Aviators Map Alaska Wastes With Air Cameras
Navy aviators will use Loening amphibian planes to photograph ten thousand square miles of southeastern Alaska including Baranoff, Chichagof and Kuiu islands and a mainland strip. Led by Lieut. Comm. A W Radford, the expedition aims to reveal lakes and forests inaccessible by land, despite harsh weather and risks. Topographer H Sargent will accompany the group to finish mapping Alaska for the Geological Survey.
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Alaska
William E. Berchtold
Associated Press
Washington
Alaskan
Baranoff, Chichegof
Kiui
A. W. Radford
Kh. H. Sargent
Geological Survey
Sargent
America
Navy
San Diego
Juneau
Gannet
R. H. Sargent
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Two Hurt When Train Hits Car At Cottondale
Two people were injured when an L and N freight train struck a five passenger automobile at Cottondale Saturday night about 7 30. J L Curry the driver sustained a broken rib and the car passengers Annie Jewel Curry Edith Golden and Mrs J L Curry escaped serious injury. Lila Kirsh and Willie Adams were taken to Dothan hospital with the more serious injuries. Adams suffered a head wound and bruises while Kirsh had cuts and bruises. The party from Piichard had been returning from Panama City and lacked warning at the crossing due to no light.
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Dothan
Cottondale
Lila Kirsh
Willie Adams
J. L. Curry
Annie Jewel Curry
Edith Golden
Piichard
Panama City
Curry
Miss Kirsh
Miss Adams
Fagle
Farmers Rush Federal Loan Applications Before Deadline
The county agent’s office reports over $90,000 in relief loan applications filed this morning. Henry Intherington expects a record number of applications to be processed before day’s end. No applications will be accepted after Thursday, April 18.
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Henry Intherington
Knoxville Sextet To Sing Here May 2
The Knoxville College Sextet of Knoxville Tennessee will perform at Highland School on Thursday May 2 presenting a varied program as part of a nationwide tour. The group has drawn praise from leading journals regardless of race and tickets are on sale with arrangements for white patrons.
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Knoxville College
Knoxville
Tenn
Highland School
United States
G. W. McRae
McKie
Merchants Urged to Display Flags for Woodmen Convention
Chamber of commerce asks Dethan area businesses to fly United States flags at their fronts from sunrise to sunset daily during the Woodmen convention to honor visiting delegates and officials of the organization.
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Dethan
Bre
Chamber of Commerce
United States
French Sewing Machine Inventor Saga in Amplepuis and Boston
Amplepuis France prepares to mark the centennial of the sewing machine, honoring Barthelemy Thimonnier who built and patented a needle and thread machine in 1830. Elias Howe of Boston also conceived the idea in 1830, faced early poverty, patent disputes, and setbacks before success arrived years later. Howe’s persistence culminated in 1854 when he regained rights, improving his fortune, while Thimonnier faded from fame despite early invention.
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Barthelemy Thimonnier
Amplepuis
Bostor
Elias Howe
Thimonnier
Howe
Thimonniir
England
America
Friernds
France
When Do We Know We’re In Love Says Youth
A column reflects on teens debating love and suggests that genuine understanding comes from personal insight and patient guidance. It warns against rushing into unsuitable marriages and urges compassionate, nonjudgmental support as girls explore their erotic and emotional experiences.
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Alice Judson Peale
Ax Fiend Kills Man In Birmingham Tod
An unidentified assailant hacked Beverly K. Wharton 80 to death with an axe in Birmingham today and then assaulted his wife who could not describe the attacker. The man escaped.
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Birmingham
Tod
Beverly K. Wharton
Both Armies in Mexico Close to Standoff Today
The federals and rebels settled into a stalemate as American forces on the border watched closely. American units moved toward Naco though an attack today seems unlikely. Rebel leader Escobar denied Gen Rabette asked for surrender on Gil terms.
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Associated
Prem
Naco
Escobar
Rabette
Gil
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Helen Norris
KGO
Oakland
Mary Marsh
Yellowsice National Park
WHO, Des Mines
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Drew
Lila Kirshen
Prichard
W. O. W. Meet
Chine
Eom
Ma Therfore
Ign Affairs
Mexico
U. S. Army
Goodyear
Post Office
Pathfinders
Pathfinder
Aids
China
John J. Mantell
Erie Railroad
Cana
Hoover
Orient
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