Alabama seeks bids on first road projects under new relief plan
Governor Miller outlines a federal state unemployment relief road program with an immediate 5 million dollar funding and up to 8 million more planned for Alabama. The plan leverages a 2 to 1 match, uses loans repayable from future funds, and targets short paving stretches including Limestone county’s 6.7 miles from Athens to Huntsville and Walker county’s 3.4 miles through Jasper.
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Alabama
Miller
Congress
North Alabama
Decatur-Tuscumbia
L. G. Smith
Limestone County
Athens
Hunteville
Walker County
Jasper
Clashes Escalate as Paraguay Bolivian Tensions Rise
Paraguay and Bolivia edge toward war over Gran Chaco claims as mobilization spreads. Bolivia drafts men 22 to 29 and former officers while Paraguay sieges recruiting stations with volunteers. Frontline clashes persist near frontier forts despite League pleas.
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Paraguay
Bolivia
Gran- Chaco
League of Nations
Hints of death by own action at trial in love triangle case
Mrs Keith Miller a former aviator testified that Capt. William Lancaster contemplated suicide in an airplane so Haden Clark's fiancée would receive a $1000 wedding day insurance payoff. The testimony aimed to implicate Lancaster in Clark's shooting amid a love triangle.
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Miami
Keith- Miller
William Lancaster
Haden Clark
Lancaster
Clark
Criticism of City for No Light Here
D W Speake said Decatur faced criticism from a visitor who called the city dark. He noted a desire to have the whiteway lit even if only three lights stand at a dock. Garner Pride district manager of the power company expressed strong willingness to help.
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D. W. Speake
Decatur
Mr. Speake
Garner ‘Pride
Power Company
Auburn leaders hear praise for farmer oriented research
O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau told Alabama Farm Bureau members at Farmers Week that Alabama’s investment in Auburn Polytechnic Institute yields tangible gains. He cited cotton boll weevil research, fertilization advances, and forage studies as outstanding contributions to farming and noted Auburn’s inoculation work on clovers and vetches. He praised local scientists for practical impact.
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O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Alabama Farm Bureau’ Federation
Alabama
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
O’neal
Wait Here Let Me See What's It For Rufus Warren Crosses Toll Bridge
Rufus Warren, a young city businessman, crossed the Whitesburg toll bridge today and refused to pay the fee. He asked to inspect the bridge and commented it seemed extraordinary.
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Rufus Warren
Keller Memorial Bridge
Warren
Whitesburg Bridge
Oak Ridge and Somerville Singers to Perform in Decatur
Oak Ridge and Somerville are sending featured singers to the Decatur community singing this Thursday at the Deltic theatre starting 7 30 p m. Roy Osborn Boyce Lott Prof Homer Bagwell and Guy Walker plus the Sparkman Trio headline the lineup. Arthur Lockwell says everyone is invited to attend.
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Oak Ridge
Somerville
Decatur
Arthur Lockwell
Decatur Singers
Deltic Theatre
Roy Osborn
Boyce Lott
Homer Bagwell
Guy Walker
Sparkman
Heflin Faces Roosevelt Ticket Support Across West
Former Senator Tom Heflin, who lost the Senate race in 1990 after bolting the party in 1928, will campaign for the Roosevelt Garner ticket in November. He plans a series of speeches in several western states in support of the ticket.
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Tom Heflin
H. Bankhead
United Senate
Heflin
Union Picket Line Holds Prisoners at Coal Mine Siege
In Terre Haute a 60 worker picket at the Dille Bee coal mine held prisoners for hours. Four wounded by gunfire and one killed, Taylor Kellar, 24, in six hours of firing as National Guards and gas-equipped planes were requested to disperse the attackers.
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Terre Haute
Dille Bee
Dreher
Taylor Kellar
Road Importance Is Founded By Banker
E. W. McLeod of Morgan County National Bank argues roads are vital to agricultural growth around Decatur. He says farmers need reliable routes to reach markets, stressing state and county road systems.
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E. W. McLeod
Morgan County National Bank
Decatur
Mr. McLeod
Gilchrist Invites Merchants to Visit Cave Springs Outing
B. Gilchrist of Somerville invites about 25 Decatur merchants to travel to Cave Springs on Thursday afternoon for an planned outing. Merchants will leave Decatur shortly after noon to spend the afternoon at the springs.
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Gilchrist
Decaur
Cave Springs
Weather report records 97 and 77 for 24 hours
The weather bureau notes a maximum of 97 and a minimum of 77 for the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Jones Family Visits Dothan Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones and their son returned from Dothan where they spent the weekend with his parents.
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Guy Jones
Dothan
Showdown Looms Over Bonus Army Camp Tactics
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on August 3, veterans of the Bonus Expeditionary Force press for a showdown with high command over disbanding efforts. Waters cites sanitary concerns as a reason not to establish a permanent camp, while followers plan to form an organization back home. Authorities report tightened police lines and a typhoid case among marchers as rain worsens conditions. Arlington burial for William Hushka and the release of most radicals rounded up after Washington disturbances are noted.
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Johnstown
Bonus Expeditionary Force
High Command
Army
Waters
Ritchie
Waterbury
Bormy Haven
Aapecete Basen
Bonus Army
Washington
Bonus
William Hushka
Vie
Arlington Cemetery
National Guard
Body of Missing Girl Is Located
Evelyn Sanford 17 was found buried in a vacant Ludington house basement behind Francis Nash after being missing since Saturday. The body lay in 15 inches of sand with some clothing torn as Nash was taken into custody.
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Ludington, Mich
Evelyn Sanford
Francis Nash
Final Month of the Half Holiday Here
August marks the last month of the summer half holiday periods offered by merchants. Beginning tomorrow, there will be four more half holiday periods this month before ending with September.
