Battle to Save Louisiana Sugar Bowl From Flood
Two thousand men battle in heavy rain at McCrea on the Atchafalaya east bank to hold back the river threatening Louisiana's sugar bowl. Current erosion keeps encroaching on embankments while refugees stream from the threatened area as Baton Rouge camps receive evacuees.
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Louisiana
Sugar Bowl
New Orleans
McCrea
Atchafalaya
Ean
Baton Rouge
Points Coupee Parish
Crowds hail Lindbergh arrival as flying ace nears
Exultant cheers erupt as reports place Captain Charles A. Lindbergh near the French coast aboard the spirit of St Louis. Police form guards as Paris plans welcome events with flags as the Flying Field prepares for landing at Le Bourget.
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Lebourjet
France
Charles A. Lindbergh
Funeral Held For Victims Of Bath School Blast
Bath Mich May 21 AP Funeral services were held for the remaining victims of Wednesday's schoolhouse explosion that killed 44 and injured 41. Officials seek evidence for Monday inquest as inquiries debate whether Andrew Kehoe acted alone or with an accomplice.
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Bath
Mich
Andrew Kehoe
State Department of Safety
Kehoe
William Earl
Flying Fool's New York to Paris Flight Pursuit
Daily office phones buzzed with questions about Captain Charles Lindbergh the Flying Fool after reports of the unaccompanied New York to Paris attempt. The noise contrasted with growing interest in the Paris to New York project by Captainsungesser and Colt.
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Lebouget Flying Field
Paris
Charles Lindbergh
New York
Captainsungesser
Colt
Splendid Day at Decatur Market Parades 18 Sellers
A bustling Decatur curb market recorded a splendid day with 18 sellers offering varied products. The sale closed by 9:30, the top seller netting 22 dollars, and total receipts for two hours reached 105.56 dollars as fair weather drew more buyers and sellers. Producers plan to devote time to gardens, offering a wider product variety next week.
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Decatur
Alleged Speeder Fined in Police Court Arraignment
An alleged speeder was arraigned in police court this morning and fined ten dollars plus costs.
Ownmade Violin Pleases Folk Despite Homemade Craft
Falkville farmer E. C. Speegle built a hand made violin weighing three pounds with a metal body. He used a chisel and pocket knife to shape it and kept no time tally though he joked about not making the strings because he could not catch enough cats.
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E. C. Speegle
Falkville Farmer
Mr. Speegle
Prohibition Officials To Step Down In August
Washington May 21 AP The resignation of Lincoln Andrews will end August 1 and Seymour Lowman will take over as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in charge of customs coast guard and prohibition. Roy A Haynes will be succeeded by James L Doran as prohibition commissioner.
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Washington
Lincoln Andrews
Drews
Seymour Lowman
New York
Haynes
James L. Doran
Orth Dkota
Prohibition
Lowman
the Treasury
Customs
Coast Guard
Mellon
Wayne B. Wheeler
Alabama Health Workers In Relief Effort Expanded
Alabama health workers are engaged in flood relief with several state health department employees temporarily transferred to the flood district. A request for Miss Collins public health nurse Morgan county was canceled at the local unit's request and a nurse from a unit with surplus was assigned to fill her place.
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Alabama
Alabama State Department of Health
Miss Collins
Morgan County
Rabies Prevention Treatments Sent After North Alabama Outbreak
The Tennessee Valley laboratory provided four persons yesterday with post exposure rabies prevention after a canine rabies outbreak in North Alabama. Treatments went to Huntsville, Falkville, and to a child named Billie Mainard in this area.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Alabama
Huntsville
Falkville
Little Billie Mainard
Sacasa Leaves Managua After Political Split
Dr. Juan Sacasa, head of the Liberal regime opposing General Adolfo Diaz, departed Puerto Cabes in a sloop yesterday as tensions rise between factions in Nicaragua.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Juan Sacasa
Adolfo Diaz
Puerto Cabes
George W Russell Visits Decatur After Illness
George W Russell a prominent Albany County planter on route three visited Decatur today and was warmly greeted by friends. He had been ill for some time and his recovery pleased his friends and family.
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George W. Russell
Albany
Decatur
Mr. Russell
Negro escapes after reckless driving fine
James Jones, a negro fined $50 and costs in police court on a reckless driving charge, escaped from municipal Longdyne Police are searching for him.
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James Jones
Longdyne
Stills Destroyed by Morgan County Officers and Agent
Morgan county officers and federal prohibition officer W S Root destroyed two large stills yesterday. The action targets illegal distilling operations and underscores enforcement efforts in the region.
