Arab Advance Forces British to Safety in Jaffa and Gaza
Arab violence in the Holy Land prompts evacuations of British families from Jaffa to Haifa and Tel Aviv, with Gaza and Nablus also fortified. Sniper fire and bombings continue as authorities impose curfews and consider martial law, while casualties climb past fifty since April.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Jaffa
Palestine
Haifa
Tel-Aviv
Nablus
Gaza
Sir Arthur Grenfell Wauchope
League of Nations
Tulkarem
Safad
Potatoes Stolen by Ton For Sale in Mobile
Four men were arrested by Sheriff M H Wilkins for stealing potatoes by the ton from a sealed Foley car worth about 150 dollars. They allegedly confessed to loading the spuds led by M O Jones of the Foley district and selling them in Mobile.
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Bay Minette
Ala
M. H. Wilkins
Foley
Mobile
M. O. Jones
Galla Chief Proclaims Kinship and Marches on Wallega
Reuters reports from Gambeja near Ethiopia’s western border that a local Galla chief proclaimed himself kin of Wallega province and is advancing on Saio with 3,000 warriors. The May 27 dispatch notes Anglo Egyptian Sudan authorities and ongoing border tensions.
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Khartoum
Sudan
Reuter
Gambeja
Ethiopia
Wallega
Saio
Building awards rise to 8.38 million in New York week
Building figures show engineering construction awards for commercial buildings totaling 8.375 million dollars, the highest weekly volume since the week ended April 11, 1935, according to Engineering News-Record.
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New York
Engineering News-Record
Zioncheck Enjoys Troubled New York Honeymoon Stop
Marion A. Zioncheck visiting New York with his wife has attracted attention for a string of nightlife incidents. A highball was thrown at a Harlem club, the couple waded at Prometheus fountain, and Zioncheck was seen holding his wife by the hair during a dance show.
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New York
Marion A. U
Harlem
Rockefeller Plaza
Broadway
New Dalai Lama Discovered in Tibet after Two-Year Search
The Tibetan Han Jen district near Lhasa reports a new Dalai Lama or Living Buddha found after a two year search. The reincarnation is believed to be a successor to the 13th Dalai Lama who died December 17, 1933. Officials sent priests to Chugkhorgaye Lake to verify omens and visions. The state remains under regents since the late ruler's death amid a pending transition.
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Morris J. Harris
Associated Press
Dom
Tibet
Dalai Lama
Han Jen
Lhasa
Buddha
Chugkhorgaye
Sieven
Jechen Hutuehtu
Uniformed hitchhiker sought in 150 dollar robbery
A youthful hitchhiker in uniform similar to a military school regalia robbed Atlanta motorist H. C. Giles of 150 dollars and shoes after a 100 mile drive. The car was later found wrecked in Lincoln Alabama. Giles continued to Birmingham after buying the youth a meal.
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Pen City
Ala
Atlanta
H. C. Giles
Atlantan
Giles
Lincoln
Birmingham
Relief appropriation clears Senate panel for Roosevelt funds
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a relief appropriation of 1.425 billion dollars to be turned over directly to President Roosevelt. It also authorized the PWA to use an additional 300 million dollars for heavy construction projects.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
PWA
Queen Mary Sets Sail on Maiden Atlantic Crossing
The Queen Mary departed Southampton for New York on its maiden voyage amid public celebration and royal spectators. If weather allows, the liner aims to beat the Normandie’s speed, needing an average above 30.35 knots to claim the Atlantic record.
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Elmer W. Peterson
Southampton
Eng
Britain
New York
Normandie
France
Bishop's Rock
Atlantic
Sir Edgar Britten
Cherbourg
the Marquis of
Milford-Haven
King
Robert W. Bingham
United States
Court of St. James
English Channel
Solent
London
Edgar Britten
Epsom
Phen
Toll Bridge Robbery In Pen City Sees Sixth Incident
In Pen City Alabama two gunmen robbed the Coosa river toll bridge operator Low Embry of about 20 dollars late Tuesday night. The bandits fled in a car toward Pell City after threatening the toll stand operator for the sixth time in recent weeks.
