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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1927
Page
2
The piece denounces the execution of twenty in Moscow in reprisal for a Soviet minister's assassination. It portrays the Soviet system as a tyranny of fear and a global threat. It argues Bolshevism endangers civilization and may soon collapse from internal and external pressures.
Boston ceremony drew about 5000 spectators as the USS Constitution was shifted from the Navy Yard to a drydock. Dignitaries and naval officers hailed the event as a patriotic renewal, emphasizing national unity and pride in America’s early traditions.
A humorous retort from a newlywed to a real estate salesman exposes cynicism about home ownership. The speaker lists a sequence of institutions and comforts from birth to death to argue that a house is unnecessary, ending with the punchline that all they need is a garage with a bedroom.
Deputy Comptroller Charles W. Collins praised the McFadden Act as solidifying national banking policy after the last Congress. The Federal Reserve Board chief spoke shortly before delivering the keynote. Russian wheat exports for ten months reached 104,125,000 bushels, more than double year earlier. Religious spending averages about three quarters of a cent per dollar, education 1.12 cents, and crime 0.8 cents in the nation’s budget.
Berlin reportedly drank 11 million gallons of beer last year but the ex-emperor’s motive to return centers on political or personal aims rather than this figure.
Paul Ritcher Jr and Dr F H Castenbacher of California landed at Winslow airport en route from Denver to Los Angeles. They praised the field for its excellent condition and facilities. The circle was repainted, but motorists have damaged the lime crust by driving over it. Further work will resume after rain delays. Representative McQuillan, who invited Lindbergh to Arizona, helped put Winslow on the map and may bring the air hero through town again.
Lee Anderson a boxer and Ella Langford both colored were fined 25 and 15 dollars by Police Judge Bruchman for transporting liquor. Each resided at 320 S Second Street. Anderson allegedly ran from Langford’s house with a jug in each hand, and liquor was found in the yard after his arrest. Both denied the charges and were warned not to repeat the offense.
Walter Burley, a Black man, was sentenced to hang on July 22 after his trial in Jackson Mississippi for the slayings of two women. A boy's firecracker near the courthouse prompted a National Guard response, but no shots were fired.
In Los Angeles on June 21 the judge postponed the probation hearing for Sarah Kerrick and four others convicted of manslaughter in the death of a film cowboy. Tom Kerrick’s hearing was continued until June 28. Co defendants include Joe Hunt Anita Davis Iris Burns and Henry Isabell, all involved as minor movie players.
Rodney Dutcher notes Lindbergh's visit drew crowds and commerce in Washington though the aviator refused to commercialize his heroism. Fundraising lagged initially, yet merchants and services from clothiers to hotels leveraged the moment, while early reactions praised perseverance and questioned motives of public figures.
Winslow editor cites William R Thayer on Roosevelt as New York City Police Commissioner cracking down on liquor sales to minors. Story recalls staged testimonies by miners, court reluctance and moral dry rot critiques. Florence Day signs off on the recollection as a cautionary vignette.
Mrs Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh arrived in Detroit after taking part in welcoming ceremonies for Col Charles A Lindbergh in Washington New York and St Louis. She plans to finish the semester but has no definite summer plans.
The Red skins Athletic club of Winslow plans a two day Fourth of July celebration with drag busting horse and auto racing Indian dancing and baseball. A key event would feature a Redskins versus Needles California game on July 3 with a second game on July 4 if funds allow.
At a directors meeting in this city last evening R M Bruchman became secretary and treasurer of the Arizona Sunshine Oil Co replacing R B Walton who resigned due to time constraints from other duties. Lorenzo Smith reported the Sunshine well at 315 feet with quicksand encountered and officers noted limited stock remaining for local investors. Bruenhman will issue stock from his business as attendees including the Smith brothers Al and Lorenzo Bruchman Henry Heide R B Walton R B Corbett and Harley Yeager.
Secretary Work announced a month long inspection of the department in the west starting likely in mid July. He will visit Indian reservations general land offices local land offices reclamation projects geological survey offices and several agricultural colleges.
Special dispatches from Manzanillo Colima report federal troops killed 12 rebels and captured four prisoners who were executed after a court martial following a combat near the Periquillo ranch. The rebel band was dispersed.
The Indian band under Harold Youkti performed its first weekly concert Sunday evening on Second Street between Kinsley and Warren. A 15 piece ensemble delivered excellent music and another concert is planned each Sunday at the same hour all summer.
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