Trial arguments end in murder case at Camp McClellan
Evelyn Sue Rickner faces jury after defense and government lawyers finish presenting their cases. Attorneys for the defense argue normalcy at the time of the shooting while the prosecutor contends possible insanity or temporary insanity due to marital strain and the husband’s alleged infidelity. Marylin Rickner, five, is mentioned as close witness. Jury to be charged by Judge Clayton after recess.
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Rickner
Kennemar
Anniston
Merrill
Marylin
Suspect in Murder Plot Hangs Self in Jackson Jail
Fred Smith, charged with murder, hanged himself in the Jackson jail after binding a chain to the cell bars. He left notes including a request to take his body to Paint Rock. Smith had a preliminary trial on April 12 and a $1,000 bond he could not meet.
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Associated Press
Scottsboro
Ala
Fred Smith
Jackson
Smith
Henry Jones
Paint Rock
Peage Plan To Be Picked Saturday
Washington May 23 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reached agreement to dispose tomorrow of several proposals on American adherence to the world court. Most members expected a favorable report on the composite plan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
World Court
Girl Abducted In Broad Daylight In Chicago
Nellie Taylor an 18 year old English girl was abducted in broad daylight in front of her uncle Arthur Renick’s Chicago home yesterday. Three men forced her into a car and escaped. Renick could provide no clue to motive or the kidnappers' identities.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nellie Taylor
Sabof
Arthur Renick
American airmen make swift Pacific flight to Japan
American army aviators reach Kasupig ura Japan after a 704 mile 15 hour flight from a windy North Pacific leg. They descend through storms and fog to a temperate climate and are greeted by large crowds. The planes continue south escorted by Japanese fliers and are to be received by the Prince Regent on Sunday.
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Japan
north-Pacific
Yotorofu Island
Hunter John Maynard Found Dead After Manhunt
The 73 year old John Maynard, pursued since Wednesday on a charge of shooting his wife, was found dead in a Swerrington thicket near Guntersville. Authorities believe he killed himself as officers closed in after a long mountain chase. Mrs Maynard, his second wife, remains hospitalized with gunshot wounds to the back. five children from his current marriage and several from a former wife survive.
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Gadsden
John Maynard
Maynard
Actress Burned When Gasoline Ignites During Show
Actress Misa R. Mack, a popular company member at the Airdome, was painfully burned when a can of gasoline thought empty ignited during a performance. The flames leaped toward her face. she is resting well with no scars, officials said today.
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Misa R. Mack
Airdome
Boy Murder Mystery Ties Culture and Degeneracy
Police probe a Chicago kidnapping and murder of Robert Franks 14, son of a wealthy manufacturer, amid clues linking high culture and depravity. The nude body, found near a culvert, suggests a degenerate attack aided by a note demanding 19 ransom. Eyewitnesses note a grey car and schoolmates recall leaving the scene.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert Franks
Jacon Franks
Franks
Decatur Chapter to Elect Officers at Masonic Meeting
Decatur chapter No. 38 Royal Arch Masons will meet tonight at the lodge rooms in the Masonic theater to elect officers for the coming year. A large attendance is expected and the session will start at the usual hour.
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Decatur
R. A.M
Masonic Theater
Heflin Blasts Taft Over Muscle Shoals Policy Debate
Senator Heflin accuses President Taft of vetoing a bill to dam the Coosa River, while Philip Wells defends the federal waterpower act. The hearing centers on private vs government control of Muscle Shoals power and Ford’s role in relocating industry to Canada.
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Washington
Philip P. Wells
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
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Power Service
Shoals
Agricultural Committee
Heflin
Alabama
Taft
Coosa River
Canada
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United States
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Muscle Shoals
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Louisiana
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Two Cars Hit By Street Car As Noon Collision
At noon near the Morgan County health unit D. O. Byrd of Birmingham drove north and struck two other autos. One belonged to Malone Coal and Grain. the other to G. W. Dalrymple, a health unit employee. Byrd said the street car's approach forced him to overcorrect to the right. All three cars lost a left hind wheel and sustained damage.
