Ireland Declares Republic. Dominions Seek Commonwealth Solution
The Independent Republic of Ireland withdraws recognition of the British crown, placing it outside the Commonwealth. Britain’s dominions and India face a pivotal London conference to find a formula allowing republics to remain members while severing allegiance to the throne. Nehru’s role looms large as Asia’s potential leader. The Manchester Guardian notes the meeting could be decisive and may consider each government proclaiming independence by resolution.
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Republic of Ireland
British Commonwealth of Nations
Commonwealth
England
Eire
Rpublic
Ireland
India
Monwealth
Asia
Jawaharlal Nehru
Manchester Guardian
Britain
London
Presbyterians Plan Drive For 250000 For Student Program
Alabama Presbyterian leaders plan a 250000 fundraising drive to aid college students. May 1 opens a month long drive, followed by a two week general campaign starting June 1. Funds would build a student center near the University of Alabama, add sanctuary at Auburn, and support programs at Jacksonville State Teachers College, Troy, Marion, and Livingston.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Ysterday
Trinity Presbyterian Church
T. L. Bear
Stanhope Elmore
C. J. Coley
Alexander
Alabama Presbytery
J. E. More
Jock
Centreville
Brady Belcher
W. E. Penfield
Tuscalooga
Tuscaloosa
H. E. Russell
University of Alabama
Auburn
State Teachers College
Jacksonville
Ala
Troy
Marion
Livingston
Commonwealth kept for economic and defensive unity
The Commonwealth remains intact for two main reasons. It provides economic benefits through imperial preference tariffs on empire goods and forms a strong bloc for defensive purposes with Britain at the center.
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Commonwealth
Britain
Enterprise Teachers in Training Session
Miss Fay Ingram in-service training instructor led the final program of the year with Enterprise City School teachers. The reading initiative was well received and the teachers association elected officers: President Mrs Jean King, Vice President Mrs Pixie Nichols, Secretary Mrs Lilly May Peacock, and Treasurer Miss Rennie Cox.
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Enterprise
Fay Ingram
Enterprise City
Williams Fire Captain Injured At Home Fall
Edward B Williams, a 20 year veteran fire bureau captain inspector, slipped on stairs at his home in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania and rolled to the bottom suffering severe bruises. He had long avoided injuries at firehouses while on the job.
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Wilkes‘barre
Edward B. Williams
Hundred Thousand Dollar Bill Features Wilson Portrait
The largest U S currency denomination is the $100,000 note depicting President Woodrow Wilson.
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Woodrow Wilson
Beck Proposes Voter Referendum on Folsom Health Plan
Alabama House Speaker William Beck urged submitting Governor James E. Folsom's health education welfare program to a state referendum. The proposal would place the plan and any financing taxes in a constitutional amendment, becoming effective upon ratification. Beck contends the people should decide if they want to fund the measure.
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Govenor Folsom
Body Of Man Found in Alabama River
The body of a man identified as William A McCool, about 53, was found in the Alabama River near Montgomery. An autopsy ruled drowning as the cause with no sign of foul play. McCool had lived in Birmingham years ago.
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Montgomery
William A. McIcco
Alabama River
Here
Genre A Mosley, Jr
Nesley
McCool
Birmingham
Alabama panel backs plan for state Negro university
A special committee on Negro education proposed a separate Alabama Negro state university with a law school to provide education "fully comparable" to white students. Location eyed is the present Montgomery Negro teachers college. The plan seeks $835,000 yearly in appropriations and $4.5 million for construction, with Gov. Folsom backing legislative approval. The group argues the regional system may not meet the Supreme Court requirement for equal facilities.
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Montgomery
Alabama
James E. Folsom
Folsom
Supreme Court
Southern Governors Conference
William Hepburn
University of Alabama Law School
Negro Teachers College
South
A. M. Institute
Normal
Relatives Sought in Montgomery for Funeral Arrangements
A man in Montgomery has been staying for some time while attempting to locate relatives to arrange funeral services. Officials or local contacts may be assisting in identifying next of kin and coordinating memorial plans.
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Montgomery
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