Damages Sought After Train Collision Near Webb
Collis Watkins sues the Central of Georgia Railroad for 50000 in damages claiming a train struck him at a Webb crossing two years ago with no warning from the engineer or fireman. Attorneys Parmer Merrill & Farmer defend for the railway company while Tom Espy represents the plaintiff. The case proceeded today in United States District Court with witnesses and photographs presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collis Watkins
Cantral of Georgia
Webb
United States District Ca
Exan
Yaad
Banking Resources of State Trust Companies Rise Over 53 Million
The Silver Anniversary Edition shows Alabama trust companies totaling 55,577,053 with a gain of 1,702,000 in the past year. National figures place trust resources near 22 billion dollars, with six states each over one billion. John W. Pittman of United Mortgage & Trust comments on growing fiduciary activity and increased appointments under wills and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trigat ‘Companies
Alabama
United States
Mettgate & Trust
Company of
New York
Greene
California
Illinois
New Jersey
Ohio
Penthsylvania
John W. Pitten
Mortsige & Trust Company
Bontin Purchases Interest in Furniture Co
J Ely Bontin has purchased the interest of C B Middlebrooks in Thothen Furniture Company as part of Charlie Grantham. W R Borin was formerly connected with Porter Hardware Co serving this concern for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely” Bontin
C. B Middlebrooks
Thothen Furniture Company
Charlie Grantham
Wr. Borin
Porter Hardware Co
College on Credit for High School Economics
A brief report notes that economics coursework for high school students is allowed in states admitting women, with private endowments supporting education. The item hints at broader access to advanced economics as part of public schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Buresa of Education
Legion Auxiliary Here Receives National Citation
The American Legion Auxiliary unit will meet in the Legion club rooms at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon. Prizes will be awarded for last weeks membership drive as announced by president Mrs Henry Wesley. The local unit has earned a citation from national headquarters, one of only three in the state to receive the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Club
Henry Wesley
Herbert Hoover Reaches Third Country on South American Tour
The battleship Maryland anchored off Corinto Nicaragua at seven this morning carrying Herbert Hoover on the third country of his South American tour. Preparations to land him and his party were under way as Nicaraguan officials extended greetings aboard the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Herbert Hoover
Corinto
Nicaragua
Hoover
Mail Pilot Bags Deer Without Firing Shot
In Medford area Oregon pilot Harry C Donalson of Pacific Air Transport claims a prize hunting tale. He gathered two deer after dozing with rifle and shells beside a tree in Rogue River valley near Medford. the deer had eaten several shells and he says he brought both deer home.
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Porland
Ore
Harry C.donalaon
Pacific ‘Air Transport Company
Donalon
Rogue River Valley
Medford
Donalson
Electricity replaces oil lamps in Arctic
In Murmansk North Russia on November 27 a hydro electric station will be built on the Kola River near the polar circle. Eskimo people currently use seal oil and grease to light long Arctic nights and will gain electricity. The project aims to bring modern power to the region and light for residents and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murmansk
North Russia
Esquimaux
Kola River
Polay Circle
Eola Peninsula
Splinter Forces Surgery for Thumbs Injury in Wheeling
Albert Nickerson, 68, must undergo operation to remove a steel splinter that entered his thumb 21 years ago after he dismissed the injury as trifling. The splinter has tracked into the thumb muscles in Wheeling West Virginia.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Albert Nickerson
Tea Pot Dome witness stays on French soil
Paris reports a French court refused to extradite H. M. Blackmer, linked to the Tea Pot Dome inquiry. The witness, sought by American officers on tax and income return charges, was released on grounds the offense is primarily political.
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Paris
United States
H. M. Blackmer
Téapoit
Bischmer
Mussolini May Parade Fashion Hints Stir Curiosity
In Rome Duce Mussolini previews attire for the sx th anniversary of the march on Rome. Last year he rode on horseback in Fascisti militia uniform and in 1922 entered Rome wearing a black shirt and light spats. Fashion followers expect new sartorial wrinkle in 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mussolini
King George Shows Less Fever as Health Status Updates
London reports King George III has less fever today with overall condition about the same. Palace officials denied rumors that the prince from Tanganyika was recalled to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
George
London
Tanganyika
Prince’ of Wales
Baku Teachers Petition to Ban Veils for Women
In Baku on November 27 UPI reports teachers have submitted a petition to the central executive committee of the local soviet asking for a ban on wearing veils by married women. The move signals tension over traditional attire amid regional political pressures.
