Pennsylvania Students Riot Over Professors On Campus
Hundreds of University of Pennsylvania students clashed with police reserves after effigies of two unpopular professors were burned. The head of the police department, D Schofield, was arrested on obstructing justice and held in bail. Police say property was damaged as officers moved in and more than 200 students were detained with leaders facing charges.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
University
West Philadelphia
D. Schofield
Department of Public Safety
Sonar
Cakan NS
Schofield
John O’mally
Epidemic Of Sore Throats Sweeps City
A regular epidemic of sore throats and severe colds sweeps this section per county health reports. City physicians treat many patients, but no serious outcomes have been reported.
Child Health Day Observed in Decatur Theatres
Under the Women's Federation of Clubs, Child Health Day was observed in Decatur with county health authorities and local theatre management cooperation. Free health films accompanied other scheduled attractions at both playhouses for patrons.
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Women’s Federation of Clubs
Decatur
No Developments In Mad Dog Scare
No new information emerged on the rabies scare near Moulton as state laboratory tests found no changes. Earlier reports said a dog attacked several canines and its owner received treatment to prevent rabies exposure.
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Moulton
State Laboratory
Classified will pay you
Fragmentary line suggests advice on investments and maximizing returns from money placed where it earns the greatest profit.
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Classified
Scout Campaign in Decatur Seeks $2500 Goal
The Decatur Boy Scout drive lags at $1400 of the $2500 target. D. O. Burleson reports the weekly progress, and organizers urge broader subscriptions through May 15. Rev. Peter M. Dennis elected vice-chair to lead the final campaign phase.
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Decatur
D. O. Burleson
Peter M. Dennis
Conference Plan Makes Progress for North Alabama Youth
Plans for a June conference at Athens College directed by Rev. E N Hart aim to enroll at least 50 youths in North Alabama. The faculty includes Rev. J M Broady of Birmingham Rev R L Houston of Leeds Miss Lena Smith of Florida and Rev E L Orr of Nashville among others.
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North Alabama
Young Peoples’ Conference
Athens College
E. N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
J. M. Broady
Birmingham
R. L.houston
Leeds
Lena Smith
Florida
E. L. Orr
Nashville
Many Morgan County Cases Await Higher Court Decisions
Morgan county cases await decision in the Alabama Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court. Several new records have been transmitted from here to the higher courts and local attorneys will await the Morcount Gocket decisions with interest.
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Morgan County
Alabama Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the State
Plans for Joint Junior Order Meet in Decatur Austinville Athens
Eve was in readiness for the joint meeting of the Decatur Austinville and Athens Councils Junior Order United American Mechanics tomorrow evening. A most interesting program has been arranged and it is expected the lodge room will be packed to capacity.
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Decatur
Austinville
Athens
United American Mechnics
al- A
Salesmen See Boost in Alabama Prosperity Outlook
A travelling salesman reports rapid improvement in Alabama business and expects growth to continue through spring and summer with wide prosperity across all sections. The upbeat view suggests stronger sales across the state as the new measure takes effect.
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Alabama
Kidnapping Reported in Decatur Case
Investigators probe a twelve-year-old Decatur girl allegedly kidnapped and found safe at a Negro house near Slipup several miles from the city. Officials say several unusual angles remain to be explored before any definite action. The child is reported unharmed.
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Decatur
Four bandits hold up Good year Tire payroll in Gadsden
Four bandits robbed Good year Tire and Rubber paymaster S. E. Berkstresser and guard J. I. Reeder in Gadsden Alabama taking more than 18000 dollars. They fled in a company car then abandoned it in a downtown garage as police intensified a citywide search. Authorities believe two other cars used were stolen in the area.
