Publicity ideas for city government and local progress
An opinion piece argues for large public displays at City Hall to show how funds are spent and to explain municipal work. It suggests exhibits by departments, safety demonstrations by police and fire crews, and better publicity of police arrests. It also notes land acquisition by the American Legion, airport distance comparisons, and the need for central heating in stores.
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Ye City Hall
United States
Fire Department
Police Department
Dothan
The
American Legion
Aeronautics Branch
U. S. Department of Commerce
Public urged to support garbage ordinance in Dothan
City auditor J L Vaughn reports many complaints about loose trash and urges residents to use closed containers. The city cannot afford more garbage trucks now due to the Chalker's Bluff bond debt of 825,000 this year, but asks citizens to cooperate on trash, limbs, vines, and debris.
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Dothan
J. L. Vaughn
Chalker Bluff
Addes
Chalker
Vaughn
Phillips Murder Trial Continued in Houston County
Albert Philips Jr. faces a second degree murder charge for killing his father. The trial before Judge Buntin was continued to the next court session. Philips claims self defense after his father allegedly attacked him during a dispute over the mother. This marks the second patricide case in Houston County in three months, with similar motives noted.
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Albert Philips, Jr
Dothan
Prominent Tennessean Dies This Morning
Franklin Tenn Dec 20 Captain W W Courtney Sr 86 former brigadier general in the Tennessee Confederate Veteran organization and a former member of the state pension board died at his home this morning His son Wirt Courtney a prominent figure in late Tennessee political campaigns is among the survivors.
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Franklin, Tenn
W. W. Courtney, Sr
Tennessee Confederate Veteran Organization
State Pension Board
Wirt Courtney
Tennessee
Cottonwood Hog Growers sell hogs at strong prices
Thirty nine Cottonwood Hog Growers Association farmers sold 298 hogs for 3250.50 with Tops at 7.15. Ashford Co-operative Marketing Association marketed 976 hogs for 10,252 dollars with Tops at 7.45. Both lots went to Robinson and Reynolds of Donalsonville who will ship to Swift & Company in Moultrie. Next county sale set for December 26 in Dothan.
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Cottonwood Hog Growers Association of Cottonwood Gold
J. E. Christmas
Ashford Co-operative Marketing Association
L. Hadney
Ashford
Robinson and Reynolds
Donalsonville
Swift and Company
Moultrie
J. H. Witherington
Dothan
Prison Farm Hold Up Ends in Escape near Milledgeville
An armed visitor posing as a brother gained entry to the state prison at Milledgeville Georgia and, at pistol point, compelled a guard to release Arthur Smith and Jack Lynch who had refused terms from Fulton County. The trio fled in a waiting automobile.
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Milledgeville, Ga
Vistol Point
Arthur Smith
Jack Lynch
Fulton County
Emory Sociology Professor Appointed Welfare Secretary
Comer M. Woodward, professor of sociology and dean of men at Emory University, was named executive secretary of the state department of public welfare, succeeding Miss Rhoda Haufman, announced today in Atlanta on December 20.
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Atlanta
M. Woodward
Emory University
State Department of Public Welfare
Rhoda Haufman
Heredity Affects Hair Color Retention In Mice
University of Pittsburgh research suggests heredity may govern a natural ability to retain hair color under stress. Experiments with mice show some inherit colors resist whitening longer, especially when both parents share the same hue. Findings imply genetic factors influence how living systems respond to X rays and other agents.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Zwicgz
Meats on Sale at Curb Market Inspected for Quality
City officials note meats sold at the curb market are inspected under city rules. Mrs. Pruett, home demonstration agent, explains housewives rely on inspection to ensure diseased free products. The market will be open Saturday this week but closes Christmas Day, with reopening planned afterward.
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DB Than
Pruett
Exell
Woul
Prdlias
Effiaai
Howe
Heaton Cunnary Fairies
Train Severes Head Near Pelham Depot
The body of M. Ti. Jones was found near the Pelham Georgia depot after a southbound train passed. Jones, a former railway clerk, was discovered with his head reportedly severed. Authorities described the scene as a fatal incident with unclear circumstances as investigators began work.
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Pelham
M. Ti. Jones
Jones
Gas Explosions Kill Seventeen In Devastating Blasts
A series of gas explosions devastated a city district, killing seventeen people and injuring many as emergency crews rushed to the scene. Officials urged residents to avoid affected areas while repair crews worked through the night.
