious.
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W. B. Skelton
Morris Drug Store
Set
A. M. Roan
No Action Yet On Ave Paving Plans
Decatur officials discuss paving on Avenue P but have taken no action. The issue was raised during the city council meeting this week and remains unresolved.
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Ave. Paving
Decature
Ict Council
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Solons
Farmer
Bandit Chieftian
Lucky Lindbergh
Flying Corps
Smithsonian Awards
Lindy
Margaret Lessoff
SMILL
R. C. Billings
Portals
Albany High
Hill
Edith Catlin
Contr
Maine
Stowe Phelps
Clubber
Second Ave
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