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Gadsden
Ala
Goodyear
Dsden
S. E. Berkstresser
Payasian
Reeder
Cases
Birmingham
Injured Youths Improve After Motorcycle Crash
Lamar Lee son of Mr and Mrs L W Lee was able to sit up briefly after a motorcycle crash last Sunday He sustained deep cuts and facial head injuries along with other injuries to hands and body Don Lewis who rode with Lee was reported to be recovering well today
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Lamar Lee
L. W. Lee
Lee
Don Lewis
Three Men Sentenced to State Prison Transfer
Transfer officer C. Cameron left Wednesday with Morgan county prisoners bound for the state penitentiary at Montgomery. Herschel Rollins was charged with stealing chickens Ollie Counts with possessing liquor and Soloman Jackson with violating the prohibition law.
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C. Cameron
Morgan County
Montgomery
Herschel Rollins
Ollie
Soloman Jackson
Goodyear Robbery Suspects Sought In Nearby Area
Local officers maintained a lookout for four young men who disappeared with an $18,000 payroll from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Gadsden. Police were alerted around noon yesterday and have kept vigilance on nearby roads.
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Goodyear Tire & Robber Company
Gadsden
Quartette Sings At WBRC Station
The Bonanza quartet of Decatur will sing on WBRC on the third Sunday of the month. The program lasts one hour from 3:30 to 4:30. The announcement appeared today with details of the station's planned broadcast.
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Quartette
WBRC
Bonanza Quartette
Decatur
May Day Quiet In Nearly All Places Today
May Day demonstrations occurred peacefully in many cities with some clashes. Paris police arrested 223. Berlin and Moscow saw parades and speeches. Sidney and Liege faced disturbances. Tokyo riot injuries and arrests reported. México City prohibited demonstrations. London calm amid marches.
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Associated Press
Paris
Berlin
Sidney
New South Wales
Moscow
Soviet Union
Tokio
Vienna
México City
London
Wales
Lancanshire
Liege
Belgium
E Stewart Pneumonia Victim in Hartselle
S E Stewart aged 62 of Hartselle Morgan county died Wednesday afternoon after a weeks long pneumonia illness. A mercantile business leader in Hartselle he leaves a wife three sons and three daughters. Funeral at First Methodist church Hartselle Saturday at 10 conducted by Rev Abernathy with interment in Hartselle.
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S. E. Stewart
Hartselle
Stewart
Morgan County
North Alabama
First Methodist Church
Abernathy
Revival Meeting Opens at Southside Baptist Church
Members of the Southside Baptist Church prepare for a two week revival starting next Sunday. The Rev. L. P. Roger, Nashville Evangelist, will preach and is regarded as a leading pulpit orator in the south. Each service is expected to draw large crowds.
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Southside Baptist Church
L. P. Roger
Nashville
South
Regular Sing at West Side Presbyterian Tonight
Announcement says the regular community sing will be held at West Side Presbyterian Church at 7 30 PM. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the program's special features.
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Westside Presbyterian Church
Suit over river fill right of way to get new hearing
Former banker L. H. Boykin of Eufaula is indicted on 21 counts including forgery embezzlement false entry and an assault with intent to murder. He faces the Barbour county grand jury amid bank irregularities while president of the Eufaula Bank and Trust Co. He is hospitalized in Birmingham recovering from a nervous breakdown. He previously led the Bank of Pittsview and served as Russell county probate judge.
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Eufaula
Ala
Barbour County
Grand Jury
L. H. Boykin
Eufaula Bank and Trust Company
Boykin
Tourist Traffic Slumps Amid Unfinished Bee Line Links
Reading mentions a drop in tourist traffic over three of four weeks with two reasons cited. Unfinished Bee Line links are blamed and southerners have not yet reached cooling northern and eastern resorts.
Buttrey Store Reopens Plans After Fire
J A Buttrey, a local merchant, says the store burned last fall will reopen in the latter part of next week. He reports stock arriving and shipments coming in daily and expects everything ready within another week.
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J. A. Buttrey
Decatur Aims for Record May Fire Prevention
Fire Chief Jones urges strict precautions and responsible disposal of matches and cigarette stubs to set a historic fire prevention record for the city. He emphasizes proactive safety measures and vigilant habits to reduce fires this May.
