Protest over hymn use opens United Presbyterian Assembly
In San Francisco on May 26 the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America began its business sessions with protests against authorizing hymns in church services. The church has long refused to include hymns, insisting only the Bible’s inspired poetry is a fitting tribute of praise.
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Squeeze In Mine Ends With Injuries Near Kingston
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on May 26 a squeeze in Woodward Colliery shaft 3 trapped workers 500 feet underground near Kingston. Four injured men were pulled from the mineshafts while officials remained inside. A nearby bridge over the Susquehanna river settled about three feet raising questions if the cave-in caused the settlement.
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Railroad Shares Display Excellent Strength In Deals
Renewed activity and strength in railroad shares touched record high prices and outpaced other market developments. Industrials showed irregularities with some sectors buoyant. steels, motors, and textiles weighed on averages. Banks reported about 15 million dollars in loans while funds remained available at 4 percent renewal rate. Total volume neared two million shares.
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Tractors Plow Barrier Against Everglades Fire
In Miami on May 26 a fleet of tractors was used to plow a barrier to halt the Everglades blaze burning west of the city. The fire, described as the largest in recent years, prompted a military like campaign with ground troops on the line while observers in aircraft charted the spread and planned further action.
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Christian Endeavor Founder Dead
Dr. Francis E. Clark founder and president of the World Christian Endeavor Society died at his Newton Massachusetts home on May 26.
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Lindbergh’s French Welcome Ends Soon in Belgium Visit
Capt. Charles Lindbergh remains the center of acclaim in Paris as he declines offers to profit, plans to resume flying on his return to America, and asks that a 150,000 franc Aero Club gift be used to aid families of French aviators. He expresses sorrow for Nungesser and Coli and will visit Brussels to meet King Albert before departing.
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Lindbergh Proclaimed Hero by France and Invited Elsewhere
After completing his New York to Paris flight Lindbergh was hailed as ambassador of America in Paris. He visited Le Bourget and Paris’ Palais Bourbon where he received a warm reception from diplomats and deputies and was urged to visit Belgium Denmark and the Netherlands. A commemorative medal will be struck by the French mint featuring the aviator.
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Missing French aviators Nungesser and Coll sought in Newfoundland
Reported testimonies from two men claim hearing a crash in the woods near Burin on May 9 while working two miles inland. The new clue follows earlier sightings of an airplane off the Newfoundland coast when Nungesser was due and a Danish schooner reported sighting a plane 80 miles off Capt Pine.
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