London Conference exposes Hull Moley clash over stabilization pact
Washington dispatch reports Cordell Hull and his aides clashed with Moley over a stabilization agreement in London, Moley claiming presidential approval while Hull denied authority. Debates over diplomatic appointments and patronage marshal a behind the scenes political duel as Farley and Ips vie for influence.
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Washington
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Hull
Raymond Moley
Moley
London
No. W Street
O. K
France
Jim Farley
Roosevelt
Pateel
Huey
John Sullivan
New Orleans
Farley
Sullivan
Ellis
Muey
Blue Eagles Spread in Decatur Today Under NRA Posts
Postmaster distributes Blue Eagle symbols at the Decatur post office to firms cooperating with the National Recovery Act. Aimed at reviving business, the plan calls for codes and compliance, with posters and stickers in windows and on doors. Officials expect a substantial rise in employment in the coming days as Americans do their part.
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National Recovery Act
NRA
Decatur
Rooseviet
America
Addicks to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting
J E Addicks, Birmingham Kiwanis member and commerce department executive, will address the local club at Thursday noon. Webster McLeod, committee chair, says Addicks is versed in the New Deal and loyal supporters are glad to have him. Decatur Kiwanis backs Roosevelt recovery program efforts.
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Committee On Business Standards
Kiwanis
Webster McLeod
J. E. Addicks
Birmingham Kiwanis Club
Department of Commerce
Addicks
Mr. Addicks
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Roosevelt
Mayor Nelson Receives First Decatur Eagle Display
James A. Nelson, leading Decatur merchant and mayor, received the first Blue Eagle insignia in Decatur. He displayed the NRA symbol in his store window and signed the NRA pledge as the city’s initial supporter in the recovery program.
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Mayor Nelson
Decatur
James A. Nelson
NRA
Nelson
Prist
Explosions Rock Managua Arsenal Amidstartle
A series of blasts at a Managua arsenal last night killed and wounded guardsmen, while crowds in the plaza fled in panic. Officials cited an accidental explosion and urged calm as tremors continued for hours.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Sacani
Food Dealers Meet Tonight At Hotel Lyons
A meeting at 7:30 this evening in the Hotel Lyons assembly rooms will unite food dealers including wholesale and retail grocers meat market operators and produce dealers to discuss the new code for food dealers approved by Washington. Local firms are compiling the codes with Chamber of Commerce officials and aim to complete the detail work swiftly.
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Wholeside 1 Aid
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Freight business shows record July for Milton Andrews line
Milton Andrews freight agent at Decatur reported July ended with the best month since November 1971 and the best July the road had experienced since 1930. He noted increased freight shipments across many commodities, signaling improved business conditions and general traffic growth.
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Milton Andrtws, &. & N
Decatur
Andrews
Purchasing Drive Disclosed By Hugh Johnson
Washington Aug 2 recovery administrator Hugh S Johnson announced a national drive to spur spending for re employment and wage raises as hearings opened on codes for garment and related industries. More than 600 business leaders were mobilized to urge cooperation from citizens employers and consumers in the NRA program as blue eagle insignia appeared in stores nationwide.
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Washington
Johnson
Roosevelt
Hugh 8. Johnson
NRA
Goal Men Form Own Association
Coal dealers of the city met at the Chamber of Commerce this morning and organized the Decatur Retail Coal and Coke Association. Officers elected were B A Turner president Jervis Jones vice president Arthur Jones secretary and treasurer A majority of fuel dealers attended and the assembly voted to join the national retail coal men’s association and participate in the national code in Washington under General Hugh Johnson for approval.
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Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Retail Coal and Coke Association
B. A. Turner
Jervis Jones
Arthur Jones
National Retail Coal Men’s Association
Hugh Johnson
Washington
Shorty Ogle Named Central High Grid Mentor
Shorty Ogle formerly at Hanceville High signed to coach Central High in Decatur, succeeding R D Taylor who will teach in Tennessee near Memphis. Taylor hospitalized after an operation and probation extended while decision awaited. Aubrey Puller to assist and remain active with duties as coach. Ogle six six and 200 pounds, tall fixture with a strong track record. Practice to start after September 1 with a reduced but hopeful roster returning.
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Shorty Ogle
Hanceville High School
Central High
Decatur
Ogle
Hanceville
R. D. Taylor
Tennessee
Memphis
Taylor
Benson
Aubrey Puller
Rome
Shorty
Birmingham Southern
L T Wallace Called to Beyond
L T Wallace, 65, died yesterday at 4 30 at his home on Hartselle Route 2. He is survived by his wife, three sons Freeman of Danville Addie and Pervin of Hartselle Route 2, four daughters Mrs George Sims of Danville Mrs C M Leeman of Somerville Route 1 and Mrs A W Taylor of Hartselle Route 2, Miss Eddie Wallace, 17 grandchildren, one sister Mrs Eliza Root. Funeral services will be held today at 2 at Johnston Chapel with burial in the chapel cemetery Priest in charge. Grandsons Penson Sims P V Sims Wallace Sims Willard Leeman Boyd Bluett Wallace to serve as pallbearers.
