Roosevelt and MacDonald Press On World Aid Talks
In Washington on April 22 President Roosevelt and Ramsay MacDonald resumed discussions at the White House on stabilizing currencies and world economics. Roosevelt notified governments of going off the gold standard as aimed at global commodity price improvement. MacDonald voiced hope to restart international trade exchanges and said no specific debts plan was proposed while pledging to work with Roosevelt and other leaders.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ramsay MacDonald
Oval Room
White House
MacDonald
London
Berlin
Paris
Rome
United States
United Kingdom
Mr. Roosevelt
Seed Loans Reach High Total in Morgan County
Eight hundred seed loans to Morgan county farmers have been recorded at the probate office to date. Loan offices opened on Lee street in Decatur and at Farmers and Merchants bank in Hartselle. April 25 is the deadline for applications and total loans countywide may exceed 1,500.
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Morgan County
Lee Street
Decatur
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Hartselle
Noted Evangelist to Lead Campaign in Decatur
Dr. Charles C. Carson of Memphis will begin a ten day revival at First Pros partial text indicates a successful campaign at the church last year and his arrival drew many Decatur residents.
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Decatur
Charles C. Carson
Memphis
Dr Tingley to Direct Campaign at Gospel Tabernacle
The Gospel Tabernacle revival reports rapid progress with an evening service tonight and two Sunday services at 3:00 and 7:00 led by Dr George Downs. Dr Glenn Tingley, pastor, will be in Birmingham Monday evening to continue the campaign. A special musical program is planned for Sunday afternoon and evening with large crowds expected.
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the Gospel .Tabernacle Revival
George Downs
Glenn Tingley
Birmingham “Gospel Tubernacle
Japanese Forces Cease Attack South of Great Wall
The war office announced that Japanese troops are ordered to halt attacks and pursuit of Chinese forces south of the Great Wall. The campaign has achieved its objectives with Chinese forces driven from areas east of the Swan River and from a 10 mile deep zone west of the river toward Miyun.
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Tokyo
War Office
Great Walls
China
Wall
Swan River
Miyun
Russia to Impose British Embargo
Soviet Russia orders a complete embargo on British goods and drastic shipping measures as an economic clash looms. Decrees take effect Wednesday if Britain approves an 80 percent embargo on Russian goods, following the sabotage espionage convictions of British engineers in Russia.
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Moscow
Russia
Great Britain
Britain
Two Burglary Attempts Foiled by Locked Doors and Blood Trail
Burglars tried Campbell's grocery on Moulton Street, breaking a front door glass but failed to open the door due to a triple lock. One thief cut his hand on the glass as police traced a blood trail east on Moulton Street before losing the trail. A separate attempt at Bee Line gas station on Alabama Street was deterred by pad inside locks. Police note a recent lull after 19 burglary convictions in February.
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Campbell’s Grocery
W. Moulton Street
Two Bucks East
Moulton Street
Bee Line
Alabama Street
Norris Proposes 10 Amendments To River Bill
Senator Norris introduced amendments to the Tennessee river development bill authorizing the President to direct engineer work for Cove Creek Dam and to appoint attorneys to probe possible undue advantages in Dam No. 2 at Muscle Shoals. The House began lengthy debate ahead of a likely Monday final vote.
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Washington, D. C
Norris
Cove Creek
Muscle Shoals
House
St Pauls Lutheran Church Sets Early Service Time
Members and friends are reminded the service will be at 8 30 rather than 10 30 tomorrow to enable Rev Town to preach in Cullman at 11 00 a.m. Sunday school will meet at 9 30 a.m.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Town
Cullman
Alabama Farmers Buy 220000 Tons Fertilizer This Year
Alabama agriculture commissioner Seth P. Storrs reported April 22 that farmers have bought 220,300 tons of fertilizer, a 26 percent rise from 1982 levels but still well below the 315,550 tons sold on April 21, 1631, underscoring ongoing demand and aging markets.
