Shushan Case Recalled in Louisiana Jury Tampering Probe
Federal agents probe jury tampering in the Louisiana Shu shan case linked to Huey Long era politics. Shushan faced income tax charges totaling about 448 218.91 for 1929 to 1933 with evasion claimed at 71 153.52 while parallel penalties were settled in 1939. Shushan resigned as levee board head after acquittal and recently acquired a large Covington estate beside former Gov Leche.
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John Rodge
U. S
Abraham L. Shushan
Shushan
Level Board
Long
New Orleans
Seymour Weiss
Huey
Weiss
State University
Louisiana Democratic Association
Board of Tax Appeals
Levee Board
Covington
Richard W. Leche
Scout Troop 11 Meeting Reviews Camp Plans
Scout Troop No 11 met at 730 pm. William Reed led the pledge as Harvey the Senior Patrol Leader called roll and collected dues. Pat Patterson spoke on his camp experience and E E Speer outlined camp activities. The group discussed the troop camp likely for the third week of the month and urged notify to Scout masters. Patrols listed include Lion Field Bear Patterson Indian Emens Flying Eagle Hawthorne. Taps ended the meeting with the Scoutmasters benediction.
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Sen Bingen
William Reed
Harvey
Pat Patterson
E.E. Speer
Lion
Field
Bear
Patterson
Indian
Emens
Flying Eagle
Hawthorne
Norman Lafley
Possum Captured on Business Street by Night Watchman
J M Delmore of the Decatur Police nabbed a full grown possum on W Moulton street during rounds at Turner Coal Co 114. The animal reportedly was about to climb a wall when stunned with a flashlight and captured. A local resident was notified.
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J. M. Delmore
Decatur
W. Moulton
Register's Sale Notice for Decatur Land Lot Auction
In Limestone County Alabama the Circuit Court equity case Clark et al versus Sneed et al directs a chancery sale of Lot 5 Block 35 Addition No 5 Decatur Land Improvement Company land Mor e County on August 26 1939 at 2 PM in front of the Courthouse Decatur Alabama to satisfy a decree governing equitable distribution of proceeds. Register George L Sherrill presides with details of proceeds division.
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Register
State of
More County
Alabama
No. S of Decatur Land Improvement & Company
Decatur
Ala
Markets Shake Off Gains as Profit Takers Weigh In
New York stock activity extended the rally early but profit taking trimmed gains in late trading. Steel, motor, rail and specialty issues led the advance with utilities softer after yesterday’s surge. Volume fell in the final hour despite broad intraday highs and about 1,000,000 shares traded. Spot cotton in New Orleans closed quiet with mixed price levels and strong arrivals.
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New York
Markets at a Glance: Mixed Stocks and Commodities
New York early reports show irregular stock action with late profit taking. Bonds rise while rails lead in upturn. utilities gain amid improved curb markets. Foreign exchange steady as guilders firm. cotton and sugar subdued with scattered selling. Chicago wheat closes lower. corn declines with wheat. Cattle steady to lower. hogs unevenly lower.
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New York
Chicago
Cotton futures steady after early slide in New Orleans
Cotton futures eased in early New Orleans trading on weak cables but recovered as trade buyers and short covering supported the market. The close was steady and up to 2 points lower from the day’s highs.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed Oil Prices Hold Steady on New Session
Market quotes show Cottonseed Oil closing steady with bleachable prime summer yellow at 5.75 and prime crude at 4.62. Futures listed for Sept 5.21, Oct 427, Dec 5.42, Jan 5.46, and Mar 5.57 with bid asks noted.
Cotton prices slip at southern spot markets
New Orleans August 3 The average price of middling cotton at ten southern spot markets declined one point to 9.38 cents a pound for today. The thirty market day average stands at 9.37 cents per pound.
