George M Grant Elected Alabama Legion Commander
George M Grant of Troy was elected commander of the Alabama Department of the American Legion at the state convention, winning 222 votes. Rufus Bethea and L S Montford trailed with 139 and 79 votes respectively. Mrs H C McClung was named Legion Auxiliary president.
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Mobile
Ala
George M. Grant
Troy
Alabama Department of the American Legion
A. C. Herzerg
Gads
den. Grant
Rufus Bethea
The
Birmingham Post
L. S. Montford
Newburn
H. C. McClung
Birmingham
Legion Auxiliary
Dr Neff Is Ill At Indiana Home
Dr R E Neff county health officer has been on vacation at his Indiana home and is seriously ill. The illness is a recurrence of a malady that afflicted him earlier in the summer.
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R. E. Neff
Indiana
Dr. Neff
Paying Costs Payments Grow
Auditor J. L. Vaughn reports a twofold increase in payments of assessments this year compared with last year. Collections have continued steadily for weeks and further rises are expected as harvest season arrives. The city, via the city clerk’s office, presses to collect amounts due while those failing to pay face legal action.
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J. L. Vaughn
Kentucky Tobacco Crop Reaches New Harvest Estimate
U S Department of Agriculture estimates Kentucky tobacco growers will harvest about 400 million pounds this year, up from last year by roughly 90 million. Planted acres total 461 700 in Kentucky, with burley increasing by 42 500 acres to 255 000 last year. Green River and dark airaged tobaccos also rise, with national acreage at 2 002 560 compared with 1 895 400 harvested last year.
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Louisville
United States Department of Agriculture
Kentucky
Bus Lyon
Burley Tobacco
Green River
Department of Agriculture
Talkies anger Lawton police chief suspensions on duty
Police chief in Lawton Oklahoma expresses anger over theater talkies drawing officers off precinct duty. Any officer found in a theater while on duty will be suspended ten days.
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Lawton
Okla
Cotton Market Outlook in New York Opening
New York August 22 Pi Cotton opened steady with October at 18.38, December 18.70, January 18.69, March 18.37, May 18.95. Market focus on near term prices and expected demand.
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New York
Elected Chaplain Rev M Medema in Mobile
Rev M Medema of Dothan Route 5 selected as State Chaplain of the American Legion in Mobile. Born in Holland he has led four churches near Pathan for a decade, including Gordon Liberty Sardis and Piessagat Grove in Houston and Henry counties. He served 18 months with the 2nd Division as a corporal and was wounded in the Meuse Argonne drive.
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M. Medema
Dothan
American Legion
Mobile
Rev. Medema
Holland
Pathan
Gordon
Liberty, Sardis
Piessagat Grove
Houston County
Henry County
Medema
Courthouse to Be Repaired in Next Few Weeks
Judge Harry K. Martin and A. L. Clark lead the repairs on the courthouse. They report work has been taken up with contractors and architects with plans to be decided soon, including a complete re roofing the county building. Jail upgrade plans were not announced but may follow.
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Court House
Harry K. Martin
A. L. Clark
Mercury Racer pilot rendered unconscious by water trials
Annapolis Md August 22 Lieutenant Alford Williams faced another setback as the Mercury Racer failed to lift from the water during Schneider cup trials. He remained unconscious in the cockpit for about five minutes after a dizzy spell, ending the day’s efforts and prompting plans for cockpit electrical system checks before further tests.
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Annapolis
Alford Williams
Navy
Whch
Eygin
Lavrow
Tam
Papper
All Day Sing at Popular Springs Next Sunday
An all day singing event is planned at Popular Springs, one and a half miles east of Web on the Columbia highway, next Sunday. Attendees are asked to bring their hymnals and lunch. Missouri is to have the lowest state property tax levy of any state.
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Popular Springs
Web
Columbia Highway
Missouri
Montgomery Police Killings Twain Attack On Patrol
In Montgomery a police sergeant and a second officer were attacked while patrolling near the downtown area. Rex Wright, 28, died from a chest wound and William Smith, 48, was knocked unconscious. Suspect Joseph Dodson Choate, 26, was arrested and found in possession of Wrights pistol.
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Montgomery
Cty
Rex C. Wright
Wm. W. Smith
Wright
Smith
Joseph Dodson Choate
Falmly
Wrights
Farm Market Program Gains In New England
A New England farm marketing program now operates in all six New England states after New Hampshire passed enabling legislation and Governor Tobey signed it. The program provides graded standards for farm produce and a New England Quality Label, with Vermont signaling further standardization of maple products and more egg producers expected to join the grading service next season.
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New England
Boston
Cre
New England Council
New Hampshire
Tobey
Vermont
L.A. Cooley
Vermont Department of Agriculture
Common Pleas Court Dockets Light with Few Notable Cases
Minor civil cases formed most of yesterday's docket in the Common Pleas Court. Many were continued or settled out of court. A few minor criminal cases were heard, with two notable outcomes: men charged with failing to work the county roads fined $30 and costs, Cullen Smith fined $50 and costs for assault and battery.
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Court of Common Pleas
Cullen Smith
Murder arrests tied to Birmingham incident in hospital
Police report an heir Ming Han and Andrew Kenedy were jailed after a Birmingham murder tied to a car pursuit. An officer said a bullet wounded a man who later died in hospital as investigators pursue charges. The incident followed an altercation during a nighttime ride in a patrol vehicle.
