Georgia Women Urged to Give $1 for State Normal School May Drive
An urgent campaign in Georgia appeals women to donate $1 each to form a $30,000 emergency fund for the State Normal School. Leaders including Mrs. Pound and Mrs. Switt endorse the effort to cover March and April expenses, with banks and newspapers supporting the fund drive through May 5.
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Georgia
State Normal School
Pound
Rsee Barrow
Mra
Fed
Nice
Board of Federated Women's Clubs
Bwitt
Riufani Fund
University
CM. Snelling
One
Thura
I State Normal School
Bank
Athens
Eternal Sin to be Discussed Today at City Hall
Dr. J B Leavell is set to speak at City Hall from 11 30 to 12 on Eternal Sin the subject announced for today In the Prince Avenue Baptist revival the preacher urged people not to neglect salvation noting its three fold tense past present and future Salvation includes freedom from guilt tyranny and eternal consequences of sin. Seven additions to the church were reported at the revival and evening services at the church will begin at 8 o clock.
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Prince Avenue Baptist Church
J. B. Leavell
Sina
Hell
Christ
Leavell
Plant wage cuts announced to start May 16
The Associated Press reports New York on May 3 that wage rates for factory laborers at United States Steel Corporation plants will be cut by about 20 percent starting May 16. Details include salary reductions and related changes across plants.
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Associated Press
New Yorks
United Tes Steel
Ebert Gary
Qualification of Pee pci tenet opposition to Blair's Blair
The notice outlines a qualification challenge to Blair's status in a legal matter. It references opposition by BC Bed 32658 and cites related documents as part of a formal process. The excerpt shows procedural steps and the need for further investigation by the relevant authority.
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BC Bed
Blair
Knoxville Strike Stalemate in Textile Wage Fight
Knoxville Tennessee May 3 A conference involving Brookside mills President Golden and union officials closed without a settlement of the 1500 workers strike over wage cuts. Unions issued no new action on extending the strike in the Southeast.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Brookside Mills
Golden
Manning testifies before U.S. grand jury in Macon
Clyde Manning chief witness in the John Williams murder case testified over an hour before the federal grand jury in Macon. He described the alleged peonage condition on the Williams farm and said nine other workers from Atlanta joined today. The grand jury expected to report tomorrow with assurances no further peonage charges were pursued.
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Macon
Clyde Manning
John 8. Williams
Lindsey Peterson
Newton County
Williams
Manning
Atlanta
Powers
Grand Juty
Dooly’ County
McLendon Urges Reform in Georgia State Motor Department
McLendon files annual report criticizing old colonial practice in addressing the governor and detailing recommended reforms. He urges repealing the 150 percent auto fund provision and setting a fixed $65,000 for salaries, plus motor law changes to be referred to the proper committee.
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Depa
Alata
Ilon
State House
McLendon
Hugh M. Dorsey
George II
England
Georgia
Rev W P Brooks Jr to Visit Parents in Georgia
Rev W P Brooks Jr, a Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate, reaches Athens Wednesday night and will spend time with his parents and Mrs W P Brooks before beginning duties as pastor of First Baptist Church at Americ, Ga.
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W. P. Brooks, Jr
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Athens
W P. Brooks
Lpirst Baptist Church
Afetealf
Allied council invites U S to join reparations body
London May 3 The allied supreme council invites the United States to send a representative to the supreme council and to be represented on the reparations commission and council of ambassadors. The council agreed on a complete ultimatum to Germany and set a target sum of 6,760,000,000 pounds. A new German offer was telegraphed from Berlin. terms are not known but expected near acceptance of Paris decisions.
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Ausociated Press
London
Allied Supreme Council
United States
Supreme Council
Germany
Berlin
London Ieee
Paris
Hoover urges action to curb German trade impact
Secretary Hoover asked the House Ways and Means Committee for immediate steps to counter German foreign trade in the United States. He warned revived German commerce is driving American firms out of business and urged Congress to act promptly.
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Hoover
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Houseways and Means
Purchasers Not Credit Is Needed for Farm Products
New Orleans May 3 European countries especially Germany want to buy American farm products and pay in dollars. If a plan to manage sales can be found, American bankers view Germany as a poor risk due to reparations, while the key speaker argues that buyers for farm products, not long or short credits, would relieve the current situation.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Germany
Mipeiesiy Valley Association
F L
D. Bowen
Paris
Benson Predicts Reopening Ship Wage Reductions
Washington May 3 The shipping board steamship owners and marine workers may reopen wage talks to end a dispute that could halt American shipping Chairman Benson said a conference of all parties might be held tomorrow Secretary Davis avoided commenting on pressuring Benson while engineers' representatives said government pressure could push Benson toward compromise on a 15 percent cut
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
Benson
Davis
Georgia Legislature Eyeing Probe Into Peonage Charges
A Banner special from Atlanta reports mortgage lenders withdrawing New Jersey loans in Jasper and Newton counties amid peonage and murder farm stories. State lawmakers plan a probe committee to investigate published allegations, aiming to report before adjournment and address any substantiated cases nationwide.
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Atlanta
Georgia
South
Jasper
Newton Tee
Joans {T
House of Representatives
Senate
Assemblyr
Marlon —Jackson
Body of Missing Woman Found in New York Harbor
The body of Mrs. Annette K. Rankine a wealthy widow who vanished April 1 was found floating in New York harbor tonight.
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New York
Harbor
Associated Press
N. Y
Annette K. Rankine
New York Harbor
Georgia legislature to study peonage charges in state
Atlanta May 3 Clyde Manning and other witnesses in the Williams farm peonage probe were moved to Bibb county for federal grand jury use in Macon. Senators Brown and other leaders push a special legislative committee to sift facts and decide on action to address or refute sensational reports about Georgia's treatment of Black farm workers.
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Atlanta
Clyde Manning
Wiltiams Place
Jasper County
Williams
Fulton
Bibb County
Federal Grand Jury
Macon
Hia
Alecenier
Dovernor Dorsey
L. C.’Brown
Athlone
Wilh
Georgia
General Assembly
House
Senate
Freight rate showdown spurs May conference on rail relief
Washington May 3 A coalition of shippers and material producers seeks swift action to curb high freight rates. A joint conference with the Interstate Commerce Commission and railroad executives is planned for May 13, after negotiations with the American Mining Congress and leaders like Daniel Willard. The group argues slow appeal processes delay relief and price stagnation harms national progress.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ducers
Shippers
Iad
Harding
Hugh
American Mining Congress
Ing
Daniel Willard
Rathway Tives
Willlard
Farm Bureau Invites Bankers to Friday Meeting
Clarke county farm bureau meeting at the courthouse was addressed by E C Westbrook on Cotton Marketing. Attendance was smaller than hoped but the session was enthusiastic and productive. A follow up meeting is set for Friday at 11 o clock with bankers and cotton brokers invited to discuss the marketing problem.
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Clarke “County Farm Bureau
Court House
E. C. Westbrook
Stage Star A at the Palace Opens With The Man Lost Himself
Stage star William Faversham appears at the Palace in his first picture The Man Lost Himself a strong drama backed by memory of the stage. The article hails him as a dramatic force on the American stage and highlights his return to film.
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William’ Paversharm
On Palace
Faversham
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