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New Orleans
Poultry market report from Chicago prices by weight
Chicago reports live poultry movement with figures for hens over 5 pounds at 15, 5 pounds and under at 16, colored and leghorn broilers under 2 pounds at 12 1 2, 2 pounds up at 12 1 2, colored springs at 14 1 2, Plymouth Rock at 16, White Rock at 16 1 2, colored fryers at 13 1 2, bareback chickens at 12, and no change in other prices.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Nashville Livestock Prices Report From Tennessee Market
U S Dept. Salable cattle 300 calves 150 steady to higher demand. Fed steers near 9.00, grass stock 6.00-7.40, cutter 5.00, cows 5.00-6.00, bulls 5.00-6.00, veals 8.50-10.00. Salable hogs 500 down 25 cents, top 6.25 for 170-224 lbs. 240-280 lbs 5.70. sows 4.35 down. Sheep 300 steady. spring lambs 7.25-8.25, ewes and wethers higher, slaughter ewes 2.00-2.75. Western breeding ewes on sale at yard.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agr
Butter and Eggs Market Report from Chicago
Butter trading at 1,270,007 unsettled creamery with 92 score and 23 1-2-3-4. 90 centralized carrots and 33 other prices unchanged. Eggs at 13,678 steady with storage pack 4 extras. 17 other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Local boxers prep for Muscle Shoals invasion
Muscle Shoals Athletic Club boxing team to fight Decatur Boys' Club Monday with 200 seats requested for Armory. Selected fighters meet at 7:30 tonight for training including J. Shirley Slim Thomas Blondie Miller Harold Self Eugene Worley Rube Sherman Billy Walters. O Neal Harris 83 state golden gloves heavyweight champion will fight Dump Davenport 180 Monday night.
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Muscle Shoals
Jack Sherman
Charles Lindsay
Emil Kotcher
Jesse Christian
Jewel Shirley
the Boys’ Club
O'Neal Harris
Dump Davenport
Plans Ready for Sixth Trinity Colt Show at McBride Farm
Plans are complete for the sixth annual Trinity Colt Show to be held August 10 at the farm of D. McBride. Three classes will be offered horse, draft horse and mule with age groups 1 0 to 10 months 10 to 30 months and 20 to 30 months. Prizes: first 2.50 second 1.50 third 1.00. Sweepstakes 5. Judges allowed jacks and stallions to be shown but no prizes. The event aims to boost Morgan county stock raising and has grown each year.
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Trinity
D. McBride
Morgan County
Amendments debated on county option fencing measure
The debate centered on amendments to a county option fencing bill. Sherrer proposed a January 1 1941 effectiveness in counties voting for a statewide election but opposed by McGowin and Love lace. A vote to table Sherrer failed 8 to 1, and another Sherrer proposal failed 7 to 4. A county option stock law remains on the calendar as leaders seek a possible compromise while delaying a committee vote.
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Sherrer
Earl McGowin
Chapman
Flody
Dixon
Walden
McGowin
Lovelace
Norman Bullock
Kaul
P. F. DeVane
Silas
Alabama Senate committee action on speed limit and other measures
The Alabama Senate highways committee approved a plan to set 65 mph for passenger cars and buses, 40 mph for trucks, and 35 mph for school buses, with zones at curves and intersections. Other actions include jail sentences for reckless passing, lower fines for drunk driving, and authorizations for rights of way for the Natchez Trace reconstruction.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Senate Highways Committee
P. F DeVane
Pines
Highways Committee
Joe Poole
Poole
Lable
Bruce Henderson
Miller's Ferry
House
Natchez Trace
Nashville
Natchez
Miss
House Privileges and Elections Committee
W. M. Beck
Uease
Ac Ae
Okeh
House Education Committee
Education Committee
State Outlaws B Girls in Los Angeles Bars
The state board of equalization barred hostess dancers in Los Angeles bars. The ban targets B Girls who danced and drank with patrons to boost liquor sales, drawing criticism of the practice.
