Louisiana flood threatens 60 000 driven from homes as levee breaks
Morgan County awaits grand jury probe results amid reports of a vast Louisiana flood crisis. Breaks along Bayou Des Glaises flood 150 miles northwest of New Orleans, forcing evacuations from Leonville to Avoyelles parish and inundating 1000 acres. Rain and levee overflows worsen conditions for workers and refugees as authorities race to prevent loss of life.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Cny
Avoyell’s
Alaya
Gulf
Big Bend
Bayou
Morgan flood drive short of quota as aid seeks $4,000
Morgan county Red Cross relief effort trails by over $500 of its $4,000 goal. General chairman John D. Wyker appeals for funds, noting families displaced by floods need help while Trinity and other areas delay reports. The Euzebro Bible class contributes $5 to the drive showing local sacrifice.
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Morgan County
Mississippi
John D. Wyker
Wyker
Mr. Wyker
Gan County
Trinity
Drive
Morgan
Euzebro Bible Class
First Baptist Church
East Decatur
Decatur Albany School District Expands Teaching Staff
The Decatur city school system votes to hire 78 new teachers and add two at Albany High and one at Decatur High as part of a district wide faculty organization. Superintendent Benson lists re election candidates while vacancies will be filled later. Transfers relocate the east Albany Negro School to Decatur Negro High and some elementary pupils to east Albany.
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Decatur
Albany
Solent Ai
Ayew. W. Benson
Oncner
Teac
East Albany
Decatur Négro High School
Riverside
Albany High School
Postponed Hop-off for Paris Weather Delays Event
CURTIS FIELD N Y May 13 The weather on the Alt line is so unfavorable that the used start of the Bellanca plane Saturday morning probably will be postponed until Sunday Lloyd W Staud co pilot with Clarence Blain says an afternoon after testing a weather chart will decide the final plan The day’s outlook remains unsettled awaiting a complete chart before final determination
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Curtis Field
N. Y
Bellancaine
Lloyd W. Staud
Clarence Hlain
Bertaud
Rate Hike Plea Delayed A Month
Local residents were informed the Interstate Commerce Commission postponed action on a proposed rate increase for forest products in Nashville Tennessee for a month. The commission will issue a new postponement order and decide on the rate at that time. J H Smith represented the chamber of commerce during a recent hearing in Nashville.
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Interstate. Commerce
Opini
Forest Ishville, Tenn
J. H. Smith
For Chamber of Commerce
HN Nashville
Actress Heard in Defense of Kelly Trial
Los Angeles May 13 AP Miss Dorothy actress widow of Ray Raymond testified today in the Paul Kelly murder trial. She admitted hearing Raymond order Kelly from their home and denied hearing any reason tied to his supposed love for Mrs. Raymond. Under cross examination she faltered and showed distress.
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Los Angeles
Miss Dorthy
Ray Raymond
Paul Kelly
Raymond
Kelly
Mrs. Raymond
Eighteen Colts Enter Derby Field at Churchill Downs
Eighteen colts were entered for the 53rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, a mile and a quarter, carrying $50,000 added and a gold cup. Entries include Jock, Royal Julian, Saxon, Rolled Stocking, Buddy Bauer, My Son, Hydromel, Black Panther, Whiskery, Kiev, Be-With-Us, Osmond, Rip-Rap, Bostonian, Mr. Kirkwood, Fred Jr., War Eagle, and Scapa Flow.
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Louisville
Churchill: Downs
Jock
Royal Julian
Saxon
Rolled Stocking
Buddy Bauer
My Son
Hydromel
Black Panther
Whiskery
Kiev
Be-With-Us
Osmond
Rip-Rap
Bostonian
Mr. Kirkwood
Fred, Jr
War Eagle
Scapa Flow
Decatur Kiwanis Seeks ThirtyFive Delegates to Memphis Convention
The Decatur Kiwanis club aims to send at least 35 delegates to the International convention in June in Memphis Tennessee. Other North Alabama cities are expected to be well represented and will present programs.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Memphis
Tenn
Alabama
Maxwell Field Aviator Acquitted by Trial Court
Montgomery Alabama May 18 AP Lieutenant Lehman a field flier was acquitted by a military court of perjury and manslaughter in a case tied to a deadly air crash. The verdict followed about 80 minutes of deliberation after the prosecution urged termination of testimony and the defense argued no sufficient evidence for conviction.
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Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Als
L Arthur Lehman
M1 Field Flier
Airber
Lehman
John A. Kid Ker
Eeaes
Parker
Charke
Dance Planned at Textile Mill to Aid Minneapolis Club
Central baseball committee and Junior Chamber of Commerce directors hold a special meeting. A mill floor dance could raise part of the spring training deficit for the Minneapolis club. The Textile Mill floor can hold over a thousand couples and planning aims for a June 1 event.
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Central Baseball Committee
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ju Chamber of Commerce
Minneapolis
Health workers from abroad to study Alabama methods
Health officials announced that several foreign doctors and health experts will visit Alabama counties to study state health methods. The Rockefeller Foundation supported the request, and Dr. S. W. Welch approved the study tour expected to begin this summer and last several months. Visitors include physicians from Bulgaria China Fiji Islands Honduras Paraguay Ceylon Palestine Spain and Hungary among others.
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Alabama
Morfan
Malaga
Spain
L. Huzella
Big Haul Taken In Booze Raids
County officers destroyed about 7220 gallons of beer and 10 gallons of whiskey in a raid southeast of Hartselle. Deputies Davis Penn Almon and others led the raid capturing a large liquor operation. Two alleged operators fled as the raiders approached. no arrests were made.
