Seizure Ends Gambling Boats Siege Off California Coast
State authorities end a 12 hour seizure of three gambling vessels offshore California as 250 county officers arrest 20 plus crew members and seize about 30000 in bets. Rex owner Tony Cornero and crew faced gambling complaints while police detain patrons and board the Texas and Ocean Park vessels amid a nuisance raid.
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Generis Earle
Swanen
Tony Cornero
Rex
the Rex
Texas
Ocean Park
Ing
Adjournment Stalemate Shapes Social Security Debate
A Senate House committee continues adjournment over social security legislation after weeks of deadlock. The lead bill failed on a vote to consider it under specific parliamentary procedure as 163 Democrats joined 47 Republicans in opposing debate, with 146 Republicans and two progressives supporting and one American Labourite abstaining. The opposition spanned the nation, led by a large bloc from Virginia.
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Legisla
Progress
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Virginia
Leigeber Buys More Property Here
B L Malone said today he had set sale of a lot at the corner of Bee Line Highway and La Le street to J A Leigeber of. The lot is 128 by 165 feet. The price was not announced. Last week Mr Leigeber bought a block on the east side of the highway between Church and Lafayette streets, and said he would build both tracts soon, though he did not announce what business structures would be erected.
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B. L. Malone
Bee Line Highway
Lae Street
J. A. Leigeber
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure in Morgan County Alabama
Default on the 1938 mortgage by H W Mullins and Lutie Mullins to R G Bullard. Lytle R Penney becomes transferee. Decatur property described as Lot 3 Block 43 Addition 3 of Decatur Land Improvement & Development Co. sale at court door in Decatur for unpaid indebtedness. attorney fees and costs to Penney. August 28, 1939.
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Morgan County
Bama
Decatur
Alabama
Marin County
Decatur Land Improvement & Mace Company
Alans
Utilities Lead Stock Market Rally Amid Mixed Open
The stock market rallied from a weak start led by utilities with gains to two points at best. Volume neared 1,000,000 shares as steels waters and specialties joined the upside and traders favored power company shares mid-session.
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Victor Eubank
New York
Financial market wrap with mixed late rally across sectors
New York and Chicago notes show stocks firming in a late rally led by utilities and curb shares. Bonds improve as local traction supports an upturn while foreign exchange remains steady and commodities show uneven movements in sugars and cotton amid selling pressure.
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New York
Chicago
Cottonseed meal futures hold steady in Memphis close
Prime 41 percent cottonseed meal futures finished steady in Memphis on August 2 with contracts for Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan and Mar posted at 19.85 19.60 19.60 19.55 19.55 19.50 19.70 respectively for 1 500 units of sales.
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Memphis
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady In New Orleans Market
In New Orleans the cottonseed oil market remained steady with bleaching summer yellow at 5.80 nominal and prime crude at 4.62 1 2 nominal. Futures quotes show Sept at 5.258, Oct 5.31B, Dec 5.46B, Jan 5.498, March 5.58B with bid prices mentioned.
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New Orleans
Dee
Spot Cotton Sags in New Orleans Trading
In New Orleans on Aug 2 Spot cotton closed quiet 19 points lower with 606 sales. Low middling 8.16 cents, middling 9.31 cents, good middling 9.86 cents. Receipts 2,249. stock 344,600.
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New York
BPI
Spot Cotton
New Orleans
Peterson to Lead Revival at Central Methodist Church
The Cen tral Methodist church board voted to invite Rev Albert Peterson of Chillicothe Indiana to hold a spring 1940 revival. Peterson famed as an evangelist and former Billy Sunday associate is praised for singing and preaching. The move follows a successful quarterly conference and strong church finances.
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Peterson
American
Billy Sunday
America
Great Tabernacle
McCulloch Joins Rankin Agency New Post
G B McCulloch is added to the sales force of the M R Rankin Agency, expanding coverage to Prudential Life Insurance and general insurance. McCulloch, long established in Decatur, will handle life policy representation and other insurance lines for the agency.
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G. BE. McCulloch
M. R. Rankin
McCulloch
Decatur
Emas
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Supervisor named for Morgan County schools
Mrs E M Frazier has been named supervisor of elementary schools in Morgan County and arrived from Linden Marengo County where she held a similar post for several years. A Morgan County native born at Gum Springs she has also served as elementary supervisor in DeKalb County.
