Hoover Seeks Return as Roosevelt Faces Industry Backing
Washington reports from Palo Alto say former President Hoover, upset with the press and big business support for Roosevelt, believes public demand for his return will grow during Roosevelt's term. The piece links bipartisan rivalry to Navy cruiser bids, Ickes, and a dispute over private versus government shipbuilding. It notes tensions with Argentina over reciprocity and a quip about Verba Mate tea.
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Washington
Hoover
Palo Alto
Roosevelt
White House
Navy
Park Trammel
Forida
Gulf Industries
Pensacola
Ickes
Bethlehem
Newport News
New York
United Dry Dock Shipbuilding Companies
Trammel
Wilder
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Felipe Espil
Argentina
Sharp gains for feed crops shown in state
Alabama swings into August with sharp gains in feed crops and better cotton prospects. Boll weevil threats rise as July rains created favorable conditions for pests, while corn hay and other feeds look bright across regions. Cotton acreage is being retired under national production controls, with nearly $10 million in federal payments anticipated. Community canning kitchens operate in 1000 Alabama communities under home demonstration programs.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Dixie
Margaret Garrett
Miss Garrett
RFC
Realtors Meet Here Thursday
George A. Thomas secretary of the Alabama Real Estate Commission announces a Decatur meeting Thursday afternoon at the courthouse. The commission members plan to begin at four o clock and stay about two hours. Real estate operators in the Decatur district are invited along with others interested in real estate transactions.
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George A. Thomas
Alabama Real Estate Commission
Decatur
Court House
Commission
Alabama
Ford Dealers Meet Here Wednesday
A meeting of Ford dealers of North Alabama will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hotel Lyons. Dealers from throughout the section are expected to have representatives present. A representative from the Memphis branch will speak on different phases of salesmanship.
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Ford
North Alabama
Hotel Lyons
Memphis
Canning Demonstrations Reach Morgan County Aid
Erin Rowe and staff conducted 32 demonstrations last week across Morgan County centers with total attendance of 2191. Of attendees 1496 were wives or relatives of R F C workers, as bean and kraut canning lessons showcased preservation techniques and planned three demonstrations per county with next sessions set for August 8 in Decatur at Baker's store and 1717 Ninth Avenue South.
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Erin Rowe
Morgan County
Decatur
East Decatur
Baker’s
Sixteenth Avenue
South Decatur
Ninth Avenue
Catholic Ladies Garden Party at St Ann's on Johnston
The St. Ann's Catholic Church ladies host a lawn garden party on Johnston Street Tuesday afternoon and night with supper served from 5 30. The annual event draws large crowds and would move to 331 Johnston Street in case of rain.
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St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Johnston Street
St. Ann’s
Johnston ‘Street
Executive committee to lead President’s Re employment drive in Decatur
The executive committee of the Presidents Re employment campaign meets at the Chamber of Commerce at 2 PM to elect a general and lieutenant general and oversee all drive aspects including unemployment publicity and plan violations. Members include city officials, civic leaders, Red Cross, American Legion, Rotary, Kiwanis, Medical Society and Welfare groups. A Washington note offers to distribute information on the Re employment Agreement through Chambers and trade and manufacturers associations for employer convenience without charge.
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Medical Society
Red Cross
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
B. C. Shelton
James A. Nelson
Decatur
L. Malone
Morgan County
H. Malone
Kiwanis Club
E. M. Chenault
Rotary Club
Mattie Jones
Pilot Club
E. N. Hart
Decatur Charity Council
Peter M. Dennis
American Red Cross
R. C. Billings
L. R. Murphree
Morgan County Medical Society
J. D. Berkstresser
Pastor’s Union
Afice
Claudine Leonard
Joe Woods
Federation Missionary Societies
Fred Tidwell
Federated Womens’ Clubs
Clyde Hendrix
Clearing House Association
A. H. Hoff
Roland H. Gray
Chamber of Commerc
Washington
National Recovery Administration
Chambers of Commerce, Trade Associations
Manufacturers Associations
Montgomery newsroom notes on school board voting power
The Mobile County superintendent of education may vote in ties at meetings of the board of school commissioners. The attorney general's office says the county superintendent is an ex officio member by virtue of his office and may cast a vote in case of a tie.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mobile County Superintendent of Education
Board of School Commissioners
County Superintendent of Education
Attorney General’s Office
Malone Pushing Campaign Drive Across Madison District
Judge Baynard L. Malone enters week two of his bid to fill the late Edward B. Almon’s unexpired term in Alabama’s Eighth District. He plans daily districtwide speeches by roadside and at events in Huntsville Madison Florence Athens and Decatur areas.