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Hartselle
Davis
Penn
Almon
Eee
Twin City Bread Company Incorporated Struck In
The Twin City Bread Company has been incorporated as Twin City Bread Company, Inc. with authorized capital of $125,000. E. W. Strother was named president, J. F. Smithers vice president, and E. B. Strother secretary-treasurer. The Grant Street plant operates successfully serving local and nearby regions.
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Twin City Bread Company
E. W. Strot
Snaithers
Twin City Bread Company, Inc
Siring
EW. Strother
J. F. Smithers
EB. W. Strother
Grant Street
Representative Shoe Plant Visitor Sees Decatur
A shoe plant representative toured Decatur facilities yesterday to assess locating a plant here. The visitor’s identity and company were not disclosed. He appeared impressed and is expected to report findings to his firm soon.
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Decatur
Barricaded Slayer Defies Custody On North Dakota Farm
Sayles Hastings, 50, barricaded with his two 14 and 15 year old sons in a grainery on his farm after fatally shooting neighbor William Flint and wounding the latter's son. Police plan to bring in the National Guard from Jamestown as Hastings delays arrest.
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Cleveland
N. D
Sayles Hastings
William Flint
Beings
National” Guard
Jamestown
Hastings
Huntsville Plans For State Junior Chamber Meet
Huntsville will host the state Junior Chamber of Commerce convention on May 30 and 31. B M Bloodworth, president of the local chamber, received the plan letter from Huntsville Chamber outlining elaborate entertainment for the junior leaders. The senior chamber shows strong interest in junior activities and support for the event.
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Huntsville
Defendants Sentenced for Murder in New York
Ruth Shyder and Henry Judd Gray were sentenced to die in Sing Sing the week of June 20 for the murder of Albert Snyder, husband of Mrs. Snyder. The case was described as brutal with Snyder struck, chloroformed, and strangled. Gray and Mrs. Snyder blamed each other.
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New York
Ruth Shyder
Henry Judd Gray
Sing Sing
Oe Scudder
Three Are Killed In Arrest Attempt At Chrisman Farm
Redfield South Dakota May 13 AP says Walter Chrisman a bootlegger killed during an attempted arrest for wounding a prohibition agent. Federal agent Charles Rippeff and deputy state sheriff Charles Halpin died at the home with two other posse members injured. The fugitive escaped and the hunt continued.
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Redfield
S. D
Walter Chrisman
Chrisman
Charles Riptieff
Mitchell
Charles Halpin
Aberdeen
Dave Jones
James River
Decatur Canning Plant Seeks More Acreage for Tomatoes
The Decatur canning operation has nearly acquired the full acreage needed for tomatoes under contract. Manager Ira E. Tranter says a few more acres could be handled if more farmers sign up or expand their contracts. The plant aims to include as many farmers within driving distance as possible in its diversified farming program.
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Decatur Canning Pony
Ira E. Tranter
Decatur Santy
Friday the Thirteenth Warning to Public
An anxious Friday the thirteenth public service note urges residents to stay safe and avoid risky actions. It cautions against jaywalking, careless driving, and petty crimes, urging compliance with law enforcement and caution in daily routines to prevent misfortune.
Dirigible aids in hunt for airmen
The Navy dirigible Los Geles departs Lakehurst New Jersey on a training cruise along the Atlantic coast to aid the search for missing French aviators. Reports from Newfoundland and Sound Island yield nothing tangible in the pursuit. A $4,000 reward offered by Raymond Orteig supports the New York-Paris effort via the fund at Bank of America in New York.
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Lakehurst
N.J
Gy 1S
Navy
Dirigible
Los Geles
Atlantic
Manders
Rosendahl
New York
Capta Coli
Ae Ig
John
Washington
Raymond Orteig
New York-Paris
Rory Amesigan
Paris
Altotees
Bank of America
Newark
Name Committee To Select Site For Decatur Canning Plant
The Decatur Canning company directors held a meeting to discuss plant operations. A committee to select a site for the plant was named consisting of J. W. Knight, B L Malone and J. H. Crow.
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Decatur Canning Company
J. W. Knight
L. "Malone
J. H. Crow
First May Fire Call Answered Near Johnston Street
The first May fire call was answered on Thursday night near 9 15 by the Johnston Street Department. Fire units were dispatched to a home where a report indicated a blaze or emergency. Units arrived and handled the incident as reported in the notice.
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Johnston’ Street Os Department
Morgan County Grand Jury Delayed Examining a Defendant
The Morgan county grand jury, scheduled to begin the examination of a defendant, faced delays as late arrivals and procedural issues postponed sessions. The panel adjourned briefly for lunch with a possible report expected later, anticipated between five and six oclock.
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Morgan
Seis
Osceola
Kyle
Ness
Seed Crushing Figures and Production Totals
The report lists seed crushing figures with totals in tons and pounds and compares current production against prior figures. It notes on hand April 80 incl all produced and provides linters and bales counts alongside related metrics and year over year comparisons.
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Bas Bureag
Linters
Architect Plans City School Building in Decatur
An architect outlines a plan for a new school building in Decatur. The proposal aims for quick completion and includes improvements to the urban infrastructure and surrounding facilities.
Textile stockholders meet in Mason City meeting
Stockholders of the Tene alty company are set to meet on Monday night in Mason City. The notice asks attendance and outlines the meeting agenda.
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Tene Alty Company
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