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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1936

Page

2

Walker Will Support For Walker Will Support For New York

Former New York Mayor James J. Walker who left office in 1932 during an inquiry by Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt returned from Europe and said he remains a Democrat and will vote the Democratic ticket. He criticized current campaigning as empty and argued issues hinge on patronage. Walker, with his wife Betty Compton, was welcomed quietly by friends aboard the Normandie.

New York James J. Walker Franklin Roosevelt Europe Walker

Market gains lift steel, telecoms as volume tops

Traders backed steels, specialties and communications, lifting Gulf States Steel and American Telephone with strong gains. U S Steel and several others edged forward, while utilities remained steady. Goodrich rose on record first half profits and a plan to remove dividend arrears.

Victor Eubanks Associated Press New York Gulf States Steel American Telephone Columbian Garton Coca-Cola U. S. Steel Ilehem U. S. Pipe & Foundry Boeing Case Western Union Ana Chrysler Continental Motors

Cotton futures close steady with small declines

New Orleans August 3 cotton futures ended the day steady with net declines of 4 to 7 points. Trading showed narrow ranges across the front months with Oct at 12.04 and Dec at 12.05, while May and July contracts settled around 12.05.

New Orleans

Wheat futures data report from Chicago market

Open high low close figures for wheat contracts on August 3 show Sept at 1.1344, 1.14 and 1.13 percent levels with Dec around 1.14, 1.15 and 1.12 percent.

Chicago

Chicago dairy prices and egg market figures

Chicago market notes show butter prices at multiple grades with 11 627 pounds and 93 score, 92 score extras, and standard classifications. Eggs record 12 057 pounds with local current receipts and car prices, plus fresh graded fire and current receipts figures.

Chicago

Poultry Prices Move Slightly as Chicago Market Holds

Chicago August 3 live poultry markets report mixed prices with 18 trucks steady. Hens 4 1 2 pounds up to 18 1 2, under 4 1 2 pounds 17, various breeds including leghorn 14 and Plymouth Rock fryers 18. Roosters 14, hens 16, toms 15, No 2 turkeys 13, young geese 14, old geese 12.

Chicago Plymouth White Rock Springs Plymouth Rock White Rock

Potatoes shipments and prices report for the U S

Potatoes on track 190, total US shipments 362 on Saturday and 55 on Sunday. Western russets light while California white rose US No 1 large at 3.45 and Washington russet price 3.35 per cwt. Demand remains good with sacks reported.

Chicago U. Ss California Washington Burbanks

Livestock Prices Report From Chicago Trade

Hogs in Chicago today 18,000 head with 5,000 direct sales. Prices mostly steady with a wide range and top around 11.25. Bulk of trade listed at 110.85 to 111.15 per cwt.

Chicago U. 8

Decatur Notes and Local Arrivals in Austinville

Mrs. J B Stovall moved Saturday from her home in Austinville to Benevolent Society Hospital for treatment in a Brown ambulance. Several town residents attended embalmers clinics in Huntsville. A busy police court docket saw thirteen drunkenness charges and multiple offenses. Highway patrols reported arrests near Bee Line highway for drunken driving and reckless driving. A birthday party at Belle Mina honored Miss Helen Russell Pitts with family and friends in attendance.

J. B. Stovall Austinville Benevolent Society Hospital T. E. Pitts Belle Mina Helen Russell Pitts W. Pitts Clyta Gray Pitts Katie Mae Vinson Ruth Pettus Ruby Hauk Beatrice Hogan Decatur E. E. Lockwell Fairview Brown Willis Holt Wheeler Highway Lee Bridges T. A. Ragland Bee Line Highway All States Mary Thompson Somerville

Carr Appeals Against Mob Tactics At Anniston

The jury selection continued as Judge Carr overruled defense motions for change of venue and postponement. Sheriff Cotten testified about responses to a reported white woman incident and a Blue Mountain rumor denied by officials. About 25 officers were stationed at the courthouse with roped access. Two prospective jurors were excluded. judge allowed two strikes for the state in a twelve person panel.

Hugh Walker Rehue Carr Bi Mountain Blue Mountain

Cattle and Sheep Markets Show Mixed Movement and Carryover

Market notes report 27 000 cattle and 7 000 sheep with fat steers weak to 25 lower and best fed steers about 50 under last week. Calves 2 500, heifers and yearlings steady to active. stock cattle 25 lower. Lambs weak to 25 lower, natives at 10.74 city butchers, bulk 5.50-7.00.

Steddy

Two Men Die In Alabama Road Accidents

Birmingham records show two men killed in traffic incidents over the weekend with one in Birmingham and another in Anniston. C F Brooks aged 48 died after a streetcar collision while Ruben Wood 55 died following injuries from a vehicle strike.

Birmingham Anniston Ala C. F. Brooks Brooks Birminghi Automobile Ruben Wood Gra i Anniston Motorscout Diaa

Peace in Union Row Not Likely

Aug 3. Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, said hopes for settlement of the craft union dispute involving John L. Lewis were not as bright after the first session of the trial of Lewis and eleven other union leaders for insurrection and rebellion.

SH iNarrow Hi ‘Green Urican Federation of Labor John L. ‘Lewis Lewis Green

Primary Balloting In Three States Holding Interest of Factions

Roosevelt hosts Democratic leaders in a planning session amid talks on campaign financing and drought relief. Officials from the national committee and key aides gather, with Wallace and Chester Davis briefing on drought measures. The Roosevelts attend St James Episcopal Church events and discuss flood control timelines.

Serdon Farley Roosevelt Democratic National Committee Forbes Morgan L. W. Robert, Jr Frank Walker Mary Dewson Charles Michelson Stephen T. Early Tias Marvin McIntyre Hyde Park High Good Neighbor League Charles West Ohio Wallace Chester Davis AAA New England

Roosevelt Return Week Hinted as Busy Ahead

Indications suggest the week before Mr. Roosevelt's planned return to Washington will be busy, with multiple events and activities on the schedule as officials prepare for his arrival.

Mr. Roosevelt Washington

No meeting of the Decatur Rotary Club Held Today

No meeting of the Decatur Rotary Club was held today. The date for resumption of meetings will be announced later.

Decatur Rotary Club

Farley Can Get Hugo Black Phone Call Access

At Point Clear Alabama Jim Farley can reach Senator Hugo Black by phone now after garage owner Joe Klumpp facilitates connections. Black advised not to call unless the caller is important. Farley’s calls were previously blocked, with Black noting only important inquiries should reach him.

Point Clear Ala Jim Farley Hugo Black Alabama Joe Klumpp Senator Black Klumpp Bibb

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