Alabama Underwriters Convening at Decatur Hall Today
The nineteenth annual convention of the Alabama Underwriters Association meets at Decatur city hall this afternoon. E Penney of Birmingham attends, while W A Hill returns from Birmingham after the alumni banquet of Birmingham Medical College. LL B Booglon arrived from a period away in the north.
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Alabama Underwriters Association
Decatur
E. Penney
Birmingham
Decaturs
W. A. Hill
Birming
Birmingham Medical College
LL. B. Booglon
Long Road to a Diploma and Job Honors
A terse reflection compares receiving the highest honor, potentially a diploma, with the immediate prospect of a job. The speaker notes the swift shift from ceremony to work, signaling a transition from achievement to practical outcome.
California Courts Convict Six Hollywood Manslaughter Defendants
California juries convict six defendants in two manslaughter cases tied to Hollywood carousals. One trial yields five convictions while the other ends with a single guilty verdict. The cases reflect national scrutiny of the film industry and its perceived excesses.
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California
Hollywood
Holly
Real Estate Dealers Seek City Board for Decatur
Real estate men in Decatur discuss forming a city wide realty board to promote the area and solve mutual problems. Repeated efforts in the past have failed but proponents urge cooperative action to advertise the city and benefit dealers and the Commonwealth.
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Alabama
Commonwealth
Decatur
President Coolidge to Spend Vacation Quietly in Black Hills
Dispatches indicate President Coolidge will depart Washington for a three week sojourn in the Black Hills of South Dakota. He aims to stay at a lodge several miles from rail and city, seeking seclusion before resuming duties and facing ongoing national concerns.
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Coolidge
le Hte
White House
Black Hills
South A
Uaton
Rockies
Gtow
South Dakota
Deny
Daily Trusts
Daily
Tobacco Tax Debate Draws Montgomery Press
The Montgomery Journal laments the muted tobacco tax plan while urging alternative revenue ideas such as hydro electric, severance, and railroad taxes. The Daily notes public concerns over penalties for users and the impact on rural schools, questioning the burden of tobacco levies.
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Montgomery Journal
Ral
Montgomery
Nicotine
Thirty-One Property Owners to Decide Avenue Paying
The article urges Second Avenue property owners to vote on proposed improvements urging public stake in a business district. It notes repairs have lagged, calls for civic progress, and asks owners to support city authorities moving forward.
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Second Avenue
Morgan County Sets New Record With 4200 Registered Cars
Morgan County reaches a new record of 4200 motor vehicles registered as reported by H. R. Summer, signaling growing prosperity and increased use of autos in farming. The piece argues for better roads and sustained highway maintenance to handle rising traffic and avoid costly improvised routes.
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Morgan County
H. R. Summer
Board of Revenue
Radio Commission Enforces Frequency Rules On NY Stations
The new government radio commission will enforce strict station frequency rules. Warnings issued for large deviations from assigned kilocycle marks threaten license loss. Fans praise the commission as it aims to curb interference and improve reception nationwide.
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Government Radio Commission
Congress
Commission
Federal Radio Commission
New York
Radio Commission
America
Farmers' union and third term debate in American politics
The piece argues farmers should unite to improve prosperity and warns against isolation. It contrasts organized industries with isolated farmers and urges pooling minds and resources. It also discusses press views on a potential third term for the president and the public’s interest in clear commentary.
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Tllars
Sola
Selma
No Answer No Comment President Coolidge Idea
President Coolidge proposes that if a question is put to him and no reply is given the matter should not be publicized. The idea pleases him but critics question how the country would learn about executive actions under this plan.
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MR. Coolidge
Coolidge
Brookhaven Progress Through Civic Pride Curbs Nondescript Decline
The Brookhaven Miss Leader reports the city’s steady pursuit of the city beautiful ideal. Citizens improve homes and neighborhoods, raising standards of order and attractiveness, with peer pressure spurring further improvements and a hopeful forecast for continued progress.
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Brookhaven
Miss
Farmer urged to visit Decatur market fair for sales
Mr. Farmer is invited to Decatur to meet farm officials and learn how to dispose of his products at the best available markets. The notice emphasizes participating in the market program and lines up with local agricultural officials.
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Mr. Farmer
Decatur
Deca tur Daily reports hometown news column
A concise hometown note from The Deca tur Daily highlights local events, readers’ notices, and brief community updates across the city. It traces recent happenings, upcoming activities, and short human-interest items of local interest.