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Hartselle
Freeman
Danville
Addie
Pervin
George Sims
C. M. Leeman
Somerville
A. W. Taylor
Eddie Wallace
Eliza Root
Outside Attorneys Barred in Negro's Trial
In Tuscaloosa Alabama Judge Henry B. Foster barred outside and unauthorized lawyers from Dan Pippen Jr. murder case after his family testified they did not authorize them. The judge postponed the trial and also postponed the related case of Elmore Honey Clark.
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Tuscalooga
Ala
Dan Pippen
Henry B. Foster
Foster
Pippen
Dan Pippen, Jr
Lucinda Pippen
Frank B. Irvin
Birmingham
Charles LaFrance
Jacob McGuire
Elmore
Honey) Clark
Irvin
Irvin Schwab
Allan Taub
New York
Scottsboro
National Guard
Depositors Yet to Claim Five Percent Dividend Checks
Six hundred First National Bank depositors have not claimed their five percent dividend checks though ready. About 700 depositors already received their checks, increasing money in circulation as the total five percent dividend brings the bank’s paid total to twenty percent. The bank hours are 8 to noon, 1 to 5 with a noon to 1 break. E B Soper, receiver, urged those with uncalled checks to present proper identification.
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First National Bank
E. B. Soper
Twin City Bread Co backs plans under Roosevelt recovery act
Twin City Bread Company supports Roosevelt recovery act codes though bakers’ code not finished. The firm uses retail grocer hours from 7 30 a m to 6 p m and reports 100 percent wage increases while president E W Strother endorses following presidential guidance to speed a return to prosperity.
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Twin City Bread CO
Twin City Bread Company
Roosevelt
E. W. Strother
Heat Wave Death Toll Climbs Across Eastern U S
The eastern section endures sizzling heat with the death toll surpassing fifty in five days. Six deaths in Metropolitan New York and near 100 total across New England and the Atlantic coast are reported as heat prostrations rise. Showers are forecast for much of the region tonight.
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Associated Press
United States
Middle West
Salt Lake
New York
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
Tingley Draws Packed House in Decatur Night
Glenn Tingley spoke to a full Decatur audience urging faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. He described judgment, condemnation, and the need to yield to Christ, saying peace with God is possible now through faith in Jesus. The campaign continues tonight and Thursday at the tabernacle.
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Glenn ¥. Tingley
Decaturly
Decatur
Tabernacle
Mr. Tingley
Jesus Christ
God
Christ
Martial Law Proposed to Curb Chicago Crime
In Chicago on August 2 Emory Smith assistant attorney general of Illinois urged police chiefs to consider Federal martial law to fight crime. He warned that the reign of terror has grown so large regular law enforcement cannot curb it and said the people deserve government protection.
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Chicago
Ill
Emory Smith
Illinois
Police Chiefs Convention
Postpone Ladies Game For Week
Announcement states the ladies baseball game between Central Methodist church ladies and Westminster Presbyterian church ladies has been postponed from Thursday to Friday August 11 due to unavailability of Alabama Mills Park.
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Alabama Mills Park
Central Methodist Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
No Half-Holiday Observed Thursday By Merchants
Merchants announce no half holiday will be observed on Thursday despite plans for a half day. The change comes as new regulations affect scheduling and local commerce.
Roosevelt assigns Moley to study kidnaping racketeering
President Roosevelt asks Raymond Moley to conduct a special study of kidnapping and racketeering while retaining his state department role. The move aligns with Attorney General Cummings and follows Hull's pending return, signaling expanded DOJ cooperation and anticipation of federal crime measures.
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N. Y
Roosevelt
Raymond Moley
Presdent Roosevelt
Moley
Cummings
Hull
State Department
Department of Justice
J. Edgar Hoover
Orr Lile Dies After Prolonged Illness at 41
Henry Orr Lile aged 41 died Tuesday afternoon at 4 15 at his father H T Lile's home 486 East Moulton street after a long illness. The body was moved to Brown's funeral parlors then to Mrs F F P Tidwell's residence 248 Jackson street for services tomorrow at 3 p m with Rev A H Nabors officiating. Burial will be at Trinity cemetery with Brown directing arrangements. He is survived by his widow and three brothers.
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H. T. Lile
East Moulton Street
Brown
F. F P. Tidwell
Jackson Street
A. H. Nabors
Trinity
Aaenne
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