Roosevelt era power projects reshape American energy scene
A critique contrasts prewar optimism of private super power schemes with New Deal public works. It cites Roosevelt's moves toward government funded distribution, plans for large scale projects like the Columbia River dam and the New Deal push, alongside stalled Muscle Shoals and Boulder Dam debates. It mentions Henry Wallace's portrait and naval operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Insull
Coolidge
Bull
Southern
Roosevelt
Gay
Boulder Dam
Muscle Shoals
Public Works Administration
Ballyhoo
Griffiths Retained as Prosecutor by Pickens Family
A. A. Griffith, a noted attorney and circuit judge elect, is retained as special prosecutor by relatives of Frank P. Pickens who was found slain July 23 near Moulton. The Rogers family engagement and related arrests heighten a case that drew statewide attention as a Lawrence County grand jury prepares to convene.
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A. A. Griffith
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Frank P. Pickens
Moulton
L. B. Lh
Moulton Baptist Church
William Royer
Spe Ee Ware
Lawrence County
Seybourne Lynne
Decatur
Rogers
Hoyt Turner
Pickens
Roger
Ayers Sated
Lawrence
Cain Barbecue Set for Saturday at Mineral Springs
The Cain brothers announce their annual barbecue and picnic near Somerville at Mineral Springs on the J. F. Cain plantation for Saturday August 4. The event features barbecue Brunswick stew refreshments ballgames and music by the Eva Band with TVA folks among sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain Brothers
Somerville
Mineral Springs
J. F. Cain
Brunswick
Eva Band
TVA
Cains
Madison P T A Barbecue Planned for August
The Madison Parent-Teacher Association will sponsor a barbecue on August 9 to benefit Madison School. The public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Parent-Teacher Association
Madison
Huge air defense program planned for eight army regiments
Washington reports a new air defense program to be laid before Congress. It calls for new anti air craft guns search lights and fire control equipment for eight regular army regiments seven national guard regiments and 19 inactive regular army regiments. Studies by war department experts found aircraft defenses inadequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
War Department
Applications due by August 20 for Bankhead Cotton Control Act
Auburn Alabama August 3 The Alabama Allotment Board composed of J Litt Edwards Selma John V Matthews Huntsville L B Fluker Livingston and W H Robertson Loachapoka urges farmers to file applications for individual allotments and tax exemption certificates before August 20 Plans to permit South Alabama ginning before certificates arrive noted Edwards chairman with certificates expected before picking begins. county agents cotton committee men and extension service members assist to speed action.
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Auburn
Ala
Bankhead
Alabama Allotment Board
J. Litt Edwards
Selma
John V. Matthews
Huntsville
Fluker
Livingston
W. H. Robertson
Loachapoka
Edwards
South Alabama
Extension Service
Youth Killed While Answering Alarm in Suburban Drug Store
In Birmingham on August 3 a youth named Andrew Ford, 24, of Mulga was fatally shot while rushing to a suburban drug store to answer a burglary alarm. The proprietor J O Self fired, wounding Ford in the abdomen. Ford’s companion Herbert Brevart, also of Mulga, was slightly injured. Self said he believed Ford was the burglar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Andrew Ford
Mulga
J.O. Self
Self
Letter Reflects WWI Era Aircrew Frustration Over Training Delays
A reader signature praises veterans like von Hindenburg while lamenting rushed aircrew deployment. The author notes ground crews lack practice and explains pilots would delay emergencies until commercial lines train, urging patience and responsible delay.
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von Hindenburg
F E Wilson Laid To Rest Friday Funeral Rites
EB Wilson age 60 died yesterday at Tusca loose. Funeral services were held today at Bethel church at ten o'clock led by Rev J H Chitwood. Interment in Bethel cemetery Peck directing. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs W A Pope and Mrs Elizabeth Brake of Hartselle route four and one son Joe Wilson of Hartselle route four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. EB. Wilson
Tuscaloose
Bethel Church
J. H. Chitwood
Peck
Wilson
Methodist Church
W. A. Pope
Elizabeth Brake
Hartselle
Joe Wilson
Enlisted Guests Listed For Sinclair Event
A roster of attendees includes J. H. Campbell and P. L. Gamble of Birmingham, H. B. Carter of Atlanta, and Huntsville dealers J. B. Smith and M. D. Stephens among many Decatur residents. The list names numerous attendees and local figures such as W. R. Grant, J. T. Budinger, John Loomus, A. W. Stewart, Mrs. J. T. Munn, and Mrs. Stella Dunn plus others including J. E. Lee and J. M. Sandlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Campbell
P. L. Gamble
Birmingham
H. B. Carter
Atlanta
Willis Kennemer
J. B. Smith
M.D. Stephens
Huntsville
Ben H. Pengrass
Hartselle
Decatur
W. R. Grant
W. R. Posey
J. T. Budinger
John Loomus
Gilbert White
John Collier
Elkin Collier
John Acker
A. W. Stewart
E. L.stewart
J. T. Munn
Stella Dunn
J. E. Lee
John Ryan
J. M. Sandlin
L. B. Crain
J. W. Duncan, Jr
W. P. Dozier
C. W. Luce
R. L. Furst
BE. P. Marks
Joe Motherway
A.D. Counts
P. B. Markham
Eugene Polytinsky
W. Young
George Jackson
Roland Langley
Binford Luker
F. P. King
Carl Arantz
Arthur Arantz
C. E. Lowery
J. B. Taylor
Fresh Marsh
No Injuries Reported In McCartney Street Collision
A car driven by J. C. Kleopfer collided with a vehicle operated by Jamies Jones on McCartney Street Thursday night. The Kleopfer vehicle sustained heavy damage while Jones was arrested on a reckless driving charge.