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Baku
Caucasus
UPI
Molidaimedan
Wealthy Kress Chain Store Operator Weds Again
Stroudsburg Pa Nov 27 1967 Announcement says Sebastian Kress wealthier chain store operator, with reputed wealth above two hundred million dollars, married Clara Kresge at Mountain Home Pa on October 27. He has been married twice before and his marital affairs have attracted attention in court.
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Stroudsburg
Ivaz
Sebastian
Kresge
Clara Kes
Mountain Home
Kreege
Plane on Way From Canada to Havana Sighted Twice
An unidentified biplane presumed to be Leonard Flo’s non stop flight from Walkersy Ontario to Havana was seen over Atlanta early today. It then passed Tampa at noon flying high and swooping low to wave to friends at the airfield.
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Canada
Havana
Atlanta
Leonard ‘Flo
Walkersy Ie
Ontario
Tampa
Frienca
7 000 Boys Study Home Making Science Kills Petticoat Theory
7 000 young men in 42 states are taught fundamental home life principles by the bureau of education. In Tal as, Oklahoma, a year of home economics is required for graduation. Denver outlines an elective Applied Economics course for seniors. The Maroa l Arts High School in Los Angeles has offered home economics to boys for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Bureau of Education
Department of Interior
Talsz
Okla
Denver
Bareau
Maroal Arts High School
Los Angeles
Borest
Zi Inter
Lfe
Clyde A Vaughn Dies of Wounds in Slaying Case
Clyde A Vaughn former Birmingham policeman under indictment for the murder of Mrs Nancy Rochell died from wounds today. He was found beside Mrs Rochell’s body in an automobile on an deserted road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Clyde A. Vaughn
Nancy Rochell
Southern base for baby blimp approved in St Petersburg
City commission approves a southern base for Goodyear dirigible operations at St. Petersburg Municipal Airport. Bids invited for a steel hangar with completion by January 16 to house the Puritan a baby blimp to arrive from Akron Ohio and serve as headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Lincoln's Bible Holds Two Marked Ribbon Pages
Washington report notes two white silk markers placed in Abraham Lincoln’s Bible now housed by the Library of Congress. Mrs. Robert Todd Lincoln collaborated with the library to preserve the pet heirloom alongside Lincoln’s family Bible and France’s gold medal to Mrs. Lincoln. The markers rest at Deuteronomy 31 and Hosea 4, verses tied to Lincoln’s era, with text describing courage and divine absence in Israel’s land.
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Washington
Passege
Abraham Lincoln
Library of Congress
Mra
Robert Todd Lincoln
Lincoln
France
Weather Report for Alabama Forecast Update
Weather bulletin notes warm spell on the second Wednesday with chances of showers, possible thunderstorms in the extreme west portion tonight. Expect light to moderate winds and unsettled skies across the region.
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Alabama
Fort Valley Bank Closed After Run
Fort Valley GA Citizens Bank of Fort Valley closing announced by State Superintendent A H Mobley amid a bank run at the nearby Fourth National Bank. Details were not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Valley
Atlanta
A.H. Mobley
Citizens Bank of
Macon
Fourth National Bank
Detolly
Deputy Sheriff on Trial for Murder of Ga Judge
Jesup Georgia November 27 1979 Deputy sheriff G W Madray faced trial charged with the murder of Circuit Judge J R Thomas killed after an election argument authorities said the slaying occurred about a month earlier and followed a political dispute.rd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesup
Depouty
Ely
J. Rt. Thomas
Gasoline Schooner Sinks Off Alaskan Coast
A radio dispatch reported the gasoline schooner Prince of Wales owned by Ketchikan interests sank off Hedeland on Sunday. The crew and cargo were said to be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremerton
Wash
Prince of Wales
Ketchikan
Alanka Interests
Hede
Mall
Journey of a lifetime prompts Pickens man to travel
Shug Bredon, 79, has rarely left Pickens County in the past 40 years. He recalls a Greenville trip about 20 miles away and says he has never seen a paved street in his community except for that excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
8. C
Shug” Bredon
Greenville
Pickens County
Rich Stone Age Find Near Vernon
A stone age tomb unearthed in the Egten valley near Vernon France is hailed as a rich recent discovery. It yielded numerous human bones broken utensils chipped flints and other artifacts from the neolithic period indicating substantial historic value.
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Vernon
France
Egten
Newark Airport Becomes NYC Air Traffic Center
Newark’s municipal field near New York City is designated as the closest airport to Gotham and has been named by post office officials as the New York terminus for all mail.
