Presbyterians Approve Women to Vote for Elders
Philadelphia May 12 AP Women have won equal voice with men in Presbyterian church government in the United States. The overture permitting women to be elected ruling elders was approved by 151 of 293 presbyteries and requires a 147 vote to adopt. It allows women as members of congregational pension boards and at all denominational levels. the overture to ordain ministers was defeated. A separate overture on licensed evangelists was in doubt.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Presbyterian General Assembly
General Assembly
Texas highway department launches road right-of-way tree preservation campaign
The Texas state highway department has started a campaign to preserve trees along the right-of-way of state roads. The effort aims to protect roadside greenery, promote ecological balance, and improve road aesthetics while maintaining safety and accessibility.
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Texas State Highway Department
A Tolerant Young Lady Spews Over Steak Gravy
Detroit May 12 AP Miss Hazel Chapman described as tolerant except about steak and gravy got mad when a late night steak lacked gravy at Michael Serkeridian's restaurant. She hurled the steak at him, fought, and was jailed after a 25 fine. Michael sustained a bruised eye from the incident.
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Detroit
Hazel Chapman
Michael Serkeridian
Miss Chapman
Michael
709-Pound Turtle In Independence Collection
Biologists report a snapping turtle weighing 709 pounds and more than 300 years old is in the possession of Carter Baton of Independence Kansas. The historic creature draws curiosity from local residents and science observers alike.
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Carter Baton
Independence
Kas
Electrical storm felled two airmen in Pacific flight
The bodies of Mexican aviators Colonel Pablo Sidar and Captain Carlos Rovirosa were recovered near Porto Limón Costa Rica after their attempt to break a 6,000 mile world long distance flight was cut short by an electrical storm. They departed Cerro Loco near Oaxaca at 5 21 am and crashed about 5 pm while veering from a hail storm.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Porto Limon
Pablo Sidar
Carlos Rovirosa
Chile
Arass
Cerro Loco
Crazy Hill
San Geronimo
Oaxaca
Mexico
Sidar
Carranza
Mother's Day tragedy as son returns home dies
In Banta Roba California on Mother's Day Robert Smith 19 flies home from Modesto with aviation student Fay Berry 22 and Berry's brother Arnold 23. Berry dies in a crash while attempting to land near the Smith family ranch. Robert Smith suffers critical cranial and spinal injuries and is not expected to survive. Mrs Smith witnesses the fatal accident.
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Banta Roba
Cal
Robert Smith
Modesto
Fay Berry
Mosto
Smith
Joseph Smith
Berry
Arnold Berry
Grave of aviation hero remembered with quiet courage
A veteran aviator spoke softly of the risks of flight saying he would someday pay the price. His grave stands as a memorial to his service and the dangers faced in the air.
South Carolina leads nation in March spindle hours
South Carolina posted 1,779,909,677 active spindle hours in March, the highest total among states. The figure underscores strong industrial activity and manufacturing output across the state.
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South Carolina
Labor Federation Aims to Organize Southern Workers
Alabama and Tennessee labor gatherings set May 12 to advance AFL efforts in the South. Georgia boosts per capita tax for organizing work, with textile unions growing in the Carolinas and Virginia. Delegates welcome in Birmingham as platform proposals include worker’s comp reform, free school texts, agriculture and industry department, sanitation license, and an eight hour day for women with end to night work.
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Birmingham
Ala
American Federation of Labor
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Paul J. Smith
Southern Organization Committee
Smith
Georgia Federation of Labor
North
South Carolina
Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Industry
Local figures listed in county report
C A Swofford of Birmingham along with Mr and Mrs W M Shirley of Montgomery are named in the latest county report highlighting regional ties and civic links. Their inclusion underscores ongoing local connections across Alabama communities.
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C. A. Swofford
Birmingham
W. M. Shirley
Montgomery
Yeggs Crack Safe In New Orleans Office
Yeggs cracked the Hart Enterprise Electrical company office on Baronne Street and stole about 10000 dollars in Hart family jewelry and cash. The burglary was discovered when M B Hart, president, found the office unoccupied today.
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Yeggs
New Orleans
M. BE. Hart
Hart Enterprise Electrical Company
Baronne Street
Hart
Audubon Boulevard
Mr. Hart
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