Lindberghs Land At America’s Arctic Outpost Barrow
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh arrived at Barrow Alaska after a non stop flight of 536 miles in six and a half hours through Arctic fog and night. Eskimos greet them as trading ships begin the annual Arctic voyage bringing grapefruit and modern trimmings to the frontier settlement.
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Wheat to China proposal by Nanking adviser
John Baker, adviser to the minister of railways at Nanking, proposed using part of the U S farm board wheat surplus to aid flood‑stricken central China. He said 5 million bushels monthly could feed up to 10 million starving people until new crops arrive, citing $100 million in provincial damage and a lack of data from the Nanking government.
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Nanking
Unite States Farm Board
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George L Fox Dies in New Haven at 78
George L. Fox a retired educator publicist and lecturer died in New Haven from heart disease on Thursday night at age 78 He twice campaigned for the Liberal party in England and was a noted public figure in his field
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England
Phillies Catcher Leads NL Clouting Race In Fast Pace
Virgil Davis of Philadelphia tops the National League batting parade with a .252 average, ahead of Chuck Klein and Charlie Grimm tied for second. Klein leads in homers and RBIs. Davis also co-leads in runs and is joined by Lloyd Waner for hits. Hornsby and Cuyler pace doubles and runs, while Buzzing Cubs hold team batting and fielding marks. Pitching notes show Osborn atop wins, with Haines and Dar rringer defending mound honors as Chicago and St Louis utilities race tightens.
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Philadelphia
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Chuck Klein
Charley Grimm
Chicago Cubs
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Philly
Lloyd Waner
Pittsburgh
Babe Herman
Brooklyn
Rogers Hornsby
Sparky Adams
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Hileta
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Bill Terry
Pie Tray
Cuyler
Woody English
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Mel Olt
New Yord
Frankie Frisch
St. Loui
Cuylers
Chicago
Cubs
Bob Osborn
Jess Haines
St Louis
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Guy Bush
Youre
Paul Darringer
Birmingham Seeks Better Air Passenger Service
F G Coburn of American Airways told the Birmingham Junior Chamber that the city’s request for improved eastbound air passenger service has been considered and will be taken to Eastern Air Transport, operators of the Mine from Atlanta east. The chamber also learned that Montgomery and Nashville groups will back the effort to create a connecting link between the three routes linking with transcontinental air lines.
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Nashellia
Most Offensive Power Displayed By N Y Yankees
Offense leads as Ruth and Gehrig head five .300 hitters and a .298 team average, tying Washington and Cleveland for first. Gehrig tops four categories with 114 RBI, 31 homers, 109 runs, 278 total bases. Chapman leads in steals with 43. A's discuss 432 runs allowed. Grove nears 30 wins with 22-2. Earnshaw 27-5 and 124 strikeouts.
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Fred Marberry
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Con Me Mack
Covington Farmers Plan Fall Hay Planting
Andalusia August 8 CAP Covington county farmers, after harvesting strong spring hay from Austrian winter peas and oats, prepare to plant winter peas and oats this fall. County agent W T Cheney notes high yields on several small plots and reports peas provide hay, grazing and soil improvement as farmers expand usage.
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Cheney
Dothan Bulldogs defeat Headland juveniles in close game
The Dothan Bulldogs beat Headland Tigers 34 to 15 in a tense juvenile baseball clash. Players listed include catcher Those Stephenson and Grady Hartzog with Shanks at short and McRae at third as the Dothan team plans road games to Graceville next week.
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Alabama Statute Books Bulged by 601 New Laws
Montgomery Aug 8 AP Alabama's statute books strain at their bindings to admit 601 new laws from the 1931 session. The legislature introduced 1,227 bills killed or vetoed, with 616 in the Senate and 283 general House bills becoming law along with several local measures. The session opened Jan 13 and adjourned July 22, costing about 404,000. Three House members left during the session. one died, another died in an airplane crash, and a third resigned to assume county education duties.
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Department of Archives and History
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Reward Rises as Hunt for Negro Slayer Advances
Birmingham authorities, joined by civic groups, offer 2950 dollars for the slayer of Mina Augusts Williams, a society girl. Police hold suspects for identification by victim Nell Williams, while Nell and Jen a Woods show some improvement after captivity.
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Dothan Camp Names Delegates To 33rd National Gathering
Dothan Camp 12 of the Spanish War Veterans selects CT. Doggerell A. M. Jacobs and William L. Lee as delegates for the 23rd National convention in New Orleans from September 6 to 20. About 15 more members will attend, per the camp adjutant Mick Brown.
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William L. Lee
Col Win I. Grayson
Spaniah War Veterans
New Orleans
Dothan
Mick & Brown
Four Get Licenses For 2nd Marriages Near Ashford and Prattville
Four couples obtained licenses for second marriages yesterday in the probate office. Charlie Snelgrove and Mrs Cora Lae Jordan of Ashford Route One, and Corre Famework of St Peters, Dary, Fla., with Margaret P Alston of Prattville were approved for marriage licenses.
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Mra
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Ashford
Corre & Famework
St Peters
Dary
Fla
Margaret P Alston
Prattville
Junior Golf Title Match Set For Tomorrow
Reynolds May Jr battles William Espy in a city junior golf championship final at Dothan Country Club after two weeks of play. May advanced 7 and 5 over Ingram Hanahan in the semifinals, Espy edged Paul Flowers 1 up to reach the final, with the title contest slated to begin at 2 p.m. on the Ghote route.
