Lindbergh Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross by Coolidge
President Coolidge praises Charles A. Lindbergh as an illustrious citizen and air conqueror. He presents the Distinguished Flying Cross, lauding Lindbergh's unspoiled fame and lack of self promotion as he returns home from his daring solo flight. The speech extols America's aviation progress and recalls earlier feats. Continued on page two.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Coolidge
Republic
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Olidge
Singere
Ito
America
California
Hawaii
North Pole
Europe
Shrine plans big time at annual meet
New York June 11 More than 60 000 Shriners and families will descend on Atlantic City from all parts of the continent June 12 for a five day convention of the order The program promises a Moving Picture Pageant on June 16 with 25 motion picture stars and a parade of 25 electrically illuminated floats Also a special trainload of motion picture equipment for Los Angeles will be unloaded near the boardwalk to shoot scenes for a feature picture The event aims to showcase Atlantic City as a top venue with 1200 hotels theatres piers and seaside attractions
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Shriners
Atlantic City
Order
Shrine Magazine
National Organization
Fifty-Third
Imperial Council
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
New Jersey
Los Angeles
Boardwalk
B. I. Jeffries
Weather West Virginia Showers Sunday Not Much Change
Partly cloudy conditions give way to showers Sunday across West Virginia with only minor temperature shifts expected. No major changes in high or low readings anticipated as the weekend progresses.
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West Virginia
Robinson resigns from House as Weston warden named
Charleston June 11 A sudden House session includes L M Robinson resigning his seat after senate confirmation as warden of the penitentiary He urges action on capitol building measures while the senate confirms appointments Heads of the legislature weigh a revenue bill increasing rail and utility taxes to fund Capitol needs amid coal mining opposition and a pending adjournment vote.
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Charleston
Senate
Weston State Hospital
House of Delegates
L. M. Robinson
House
Clarksburg
Lockhart
Clay County
Cummins
Evolution Discussion At Rotary Club Meeting
Rev Hl M Riddle spoke on evolution and creation linking biblical days to long geologic ages. He argued one can be orthodox Christian and accept scientific evolution while noting the seek for truth guides researchers. The talk explored time interpretation and the genesis of life with emphasis on understanding over dogma.
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Hl. M. Riddle
Rotary
Riddle
Rey
Jonty
Carroll Improving In Jail Hospital
Atlanta June 11 Marl Carroll New York theatrical producer and former bath tub party host continues to improve and should be discharged from the federal penitentiary hospital in two or three weeks prison officials announced. He will likely receive a regular job numbered 24909 during his year and a day stop over. He may be assigned to clerical work though his future at the prison remains unsettled. He is favored by inmates to direct the annual Christmas show but shows little interest in his prison career saying My humiliation is complete. I don’t care what happens now. Prison physicians describe his ailment as mainly imaginary.
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Atlanta
Marl Carroll
New York
Federal Penitentiary
Carroll
Markers Placed On County Highways By Joint Agencies
Workmen from the state road commission and the U S department of highways mark routes along principal highways in and near the city. Poles on Main Street bear the white band 0 8 50 indicating state route 1 North Western Turnpike. Other roads such as state routes 66 6 1 and 1 receive markings for motorists guidance. Work should finish in a few days with standardized design aligning with state maps and publications.
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State Road Commission
United States Department of Highways
Main
Fhe State Good Commission
Memorial Services for Knights of Pythias Leader at Bluemont
Friendship Lodge No. 8 hosts elaborate memorial rites for Grand Chancellor W. W. Smith of Huntington tomorrow at 1 p.m. in Castle Hall Terra Alta events and a graveside ceremony at Bluemont cemetery will follow with floral tributes and ritual dances led by state leaders and local officers. Public invitation extended to witness the solemn ceremony.
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Knights of Pythias
W. W. Smith
Huntington
Castle Hall
Panhandle
Terra Alta
Vernon Fortney
Kingwood
Grafton
Knights
Bluemont Cemetery
Two Wheeling Men Injured in Blairsville Car Crash
Blairsville Pennsylvania June 11 two Wheeling West Virginia men were injured on the William Penn highway near here last night when their car collided with another en route to the Altoona races. James S Bolon of 16th street Wheeling and Howard Voellinger of 16th street Wheeling received lacerations and bruises along with two occupants of the second car.
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W. Va
William Penn Highway
Here
Altoona
James S. Bolon
16Th Street
Howard Voellinger
Lindbergh Returns Home to Washington Parade Honors
Charles A. Lindbergh arrives in Washington aboard the USS Memphis amid cheering crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue. President crowns him with the new Distinguished Flying Cross as 50 000 gathered at the monument grounds for the ceremony. Lindbergh waves, refuses speech, and greets admirers as he shares the moment with his mother and the White House contingent.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Air Mail
Atlantic
Memphis
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington Monument
United States
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Kingan
Navy Yard
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Lindbergh
White House
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Monument Ground
Lindebergh
Clothis
Missouri National Guard
Europe
Sollee
Tee Tol Grounds
Aviators Feted by Germany Face Passport Problems
Berlin reports Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine, praised as heroes for their trans Atlantic flight, remain illegal visitors in Germany and likely elsewhere in Europe unless they obtain required papers. Levine has a passport but no visas, Chamberlin lacks a passport and refuses one. Both say authorities have not pressed for documentation. They note gifts from locals and abstain from tobacco, signing gold cigarette cases for friends.
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Berlin
Clarence Chamberlin
Charles Levine
Germany
Levine
Chamberlain
Chamberlin
Marx
Stressemann
European Peace in Turmoil Over Moscow Executions
London reports anxiety over Europe’s peace as twenty executions in Moscow for anti Soviet activity are viewed as reprisals for the assassination of Soviet minister Peter Volkoff in Poland. British ties with the Soviet Union are damaged as officials condemn the charges as absurd while Russia aims to terrify and inflame nationalism.
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London
Europe
Moscow
Peter Volkoff
Poland
U S and France Open Talks on Perpetual Peace Treaty
Washington reports the United States will be pleased to engage in diplomatic conversations with France on a possible perpetual peace treaty. French Premier Briand had urged a warless pact, and the U S ambassador Herrick conveyed the official reply confirming willingness to discuss Briand’s proposal.
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France
State Department
United States
Briand
Thi
M. Briand
Herrick
Overeating Is Cause of Our Ills Says Doctor
Joplin Missouri June 11. Dr Charles W Mayo noted surgeon and Mayo founder says overeating is the nation’s problem and many are digging graves with their teeth. He and his wife are in town for the wedding of their son Dr Joseph Graham Mayo to Ruth Rakowsky, prominent society girl and daughter of Victor Rakowsky, mine owner.
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Charles W. Mayo
Mayo Institute
Mayo
Joseph Graham Mayo
Ruth Rakowsky
Joplin Society
Victor Rakowsky
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Col. Lindbergh
Young Hero Son
U.S
Philippi
Elks
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