Presbyterians Adopt Trial Of Appeal On Smith Case
The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States adopted the judicial committee’s recommendation to try Rev. Hay Watson Smith of Little Rock by a commission under church order. The assembly also voted to continue support for the Lord's Day Alliance despite a dissenting vote from F D Vanwinkle.
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Austin
Tex
General Assembly
Cee
East Hanover
Red River
F. D. Vanwinkle
Covington
Hoover calls Memorial Day address at Valley Forge scene
President Hoover spoke from Valley Forge Pa comparing today’s national mood to Washington’s harsh winter. He urged inventiveness and shared sacrifice to overcome stress, warning against rosy paths to easy solutions and insisting the nation fights its own independence now.
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Historic
Wall Forge
General Washington
President Hoover
General Lafayette
Mr. Hoover
Valley Forge Memorial Chapel
Valley Forge
Philadelphia
Hoover
United States
George Washington
Prelates Honor Warrior Maiden in Rouen Procession
In Rouen France on May 30 60 high prelates with two canons marched in full regalia to honor St Joan of Arc the teenage savior of fifteenth century France. Six cardinals led the procession as crowds paid tribute at the Boieldieu bridge along the Seine. May flowers were thrown into the river to atone for the ashes scattered in 1431.
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Rouen
France
Joan of Arc
Boieldieu
Seine
Normandy
American Flier Postpones Start
SAMUSHIRO Japan May 30 Unfavorable winds forced Thomas Ash Jr to postpone his takeoff for a nonstop solo Pacific crossing He tentatively plans to start between 4 and 6 oclock tomorrow morning local time Villagers say wind is quietest then and will aid the 1020 gallon 3000 pound loaded plane before dawn takeoff decisions remain tentative and a final start time is not yet set
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Samushiro
Japan
Thomas Ash, Jr
Pacific
Close Arguments In Banking Trial In Asheville
Arguments in the trial of a former bank president defending Central Bank and Trust company in Asheville were completed. Judge M V Barnhill adjourned court until Monday when attorneys finish arguments. The case will go to the jury Monday after the judge's charge.
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Asheville
Central Bank and Trust Company
M. V. Barnhill
Poker game hold up leaves man killed in Lake Park
Two masked men robbed a poker game in Lake Park Minnesota early today. Helmer Anderson 35 of Audubon was killed and Levert Ebeltoft Becker county deputy sheriff possibly fatally wounded. Local authorities investigate the masked robbery who fled.
Superintendents To Meet Over 1931 School Legislation
RALEIGH May 30 State county and city superintendents from across the state are called to meet here Thursday to discuss how the 1931 general assembly act will affect public schools Dr A T Allen state superintendent of public instruction announced The meeting is a preliminary session likely to precede several more as adjustments and changes are arranged
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Raleigh
General Assembly
A. T. Allen
Allen
Five Killed in Berne Indiana Train Crash
Five members of the Miller family died when their car was struck by a Pennsylvania train at the main street crossing in Berne Indiana on May 30. Victims include Charles O. Miller 40 his wife Mrs. Charles Miller 21 and their children Wilber 12 Dorothy 10 and Elsie 2. The family was traveling to Cleveland Ohio to visit Mrs. Miller's sister and several other children were not present.
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Berne
Ind
Pennsylvania
Main Street
Charles O. Miller
Charles Miller
Wilber Miller
Dorothy Miller
Elsie Miller
Cleveland
Ohio
Memorial Day Observances Across Nation and Abroad
Memorial Day honors sentries from Valley Forge to Gettysburg as President Hoover and Vice President Curtis urged unity and renewal. Ceremonies spanned Arlington and Europe with tributes at Cherbourg and Belleau Wood, while flowers and flags marked graves of American soldiers and doughboys abroad.
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Valley Forge
Washington
Hoover
Gettysburg
Curtis
United States
Army Air Armada
Arlington Cemetery
Ambassador Edge
Sureshes Cemetery
Paris
France
Belleau Wood Cemetery
R. E B. Thomason
el Paso
Texas
Samuel H. Wiley
North Carolina
Cherbourg
Kearsage
Alabama
British Isles
Belgium
Athens
Eustis
Charles P. Summerall
Clearwater American Legion Post
Florida
Summerall
Citadel College
Charleston, S.C
Billy Arnold Leads Early At 500 Mile Indianapolis Race
Rain delayed the start to noon as 40 top drivers began the 500 mile race for $100000. Billy Arnold, 29 from Chicago, driving an eight cylinder car, seized the lead early and set brisk pace amid cautious driving on a slick track. Wild Bill Cummings led early, with Paul Best and others close behind as the field battled the wet conditions.
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Speedway
Indianapolis
America
Billy Arnold
Wild Bill Cummings
Paul Best
Matthews
North Carolina
Chicago
Francis Quinn
Los Angeles
Harry Butcher
Wilmington
Illinois
Butcher
Arnold
Cummings
Bost
Cantlon
Litz
Harry Hepburn
Death of Central of Georgia Railway President A E Clift
A. E. Clift 61 president of the Central of Georgia Railway died in Savannah after several weeks of illness.
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Savannah
A. E., Clift
Central of Georgia Railway
Kannapolis Man Shoots Wife To Death
Pete Smith a 23 year old textile worker killed his wife Lucy 19 then fired on officers from a locked Kannapolis house. Police surrounded the home and he wounded himself through the neck and body as they entered. Lucy lay dead in the bedroom. Smith was hospitalized with poor prospects for recovery.