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Morgan County
Linden
Marengo County
Gum Springs
Athletics beat White Sox in opener of doubleheader
The Philadelphia Athletics routed the Chicago White Sox 13 to 4 in the first game of a four game doubleheader. Prank, Hayes contributed two runs each as the offense hurled a barrage with runners on base.
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Poultry Prices Steady As Hens Hold, Chickens Up Slightly
Chicago market report shows live poultry at steady hens and rising chicks in early August. Leghorn hens and broilers under two pounds up about 13 cents. colored springs and Plymouth Rocks also higher. ducks and colors mixed with small gains amid overall stable supply.
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Plymouth Rocks
Nashville Livestock Market Report for Aug 2-4
Salable cattle 300 calves 150. Cattle opened steady with scarce fed steers and heifers. Most grass stock 6.00-7.50, higher grades 8.50-9.50, cutters to 4.50, beef cows 5.00-6.00. Hogs 400, generally 10 higher. top 6.50 for bulk good. Sheep 400, market steady. lambs 25? not present. slaughter ewes 2.00-2.75. Northern breeding ewes 9.00, cross bred yearlings up to 10.00.
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Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agr
U S Protest Over Anti Foreign Movement in China
The United States reportedly protested to Japan over anti-British sentiment expanding into broad anti-foreign activity. U S chargé Eugene H Dooman allegedly submitted the complaint about seven assaults on Americans in China, including six missionaries and a naval warrant officer, R A Baker, at Hong Kong on July 24.
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Eugene H. Dooman
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Waffaires
Seijiro Yoshizawa
R. A. Baker
Hankow
Britain protests anti British agitation in North China
Prime Minister Chamberlain announced Sir Robert CraIGie was ordered to lodge a stronger protest with Japan over continued anti British demonstrations in North China. Britain will keep close contact with the United States and France on Far East developments. Craigie notified Tokyo that failure to halt the protests violates the understanding underlying the Tokyo conference.
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Robert Leslie Cra
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France
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Juanita Woodruff Birthday Party Celebrated at Home
Mr and Mrs Murphy Woodruff hosted a pink and white birthday celebration for their daughter Juanita Woodruff turning ten. Guests enjoyed lawn games, gift viewing, and a cake and refreshments in the dining room with attendees including Nell Wallace Betty Jean Wallace Dorothy Woodruff and many Woodruff family friends.
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August Mir
Nell
Betty Jean Wallace
Dorothy and
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Joan
Charles Woodruff
Earlhe
Helen Guthrie
Jeanette
Betty Roy Woodruff
Harold
Marion Lee Wallace
Martha Jean Blizzard
Bobby Raye Messer
Jacky Wayne Bentley
Thea Ward
Betty Jean Brown
Nolene
Faye Brown
Juanita Woodruff
Nagle Homers as Dietrich Batted Out Early in Sox Win
Nagle hit a homer while Dietrich was retired in the first inning. Marcum finished the game for the Sox as Ross pitched the complete game for the A’s.
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Dietrich
Marcum
Sox
Ross
A's
Air Corps Celebrates 30th Birthday Across U S
Washington reports the Army Air Corps marks its 30th anniversary with mass flights and defense drills spanning 1500 miles of the West Coast. The service also notes a second world record as a "flying fortress" flight from Wright Field covered 625 miles at 259 398 mph with 11 023 pounds onboard. A different craft reached 8200 feet with a 16 ton payload.
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Washington
Army Air Corps
United States
West Coast
Air Corps
Wright Field
Dayton
Alabama stock law debate draws crowds in Montgomery
Supporters from Mobile to Clarke, backed by figures like M A Rogers and Isham Dorsey, push for a statewide stock law to curb cattle losses and boost dairy output. Opponents promise later testimony as pro and anti groups parade through downtown Montgomery.
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F. A. McCartney
Anniston
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs
J. C.griffin Loxley
Alabama
Charles H. Pay
Birmingham
Alabama Motorists Association
J. ©. Gilmore
Clarke County
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Fort Deposit
A. C. Jenkins
Farnsdale
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T. J. Williams
Grand Bay
Montgomery
Reapportionment Fails in Montgomery Vote
Representative Gary Hardwick of Houston failed by four votes to secure House approval of a constitutional amendment. The measure would add a fifth representative for Houston as a new county under the 1901 constitution, with 25 000 population criteria. The House split 62 to 17 against the amendment, which needed 66 votes to pass. Senator Perry Calhoun lobbied on the floor as the vote occurred.