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Newark Municipal
Newark
N. J
New York City
Gotham
New York
Thanksgiving Closures Reported for Post Office and Businesses
Thanksgiving Day will be observed with a suspension of business by the post office here Thursday except for one hour from 11 30 a m to 12 30 p m when general delivery parcel posts and ramp windows will be open There will be no mail delivered by carriers on that day Practically all local business houses will close the entire day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carriera
McManus Jailed On Gambler’s Murder Charge
George McManus, sought by police for light on the slaying of gambler Rothateln, was arrested in New York. An overcoat belonging to McBlannin, a close associate of the gambler, was found in the Park Central Hotel room where Rothateln was shot on November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George McManus
Nothatoi
McBlannin
Park Central
Rothateln
Spectator Injured as Bull Hurls Sword During Fight
In Mexico City a bull fight ended with a spectator gravely wounded when the matador drove the sword into the bull. The enraged animal hurled the weapon into the grand stand and struck the bystander.
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Mexico City
Nanking Decree Promotes Active Duty Over Idle Labor
A Nanking decree urges citizens not in manual labor to join national service, insisting there is no room for lethargy in the national effort. The policy aims to mobilize all able bodies under the new creed to support wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
Nationalitat
Power of human speech measured to light lamp
Harvey Fletcher of the Telephone Laboratories reports that if 6,000,000 people talked at once in ordinary tones, the sound power generated would be enough to light an ordinary incandescent lamp.
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New York
Harvey Fletcher
Acl
Byrd Plans 18 Month Stay Off Ross Sea Plateau
Commander Richard E. Byrd will leave Wellington New Zealand on Friday for the Ross Sea plateau and intends to remain about 18 months during the period known as the long darkness. He had decided to forgo his scheduled flying earlier.
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Byrd
Wellington
New Zealand
Richard E. Byrd
Ross Seb Jee
Shorts Fashioned for Outdoor Women Sportswear
Paris reports shortages of color ad material for skirts in three piece outfits shown by a style specialist for outdoor wear. Trounerettes are added for warmth with skirts remaining nearly at knee level on sport costumes.
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Paris
Akirta
Thrilling Dothan Enterprise Grid Clash Promised
Local fans expect a hard fought football battle as Dothan High and Enterprise meet on Thursday. Dothan seeks victory after a recent win over Anda Juriz and a loss to Florala, while Enterprise aims to rebound with two prior defeats on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan High
Enterprise
Coffee County
Dothan
Anda Juriz
Florala
Farmer Senn jailed for mortgage property fraud in Graceville
Oscar Senn, former farmer, was found guilty by a circuit court jury and sentenced by Judge Pearce to one year in Camp Kilby. He allegedly carried two bales of cotton to Graceville Florida, sold them for payment by two checks, failed to divide funds with Travia Mixon, and did not reimburse Mixon for losses. Trial delays occurred due to witness absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Senn
Pearce
Camp Kilby
Senn
Travia Mixon
Araceville
Florida
Mixon
Salvation Army Dedication Honors Captain Dyson
The Salvation Army dedicated its new Army home on El Crawson Street with outdoor ceremonies at 2 20 p m. Mayor Clem Exell and Colonel A A Chandler attended as speakers, praising Captain Dyson for courage and fidelity to her work and pledging city help to the charity. The flag ceremony and band performance accompanied the event.
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Dyson
Salvation Army
New Army
EL. Crawson Street
Mandy Tompitn
United
Salmation Army
Ithodes
Stat
Clem Exell
A. A. Chandler
Boothyaxtern Olptedet
Chamiler
Stars and Stripes
Advisory Board
Mesdamea
W. J. Renfree
C. W. Johnson
B. Murery
Oscar N. Bird
Monsera J. L. Vaughn
G. ¥. Dialone
Kzell
Colsnel
Dynon
Exell
Chandler
Belgian Heir Plans Dutch Visit to Study Indies Affairs
Prince Leopold heir to the Belgian throne will visit the Netherlands to study colonial issues and welfare of colored populations. He plans to discuss Dutch rule in the Indies and may be accompanied by Princess Astrid. exact dates for the trip remain undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Leopold
Netherland
Indiex
Princens Astrid
Lincoln’s granddaughter gifts bells for Lincoln memorial
Bronze bells gifted by Mary Lincoln Isham in memory of Abraham Lincoln will grace a restored chapel at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Clinton Hanks Meneely led the company in bell making, with contact arranged through Whilena Hanks Meneely.
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Washington
Abraham Lincoln
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Lincoln
Mary Lincoln Isham
Clinton Hanks Meneely
Muther
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Herbert
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Bontin
Interest Furniture CO
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Kress
Israel
Second Bank
Fourth National
Journey OF
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Allina
Terprim
Heally Dothan
Porter Éstamt
Lycals
Pethan
Ty Warriors
Gan
Ares
Graceville
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