Associated Press on a Cooperative Basis Says McCall
McCall, superintendent of the Southern Division, declares the Associated Press operates with truth and accuracy on a cooperative basis. He addresses reporters at the Newspaper Institute urging papers to rely on AP for comprehensive, impartial world news and to educate the public through informed reporting while highlighting AP’s Southern focus and member interests.
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Associated Press
M'Call
Southern Division
Chapel Hill
Chanel Hill
Fun LP
U. Bh
McQall
Asesociated
Bare Rock
McCall
North Caroline Prova Asesociation
University of North Carolina Efivision
Hou
McGell
Tor Ug
Tesl Press
Obier
McGull
Meross
Concert music creates beer demand at Queer Hall
An unclear OCR fragment notes a concert at Queer Hall increasing beer sales and mentions names Mendel and Leagan with scattered phrases about art and bars. The readable details are inconsistent and lack clear events or dates.
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Torea
Joan Leagan
Sal
Munart
Erian
Mendel
Weather notes for Virginia and Tennessee regions
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with light winds from the west and north. Temperatures rise slightly, with increased cloudiness in Tennessee tonight into Saturday and a warming trend in the west portion.
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Virginia
Tennessee
Smith retirement shocks New York politics
The New York governor announced plans to retire at the end of his term, a move described as a bombshell that could reshape the 1928 national campaign. Analysts weigh impacts on Democratic nomination odds and potential shifts in gubernatorial fortunes, with speculation about replacements and party dynamics.
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New York
Smith
Walker
Steele Urges Replacing Shenandoah With Bigger Dirigible
Washington Jan 15 Captain George W. Steele of Lakehurst urged the House Naval Committee to replace the Shenandoah with a larger airship. He argued a navy fleet should include multiple lighter-than-air craft to weather over water and deter enemy action. Witnesses cited wreck causes and potential saves with improved design and control.
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Washington
George W. Steele
Lakehurst Air Station
House Naval Committee
Lakehurst
Los Angeles
Navy
Georgia
Wisn
Charles Rosendahl
City Council Aims to Increase Birth Rate Policy
City leaders seek a higher birth rate with proposals tied to incentives. The measure outlines payments of three hundred francs for a third child and one hundred francs for maintaining age-related vitality, amid unclear program details.
Prospects for a New Building Encourage Receipts Target
A report from United States Post Office local postmaster Taylor notes receipts of about $40,000 annually for new quarters, with last year at $41,582.39. The statement covers calendar year figures, showing an evident increase and detailing categories such as paper and paste forms. The article continues on page six with further breakdowns and percentages.
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Eby Ie
United Stations
da Rylor
Reporters Fail to Interview Berlins aboard Leviathan
In Cherbourg the Leviathan neared its voyage to Southampton with Irvine Berlin and Ellin Mackay aboard. The couple refused interviews, staying in their cabin as Captain Hartley noted their unobtrusive presence and limited deck appearances. A French reporter asked about piano selections, which the captain said were not performed.
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Cherbourg
France
Irvine Berlin
Ellin Mackay
Clarence H. Mackay
Hartley
Southampton
England
Wheth Berlin
Historic Colonial Home Ruins After Fire Storm
A historic colonial residence was reduced to ruins in a blaze that swept through the town. Firefighters battled the flames for hours, aided by police and volunteers, with the site now secured for investigation. No injuries were reported as investigators begin to document the remains and determine the cause.
CIMA Session Notes Duels in Virginia History
Press Association reports CIMA session on Old Time Fighting Editor. Norfolk’s Robert M. Hughes traces duel origins among Virginia newspapermen, citing famous duels such as Jones versus Rind and Poe versus Daniel, noting religion once sanctioned duels and urging press support for legal remedies and court-backed improvement.
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Ini
Copeland
Nims
Robert M. Highes
Norfolk
Hughes
Virginia
Meriwether Jones
William Rind
Pleasants-Ritchie
Edgar Allene Poe
John M. Daniel
C. Jennings Wise
Clemens Hione
Judge Hughes
William B. Cameron
W. C. Elam
Tom Smith
Elam
Richard F. Borne
Goliath
David
Opponents to Tribunal May Soon Be Forced to Permit
A chaotic debate on a tribunal continues in the Senate with opposition warned that further obstruction may lead to forcing votes. Republican senators from Wisconsin show signs of fatigue as Lenroot and other backers push for ratification. The foreign relations panel signals readiness to move, while supporters press for a decisive conclusion. Continued on page six.
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Senate
An Yaga
Int Fia
Gresenta
Chelymant Baguh
Cam Wittee
Henna
Apothem
Senaunr Tengoot
Republicana
Wisconsin
Ratifenbian
Switzerland Declines Armament Conference Attendance
Moscow dispatch reports Switzerland will reply to the League of Nations invitation to join the disarmament conference by saying it can participate only if the meeting is held outside Swiss territory. The note reflects Switzerland's cautious stance amid the armament talks.
