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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1927
Page
2
The Pelicans and Tinymites fly through heavy soot from a smoke cloud. Scouty and Clowny fear grime and hope for wind to clear it. They spot land and a bloom of water offers a cleansing ducking as they plunge in. All end up washed clean after lively dives.
Paris June 25. American ambassador Herrick orchestrated Lindbergh’s reception in France, guiding the flight’s political impact. The envoy kept a firm hand, steering official duties aside to present a controlled, nonpartisan welcome while cultivating Franco American goodwill amid a mass public surge.
The text portrays Lindbergh aided by Herrick as a pivotal duo, with Lindbergh facing strain at 73 yet remaining steadfast. Herrick is praised as a trusted adviser whose counsel helped navigate immense public attention and secure a diplomatic opportunity in Franco-American relations.
Evansville, Indiana report about a probate judge E Q Lockyear ordering appearances for editor F Peters and reporter John Ellert after a publication alleging misuse of funds and inflated allowances for crippled children. The article notes allocated sums and misrepresented travel and meals costs, with the judge's son named in related actions. A tangential line references indictments and warrants for Long.
Evansville motorists report youths along Stringtown road placing tacks to hear tires pop. Ages 12 to 15 involved. a motorist pursued several, but they fled through fields. Automobile Club urges reporting sightings to aid arrest. secretary Lee Albrecht warns vandalism leads to prosecution. Walking is good for the complexion, a physical culture expert notes, with some women preferring phone calls.
The Union Savings and Loan Association of Washington Indiana pays tribute to Hamlet Allen a longtime director and loyal community member. The resolutions commend his service as a director educator and church member and express sympathy to his family. A copy will be filed with the association secretary and given to the local press.
Terre Haute Indiana June 27 a Vigo county grand jury returned against three county commissioners and county road superintendent Charles Long. Long faces thirty two counts and Ira Wellman Longs assistant faces three counts. Wellman appeared at the sheriff's office before warrants were issued and posted a $1000 bond.
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