Arrives for Visit by Mrs Patterson
Miss Gertrude Patterson formerly of Decatur now living in Ft. Pierce Florida arrived Sunday for a visit with Miss Mary Thornton at 522 5th Avenue West.
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Gertrude Patterson
Decatur
Ft. Pierce, Fla
Mary Thornton
5Th Avenue
West
Corn Market Service Offered by Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce maintains a corn market service to help planters. Planters with corn to sell are advised to bring shell corn for sale in Birmingham markets. The chamber aims to ship in carload lots to save shipping costs and obtain better prices for local producers.
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Otto
Moebes
C. OF C. Here
Birmingham
Chamber of. A
Carigad
Chamber of Commerce
Rising Tide Seen in Confidence of the People
A fact-finder reports rising confidence across the South with one exception an industrial center where reliance on industry over agriculture persists He notes restored confidence in commercial and financial affairs and credits Decatur residents for balancing farming and industry to revive employment and prosperity.
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Decatur
Stephen A Jolly Called By Death
Stephen Andrew Jolly, aged 172, Decatur resident, died this morning at 9 35 o'clock at his son's home 510 Eighth Avenue West. Funeral at his residence Thursday at 3 00 p.m. with Rev J D Pickens and Rev A H Nabors. interment Morris cemetery Trinity Mountain. Survivors include two sons A L and E J Jolly, a daughter Mrs Herbert Yarbrough, mother Mrs Eula Jolly, five brothers German Neyman MMTF J E Jolly W E Jolly, two sisters Mrs Maude Gamble and Mrs J B Marsh. Pallbearers listed.
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Stephen Andrew Jolly
Decatur
E. L. Jolly
Eighth Avenue
West
J. D. Pickens
A. H. Nabors
Morris Cemetery
Trinity Mountain
Brown
A. L
E. J. Jolly
Herbert Yarbrough
Eula Jolly
German Neyman
Tuscumbia
MMTF
J. E. Jolly
Memphis
W. E Jolly
Little Rock
Maude Gamble
J. &. Marsh
Belle Mina
W. A Lewis
H. L. Davitson
T. M. Faust
Je ‘Yarbrough
A. Barnes
J. G
Buck Announces Candidacy For Decatur Alderman Seat
C L Buck prominent Decatur resident and former alderman announces his aldermanic candidacy for the September city election. He pledges to oppose tax increases, seek city living within its income, reorganize departments, reduce public utility rates, support schools, and cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce to aid city operations.
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C. L. Buck
Decatur
Buck
Chamber of Commerce
Record July fire loss in Decatur shatters year’s pace
Decatur’s no-fire-loss July record ended Tuesday after four alarms rang within hours. Fires at 9:05 am and 2, 3, and 3:30 pm caused minor losses but broke the month’s seal of safety, keeping firefighters busy all day.
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Decatur
Kiwanis Seek 100 Percent Attendance in August Contest
Decatur Kiwanis plans a noon meeting Thursday at the Junior Chamber hall chaired by Dicky. An attendance contest pits Decatur against Huntsville Kiwanis, with the outcome seen as driven by August attendance marks and the committee’s efforts.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Dicky
Tennessee Gubernatorial Nomination Battle Heats Up
Morgan County voters near Tennessee ballot as 200,000 electors prepare to choose among Bill McAlister, Lewis Pope, Malcolm Patterson, and Rufus Campbell for governor in a tight Democratic race. Republican primary also underway with John McCall among candidates.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Bill McAlister
Lewis Pope
Malcolm Patterson
Rufus Campbell
John McCall
Kansans vote in dry era primary as Woodring leads
August primary results show Democrat Woodring holding a lead over rival Joe Mercer while former governor Ben Paulen tops the Republican senatorial race. Alfred Landon finishes first among a field of three in dry Kansas as McGill Paulen and Landon are listed as supporters of prohibition.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Woodring
Ben Paulen
Joe Mercer
Alfred Landon
McGill, Paulen
Landon
Three Crew Feared Lost After Collision near Potomac
Norfolk reports three members of the schooner Milton Lankford from Elizabeth City NC are believed drowned after a collision with the old bay liner State of Maryland four miles off the Potomac mouth. Missing are Captain R. W. Midgette his son R. N. Midgette Jr and Bill Gregory of North Carolina.
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Norfolk
Milton Lankford
Elizabeth
State of Maryland
Potomac
R. N.y Jr
Bill Gregory
North Carolina
Ill at His Home Sam Stephenson Faces Semi Final
Sam R. Stephenson, ill at his home for days, is due to finish the semi finals in a golf tourney at the Valley Club. He meets Billy Wyker in the semi final round.
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Sam R. Stephenson
Tae
The
Valley Club
Stephenson
Billy Wyker
Wartime A E F Buddies Reunite Across Cities
Dick Kennedy manager of Goodrich Silvertown and Garder Pride district manager of Alabama Power returned from reunion with their wartime unit mates. They served in France in World War I as members of the 312th.
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Dick Kennedy
Goodrich Silvertown, Inc
Garder Pride
Alabama Power Company
Er Union
France
Mr. Kennedy
Mr. Pride
312Th
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Dorothy Jean Hamilton
Raymond
Benjamin Hamilton
Louisville, Ky
Jones
Joseph P. Monaghan
Butte
Mont
John M. Evans
Montana
Mon
House of Representatives
World League
Associated Press
Mrs. Keith-Miller
Edward O’neal
Frank N. Belgrano, Jr
San Francisco
California
American Legion
Legion
Portland
Aindiane
Siegg
Stephen A. Jolly
L Buck
Morgan
Morgan County
M. R
Ham) Patterson
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