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Montgomery
Ala
Seth P. Storrs
Commissioner of Agriculture
Alabama
Cotton Rebounds on Market Gains Last Friday
Cotton prices showed a renewed advance with the 15 point gain from Thursday and middling at 7.15 on local markets this afternoon. New York May closed at 7.42.
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New York
SENDER OF DEATH NOTE TRAPPED BY TELEPHONE RULE
Lessing Rosenwald aided police by engaging the extortionist in a telephone call. Police traced the call to a North Philadelphia cigar store and arrested Charles Wells, 29, who admitted the intent to obtain money. The victim said he did not mean bodily harm. The extortionist had sent three threats beginning March 20.
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Lessing Rosenwald
Sears Roebuck
Rosenwald
Philadelphia
Charles Wells
Two Unions Tie for Efficiency Banner in Decatur
President Frank Philpot of the Decatur Methodist Youths awards the ninth street and west decatur unions after a tie for the efficiency banner with 100 percent records. Ninth Street holds banner for two weeks, then West Decatur takes over. Leaders note no prior similar award difficulty.
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Frank Philpot
Decatur
Death of Nine Month-Old Billy McAnally
Nine and a half month old Billy McAnally died Friday night at 8 at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs J M Mc Anally 714 Third Avenue West Survived by parents and many relatives Services were held at 2 pm with Rev J H Hill officiating Interment in Shiloh Cemetery with Priest directing.
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Billy McAnally
J. M. McAnally
Third Avenue
West
Shiloh
Doctor Chenault Returns From Alabama Medical Association
Dr. F. L. Chenault arrived home after attending sessions of the Alabama Medical Association in Montgomery.
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F. L. Chenault
Montgomery
Alabama Medical Association
Officers raid Trinity Mountain still. four prisoners seized
Morgan County officers raided a Trinity mountain still yesterday and seized a 60 gallon outfit along with four prisoners. Sheriff A W Davis and deputies Willoughby Kilgore Walton and Britnel led the roundup in a chase described as a bull fight like hand-to-hand encounter, ending with the capture of a fleeing defendant.
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Morgan County
Trinity Mountain
Allol
Seacoverty
Reid
A. W
Bud) Davis
Willoughby
Kilgore
Walton
Britnel
Davis
Shiner
Negro Sentenced to 60 Days on Street
Police arrested Jasper Simmons a Negro early this morning for stripping a car at Wiley Electric Station at Lee street and First avenue. The car was in a rear used parts area of Wiley company awaiting disassembly. Simmons was arraigned in police court and given 60 days on the streets.
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Jasper Simmons
Wiley Electric Station
Lee Street
First Avenue
Wiley Company
Simmons
Miss Britain Crowned District Queen at Decatur Union Contest
Miss Mabel Britain of West Decatur Methodist Church was named district queen in the Decatur union contest and will represent the union in the next event. The reading suggests a local pageant result with church affiliation and district representation.
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Mabel Britain
West Decatur Methodist Church
Decatur
Wall Street calm after gold standard wobble in April
Markets eased with narrow trade margins as investors awaited Washington on inflation and currency stabilization. Cotton fell nine to 16 points after the early session, while Dunn & Bradstreet report improved business and a waning public buying wave despite Easter trends.
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New York
Wall Street
Washington
Weekly Trade Review
Dunn & Bradstreet
Alabama Gets Emergency Loan From Reconstruction Finance
An emergency relief loan of over 864000 dollars for use in 63 counties during May today was granted Alabama by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
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Washington
Alabama
Reconstruction Minance Corporation
No Trace Found Of Ross Reeves In Tennessee River
No body of Ross Reeves has been found after he reportedly fell from Keller Memorial bridge last Saturday afternoon into the Tennessee River near Decatur. Rescue teams searched the river area from the bridge downstream but have not confirmed a sighting, and a prior report of a body wedged in a tree proved false.