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Los Angeles
State Board of Equalization
Pasture Focused Advice At Alabama Farm Week
Auburn August gathering heard farm leaders urge better pastures to boost livestock and profits. D G Sturkie cited phosphate and lime use, L M Ware urged forestry as a farming component, J C O Grimes highlighted corn soybeans peanuts and hogs, and Rufus Page urged more timber planting and idle land use to raise income.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Sheee Petronian Institute
D. G. Sturkie
Sturkie
Alabama Experiment Station
Ll. M. Ware
J. C O. Grimes
Rufus Page
Henry W. Grady
New Dances Spark Buzz In New York Debut
The Boomps a Daisy and Castle Rock and Roll wow New York crowds, aiming to replace jitterbug in ballrooms. Irene Castle introduced the Castle Rock and Roll with three phases banking the turn side slip and kicking the bucket, while the Boomps a Daisy from England drew mixed reactions for its playful bumps and risqué cadence.
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New York
America
Irene Castle
England
Labor clash as back to work line breaks through pickets
A Denver backed group breaks a union picket near Dillon and Kremmling amid a Colorado River Big Thompson project scene. Riflemen guard roads while dynamite damages a bridge. Authorities search sympathizers and enforce crossing limits as the strike continues at the Green Mountain dam site.
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Denver
Kuhlman
Dillon
Warner Construction Company of
Chicago
Colorado River
Big Thompson
Berthoud Pass
Continental Divide
Kremmiling
Dillon-Kremmling
Garner Ready to Go Washington
Five President Garner has booked train reservations to depart Washington for his Texas home in Uvalde on Saturday night. He will cancel tickets for himself and Mrs Garner if the congressional session may run past early next week.
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Garner
Washington
Uvalde
Texas
Mss
Decatur News Briefs Highlight Local Bu siness and Social Notices
Decatur area happenings include WPA engineer E D Clark visiting on business and Morgan County Medical Society meeting at the county health offices. Local sportsmen plan trips to Cincinnati for the World Series if the Reds clinch the pennant. Community events cover church meetings, school activities, band and choir plans, and notable births and visits from Huntsville and Elkton residents.
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Morgan County Medical Society
Second Avenue
Decatur
Cincinnati
Reds
House faces further fights over deficit bill and wage reforms
Wallace Commodity credits loom as Congress may adjourn without money for corn wheat and fiber markets. House debates wage hours amendments and housing bill tactics amid political maneuvering and blame games following a l ending measure defeat.
Governor Dixon III Confined by Illness at Mansion
Governor Dixon III was confined to the executive mansion in Montgomery due to an intestinal ailment. His private secretary Roland Mushat said doctors advised he likely would not return to his capitol offices tomorrow.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
Roland Mushat
Capitol
Divine Eyes Saratoga Area For His Heavens
Father Divine followers seek to establish a heaven near Saratoga Springs and Kingston area estates. Albany attorney Frank Bearup represents Mrs. Wheat in inquiries about the Wheat farm at Cady Hill. Divine allegedly has a 15 million dollar fund and has set heavens in Ulster County near Kingston with other potential purchases in New York City and Philadelphia.
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Saratoga &Prings
N, Yy
Father Divine
New York
Frank Bearup
Albany
Benjamin. P. Wheat
Kingston
N.Y
Cady Hill
City
Saratoga Race Track
Ulster County
Krum Elbow
Hudson River
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Harlem
God
Robert W. Goelet
Chester
N. Y
Newport
R.L
Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia
Pension Sought for Admiral Hobson's Widow
Washington Aug 3 Despite senate approval of a bill to pension the widow of Admiral Richmond Pearson Hobson at 100 dollars a month it remains doubtful the house will act this session. Mrs Grizelda Hobson a New York resident receives 30 dollars monthly and Alabama lawmakers had sought 70 more in earlier congresses. Hobson was a Spanish American War hero and former Alabama congressman born in Greensboro Alabama. The senate measure by Senator Hill passed unanimously. Representative Jarman said he would push house approval if possible but fears a chance remains slim.
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Washington
Senate
Richmond Pearson Hobson
House
Grizelda Hull Hobson
Alabama
Hobson
New York
Greensboro
Ala
Hill
Jarman
All Day Singing Set for Aug 12 at Ebenzer Church
A three weeks singing school will conclude August 12 at Ebenzer Church three miles east of Lacon on Route 1. The event features all day singing and a concert that evening with an open invitation to all interested.
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Ebenzer Church
Lacon
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