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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
3
In a desert town during a Skull Valley storm, John Peebles hides from attackers inside Lundy’s saloon. He recalls a tangled past with Furie, Dillon, Jerry and Lucy as he confronts shadowy poker players in a dark room, fearing madness as a looming question awaits tomorrow’s chapter.
A catalog of radio station listings detailing frequencies, locations, and scheduled programs from Lincoln to San Antonio. Includes times for orchestras, studio programs, organ and piano hours, news segments, and musical shows across multiple stations and regions.
A listing of network and local station programs with show times for Chicago Cleveland Des Moines Detroit Ft Wayne and more. Includes morning through late evening music news dance and entertainment segments across WEAF WJZ WBBM WLS WGN and other outlets.
Springfield, May 23. A new Agawam airport facility near here includes an administration building with waiting rooms offices control rooms restaurant baggage room and telegraph gear. The second floor hosts owner and transportation company space with five overnight rooms. Roof rooms will house radio and meteorological equipment, plus a glass observation tower and revolving beacon. Pilot facilities are in the basement, with general use expected by September 1.
The Moulton Lions Club intends to cooperate with Decatur in attracting new industries to Morgan and Lawrence counties. The club, long allied with Decatur, expresses readiness to assist in industrial expansion and development efforts, reflecting strong intercounty ties and mutual benefit.
Mixed smiles and frowns greeted notices to women workers at a large textile plant that in some departments must wear kickers or overalls. An insurance company edict was cited as the cause of the new attire policy and the story notes initial responses from employees and management.
Some young women accepted the new working clothes fashion while others refused and said they would quit rather than comply. The final unit Se Lindbergh field at San Delgo, the start point for his flight to Paris, is now under construction.
A 1929 testimonial describes a man failing to eat improving after taking S S S blood tonic. It claims quicker recovery, renewed hunger, better sleep, and stronger nerves as blood cells return to normal. Thousands reportedly wrote in support. Sold in two sizes at drug stores.
Chicago May 23 The undergraduate council condemned the adoptive honor system calling it ineffective as exams showed dishonesty. Proctors will be assigned to watch students during quizzes to curb cheating.
Rev Tyler and Mrs Tyler of Birmingham are visiting his brother Rev T Tyler and family. They plan to go to Athens College on Saturday to visit their daughter. Rev Tyler serves as pastor of the Methodist church at Springville.
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