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Morgan County Health Unit
D. O. Byrd
Birmingham
Malone Coal and Grain Company
G. W. Dalrymple
Byrd
Farmers and editors map future at Alabama conference
State editors Auburn extension service and farm groups gather in Tuscaloosa to discuss closer ties with farmers. J B Pierce of Huntsville Times lauds Ford offer and urges regular county conventions to address farm problems and opportunities for the Valley. Leaders from Scottsboro and Madison County pledge support.
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Hunts- Vide Daily Times
Ford
Tennessee Valley
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Davis
J. S. Spencer
Scottsboro
Jordan
Huntsville Star
R. H. Walker
Limestone Democrat
Limestone
Walker
R. M. Rawles
Athens Courier
Fifty One Local Students at State Normal
A large cohort of Morgan County females attends the State Normal School in Albany Decatur. The past year marked a highly successful session with enrollment surpassing 200 across state education areas. Read list includes Annie L. Alexander Irene Brown Sue Rives Brown Telette Buchanan Jeanne Buchanan Lucille Briscoe Lougene Clem Mary Collier Loraine Cooper Elizabeth Crawford Louise Crutchfield Pauline Dunnavent Ruby Gibson Etoile Gilchrist Mabel Glenn Myrtle Graves Earnie B. Gurley Lucile Hambrick Tyne Hamlin Lucy Hipp Simon E. Johnson Mary Lois James Bessie Jenkins Rena Jenkins Pluma King Vera Lamon Clarice Lee Theresa Liston W. A. Morris Leta McAnear Berith McCrosekey Evelyn McMillan Alice E. Owen Clara Orr Fanny Patrick Dave Peck Mabel Peer Ruth Poole Virginia Ross Geraldine Ryals Margaret Simrell Mary Edith Spiegel Frances Tomlinson Carl C. Walker Beulah Watson Thomas J. Ware Mildred Wilder Lucile Williams Lorene Winton Eva Winton Kate Winton
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Morgan County
Annie L. Alexander
Irene Brown
Sue Rives Brown
Telette Buchanan
Jeanne Buchanan
Lucille Briscoe
Leta McAnear
Berith McCrosekey
Evelyn McMillan
Alice E. Owen
Clara Orr
Fanny Patrick
Dave Peck
Mabel Peer
Ruth Poole
Virginia Ross
Geraldine Ryals
Margaret Simrell
Mary Edith Spiegel
Frances Tomlinson
Carl C. Walker
Beulah Watson
Thomas J. Ware
Mildred Wilder
Lucile Williams
Lorene Winton
Eva Winton
Kate Winton
Local Kiwanians Prepare for Inter-City Kiwanis Meet
Local Kiwanis officials announced a May 29 inter-city Kiwanis meeting in the Tri-Cities. Attendees named include George D. Williamson A. A. Jones F. S. Hunt W J. Garnett Dr. W. C. Bailey J. C. White and others. Guests at the weekly luncheon were W. J. Garnett Prof. J.D. Garren Dr. H. McRee D L. Turner Omar Penney L. S. Smith and Dr. L. F. Goodwin.
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Tri-Cities
Kiwanis
George D. Williamson
A. A. Jones
F. S. Hunt
W J. Garnett
W. C. Bailey
J. C. White
D. D. McGehee
Charles Rountree
Marvin Rankin
Dave Perkins
Cook Brothers Enter National Congoleum Window Contest
The Cook Brothers Furniture Company has entered the picture of the Congoleum window for the best decorated and illustrated window. The contest will be decided in New York in June. The window indicates talent and thoughtful design and would do credit to larger cities.
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Cook Brothers Furniture Company
New York
Commencement Schedule for Decatur High School
The Decatur High School announces a commencement season with events from May 25 to May 29. Events include Declamation contest, music and expression, senior class day, and graduation exercises led by Dr. George Petrie. All activities occur at the high school auditorium. Public invited.
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Decatur High
D. W. Holl
George Petrie
A. P. J. Auburn
Ald
McAdoo Rejoices After Tennessee Convention Victory
Associated Press reports on May 22 that McAdoo declared Tennessee would deliver enough delegates to secure his presidential nomination. He spoke as he headed to California, thanking supporters and saying Tennessee’s backing completes the path to victory.
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Chicago
Wi McAdoo
Tennessee
Caliifornia
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