Al Capone Again Sparks Chicago Primary Turmoil
Chicago in April endures anxious politics as rumors claim Scarface Al Capone in jail seeks to influence the upcoming primary. Fear and unrest follow a grand jury probe and a police roundup, amid a tense battle between Republicans and Democrats and a recent municipal vote.
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Alabama nurses meet health boast with higher care
In Alabama the American Nurses association notes a strong nurse to population ratio now one nurse per 75 people. The figure contrasts with 1900’s one per 29,026 and 1910’s one per 3,023, improving further to 1920’s one per 1,778.
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Nurse Wins $2500 Verdict Over War Risk Insurance
In Birmingham federal court Miss Lena Fay Bailey, injured while serving as a nurse behind the lines in France, won a $2,500 verdict. Her suit was among the first against the government for recovery of war risk insurance, claiming the injury caused permanent disability.
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France
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Cows in Alabama Show Low TB Disease Rates
Alabama tuberculin tests covered 14,502 cattle in 2,719 herds in four weeks with 29 diseased. Total once-tested free cows reached 262,697. 16,746 accredited. Supervisory herd total 288,623 with 1,821 awaiting resale. Nationwide, 943,168 tests yielded 17,372 reactions.
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Alabama
United States
Advertise Products Farmers Advised By Expert At API
Auburn April 6. Farmers diversify crops and add products for sale creating ads opportunity says P Q Davis at Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn. Classified ads can work well but some may prefer display ads Editors will help farmers choose best advertising type for selling farm products and home produced goods. Local newspapers serve as an excellent sales medium.
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President Answers Congress Attacks On Economy Move
President Hoover rebutted congressional attacks on economy policies saying no joint administration committee would be formed to review the matter. He stated there is no way to secure a maximum reduction in expenditures. Earlier Speaker Garner voiced willingness to approve specific federal outlay cuts if sent to Congress.
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$100000 Addition To Knitting Mills Nears Completion
ANNISTON Ala April 6 The new 105000 addition on the Uties Knitting mills here is expected to be completed within the next two weeks Officials of the company said 20 operatives are new on the payroll and with the beginning of operations in the new addition the total number will be increased to 6 The present annual payroll was estimated at 2140000 and the factory manufactures and winter underwear.
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Uties
Beauty in Pairs from The West
Beauties of two western colleges are shown. Miss Elizabeth Denny of Aurora, Dr., selected as Beloit College’s most attractive girl. Miss Mary Tom Blackwood of Alexandria, La., named University of Texas Sweetheart. Denny holds three campus offices. Blackwood to preside at the April 15 16 17 southwest round-up with other colleges’ sweethearts.
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Aurora
Beloit College
Mary Tom Blackwood
Alexandria
Texas
University of Texas
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Southwest
Means of Raising Additional Funds For Needy Studied
Relief agencies seek new methods to secure extra funds for winter aid in Jefferson County. The Birmingham Community Chest plans campaigns and appeals to support welfare needs amid shortages. Local groups discuss drive timing and target amounts to sustain relief services through the season.
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Firmingham
Ala
Jefferson Rote
Cymene Molecule Changes Effect Into Hookworm Cure
At Chapel Hill the University of North Carolina outlines how adding a single oxygen atom to cymene, a benzene compound from spruce pulp, converts it into thymol, a medicine that cures hookworm. Dr. A B Wheeler shows that minor atomic shifts can yield useful dyes and water soluble compounds, with ongoing aims to find better uses for turpentine byproducts.
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University of North Carolina
A. 8. Wheeler
Wheeler
Jap Hart Wins Pass-Catching Event at Tech Field Day
Jap Hart a Dothan native and Georgia Tech halfback won the pass-catching event at Techs field day in Atlanta as spring drills closed Hart and Pat Barron were co leaders in catches with ten but Hart clinched victory by points scoring 45 of 50 while Barron tallied 44 Hart and Barron both starred for the Yellow Jackets in the event and the meet resumed this week after a pause.
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Four Killed in Plane Crash Near Duluth Minnesota
Four men en route to Detroit for the National aircraft show died in a plane crash 25 miles north of Duluth. Victims include pilot Herb Dutch Fuller 25 aviator S E Kervinen 35 fur buyer T J Somero 32 and his brother William Somero 28 all residents of Ely Minnesota. Fuller reportedly flew into a snowstorm.
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Farm Home Witnesses Tragic Plane Crash
The farm home of Johs Fijerem reported a plane circling the residence three times before crashing. Fuller, blinded by heavy snow on cabin windows, and three others perished instantly when the plane struck a snow fence.
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