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Reynolds May, Jr
Dothan Tourney
Wiliam Espy
Dothan Country Club
Young Enpy
May
Ingram Hanahan
Sapy
Din
Paul Flowers
175 Are Scheduled To Take Government Examinations Here
About 175 applicants for the Civil Service junior clerk exam will take place here August 13 per J Bell secretary of the board of examiners. Two classes needed to accommodate the record crowd with applicants from Alabama Florida and Georgia.
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Board of Examiners
Bellwald
Alabate
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Georgia
Bell
Peeresses Press Equal Rights Fight With Lords
London reports continued action by peeresses led by Lady Rhondda pushing to sit in the House of Lords. They face government opposition and potential disqualification as they seek parliamentary access, with plans to appeal to the King.
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London
Britten
Lorda
Bankhead's Primary Expense Less Than Limit, Jarman Says
MONTGOMERY Aug 8 AP Beerstory of State Jarman yesterday told Senator Hastings of Delaware, chair of the Senate election committee, that Senator Bankhead of Alabama did not exceed the limit of 10000 in the primary campaign for last year. Jarman said records show Bankhead spent 8231 50 in the primary with 153 given by Frank Hampton, attorney for former Senator Heflin, on the amount spent by Bankhead in both primary and general election expenses.
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Jarman
Montgomery
Beerstory of
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Delaware
United States Senate
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Jarman Wald
Renitr Bankhead
Frank Hampton
J. Theman Heflin
Bank Golf Team Captures Lead in Businessmen KOI Tournament
Houston National Bank golfers won three points yesterday against City Tire Co at the country club course, taking a five point lead in the businessmen’s KOI tournament. Arthur Sanders shot a 69 one under par for the front nine in 22 and back nine in 36. Malone and Songluft Insurance defeated City Tire teammates Brennan and Ag Flowern with Ell Malone.
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Houston National Bank
Country Club
Malone & Songluft Insurance Co
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Houston Bankster
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Rolf
Him Brennan
Ag Flowern
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Ed Crawford
City Chimpion
Buninean
Health Officer Warns Cleanup of Back Yard Area
Health officer urges residents to tidy yards and remove potential breeding grounds for pests. He cites blocked drains and standing water as risks and asks for swift action to prevent mosquito and rodent problems in the city.
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BYPU SCHOOL AT SMYRNA CHURCH ENDS IN STATE Baptist group report
The Boy Y.P.U. study school at Smyrna Baptist Church concluded Monday night. It drew an average attendance of 62 with 66 total Bible readers and 60 nominations. J. H. McTavish, head of the association, said the intermediate BYPU department was organized during the study course. Min. G. Perey elected treasurer. Arthur J. Wilhama of Dothan taught the intermediate division. Miss Aramle Hilgore taught the junior division. The Y.P.U. convention will be held at the Memphis church with about five invited speakers arriving Sunday. convention opens at 2 p.m.
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Dothan
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Wan
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Memphin
Gothan
Mee Daniel
New Trial Granted Over Deathbed Scene Staged
Montgomery Alabama August 1 AP death scene staged before the jury led to a new trial ruling by the appellate court It reversed a death sentence in another case and held the deathbed scene should never be permitted as evidence The decision said the display was not factual and unfairly prejudiced the jury
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Ala
Wyensa
Roper
Shelby County
Appelinte
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Lundes
Court of Appests
Tailors In Germany Sponsor College For Style Teaching
A garbled AP report discusses Germany backing a fashion college program for tailor education. It notes focus on training in style and craft, with details unclear due to corrupted text, but points to efforts to advance tailoring expertise abroad.
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Germany
Higher Cotton Crop Estimate Beats Early Expectations
Washington reports the Agriculture Department released its August 1 crop outlook. Upland cotton is forecast at 16,584,000 bales with 40,129,000 acres to be picked. Crop condition is pegged at 74.9 percent and Alabama's crop is estimated at 1,283,000 bales with 70 percent condition.
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Department of Agricuiture
Report reveals cotton crop estimate tops previous high
Surprised traders on the New Orleans Cotton Exchange awaited the government estimate showing a crop exceeding 15,000,000 bales, about a million bales above private forecasts. New Orleans and New York exchanges closed early. Chicago markets fell about 1.87 cents.
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Aug. S
New Orleancolian Exchange
New York
Chicago
National Pecan Association opposes rail freight hike plan
ANOTHER PROTEST ON PROPOSED HIRE OF FREIGHT RATES JACKSON Miss Aug 8 AP The National Pecan Marketing Association active in ten Southern states joins protests against proposed railroad freight rate increases before the Interstate Commerce Commission President HG Lucas Brownwood Texas says excessive charges force producers to ship by truck If rates rise further more pecans may go by motor transport The association operates in Alabama Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Georgia Florida North and South Carolina representing 3 500 members Last year the association handled 12 million pounds of pecans
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National Pecan Marketing Association
HG. Lucas
Brownwood
Pecan Marketing
Funl
Lucas
Alabama
Terat
Oklahoma
Arkannan
Loulalena
Missinsippi
Georgia
Florida
North
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Angociation
Boom in Needley Knitting Under in JANBERRA
Remarkable revival of knitting and needlework across Australia. Shopkeepers report increased demand as incomes fall and households struggle with clothing costs. Daughters stay home longer, more women sew garments for the needy, boosting sewing trades while some previously successful businesses fail.
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Australia
Valent Secretien
Pri
Cramer Said to Be Safe After Forcing Lane
Dispatches from Copenhagen say Cramer, America's man, was forced to take a path between Iceland and the Faroe Islands but is expected to proceed. Authorities describe the move as a forced detour with no immediate danger reported.
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Aaid Porker Cramer
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