Weather item on northerly winds diminishing
A brief weather note reports northerly winds easing and a warming trend. Fer and some what ert aap fret on the samt prilicn appears garbled.
Child Braves Cold Rain Gazing at Toy Display
A drenched boy presses his face to a shop window admiring toys while rain falls down his back. He tells a passerby he cannot buy, yet a question leads to a charitable moment. Inside the store, a kind shopper offers help, and the pair return with packages. Salvation Army seeks Christmas gifts to aid needy homes.
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Laul
Salvation Army
Cotton Ginnings Lead 1927 Over 1928 Figures
The Census Bureau reports tally of cotton ginned before December 12 1927 reached thirteen million one hundred forty thousand four hundred seven bales, up from twelve million seventy two thousand seven hundred sixty nine a year earlier. Georgia ginned one million eight thousand four hundred twenty five bales and Alabama one million five hundred eighty eight thousand six hundred ninety six.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Ganmage
Georgia
Alabama
Woman 28 Aims for World Endurance Record In Open Cockpit
New York December 20 1 Minn e Minia Gentry aged 28 launched from an open cockpit biplane at 14 40 to set an official women’s endurance record. The scene was reported as a holiday season note with additional lines about flowers returning home from the university for Christmas.
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New York
Minne Minia Gentry
Georgia Alabama to get funds for Phoney Peach disease
A conference of Georgia and Alabama senators and representatives led Senator George of Georgia to announce that Secretary Jardine will ask the Budget Bureau to appropriate about one hundred thousand dollars to eradicate Phoney Peach disease in Georgia and Alabama.
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Waslington
Georgia
Alabama
George
Jardine
Ue Budget Bureau
Upward trend in King's condition continues in London
In London on May 20 doctors reported a slow and tedious progress in the King's condition but noted an overall improvement. They stressed the heart showed continued improvement and his general condition was better than before.
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London
Round The World Flier Plans Continued Flight Despite Crash
A battered but undeterred world flight continued plans after a crash. George Stork’s plane, damaged in the incident, will still embark on the itinerary touching France, Africa, Asia, Japan, the Pacific islands, and Mexico, with preparations underway and support from supporters and investors.
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America
Pew
France
Africa
Indy
Ching
Japan
Mexico
New York
Emory Palmer to Lead Boy Scout Campaign in 1920 Council Drive
Emory Folmar named chairman of the Citizen Committee to drive the Choctawhatchee Ares Council budget for 1920. Fifteen counties will participate as committees are formed, with leaders trained and a report due at the council annual meeting in late January. An award was given to Troop 15 Lockhart for saving two lives.
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Emory Folmar
Troy
Choctawhatchee Ares Council
Boant Qoetentay
Folmar
First Nationa Life Insurance Company
Alabama
Missesippi
Arkansax
Tenneanee
Louisiana
Florida
F. G. McQuayre
Mossy Bend
Freeport
Fla
River Fills
Ala
W. L. Sprouse
Department of Leadership
Homer Watson
Trooop 15
Lockhart
Court of Honor
Court of Ranor
Leivic
Isard
L. D. McRae
Chipley
Bette
St. W. Miller
Abbeville
Committee On
I. L. Guinex
T. H. Hart
Geneva
St. T. Wal Ines
First Presbyterian Church
T. FE
Dunham
T. He Hart
F. G. McQuagge
Hell
Orphanage Fund of 3 Million Sought in State
In conjunction with the Methodist Layman’s Club of Birmingham, local Methodists boost a fund drive to aid the Selma Methodist orphanage caring for about 150 children. The Birmingham club arranges newspaper ads and other expenses to solicit donations, with contributions mailed to Dr P L Aldridge, superintendent, Selma. Mrs J C Haynes returns from Birmingham with Mr and Mrs Lowell Black and their baby James Lowell Black.
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Methodist Laweman's Club of
Birmingham
Methodist Church
Selma
J.C. Haynes
Lowell Black
Mra. Black
James Lowell Black
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Ttdale
Asport
Iinois
Fox Jordan
Chrysler Agency
Mason- Dixon Line
Albert
Phillips
Hog Growers Association of
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Necro
Vile County
N. Ca
Severs Head
Man
Workman
Menhole
Emory Palmer
Trey
Lockhart Boy
Methodist
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