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Pen City
Ala
Coosa ‘River
Here
Low Embry
Pell City
Congress adjournment Clouded by Townsend dispute and tax concerns
Washington May 21 Congress faces a clouded outlook for adjournment as tax uncertainties rise after a White House session and a Townsend pension plan led to renewed House investigations. Townsend ally Sheridan Downey defied the committee by refusing to answer questions. Chair Dell promised a decision within days as other items include ship subsidy, oil rights at Elk Hills, and a power injunction trial in Nebraska. Scott Loftin sworn in as Florida senator succeeding Park Trammell.
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Washington
House
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
White House
Senate
Federal Treasury
Sheridan Downey
Townsend
Dell
Etill
Roper
Pees
Albert B. Fall
Seggees Ickes
United States
Elk Hills
California
Nebraska
Black Legion
Dickstein
House Immigration Committee
Federal Trade Commission
House Commerce Committee
Ewin L. Davis
Scott M. Loftin
American Bar
Strikes Grow Across Nation Amid Labor Disputes
The Associated Press reports 15 states see broad strike activity as 30 000 to 45 000 workers join walkouts. Across farms and factories lines tighten while settlements remain rare. In New York police block six seamen from picketing Mayor La Guardias home during a protest linked to the Panama Pacific Line. Insurgent union leaders claim about 7000 seamen participate nationwide. Shifts in Chicago and port districts indicate widening tension.
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Associated Press
New York
F. H. LaGuardia
Panama Pacific Line
International Seamen’s Union
Atlantic and Gulf District
Chicago
Cotton Broker Unable To Pay
The New York Cotton Exchange announced that William B. Averill, a prominent member since 1911, was unable to meet his financial obligations. In a letter to the exchange president Averill stated his regret at his inability to meet obligations.
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New York
New York Cotton Exchange
William B. Averill
Exchange
Averill
Plea Made for Slayer in Beekman Place Murder
Henry Klauber urged the jury to spare John Fiorenza's life arguing insanity defenses as four state psychiatrists testified he is sane. He attacked state experts and quoted a 1933 Elmira examiner predicting violence, while Fiorenza remained stoic during the Beekman Place murder trial of Nancy Evans Titterton.
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New York
John Fiorenza
Henry Klauber
Nancy Titterton
Klauber
James L. McCartney
Elmira
Fiorenza
McCartney
Nancy Evans Titterton
Beekman Place
A L Kellen Laid To Rest
Funeral services were held at Hamby's chapel for A L Kellen age 38 who died Tuesday at Benevolent hospital. Survived by wife son Leaven daughters Maggie and Katherine parents Mr and Mrs W E Kellen two brothers Grady and Arthur sister Mrs Dorothy Ryan. Rev Roscoe Wilhite officiated with pallbearers Arthur Kellen Grady Kellen George Rennegar Herbert Evans Herschel Kenny Murphy Kenney Coleman Rennegar and Dueral Rennegar. Interment directed by Drinkard and Howell.
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Hamby’s Chapel
A. L Kellen
Benevolent Hospital
Kellen
Lacon
Route One
Leaven
Maggie
Katherine
W. E. Kellen
Grady
Arthur Kellen
Dorothy Ryan
Roscoe Wilhite
Grady Kellen
George Rennegar
Herberies
Vans
Herschel Kenny
Murphy Kenney
Coleman Rennegar
Dueral Rennegar
Drinkard
End Howell
Committee Forming To Plan Local Chamber Membership Meeting
Gilbert White secretary of the Chamber of Commerce announces a committee to arrange a membership meeting. The roster includes Roy Nash B C Shelton and Jimmy Munn. Plans seek to honor local industrial plant officials with the event slated tentatively for October.