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Ala
Gary Hardwick
Houston
House
Hardwick
House of Representatives
Houston Sclon
Perry Calhoun
Indians Rally Past Red Sox In Opening DH Win
In Boston the Cleveland Indians exploded for seven runs in the fifth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox 8 to 2 in game one. MclHarder allowed eight hits while his offense plated 11 hits. Boston slugger Jimmy Foxx hit his 26th homer of the season.
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New Paris Couture Defines Stem Torso Silhouette
Paris fashion designers unveil a stem torso look with tightened corsetry from bust to hips. Winter day frocks feature bustle backs, fur trim, and front flare coats. evening wear shows voluminous hips, long trains, and epaulet plumes. Jacques Heim's line mirrors the trend with full backs and slender waists.
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Alice Hatwell
Paris
Mainbacher
Jacques Heim
Champs Will Battle Here In City Softball Showdown
The Double Cola team, top in Huntsville, will visit Benson Field on Friday night August 4 to face Riverside leading River side high school. Bailey stars as one of North Alabama’s fastest pitchers while Shell All-Stars from Florence will meet Cooper Wells ons in the first half. Proceeds aid the high school team’s trip to the Alabama state tournament.
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Riverside
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Bailey
Tennessee
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Cooper Wellsons
Alabama
Hatch Bill Aims at Federal Election Integrity
President Roosevelt argues for extending civil service rules to state and local employees in federal elections. He defends the Hatch act provisions and says misrepresentations prompted his message urging study by Congress. He insists the bill promotes good government and broadens civil service protections.
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Decatur News From Local Happenings
Mrs Elma Farrell and son Tom my Edwards return from an extended tour of the Great Smokies Blue Ridge Mountains Knoxville and Georgia. Dr and Mrs Edwin Wyle attend revival services in Athens The Hidden Talent to be sermon topic at First Methodist Sunday at eleven. Six defendants fined in police court for prohibition drunkenness and overparking. Local residents and visitors noted with several moving between Decatur Huntsville Mobile and Virginia trips.
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Tommy Edwards
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B. F. Tingle
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Alabama Senate backs municipal power bill in utility plan
In Montgomery, the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee approved a bill unifying city and Alabama Power Company systems to avoid duplicating private utilities by municipal plants. The committee also postponed a separate measure to place municipal electric systems under the Alabama Public Service Commission.
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Ala
Alabama Power Company
Senate
Finance and Taxation Committee
H. H. Booth
Alabama Public Service Commission
Booth
Morgan Negro Youth Wins Judging Prize
Roy Jackson, 18, of the Valdermose 4 H Club, took first in livestock judging at the Tuskegee 4 H short course, competing with dairy cows hogs and poultry. His project this year is corn and pigs. he studies at Morgan County Training School in Hartselle.
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Valdermose
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Jackson
Morgan County
Hartselle
Priceville
Waldermose
Danville
Talucah
T. W. Bridges
Decatur Brothers Extend World Endurance Flight Record
Decatur Illinois brothers Hunter Moody aged 25 and Humphrey aged 20 added hours to their world endurance flight record for light planes. They surpassed the previous 218 hours 43 minutes with a total of more than one extra hour at 6 43 p m CST. They said they would continue as long as the motor functioned and neither became ill, after earlier split over continuing.
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Ill
Hunter Moody
Humphrey
Decatur
Fire burns in lumber yard as rain aids containment
A thunderstorm drenched a lumber yard snapping flames and slowing the fire. Firemen control the blaze before midnight with crews remaining on scene until morning. Kilns and a warehouse sustained damage while a box car and logs were scorched. Construction of a finishing plant will resume after VP W F Boswell returns from vacation. A barge picnic on the Tennessee river was struck by the storm injuring several aboard.
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Mii
Alabama Power Company
First Baptist Church
Tennessee
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Gong
Long
F. Sessions
Alabama Brick and Tile Company
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Benevolent Society Hospital
Sessions
W. E. Waterhouse
Atlanta
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Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Malaria Relief
Don’t let malaria torment you. At the first sign, take Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic containing tasteless quinidine and iron to fight infection in the blood. It relieves chills and fever, helps you feel better fast, and is pleasant to take even for children. Available at all drugstores in a large size for value.
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