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Andrew Kennedy
Ming Han
Andrew Kenedy
Charlie
Tofax
Russians Accused of Aiding Global Revolution Plot
Washington report claims Soviet authorities were accused of fomenting secret plans to unsettle Chinese unification, overthrow the government, or raise forces to aid a worldwide revolution tied to the Chinese Eastern railway controversy near Nanking.
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Washington
Aus
Nanking
Women Flyers Start Across Nation in Inaugural Derby
Start of the first all women air derby from Santa Monica to Cleveland amid national air races. The program view shows planes lining up for take-off while Bobbie Trout, forced down near Algodones New Mexico, pastes the Exchange Clubs insignia on her fuselage.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Cleveland
Bobbie Trout
Algodones
N. M
Exchange Clubs
Short Session Grand Jury In Houston County
The Houston county grand jury meets today at 10 with the same members as the previous session. The session is expected to be brief and may conclude this afternoon. They will review the Cottonwood Bank robbery suspects and possibly other matters. If indicted, the five men could proceed to circuit court in the fall.
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Houston County Grand Jury
Cottonwood Bank
Circuit Court
Man Divorced Six Times Cannot Marry Again
In Birmingham Alabama Judge William M Walker barred Leroy A Skinner from remarrying unless he weds his last wife Thelma B Skinner The court order accompanies a divorce decree against Mrs Skinner citing conduct that created a reasonable apprehension of violence The ruling applies statewide and follows accusations of charged misconduct by Skinner toward previous wives
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Birmingham
Ala
Leroy A. Skinner
William M. Walker
Chancery Division
Ferson County Circuit Court
Alabama
Comemon
Thelma B. Skinger
Jai Mace
Skinner
Explosion Destroys Gadsden Plumbing Shop
A powerful blast wrecked a plumbing shop in Gadsden damaging the front wall and scattering debris onto the street. Fred Harper, manager, was missing hours after the explosion and his wife feared foul play as authorities searched the ruins.
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Gadsden
Fred Harper
Fight Promoters Offer Bonus to Speed Up Preliminaries
Los Angeles promoters promise a sizeable bonus to the two boys who deliver the best effort in the preliminary bouts to satisfy patrons seeking faster action. They offer this incentive in addition to the contracted purse to spur more aggressive fighting pace.
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Los Angeles
Seed loan repayments rise in Houston county
County collection officials estimate quarter seed loans paid, with daily increases. They expect completion before the deadline, viewing prompt payments as an indicator that this year's cotton crop meets or exceeds average yields of prior years.
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Houston County
Ruth Eichols Leads Flyers in Fort Worth Flight Meet
Ruth Eichols of Pecos leads Flyers in a national air event at Fort Worth, drawing attention to her plane and pilots. The report notes Eichols and teammates competing for a top finish amid challenging conditions.
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Ruth Fipes Nes
Pecos
Te Kiehaifisers
Aeria ‘ Perens
Renin Point
Fort Worth
Hague Delegates Move to Private Talks Today
Delegates at The Hague shift to private conversations after long sessions seeking a broader agreement. Premier Jayper of Belgian ct a reaching of the ig powers Unierearr. A proposed adjagrnment, leas ioe the worn tag ON OPO.
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Hague
Jayper
Board of Revenue to Hold Adjourned Meeting Tomorrow
The county board of revenue will convene in an adjourned meeting tomorrow to cover transport and business items. Reports from the recently appointed committee are expected and county building improvement plans may be discussed. The purchasing committee for the county gas tank is also slated to report its actions.
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Board of Revenue of the County
Trnport
Eufaula Negro Scheduled for Electric Chair Tonight
In Montgomery the convict from Eufaula faces the electric chair after midnight for the murder of Jack Hines. Bouyer did not appeal the verdict, and the trial tied to a related assault charge faced earlier by a companion.
Woodmen Attend Wield Day Thursday
Local officials confirm Woodmen members will participate in a community event on Thursday at an undisclosed venue. The program outline is incomplete with few named participants and several planned features not yet announced.
Talks Enjoyed By Kiwanis At Meet Wednesday
Kiwanis members enjoyed a varied program on Wednesday with Mrs BNbooftin delivering the entertainment. Miss Heading Lisenby and Miss Rubilaine Mellinper performed piano pieces while Tom Dauwresy and Abies Biaabeth Leo contributed songs. Miller Bogle Furniture Co. rep A. ho Abiler attended as a guest, and Sithar Keyten presided. Attendance was postponed to the next meeting due to time.
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Mooi
Bn.booftin
Hhabotie
Rinttipe
Ape Peart
Heading
Lisenby
Piane
Aiel
Reed Finds Peace in Quiet Role of Lawyer
Former Missouri senator Daniel Alpi cad retires from politics and settles into a quiet law career in Kansas City. He enjoys contentment as he leads a small staff, works late on briefs, and avoids public life after forty years in public service.
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Reed
Kansas City
Fife
Daniel Alpi
Misronyi
Fiat
Tate
City Bonds Still Not Sold Amid Unclear Offers
City officials report the bond issue approved recently has not yet been sold. They claim offers are being adjusted to conform to city guidance, with details on par value accrued interest and security provisions remaining unresolved.
DePriest Plans Appointment of Birger and Blacker Negro
The report states Mayor DePriest intends to appoint two Black individuals named Birger and Blacker to city roles. The text references race and party dynamics while outlining expected appointments and local political implications.
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DePriest
Birger
Tape from OTA Ter Reveals Rooted Feature Value
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a feature tagged as rooted with a value placeholder Xo. The garbled text mentions tape or ge tape and a general sense of valuation but lacks clear names, places, dates, or definitive actions.
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Ota
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