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Moscow
League of Nations
Tary Commission
Probe Reopens Over Federal Trade Commission Report
New probe requested into alleged inaccuracies in a federal trade commission report. Senate committee heard testimony from John Lott’s assistant and others about assigning charges and directing investigations into a company, with several officials involved and potential legal action noted.
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Hureh
Leb
Banham
Walsh
Democrat
Maonhar
Ghee Bel
Maedue Iitigeges Ralins
Tyminun
Dann Lo Investi
Executive Bookbinders Meet in Bristol for Three Day Session
The Executive Committee of the Employing Bookbinders of America gathers in Bristol for a three day session led by J. W. Palmer of Kingsport Press. Delegates visit Kingsport plants then plan the luncheon at the Inn and an executive session plus a trip to Rotherwood.
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the Employing Bookbinders of America
America
J. W. Palmer
Kingsport Press
Bristol
Kingsport
Palmer
Hinl
Port Din
Mead Fibre
Borden Mills
Inn Ab
Inn
Rotherwood
Prassmen
Desperado with revolver terrorizes Cherryville streets
In Cherryville North Carolina on June 14 Van Dyke roamed South Mountain Street firing into air and at people. Chief A L Painter was shot in the forehead and hospitalized. Torace Farmsworth died from a abdominal wound. he had been drinking. Van Dyke fled toward his mother in law’s home and was captured after four hours with help from Sheriff G T Rhyne and a posse. his wife secured the pistol.
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Cherryville
N. C
van Dyke
South Mountain Street
A. L. Painter
Lincolnton
Boduy
Torace
Farmsworth
Inlaw
Lesvoy Dellinger
Painter
Sherif G. T. Rhyne
Gaston County
Parmsworth
Mine Disaster Toll Rises at Jamison No 8 Mine
Rescue teams at Jamison Coal No 8 Mine near Farmington W Va pushed into heading where 22 workers were said to be at work as eight bodies recovered and 30 men remained trapped. Names include W F Moyers and son Heber Moyers of West Chestnut Farmington area. Fire from a shift bottom prompted a Fairmont fire crew but did not halt rescues.
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Fairmont
W. Ya
Jamison
Farmington
Ridemont
W. Vadan
Jamaison
Coal and Coke Company 2Barming
Iyo
Kite
Ae Mounted Fox
W. F. Moyers
Meye
West Chest
Doomed to gas suffocation in Wilburton mine disaster
Wilburton Oklahoma January 15 nearly all of the 91 victims of the Degnan McConnell Mine No 21 gas explosion have been located. By noon today 81 bodies were recovered from debris with 37 coffins in a temporary morgue. Funeral services planned across churches as 40 convicts arrive to dig graves. State mining inspector Ed Boyle expects a full investigation and cites gas pocket causing the tragedy with most miners dying from suffocation.
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Wilburton
Derman-McConnell
Hons
Okla
Oan
Degnan-McConnell
Puneral
Thant
Af McAllister
Ed Boyle
Eid
Trinkle Plans 2 Million State Capital Outlays Budget
Richmond Va Jan 15 Governor Trinkle presents a budget to the general assembly calling for a 2 071 500 appropriation in gifts to cover capital outlays needed by Virginia institutions to grow and keep pace with peers The University of Virginia V M T William and Mary Medical College of Virginia and other state colleges are included in the request and the gifts total 2 071 500 with 2 000 000 to be appropriated from state funds
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Richmond
Trinkle
General Assembly
Virginia
University of Vireinia
William & Mary
Medical College of Virginia
Tour State Teachers’ Colleges
Governnor Trinkle
Society forms Southwest Virginia Historical Society Roanoke leaders named
Roanoke announces the formation of the Southwest Virginia Historical Society. Joseph A. Turner is president and C. Francis Cocke secretary. Edward L. Stone Blair J. Fishburn and W. E. Thomas serve as directors. Objective is to assemble an authentic history of this Virginia region. Also notes infant mortality rise to 93 per thousand births per health report. An airman from Lynchburg killed in a Yall flying over San Diego Bay is identified as a native of the city. he is survived by family and others.
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Roanoke, War
Southwest Virginia Hristorical Society
Joseph A. Turner
C. Francis Cocke
Edward
L. Stone
Blair J. Fishburn
W. E. Thomas
Roanoke
Virginia
Health Department
Lynchburg
Law
Seaman
Clase
West Virginia
San Diego Bay
Janie Law
Throw
Skeet
Charleston Forbidden in Public Dance Halls
Newport R L notes that Charleston has been forbidden in public dance halls, with official action restricting the dance. The announcement signals regulatory steps affecting social venues and local entertainment norms.
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Charleston
Newport, R. L
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Press Association
CIMA
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Borah
Lenroot
Switzerland
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Penn
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Commersial Bookbinding Company
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Pacific Company
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Grady
Grady U Peskbinding Company
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