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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
7
Northwest Japan heavy beech used for geta clog shoes while light Northeast Japan beech used for umbrella handles. Previously material limited to firewood charcoal and railroad ties.
New York report notes veteran Mike McTigue showing life in his punch and endurance in the ring against a Spanish opponent. The aging Irish fighter lands hard with his right, earns respect with a tough scrap, and wins four rounds while conceding six in a closely contested bout.
Redfern Airport on St Simon's Island dedicated in honor of Paul A Redfern. Aerial ceremony featured wreaths half mast and a formation flyover with floral tributes. Clark Howell and F C Redfern attended as guests of honor with an air derby and planned speed boat races the following day. National Guard troops police and Boy Scouts secured the event.
A trim monoplane named Yankee Doodle led by pilot Lee Shoenhair and backer Harry Tucker neared New York after departing San Diego. The crew hoped to land at Curtis Field between ten and eleven AM, aiming to beat the 26 hour 50 minute cross country record set in 1923.
Dolores Del Rio, film star, received a full decree of divorce from Jaime Artinez Del Rio in a Nogales Sonora court. The suit, filed April 21, cites incompatibility after a four month trial separation, during which Del Rio left Hollywood for New York.
Writer reflects on career as he leaves the film colony where he is known as Dolores Del Rio's husband. Del Rio denies plans to wed director Edwin Carewe, who filed for Mexican divorce from Mary Akin. Del Rio joined Carewe on a Mazatlan yacht trip where his divorce suit was filed.
In LaGrange Georgia Watts Gunn protege of Bobby Jones and intercollegiate champion shot 300 in 72 hole medal play to win the Southeastern professional title by eight strokes over Harold Calloway LaGrange amateur who posted 307. Frank Ball of Atlanta close with 308.
A commemorative monument honoring Benedict XV, predecessor of the current pope, is planned for dedication in June at St Peter's Basilica in Rome.
A threatened walkout by about 11 000 Pullman car porters and maids was postponed indefinitely. Organizer A Philip Randolph said the action was deferred on advice from William Green AFL president. The delay eliminates the noon strike call in New York.
The report notes conditions were unfavorable for a strike as economic pressures, including costs to workers and potential market impact, limited union bargaining power, and broader financial uncertainty cited by officials and analysts.
Kiel Germany June 8 The mine layer explosion in Kiel Harbor killed six German mariners and wounded four others during mine laying maneuvers aboard the vessel. The incident occurred amid maneuvers conducted in the harbor.
Ornes, the smallest French election precinct, recorded three voters in a wartime period. Before the war the district had 370 voting residents, reflecting a drastic postwar decline in eligible voters.
US Weather Bureau reports fair and warmer tonight with thundershowers expected Saturday for Thomasville and vicinity. Observations show 75 at 8 a.m., a high of 83 yesterday, 61 low, 0.01 inches rain in last 24 hours, 0.43 inches this month, 26.67 inches since Jan 1.
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