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Kannapolis
N. C
Pete Smith
Lucy
Smith
Ira T. Chapman
Chapman
Gardner Lauds 1931 General Assembly At Raleigh
Governor O Max Gardner lauded North Carolina's 1931 General Assembly in a radio address praising its conscientious performance and constructive policies. He highlighted the MacLean school law, the road bill, local government commission act, and tax reductions aiming to lower state costs and boost efficiency. The 84 day session exceeded pay periods, staying to reach solutions.
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MacLean School
Government Commission Act
General Assembly
North Carolina
MacLean
Local Government Commission
Assembly
Possibility of Talking Pictures in Illinois Supreme Court
In Peoria Illinois on May 30 the Illinois Bar association board of governors discussed using talking pictures of criminal cases to aid Supreme Court reviews. A resolution by Dean E T Lee of John Marshall Law School proposed sound films for the high court and was referred to report at the next annual meeting.
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Peoria
Ill
Illinois Supreme Court
Board of Governors
Illinois Bar Association
Dean E. T. Lee
John Marshal Law School of Chicago
High Court
No Jury Selected In Pantages Case
San Diego May 30 Attorneys in the trial of Alexander Pantages theater magnate and three others on conspiracy and moral charges have failed to select a jury in five days of questioning. Three venires totaling 61 talesmen have been exhausted and another of 25 was summoned.
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San Diego
Alexander Pantages
Nautilus Hopes to Leave Soon for Arctic Pole
New London Conn May 30 Efforts were made to speed the Nautilus departure as Sir Hubert Wilkins aims to reach the North Pole by diving under Arctic ice A shoal water dive test is planned for tomorrow morning then the submarine will be fueled departure speeded to reach Spitzbergen by July 15 to complete the pole journey A deep sea dive is planned off Provincetown Mass before crossing the Atlantic.
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New London
Conn
Sir Hubert Wilkins
North Pole
Sir Hubert
Spitzbergen
Provincetown
Mass
Atlantic
Judge of Supervisor Court Dies At Home
ELIZABETHTOWN N C May 30 Judge Chatham C Lyon 81 died at his home here He served 25 years as a superior court judge 16 on the regular bench and 9 on the emergency list Funeral services will be at the Methodist church at 4 p m tomorrow Surviving are two sons Homer L Lyon and Jerry A Lyon and a daughter Mrs Matte L Clark Lyon retired in 1922 but remained on the emergency list until his death last held court in February this year
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Elizabethtown
N. C
Chatham C. Lyon
Superior Court
Judge Lyon
Homer L. Lyon
Whiteville
Jerry A. Lyon
Fayetteville
Matte L. Clark
Tyre C Taylor Named Executive Counsel in North Carolina
Tyre C Taylor of Raleigh and Charlotte was named executive counsel to succeed Judge N A Townsend. Edwin M Gill of Laurinburg was appointed private secretary to Governor O Max Gardner to replace Taylor. Gill had represented Scotland county in the 1929 general assembly and helped push utility company regulation bills.
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Raleigh
Tyre C. Taylor
Charlotte
Colnsel
N. A. Townsend
Edwin M. Gill
Laurinburg
O. Max Gardner
Taylor
Shelby
University of North Carolina
Windsor
Harvard
Gill
Scotland County
Assembly
Salem College marks 160th commencement in reunion year
Salem college, one of the oldest women’s schools in the South, began its 160th commencement with an alumnae luncheon, the senior class play and a concert. After the program Rev. Howard E. Rondthaler will host seniors and reunion classes at a reception. The senior gift is a life sized portrait of Edward Rondthaler, late Moravian bishop.
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Winston-Salem
Salem College
South
Howard E. Rondthaler
Edward Randthaler
Moravian Church
Youthful killer faces electric chair in Long Island murder case
Francis Crowley, 19, convicted of killing a Long Island policeman, awaits mandatory death sentence Monday. A strong guard was posted as police feared escape after the verdict. Crowley struggled with officers and attempted to kiss his foster mother, triggering a chaotic disturbance in court. He is moved to Sing Sing after sentencing pending appeal review.
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Mineola
N. Y
Francis Crowley
Long Island
Edwards
Crowley
Hines in Eleven Meets Columbia
Wilmer Hines of Columbia, National Junior Tennis singles champion, will enter eleven meets this summer including national, sectional, and state tournaments.
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Ee A ‘Hoover
Monroe
Green Whitley
Union County
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Concord
H. B. Schaeffer
Tommy
Edward
Hanah Branner
T. L. Thompson
Wake Forest
L. M. Waring Wake
Wake County
Soldier
Associated Press
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Arnold Favorite
Cummins
Hepburn
Gulotta
Gardner
State General Assembly
Nautilus
Pole
Salem
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