Arid situation remains serious amid drought aid efforts
Washington May 14 AP Officials fear expanded crop destruction as showers fail to ease drought in farm belt. Relief drives led by Red Cross and federal agencies plan to ease hardship for farm families and livestock. Re opening of wheat contract sign up boosted signer participation. farm income rose from 3.98 to 5.53 billion dollars, with loans and large food distributions totaling substantial relief.
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Hijackers Abort Plot as Intermediary Flees to Downey
Noon received a call from a voice believed to be the kidnapper's contact, reporting that something had happened out at Downey. The Downey district saw the hijacking plan abruptly halted and police activity cease after the intermediary fled for safety.
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Commissioners Meet for Gasoline Oil and Lumber Bids
The Houston County Board of Revenue met this morning to purchase gasoline oil and lumber. Bids were to be opened shortly after noon.
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Chicago hog market slows with mixed prices
Hogs numbering around 30,000 moved in Chicago with market activity described as slow. Prices varied by weight from 180 to 250 pounds fetching about 3.60 to 3.75, while 260 to 359 pounds ranged 3.46 to 3.65. Packing sows traded 2.75 to 3.00, with midweights 200 to 250 pounds at about 3.60, and heavy weights 250 to 350 at 3.75 to 3.70.
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Chicago Butter and Egg Market Report May 14
Butter prices mixed as weak creamery specials and extra firsts trade from 22 1 2 to 24 1 4 cents per pound with 50 tubs sold. Eggs unsettled at 30 751. current receipts graded 14 1 2 to 3 4 cents. Miscellaneous items noted with varied values.
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Negroes held for assault to murder in Houston county
Archie Cummings and I L Bennett, both Negroes, were jailed in Houston county on assault to murder charges tied to a Sunday shooting of Jack Bigham, another Negro, who was hospitalized in stable condition. Officers arrested the two alleged assailants amid the investigation.
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Houston
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Cubs Lose Hayes in Chicago Infield Out One Month
Jack Hayes of the Chicago White Sox will miss about a month after an operation on his throwing arm. A small bone fragment was removed from his right elbow yesterday.
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Chicago White Sox
Rehobeth High School Gains State Accreditation
Solomon Baxter announces Rehobeth High School in Houston County has been accredited by state education officials, joining Webb Junior High School last week. Established five years ago, the 265 pupil school added a manual training class and library. R O Dykes is principal. Other county high schools at Columbia and Ashford are also recognized for standard work. Webb is the only accredited junior high.
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Heat boosts healing by increasing blood flow in many ailments
Heat is described as beneficial for numerous conditions because it raises blood circulation.
New York to Rome Flight Attempt Faces Fog and Wind
Captain George R. Pond and Lieutenant Cesare Sabelli, aged 40 and 37, plan a transatlantic hop from New York to Rome. Their aircraft supports 150 mph max, 120 mph cruising, with wireless weather reports, and honors from Ethel Barrymore, Frank Hawks, and Jimmy Doolittle. Twelve previous attempts ended with thirteen lives lost. current crew hope to soar over fog and wind off Newfoundland to begin a historic route.
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Cotton Letter: Prices Ease on Weak Stocks and Weather
May 14 New York report notes firmer opening on cables then softening as stocks weaken and grains slip. Trading light and narrow with New Orleans buyers dipping around noon. Scattered weekend showers affect Northwest to Southeast districts including New Orleans and Atlanta. Market recovers losses late as cover and trade buying rise.
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Insull says he was brought to America from Turkey illegally
Insull contends he was brought to the United States from Turkey illegally and argues that federal court lacks jurisdiction. Green notes federal warrants were served after he was on American soil, which he says settles jurisdiction. His preliminary hearing is set for tomorrow, with possible absence.
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Turkey
State Department
Green
Insull
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