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Ross Reeves
Keller Memorial Bridge
Tennessee
Reeves
Decatur
Wilder Receives Canal Zone Shoe Order
J. E. Wilder of Second Avenue store received an order from the Canal Zone for two pairs of shoes. The customer specified a well known brand sold locally and asked for shipment to Acon in the Canal Zone. The order was filled immediately and is en route.
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J. E. Wilder
Second Avenue
Canal Zone
Acon
Health Unit Cuts To Go In Effect
Alabama Medical Association ordered dismantling of the State Health Department into a skeleton force to meet the financial crisis during its sixty sixth annual convention in Montgomery on April 22.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Health Department
Alabama Medical Association
Home From Capital Clyde Hendrix Returns From Montgomery Trip
Clyde Hendrix president of the Tennessee Valley Bank arrived home late last night after a business trip to Montgomery.
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Clyde Hendrix
Tennessee Valley Bank
Montgomery
Half pay ordered for 10 Confederate veterans in Morgan County
Confederate veterans in Morgan County will receive half of their pension checks soon. Comptroller Hard instructed Alabama probate judges to issue half pay as the Culver bill moves pensions to preferred claim status. Probate office will return warrants to Montgomery and await new half-pay checks expected within days for distribution.
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Morgan County
Alabama
Culver
Montgomery
Teachers Institute To Begin Tuesday At Westminster
A teachers institute will be conducted at Westminster Presbyterian church starting Tuesday for all teachers and officers and young people's workers. It runs through Thursday with daily sessions at 2 30 p m and evening meetings at 7 30 p m. Miss May Lynn of the Board of Christian Education will lead the sessions.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
May Lynn
Opportunity Night At The Princess Theatre
Opportunity Night at the Princess Theatre features local amateurs competing for prizes. Aired acts include Claudie Shumake solo. Huel Murphy, Northey Cox on piano clarinet sax. Alvin Couch and Kelly Thomas in black face tap. Polly Rowe song and dance. Ruth Creston and George Moye song. Katherine Kerlake song and dance. Lee Greene violin solo. shows start at 8:30.
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Princess Theatre
Claudie Shumake
Huel Murphy
Northey Cox
Alvin Couch
Kelly Thomas
Polly Rowe
Ruth Creston
George Moye
Katherine Kerlake
Lee Greene
Winnie Ruth Judd sanity hearing delayed by judge order
Florence Ariz April 22 A formal order from Superior Judge E L Green delayed the Winnie Ruth Judd sanity hearing until today The court had been in session less than five minutes during the day
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Florence, Ariz
E. L. Green
Winnie Ruth Judd
Levee Feud Tensions Rise With Rumors Of Explosions
National guardsmen moved to patrol along the Yazoo River near Belzoni Mississippi after reports of three dynamite explosions and elusive motor boats. Troops fired during the night as authorities warned a new break could flood the town.
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Belzoni
Miss
National
Yazoo River
Here
Atchafalaya
Silver City
Jackson
Gen. Grayson
Sennett Conner
Adjutant General
Gulfport
A L Brown Dies After Operation
A L Brown prominent Birmingham attorney and former Hartselle resident died this morning in a St. Louis hospital after an operation at age 68. Reared in Morgan county he moved to Birmingham about 20 years ago. The body arrives Sunday at 2 30 and will be taken to the nephew J E Peck home. Services will be held at 10 o clock Monday.
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A. L. Brown
Birmingham
Hartselle
St. Louis
Brown
Morgan County
Weekly Weather Update With Unsettled Showers
Partly cloudy skies with unsettled showers probable Tuesday and again later in the week. Temperatures trend below normal early week and rise modestly as the week progresses.
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Oma Re
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Tabernacle
Logks
Cotton
Macon
Wilder
Half Pay
Comptroller
Teachers Institute
The
Princess
A.L. Brown
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