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McCartney Street
J. C. Kleopfer
Jamies Jones
Kleopfer
Jones Wa
Revival Nears Climax of Fifth Week in Decatur Campaign
The Cowell-Rodgers revival enters its fifth week with strong conversions and rising attendance. Thousands heard the evangelist during the last finale and hundreds decided for Christ. A large Thursday crowd at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist filled for messages as the campaign moves to Austinville for extension services.
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Trong
Cowell
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist ‘Church
Sage
Christ
Austinville
Decatur
Mr. Cowell
Regis
Rodgers
Ex Crown Prince Pays Respes at Hindenburg Bier Funeral Set
German former crown prince Frederick Wilhelm arrived at Neudeck to mourn Paul von Hindenburg as Germany prepared to bid farewell at Tennenberg. Adolf Hitler moved to consolidate power by taking roles of president and chancellor and seeking a secret election to centralize authority.
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Neudeck
Germany
Paul von Hindenburg
Frederick Wilhelm
A.bece Ron
von Hindenburg
Tennenberg
Adolf Hitler
Paul von Hinrenee
Reichswehr
Ae Lance
Hitler
William Frick
Interior
Plas
Fuehfrer
Reichschancellor
Evangelist Cowell Voices Communism Talk at Kiwanis
Evangelist John Cowell spoke to the Decatur Kiwanis club on Communism and Religion. The program featured a noon meal, hymns, and a quartet recital as Cowell traced the origins of Communism in Russia and urged vigilance against radical propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Cowell
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Paul Dix
Hunt
Vance Gordon
J. D. Pickens
Ira F. Hawkins
His Amens Too Fervent Shocks Cullman Jail
A Cullman County man shouting fervent amens at church last Sunday evening was jailed after investigators found his zeal also involved alcohol. He kept shouting as he was taken away, the Cullman Democrat reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman Democrat
Cullman County
Democrat
Luke H Chandler Dies After Nine Months Illness
Luke H Chandler died early this morning at 4:00 a m at 513 Fifth avenue west after a nine month illness. He was 28 and had worked as a day laborer before his illness. Rev R B Conner pastor of the Church of God officiated at the rites at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue, West
Chandler
R. B. Conner
Church of God
Almon Named On Sub-Committee In Jefferson County Contest
T C Almon a Decatur attorney and state democratic executive committee member was appointed by E W Pettus to a five member sub committee to hear the Jefferson County board of revenue nomination contest between W E B Dickson and L R Whetstone The hearing is set for Friday August 10 in the Jefferson County courthouse Birmingham Sub committee chair L A Farmer Dothan named J L Aldridge Eutaw R E Jones Anniston and James A Mitchell Livingston as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Almon
Decatur
Democratic Execuive
E. W Pettus
Democratic
Jefferson County
Democratic Executive Committee
W. E B. Dickson
L. R. Whetstone
Jefferson County Board of Revenue
Board of Revenue
Birmingham
Dothan
Mr. Almon
J. L. Aldridge
Eutaw
R. E Jones
Anniston
James A. Mitchell
Livingston
Storms Leave Death and Damage Across Atlantic Seaboard
Storms raged through the night along the Atlantic coast and around the Great Lakes. Eight people killed or drowned in Eastern Michigan as rail lines and trolley tracks were washed out, with towns reporting property destruction from Towne Send to Delaware.
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Associated Press
Atlantic Seaboard
Great Lakes
Michigan
Townesend
Del
New Orleans 19 Armed Camp Ar Situation Develops
New Orleans faces an armed camp situation as authorities report 19 individuals involved. Governor indicates plans to respond, with city officials monitoring the scene and negotiating for resolution.
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New Orleans
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