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Morgan County
W. S. Root
Prohibition
Kerrick Woman Tells Own Story in Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on May 21, Sara Kerrick described her account of shooting her husband Tom Kerrick at an all night Hollywood party. The defense aimed to support her while three co defendants face murder charges. Fellow witnesses Anita Davis and Henry Isabell testified the gun was in Kerrick's hand.
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S Angeles
Sara Kerrick
Tom
Kerrick
Anita Davis
Henry Isabell
Telephone Line Installed On Southern Memphis Division
The Southern railway reports completion of a telephone line from Chattanooga to Sheffield as part of its Memphis division signal system improvements.
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The
Southern Railway
Memphis
Chattanooga
Sheffield
Morgan County Board Members Bonded on Neglect Charges
Three Morgan County revenue board members Frank J. Davis Adlai Sample and A K Proat posted bonds of 300 each on grand jury neglect charges. James J Gurley acting as chair noted he had not yet posted his bond. The board may meet next week to review election returns and discuss courthouse rebuilding plans with no action expected at this time.
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Board of Revenue
Morgan County
Frank J. Davis
Adlai Sample
A. K. Proat
James J. Gurley
L. P. ‘Troup
Revenue
Grand Jury
Scho Oe Vosing Im
Es Tor
Eigendbarn
Red Cross Drive Climbing Slowly in Morgan County
Morgan county Red Cross relief effort for Mississippi Valley flood victims is lagging with many residents not contributing. John D. Wyker, campaign chairman, reports receipts around 3000 dollars and urges more gifts as the drive continues into next week. Contributions may be sent to Wyker Bloodworth or the Decatur Daily.
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Morgan County
Mississippi Valley
John D. Wyker
Oii
Wyker
A. Blorth
Etee
Yker
Red Cross
Bloodworth
Decatur Daily
Mason's Ridge Welcomes Decatur Kiwanis Amid Farm Relations Program
The Mason's Ridge community gave a cordial welcome to the Decatur Kiwanis Club during their visit, part of the farm relations committee's yearly program. W. M. Bailey delivered the principal address on farmer and business cooperation, praised for its clarity and reception. The Albany quartet, Mitchell orchestra, and group songs accompanied by Bob Daniel on piano provided musical highlights. Charles Rountree, farm relations chair, praised the successful gathering.
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Mason’s Ridge
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Mart. Hughes
W. M. Bailey
Decatur
Bailey
Kiwanis
Albany Quartette
Mitchell
Bob Daniel
M. R. Rankin
Charles Rountree
Inner Circle of Cult Aired Today in Dissolution Case
In St Joseph Michigan May AP a number of former members of the David cult testified about relations with Benjamin F at Shiloh as part of dissolution proceedings against the colony. Dolly Smith Wheeler testified she resided at Shiloh and rejected servant duties, saying her relation to the leader was more intimate. Adjournment to next Thursday allowed Judge Louis Fead to rule on remaining matters.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
Ed “ Ver
Tastie of David Cult
Benjamin F A
Dolly Smith Wheeler
New York
Purnell
Shiloh
Wheeler
Suchan
Louis Fead
Brewer Conducts Annual Meeting at Grant Street Church
Sherman minister G. C. Brewer will conduct the annual meeting at the Grant Street Church of Christ opening on June 65. Leaders say past meetings have drawn a strong public turnout and the congregation looks forward to his services with interest.
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G. C. Brewer
Sherman
Grant Street Church of Christ
Brewer
Cullman Health Unit Praised by Tennessee Valley Official
Dr. C. L. Murphree, health officer, praised the Cullman health unit for its efficiency after a tour of Limestone and Cullman counties. He noted high praise given during his inspection trip and commended recent operations despite its short time in service.
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Cullman
C. L. Murphree
Tennessee Valley Health Officer
Limestone
Four Prohibition Cases Fall in Local Police Court
Four prohibition cases were called in local police courts this morning with all defendants assessed fines of $50 and costs.
Struggling Fragments Describe A Baffling Scene
Fragmentary text references a strongening light and a searchlight in a powerful circle every five seconds. Mentions Mount Valeriy and Lindbergh, with themes of desire to win and admiration, but the context and details are unclear.
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Mount’ Valeriy
Enon
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International Illustrated News
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Flying Fool
London
Atlantic
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Cork
Lincoln C. Andrews
Prohi
Alabama Health Workers In Relief
Sacasa
George Russell Decatur
James Gutley
RED Cross Drive
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