Worry and Its Effect on Teeth and Health
Dr Copeland links chronic worry to pyorrhea and tooth loss, noting that anxiety worsens tartar buildup, glands, digestion, nerves, and overall health. He warns that modern pressures fuel illness and urges restful sleep to prevent dental and bodily breakdowns.
Standard Oil men aboard big all metal plane from Detroit
The piece notes STANDARD OIL leaders and executives aboard a large all metal three engine Ford built flying machine. Colonel Robert W. Stewart Allen Jackson E. J. Butlock R. E. Humphries and Norman R. Grimshay travel from Detroit to Chicago. The article suggests Standard Oil believes the aircraft is safe.
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Standard Gil
Indiana
Ford
Standard Oil
Chicago
Detroit
Robert W. Stewart
Allen Jackson
E. J. Butlock
R. E. Humphries
Norman R. Grimshay
Standard Off
Lindbergh Flight Descent Echoes Mountain Climber Feats
The account describes a high altitude ascent where clouds were breached and sleet clung to the aircraft. The pilot notes initial success as he pressed through peaks of weather and carried on with precise judgment, achieving a steady climb and eventual progress despite dangerous visibility.
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Lindbergh
Lindbergh flight costs spark praise and debate
George H. McGovern and others defend Lindbergh against the flying fool label noting his Wright meteor used under twelve gallons per hour and a fuel cost around thirty dollars plus twenty gallons of oil for a Paris trip. They say air travel may cross the ocean for under fifty dollars on daylight routes. The piece also honors H. E. Huntington and mentions a Free Thinkers Society tree planting in Central Park in memory of Lu.
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George H. McGovern
Captain Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Paris
H. E Huntington
California
Huntington
Free Thinkers’ Society of
New York
Central Park
Free Thinker concept sparks debate on clergy and thought
The excerpt argues there is no true free thinker since thoughts stem from others. It defends Burbank’s right to his beliefs while criticizing clergy. It also notes Treasury supervision of medicinal whiskey and warns against grain alcohol dangers, favoring grape brandy as safer.
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Ther
Burbank
Treasury Department
Mussolini Plans Welcome for Pinedo Fly Home
Mussolini calls Lindbergh’s flight a sign of superhuman will as Italy prepares a national celebration. Pinedo, who has flown four continents, will hop back to Italy via the Azores with a Rome stop planned where Mussolini will greet him on arrival.
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Lindbergh
Italy
Pinedo
Asia
African
South America
Europe
Atlantic
Azores
Rome
British scientists link lead to cancer cure hope and finance as barrier
British scientists say lead may form basis for a cancer cure and that defeating cancer hinges on finance and common sense. The piece warns against mysterious lumps and notes that moderate physical work aids consumptives by strengthening the heart, while extreme cases require caution.
Screen stars with musical talents span Hollywood studios
Hollywood celebrities diversify beyond acting as many stars are trained musicians and skilled performers. Milton Sills and Ernest Torrence are pianists and composers, with Torrence studying in London Stuttgart and Edinburgh. Others like Aileen Pringle Renee Adoree Eleanor Broadman Norma Shearer and Claire Windsor also play piano.
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Hollywood
Milton Sills
Ernest Torrence
Sills
University of Chicago
Torrence
London Academy of Music
Stuttgart
Germany
Edinburgh
Aileen Pringle
Renee Adoree
Eleanor Broadman
Norma Shearer
Claire Windsor
Robert Z. Leonard
Metropolitan Opera Company
Edmund Goulding
Roy D’arcy
Edward Sedgwick
Ramon Novarro
Movie Stars May Divorce Separation Shocks Hollywood
Los Angeles May 27 The Times reports Marie Prevost and Kenneth Harlan have separated after Prevost left their home for a hotel over a week ago. In a brief interview she confirmed staying away. Friends say incompatibility caused the split and no third person is involved.
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Los Angeles
the Times
Marie Prevost
Actess
Kenneth Harlan
Miss Prevost
Mr. Harla
Hollywood
Sunday School Sends $3.75 to Morgan County Red Cross
The Sunday school class of Mrs. J. A. McGee in Neel Alabama donated 3 dollars 75 cents to Morgan county flood relief. The money was delivered to the Red Cross campaign quarters as a demonstration of sacrifice by local children and a hopeful note for meeting Morgan’s quota.
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J. A. McGee
Neel
Ala
Morgan County Red Cross
Ae Ww
Morgan
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