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Jones
Decatur
Moon Change Prophecy Promises Rain for Decatur
Old time weather prophets in Decatur foretell rain with the coming moon change next Monday. Farmers urgently need moisture for newly planted cotton and corn as drought grips the region.
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Decatur
Is Payroll Guard Former Fire Chief
Local officials question whether J. I. Reeder, named as a guard with the Goodyear payroll seized yesterday, is the same person who once led the Decatur fire department. The Goodyear police chief is believed to have previously headed the Decatur fire force.
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J. I. Reéder
Goodyear
Decatur
Students Ready for First Inter-School Track Meet
Students from Bible and LaFayette street schools look forward to a Friday afternoon track meet at City Park Field. This will be the first inter-school competition of its kind in the area.
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Bible
LaFayette Street
City Park Field
Mrs H C McRee Reported Improved After Illness
Mrs H C McRee, lately quite ill at her home, was reported considerably improved today after two or three days of illness.
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H. C. McRee
Alabama Supreme Court Reverses Pitts Highway Suit
The Alabama Supreme Court reversed a Limestone County circuit court ruling in the case of F. E B. Pitts versus the state highway commission over damages from river fill near Keller Memorial Bridge. The ruling sent the case back for a new trial after an earlier $5,000 damages award, with the Associated Press noting the dispute has drawn wide attention in the region.
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F. E B. Pitts
State Highway Commission
Keller Memorial Bridge
Limestone County
Supreme Court of Alabama Today
Limestone Circuit Court
F . Associated Press Dispatch
Woolsey
Investigation into death of Aaron Davis after traffic crash
Aaron Davis 35 died when struck by a car said to be driven by Jesse Haley of Birmingham. Haley posted 300 bond on manslaughter charges as investigators probe the incident. Lila McCarty 21 killed in nearby crash while funeral plans were being made. Several others injured across the state including eight year old Jessie Mitchell in Florence and six more in Birmingham.
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Gan
Aaron Davis
Lila McCarty
Here
Davis
Jesse Haley
Birmingham
Haley
Jessie Mitchell
Florence
Woman Banker On The Witness Stand At Insolvent Case
The institution was insolvent. the case was expected to go to the jury late today. The third day of the trial featured a fist fight between Solicitor J M Long and defense attorney William Pritchard, followed by frequent heated verbal clashes.
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J. M. Long
William 8. Pritchard
Church Expects Great Campaign Revival Following Sermon
Reverend J. D. Pickens, pastor of Southside Church, expresses optimism about a forthcoming revival campaign and expects significant results from the series of sermons and outreach efforts.
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J. D. Pickens
Southside
Burleson to Sing on Radio Tonight
Hartsville youth Joe Burleson will sing on Station WODX at 1410 kilocycles tonight until 10 30 p m. The program draws many friends from across the county eager to hear him.
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Burleson
Radio Tonight
Joe Burleson
Hartselle
Eeree Free Eoniens Tuam
WODX
Mrs Gargus Returns to Post After Illness
Miss Mary Gargus deputy circuit court clerk returns to duty after a period confined to bed with a severe cold. She resumes duties at the circuit court this morning continuing her record keeping and clerical work.
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Mary Gargus
Reece Plan Gains House Military Committee Approval
Washington May 1 The house military committee approved the Reece plan to lease Muscle Shoals to private corporations and push for early house action. A draft report urging adoption was nearly complete for submission in a few days with legislative preference requested.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Reece
House
Tennessee
Eee
Senate
Rudulph Funeral Conducted For Z. T. Rudulph
Funeral services will be held at 3 o clock in Birmingham for Z. T. Rudulph brother of Mrs. W. C. Bailey of this city. He died Monday after a period of ill health and had sought treatment at a renowned clinic in an effort to regain his health.
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Birmingham
Z. T. Rudulph
W. C. Bailey
Rudolph
Prayer Services Set For Tonight
Cottage prayer services will be continued this evening by the congregation of the Southside.
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Southside
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