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Malone
Madison
Edward B. Almon
Baynard L. Malone
Morgan County
Huntsville
Madison County
Decatur
Judge Malone
Florence and Field
Limestone County Court House
Athens
Florence
Colbert County
Trinity
Hillsboro
Wheeler
Courtland
Town Creek
Leghton
Tuscumbia
Pride's Station
Barton
Cherokee
Judge Moone
Abe
H. F. Sherrod
Consolidated
Eva
New Hours Listed By Food Merchants
Decatur food merchants after a meeting with representatives from about 54 firms announced new opening hours. Stores will open daily at 6 a m and close at 8 p m except Saturdays when hours are 6 a m to 10 p m. The longer hours are expected to create several jobs.
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Food Merchants of
Decatur
Fruit Jars Admission To Thursday Morning Show
Welfare officers announce a picture show at the Princess Theatre on Thursday morning August 10 at 11 oclock for county residents lacking jars for canning. Admission is one quart jar with top and rubber. two pint jars accepted if no quart jars are available. Proceeds go to families unable to provide jars. The program features a one reel comic Big Game and a two reel Mickeys Helping Hand.
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Princess Theatre
Mickey
Relief Agency Sets 30 Cent Pay With Five Hour Day Change
Local officers report complaints over funds for an eight hour day at 30 cents per hour under the Federal relief program. An Alabama Relief Administration letter advises a five hour day equaling $1.50 daily, with up to eight hours or 35 hours weekly possible if funds permit. Cooperation urged as work continues through August and September with additional training and self-improvement programs.
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Alabama Relief Administration
Relief Agency
Relief Administration
Thirteen Die in Southern Weekender Accidents
Thirteen people died in accidents across the South over the weekend. Seven in autos, three by drowning, two hunting, and one on the railroad. Alabama and Arkansas each reported three fatalities, with named victims including Grady Jones in Birmingham and Paul Cochrane in Talladega. William Nelson, a Holiness minister, died in a whirlpool in the Arkansas River at Van Buren during a baptismal preparation.
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Atlanta
Alabama
Arkansas
Grady Jones
Birmingham
Paul Cochrane
Talladega
William Nelson
Arkansas River
van Buren
Milk Strike Armed Clashes Reported in New York
Utica New York reports the seventh day of the milk strike with both strikers and non strikers armed. A caravan of seven milk trucks escorted by state troopers came under machine gun fire between Booneville and Lowville but no tires were damaged. Yesterday clashes between picketing farmers and non strikers caused several injuries.
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Utica
N. Y
New York State
Booneville
Lowville
Jervis Machine Shop Burglarized Twice Last Week
Thieves hit Jervis Machine Shop twice last week with Saturday night break in yielding two acetylene torches. Earlier in the week they stole an acetylene hose, two gauges and an acetylene tank. Police say one torch was cutting type and the other a welder. Officers pursue clues in the safe cracking case.
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Jervis
NRA Points a New 10 Settlements
The National Recovery Administration said after halting the Pennsylvania coal strike it would pursue settlements in new fields on the Pacific Coast. The board of arbitration listed the Pennsylvania hosiery strike and the Hollywood technicians strike among first questions. Administrator Hugh Johnson met with aides on undisclosed plans to boost employment wages and buying power.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
National Recovery Administration
Pacific Coast
Board of Arbitration
Hollywood
Hugh Johnson
Frenchmen Break Non Stop Record in Aviation feat
Lieutenant Maurice Rossi and Paul Codos flew non stop from New York to Syria in a spectacular record flight. They passed Aleppo about 200 miles beyond the old mark and planned to continue toward Ayek near Damascus until dark.
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Associated Press
Maurice Rossi
Paul Codos
France
New York
Aleppo
Syria
Ayek
Damascus
Demonstrations At Seven County Places Announced
The child welfare office announced a schedule of canning demonstrations at seven county points. Demonstrations Tuesday at Decatur will be followed by 9 a m sessions at Center Point Means Cain’s home and Fairview school and 2 p m at Austinville school Rural Grove and Leesdale. Attendance will be compulsory for those who appeared previously as roll calls will be made.
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child welfare_office
Decatur
Center Point
Means
Cain
Fairview
Austinville School
Rural Grove
Leesdale
Billy Stewart Showing Slow Improvement After Illness
Reports indicate Billy Stewart is gradually getting better after several days of sickness. Family and doctors note improving strength as recovery continues.
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Billy Stewart
Food Stores Shut Up As Strike Spreads In Havana
Aug 7 Havana reports widespread hunger as a general strike grows and a government order threatens troops to curb violence. Cafes closed and food transport halted by transport worker walkouts. Thousands idle, housewives frantic, and street clashes escalate amid dwindling supplies.
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Havana
United Railway
Warning to GODE signers on NRA contracts
Washington reports a warning to employers bound by Roosevelt era NRA contracts to raise worker numbers, with Hugh S. Johnson urging swift disciplinary action if terms are not followed. Roosevelt promised adjustments to contracts to avoid hardship and called for general reemployment deals and equitable changes where possible.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Nevermore
Hugh
Johnson
Indiana
Cleveland
National Recovery
Ohio City
Recovery Administration
Congress
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Ford Dealers
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Andar Ben Asim
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