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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1927

Page

2

Shoals Citizens Plan Washington Talks on Nitrate Plant Lease

About fifty residents from Tri Cities, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia travel to Washington Wednesday for Saturday discussions with the Chief of Engineers. They urge leasing water plant 2 and part of Wilson Dam power for Muscle Shoals nitrate operations, citing strong local support and speeches by realtor J Nyhoff during a mass meeting.

Tri-Cities Sheffield Tuscum Washington Muscle Shoals Nitrate Plant No. 2 Wilson Dam Shoals Youn J. Nyhoff

Armour Makes Last Shot in National Open Fight

Community leaders in Muscle Shoals push to force Alabama Power to cooperate on plants at Wilson Dam. Judge Nathan says district gains include access to status updates and cheaper power for Muscle Shoals and surrounding communities. Local officials urge a decisive battle to secure municipal power rights.

Armour Tri-Cities Nathan Muscle Shoals Tommy Armour Oakmont Tighthorse

Smith Party Missed Lindbergh by Narrow Margin

W R Smith says on return from a two week southern motor trip they did not see Lindbergh though they were within two blocks of him. The Smiths and Bryan McAfee were in Washington when the city welcomed the trans Atlantic flier. The party reached Decatur last night after a pleasant trip.

W. R. Smith South Auring Lindbergh

Minors Convicted In U S Courts Face Federal Prisons

Federal authorities will send all youths under eighteen and older offenders to three national penitentiaries. Judge Cotteral notes no state institution can house such minors, creating crowding and integration with older inmates at facilities like Leavenworth. Warden White cites limited separation due to congestion.

U. S Stateioutwouth Kan America John H. Cotteral Western Oklahoma United States Atlanta McNeil Island Washington Leavenworth Leavenworth Institution

Judge Troup Improves but Still Ill at Home

Judge L. P. Troup of Morgan County remains ill at his Jackson street home and cannot yet resume duties at the courthouse. Friends throughout the county express hope he will be able to be out again soon.

L. P. Troup Morgan County Jackson Street

Senator Smith Recovers and Resumes State Senate Duty

Senator Smith representing Morgan and Lawrence counties has recovered from illness and can assume duties in the state senate. Friends had feared for his health but are relieved by his improvement.

Smith Morgan and Lawrence— County State Senate

Los Angeles Considers Renaming Main Street for Lindbergh

City planners hear petitions to rename Main Street to honor Charles Lindbergh, with a public meeting planned in City Hall. The article recalls Los Angeles history of Main Street as a premier retail hub and contrasts its past prominence with today’s changes.

Los Angeles Lindbergh Hhovgring Central Improvement Association Belug Peirson Hall City Planning Commission Council Chamber City Hall Sinclair Lewis Main Street California Spring Street Broadway Prom Partiarly Bowery York City

Fine Market Today Is Well Attended

The Tuesday market described as the best since the curb market started saw fifteen sellers offering various farm commodities. Total gross sales neared $100 with individual sales from $1.50 to $13, and buyers bought fruits berries vegetables and more.

J. T. Nelson

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