Heflin Attacks Alabama Democratic Committee In Primary Debate
Lang County voters hear Senator Heflin denounce the state party executive committee for barring rivals. He compares foes to carpetbaggers and cites independent primaries in Jackson and Chambers counties surpassing Hoover’s 1928 vote. Heflin labels the Montgomery paper the Fertilizer and calls the committee’s actions a stunt by carpetbagger allies.
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State Committee
Smith
Alabama
Nater J. Thomas Heflin
Morgan County
Daniel
William Tell
Charles Layman
Tyler
Heflin
Democratic Executive Committee
Jackson
Chambers
Hoover
Montgomery
South
Lynne
Kind
Ed Pettus
McQueen
Corporation
Two Fans Two Strips Of Net That's Art To Faith Bacon
Faith Bacon, Broadway dancer linked to obscenity charges, defends her nude routine seen with Carroll Savo and Kay Carroll. The Los Angeles performer from a convent background recounts artistic intent, stresses faith and ambitions including teaching dance and founding a children’s school.
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Net
Starry-Eyed
Faith Bacon
Broadway
Francis Bacon
Faith
Los Angeles
Earl Carroll
True
Carroll
Jimmy Savo
Kay Carroll
Sir Francis
Miss Bacon
Maurice Chevalier
Paris
Danseuse
Carnegie Hall
New York
Senator Heflin involved in highway crash near Anniston
Senator J. Thomas Heflin escaped with minor bruises when a car carrying him and three aides collided with a truck about six miles north of Anniston on the Bee Line highway. Injured were Heflin Jr. with a severe head laceration, P. B. Schuessler Jr. with broken ribs, and Walter Brown with leg cuts and a fore head gash. The car struck a tele phone pole after a near miss with the truck.
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J. Thomas Heflin
Anniston
Here
Bee Line
J. Thomas Heflin, Jr
P. B. Schuessler, Jr
Lafayette
Ala
Walter Brown
Washington, D. C
Fellowship Forum
Abbeville
Schuessler
Seihe
Brown
Editorial urges reform of Morgan county primary voting rules
The Daily condemns Alabama law that blocks 75 percent of Morgan county voters from nominating county board of revenue candidates. It urges support for Hutson for state senate and Patterson and Tidwell for state legislature, promising to amend the law to allow full primary voting for all districts.
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Morgan County
Alabama
Board of Revenue
Lawrence County
Morgan
The
Daily
Melvin Hutson
State Senate
John Patterson
Tennis Tidwell
Senate
Huston resigns as Republican National Committee chair
Claudius H Huston of Tennessee resigns today as chairman of the Republican National Committee. He cites unjust attacks and says his withdrawal will allow a leader to unite the party and protect Republicans esteem. George Deb Kein of Edgewater Park NJ becomes secretary to replace Franklin Fort.
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Washington
Claudius H. Huston
Tennessee
Republican National Committee
Hutson
Huston
Republican Party
George Deb Kein
Edgewater Park
N. J
National Committee
Franklin Fort
New Jersey
Four Known Dead in Nogales Flood Tragedy
A flash flood from Santa Rita mountains swept Nogales on the border, killing four identified in the U S and many more missing on the Mexican side. Police say several bodies were seen in the streets as homes and a hotel were destroyed and valuable property washed away.
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Nogales
Ariz
Aug
Danks Bridge
Sonora
A. C. Villaserr
Santa Rita
International City
Twin Cities
Belue to Speak to Rotary Club
J T Belue county farm agent of Limestone county will speak to the Decatur Rotary club Monday under the rural urban relations committee chaired by B M Bloodworth.
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Belue
Rotary Club
J. T. Belue
Limestone County
Decatur Rotary Club
Mr. Belue
B. M. Bloodworth
Patterson Al Almon door in last week
Andrew G Patterson campaigned across Colbert and Lauderdale counties seeking the eighth district Democratic nomination facing Edward B Almon of Tuscumbia. He plans Madison county stops in Huntsville New Hope and Florence to reach voters ahead of the Tuesday primary.
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Patterson al Almon
Door
Andrew G. Patterson
Colbert
Lauderdale
Patterson
Decatur
Edward B. Almon
Tuscumbia
Morgan Countian
Madison County
Almon
Lexington
St. Florian
Florence
Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County Court House
Morgan County
Madison
Huntsville
New Hope
Shriners Set for Zamora Temple Barbecue and Dance
Zamora Temple Birmingham and Decatur Shriners plan a large North Alabama event on Thursday August 21 with a special train carrying about 200 Nobles from Birmingham stopping in Cullman and Hartselle. Activities include a Bathing Beauty Contest at Crystal Plunge, barbecue, and a dance with an orchestra.