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Gilbert White
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Nash
B. C. Shelton
Jimmy Munn
Townsend Contempt Findings By House Investigating Committee
Washington May 27 The House investigating committee voted six to two to recommend contempt charges against Dr F E Townsend and two of his aides and to turn the case over to the U S District Attorney for action.
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Washington
House
F. E. Townsend
United States District Attorney
Dickstein
Michigan
Black Legion
Black Shirts
David H. Crowley
Lansing
Detroit
Waynesfield
Lima
Denny to Quit Post July 1 at University of Alabama
Dr. George H. Denny, president of the University of Alabama, informed trustees he must resign effective July 1 due to ill health and the need for rest. A successor is being sought with Richard Foster, Guy Snavely, and H. W. Arant among candidates. Trustees reconvene June 2 for further discussion and possible emeritus status for Denny.
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Montgomery
Ala
George H
Mike) Denny
University of Alabama
University Board of Trustees
Denny
Richard Foster
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Guy Snavely
Birmingham-Southern
H. W. Arant
Ohio State University Law School
Dean Avant
Yale
Atlanta
Emory University
Church Hill
Sparkman to Tour Morgan County for Series of Addresses
Congressional candidate John Sparkman continues his campaign in Morgan County with stops at Union Hill school Thursday at eight, Falkville Friday at eight, Danville Monday at eight, Eva Tuesday evening, and Austinville Wednesday evening.
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Mt. Hope
Lawrence County
John Sparkman
Morgan
Union Hill
Falkville
Danville
Eva
Austinville
Clemency Hearing Set for Miller in Huntsville Slaying
Governor Bibb Graves set June 2 for the clemency hearing of Walter Miller a Madison county man sentenced to death for the slaying of Vivian Woodward a Huntsville girl. The trial drew Alabama national guardsmen to curb potential disorders and Miller has not stated if he will appeal to the state supreme court.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
Walter Miller
Madison County
Vivian Woodward
Huntsville
Miller
Alabama National Guardsmen
Supreme Court
Rum Runner Harlan Crouch Arrested in Indianapolis
Harlan Crouch, called a mini runner and alleged slayer of federal revenue agent John R. Foster, was arrested in Indianapolis after police found him asleep in a South Side rooming house. A pistol was found beneath his pillow but not used.
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Indianapolis
Harlan Crouch
John R. Foster
Federal
Crouch
Rebels Slain as Clashes Decimate Insurgents in Guanajuato Durango
War department reports 36 rebels killed in a series of battles that virtually ended the insurgency in Guanajuato and Durango. Military chiefs in both states said they won decisive encounters with 34 rebels and one soldier dead, while in Guanajuato the rebel leader known as La Coneja was killed and beheaded by civilians.
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War Department
Guanajuato
Durango
Jalisco
Ernesto Aguirre Colorado
Camilo Ramirez Argot
la Coneja
Trapuato
Socialists map drive through the nation
The socialist party launches its broadest campaign since Debs. Norman Thomas leads a nationwide tour from Cleveland with red sound trucks operating from Chicago headquarters. George Nelson plans Midwest agricultural trips as the campaign plans a mid summer break and a September transcontinental journey.
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R. H
New York
George Nelson
Polk County
Wisconsin
Farmers Union and Cooperative Movement
Middle West
Falkville Plans Large Homecoming Singing
Falkville will hold a homecoming singing on Sunday May 31 inviting all singers to attend. Officials aim to stage one of the biggest events of its kind in Falkville's history.
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Falkville
Weather Outlook for Alabama and Tennessee
Alabama mostly cloudy with local showers tonight and Thursday. Tennessee skies remain mostly cloudy through Thursday with possible showers in the south. temperatures little changed.
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Alabama
Tennessee
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A. L. Kellen
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The
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Poole
McCrea
Owen Rushing
Marcie
A. M. Altshuler
Rushing
Lowell Rushing
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