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May 27, 1925

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1925Tony Hillerman, American journalist and author (died 2008)^[†]

Anthony Grove Hillerman was an American author of detective novels and nonfiction works, best known for his mystery novels featuring Navajo Nation Police officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. Several of his works have been adapted for film and television, including the AMC series Dark Winds.

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Headlines from May 27, 1925

DR. STIRES ELECTED BISHOP COADJUTOR; Selected to Aid Bishop Burgess at Long Island Episcopal Convention. THE HONOR IS A SURPRISE Rector, Reluctant to Leave St. Thomas's, Says He Will Weigh Acceptance. DR. STIRES ELECTED BISHOP COADJUTOR

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Elected Bishop Coadjutor of Long Is, statement; career

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ASSURES COOLIDGE OF WORLD COURT AID; Senator King Tells Him 38 Out of 40 Democrats Will Support Him on Issue. WANTS MATTER PRESSED And Declares Defeat of Protocol Can Be Caused Only by Republicans. ASSURES COOLIDGE OF WORLD COURT AID

By Special to The New York Times

Recognized leader of opposition to World Court; discusses issue with Pres Coolidge following latter's conf with U S Sen King

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BABY GAR IV BEATS THE 20TH CENTURY; Wood's Craft Makes the Faster Run From Albany as Train Keeps Schedule. THRILLS ALONG THE WAY A Boat Breaks Down and Crews Shift at High Speed -- Getaway Early -- Airplanes Send News. BABY GAR IV BEATS THE 20TH CENTURY

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Speedboat Baby Gar IV beats 20th Cent Ltd in race from Albany to N Y

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Say Tax Publicity Will Stay in the Law; Senators Talk of Making It More Sweeping

By Special to The New York Times

Opposed by Sens

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COOLIDGE FAVORS AMUNDSEN RELIEF SHOULD HE NEED IT; President Would Approve Naval Plan to Send One of Our Giant Dirigibles to the Arctic. PUTS ACTION UP TO WILBUR Secretary Is Cool to Talk of Airship, Thinking MacMillan Could Save Explorers. AVIATORS ANXIOUS TO GO Formal Request by Norway or Amundsen's Friends Would, It Is Believed, Bring American Action. COOLIDGE FAVORS AMUNDSEN RELIEF

By Special to The New York Times

Attitude toward sending of relief

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REPUBLICANS BALK PARK COMPROMISE; Gov. Smith, After All-Day Parley, Is Undecided on Calling Extra Legislative Session. PUBLIC BACKING ASSURED Park Officials Urge Executive to Press for $6,000,000 of $15,000,000 Bond Issue. REPUBLICANS BALK PARK COMPROMISE

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Undecided on extra session of Legis after conf with Repub leaders and park comrs

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Ebert's Son-in-Law Punished For Disparaging Hindenburg

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Dr Jaenicke suspended from service as attache in Foreign Office for writing disparaging remarks about Hindenburg

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ASSEMBLY CENSURE NEW YORK LIBERAL SPLIT THREATEN; Presbyterian Fundamentalists Win Affirmation of Doctrine of the Virgin Birth. HOLD IT TO BE ESSENTIAL Judicial Commission Is Upheld in Ruling Against Licensing Ministers Who Reject It. HOPE IN NEW COMMITTEE Special Body Will Be Named to Report on Whole Subject at Next Year's Meeting.

By Special to The New York Times

Protests against decision of General Assembly in Gantz case for licensing H P Van Dusen and C A Lehman after refusal to confirm belief in virgin birth; Dr H S Coffin declares it will continue policy of licensing; complaint of Rev W Buchanan for licensing C P Hall and C G Puller dismissed on ground that complaint had not been made to N Y Synod first

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Heroism Wins Acquittal for Soldier of Fortune Who Deserted to Escape Training Rookies

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J W Davis acquitted despite plea of guilty

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