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Old Sol
Zamora Temple
Birmingham
Shriners of
Decatur
North Alabama
Tennessee Valley
Cullman and
Hartselle
Alabama
Rev Gwin Returns to Preach at Central Baptist
Rev Ralph Gwin substitute pastor of Central Baptist church has returned from Columbia and will fill the pulpit at both morning and evening services Sunday.
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Ralph Gwin
Central Baptist Church
Columbia
Mercury at 103 Degrees Blazes August Heat Record Chance
At 1 pm today the temperature stood at 103 degrees and could top 104, matching the Wednesday high. August has seen unusually high mean temperatures with no rain so far, risking a new monthly record.
Former Solon Held On Liquor Charge
Manuel Herrick, former Oklahoma representative, was arrested in St. Marys county Maryland by prohibition agents on a charge of operating a still. He was taken to Baltimore and jailed pending a hearing.
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Washington
Manuel Herrick
Oklahoma
St. Mary's County
Mary
Herrick
Baltimore
Visitor from Hartselle Calls on City Notables
F. H. Smith of Route 2 Hartselle, a well known citizen, was among today’s visitors in the city, meeting with local notables and greeting residents during his stay.
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F. H. Smith
Route 2
Hartselle
New Home Move Involves Jesse Clark From Athens Route 4
Jesse Clark relocates from Athens on Route 4 to Route 2 near Toney Alabama marking a residential move. Details indicate a change of address within the region.
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New
Jesse Clark
Athens
Toney
Grand Jury Expected to Complete Work Soon
Lawrence county grand jury will finish its deliberations in a day or two and report to Judge James E. Horton. Many witnesses have been summoned, and several indictments are expected before adjournment sine die.
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Lawrence County
Grand Jury
James E. Horton
Lawrence Churches Pray for Rain at Friday Meet
All churches in Lawrence county plan special services Friday morning to pray for rain. Rev. S. W. Blythe and Rev. W. M. Olive issued the call, urging gatherings in local churches or meeting places as revival is widespread. Drought has battered crops, prompting a countywide prayer for divine intervention.
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Lawrenc County
S. W. Blythe
W. M. Olive
Moulton
Lawrence County
Providence
Rumored Bus Wreck Proves Unfounded in Decatur
Rumors of a bus crash injuring several people were found baseless after The Daily checked. The chatter may trace to Senator Heflin's party, hurt in a Bee Line highway incident, who were brought to Decatur by bus.
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Daily
Senator Heflin
Bee Line
Decatur On & Bus
Vegetables Scarce in County Gardeners Report Harsh Weather
Local grocers report home grown vegetables are extremely scarce this summer. The tomato crop is nearly wiped out while roasting ears beans and potatoes are hard to find due to dry weather. Gardeners blame the drought for the poor harvest.
North Alabama Citizens Urged to Attend Daily Election Party
The Daily invites all North Alabama residents to attend the election party as primary returns are tabulated and displayed opposite the office. Those unable to attend may telephone in, with calls handled promptly. Election officials are urged to cooperate by phoning in box counts as soon as finished. The AP wire will provide state returns with aid from special correspondents.
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North Alabama
Associated Press
Renewed Textile Activity Seen in Alabama Mills
Alabama hosiery mills forecast renewed textile activity this month with capacity operation by early September. Plants increasing production include W. C. Davis and Son at Fort Payne, Davis and Allcott at Gadsden, Atalla Hosiery at Attalla, and Tuscaloosa Hosiery at Tuscaloosa. Decatur’s A G Patterson says machinery upgrades should double output and raise employment from 100 to 300 next year.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
W. C. Davis and Son
Fort Payne
Davis and Allcott Company
Gadsden
Atalla
Attalla
Tuscaloosa
A. G. Patterson
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Decatur
John M. Berry
Rome
Mrs W P F Elkins Recovers at Baughs Infirmary
IS RECOVERING Mrs W P F Elkins, operated up yesterday at Baughs infirmary, was recuperating today.
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O. K.—Heflin
Mr. Brown
Tom Heflin
Sheffield
Decatur Shriners
Shrine
Rev. Gwin
Mercury
Solon
Faith Burrows
King Features
Syndmate
Vem
Great Britain
Gauallgl
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