26 May 1927
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
1
Britain releases a White Paper listing documents seized at the Soviet House raid in London and a cache of addresses tied to Anton Miller, the Soviet cipher clerk. The report notes no Washington comment as U S officials say they already possess related information.
Albert de Courville, a London theatrical producer, and Edith Kelly Gould, former wife of Frank J. Gould, were married at the registrar’s office in London on May 26. De Courville, recently in a nursing home, was driven by his physician in a motor car to the registrar and returned after the ceremony. The wedding was postponed from yesterday due to a late marriage license.
The field at Roosevelt Field New York was sodden by heavy rains delaying further tests of Commander Richard Byrd's three motor Fokker plane for the New York to Paris flight. The next test will be with a full load of 14 600 pounds. Byrd remained in New York studying charts and im ups.
London reports a British white paper listing sixteen documents from a raid on a Soviet house to illustrate hostile actions against Great Britain. Paper four lists addresses found in Anton Miller’s possession, starting with Canada and the Communist Party of Canada, with room numbers and street names.
Detroit May 26 AP The Ford Motor Company will soon introduce a new model to replace the Model T with production details to be released in weeks. Henry Ford says the car will have speed, style, flexibility and control in traffic and be more economical to operate, though cost to manufacture will rise.
Stephen B. Davis, acting secretary of commerce in Hoover's absence, has resigned effective June. President Coolidge accepted the resignation.
In London on May 25 Sir Austen Chamberlain refused to support a labor motion calling for a probe into Soviet propaganda in Great Britain. He labeled the motion a vote of censure and warned the government would act if confidence was not clearly expressed. Clynes urged inquiry as the government defends severing relations with Russia amid labor cheers. (Continued on page four)
London reports on May 6 indicate debate over breaking off relations with Russia and rumors of who among MPs benefited from Soviet trade funds. Claims of forged documents surface as Rosengolz questions Britain's justification and raid evidence. Canada also ends a Russia trade pact after cabinet decisions led by Premier Mackenzie King.
Dayton May 26 AP Lt James A Doolittle at McCoo Field set a record by performing an outside loop in a plane from 8,000 feet. He traced a 2,000 foot diameter circle while under the plane at the lowest point, speeds of 280 then 150 mph. He landed with bloodshot eyes but said he felt no ill effects.
Virginia shows fair skies tonight and Friday with cooler eastern and central areas. Winds shift from southwest and west this afternoon to northwest tonight. Tennessee likewise fair tonight and Friday with cooler conditions in the north portion.
Paris May 26 AP Lindbergh says wealth means nothing to him and aviation is his life. He plans to remain a plain aviator when he returns to the United States. He donated 150000 francs for French aviators families, stating he would not take the money to America. His gift was announced at the Aero Club of France by Mme Deutsch de la Meurthe. The letter to the Aero Club underscored his sympathy for French aviators and for Captains Nungesser and Coli. He will tour Paris Brussels and London with public welcomes expected to be as warm as Paris.
Paris May 26 AP Captain Charles Lindbergh was paraded through Paris amid cheers from tens of thousands. He was honored by Marshal Foch and Marshal Joffre and visited the Hotel Des Invalides to greet Belgian war wounded. In Newfoundland reports, searches for Nungesser and Coli continue amid conflicting signals of a possible crash. A separate report notes a major drive against Hankow led by Chang Tsolin’s forces with 70,000 men.
Six men died and more than thirty were injured when a wind storm swept the Norfolk Portsmouth area. A grandstand roof collapsed near a baseball game attended by 2000 fans and guest Kenesaw Mountain Landis. Two fatalities at the ballpark, plus additional deaths and injuries at a nearby warehouse. most victims are expected to recover.
New Orleans May 26 Residents clung to homes despite warnings as water from a 2000 foot crevasse in the Atchafalaya levee near McRae surged across fields. Texas and Pacific reports say 13 towns in Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge areas face flooding. trains move cattle to safety.
Relief chiefs warn residents along Pointe Coupee Parish as McCrae crevasse floods 200 square miles near the Atchafalaya. An aerial survey halted by rain. naval plane to be dispatched. Bayou Vermilion fears as Teche floodwaters spread, washing away homes near Abbeville and Lafayette. Army engineers urge vigilance amid rising flood danger.
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