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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1939

Page

3

Ship Strikes Observatory in California and Dozens Die

An Associated Press report describes a private airplane attack failing to land, a ship plowing through the Lick Observatory near San Jose killing 15. Five survivors include a pilot and passengers amid numerous other crashes across multiple states. The narrative then shifts to a domestic scene featuring Jessica and Phil in a family setting, with plans for Eleanor and baby on the horizon.

Associated Press California University Lick Astronomical Observatory United States R. F. Lorenz March Field Calif W. C. Scott Lick San Jose Wasatch Mountains Salt Lake City T. Sullivan Oak Park I. S William Duck Duck Airplane Service Oakland Duck C. T. Gardiner Chicago Gardiner Sullivan Anna Jessica Mommie Annie Phil Blane Street Eleanor Prince of Wales

Congress Focuses on Rail Relief Bill and Wagner Amendments

Senate convenes at noon to consider Wheeler railroad relief bill while Donald W. Smith testifies on Wagner amendments and the Monopoly Committee reviews cash savings for individuals. Interstate Commerce Subcommittee weighs telegraph investigation. House plans minor bills and Dies Committee opens hearings on alleged anti semitic campaign.

Senate Donald W. Smith Labor Board Wagner Monopoly Interstate Commerce Subcommittee HOUSE Dies

Formation of two league softball association planned

Final steps in forming a two league twelve team softball association for the county will occur Monday night at the courthouse Athens. H A Turner general manager will lead the meeting and an umpire in chief will be chosen with other final details decided so games can start at once nightly at the fairgrounds under lights with proceeds to benefit the high school athletic fund.

Athens Ala H. A Turner

Brooklyn Captain Arrested Over Tanker Whistle Disturbance

In Bridgeport on May 22, Police Lieut. John Flynn arrested Robert Maynard 47 of Brooklyn for sounding a tanker whistle for about 20 minutes to protest a bridge lockout. The officer said the whistle frightened residents while traffic waited as cars had right of way.

Suitland Lloyd Scott Washington BD C Joseph Ryan Piney Grove Scott Latrobie Cecil E. Andrew Sivak Westmoreland Homesteads Jamestown N. Y Bryan V. Anderson Woodrow Spitz Great Bend Larry Hughes L. Kimble Garis, Jr Pittsburgh Hyattsville Bridgeport Conn John Flynn New York Flynn Robert Maynard Brooklyn Tle

Home Demonstration Club Meeting at Center Grove

The Center Grove home demonstration club met May 18 with Mrs. Gay Crawford presiding. Members discussed rally plans and club stories while Mildred McKee read Vitamin A a Letter to Parents and narcotics harm was discussed. Miss Rowe demonstrated Living Areas of Special Interest. next meeting at Mrs. T A Horton.

Center Grove Dlup Eure Gay Crawford Mildred McKee Miss Rowe

Coast Guard officer to discuss boat rules at court house

Alvin McInnis of the United States coast guard will speak tonight at 7 p m at the court house. He will discuss United States government regulations of boats operated on waters impounded by the Tennessee Valley Authority. All interested in boat operation for fishing or other purposes on these waters are invited.

Alvin McInnis United States Coast Guard P. m Court House United States Tennessee Valley Authority

Tulane Brings Medical Training Directly to Rural Doctors

Mississippi and Alabama country doctors struggle to study post graduate courses so Tulane University moves its medical school to them. Circuit instructors from Tulane provide short basic courses in physicians neighborhoods for a nominal fee helping rural practitioners keep up with their profession.

School For New Orleans Mississippi Alabama Tulane University Tulane

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