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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1930

Page

2

Davis Denies Alabama Power Backing In Gubernatorial Bid

HARTSELLE Ala Aug 8 William C Davis lieutenant governor and candidate for governor defended his stance at the Cedar Creek picnic saying he is not opposed to legitimate business in Alabama and would govern for all people if elected He challenged a charge he is backed by Alabama Power Company and said he had reviewed the report after a man named Giles claimed support for him from the utility firm

Hartselle Ala Alabama William C. Davis Cedar Creek Alabama Power Company Davis North Giles Divine Providence Alabama Power Compay Torney Birmingham B. M. Miller Montgomery Muscle Shoals Morgan County Somerville Miller Circuit Supreme Court

Mull Re-elected NC Democratic Executive Chairman

Odus M. Mull of Shelby is re-elected chairman of the North Carolina Democratic Executive Committee. Giles charged in a speech that a former Alabama Power official could win Alabama governor and Mull denied any ties to the Alabama Power Company including employment or payments.

Associated Press Odus M. Mull Shelby North Carolina Democratic Executive Committee

McCullochs to Broadcast Sunday From WBRCG

Local artists Mr and Mrs Ernest McCulloch plan a 4:45 to g o clock broadcast over station WBRCG Birmingham drawing listeners from the region. Governor Davis defends Alabama Power Company and cites a “dirty war” scare in north Alabama while noting recent high level meetings and campaign activity tied to the utility.

Ernest. McCulloch WBRCG Birmingham

Governor Davis Defends Campaign Record In Morgan County

In three Morgan county addresses Governor Davis rejected claims he is beholden to Alabama Power Company. He cited his economy record, spoke against Muscle Shoals being controlled by utilities, and urged fiscal restraint, school support, and highway development. He named supporters Travis Williams and Hugh Mallory as friends, not Alabama Power affiliates.

Wilcox County Davis Alabama Power Company Travis Williams Russellville Hugh Mallory Selma Southern Railroad

Annual Picnic For Corinth Planned With Regional Teams

The annual Corinth picnic is set for Saturday August 9. Baseball teams from Cullman and adjoining counties will attend including Logan Crane Hill NeSmith Sardis Jones Chapel and others for a day of games and events.

Corinth

Danville figure M T Stephenson visits Decatur

Stephen son M T Stephenson a prominent Danville citizen is in Decatur today greeting friends and calling on acquaintances.

Preacher to Lead Sunday Service at First Methodist Church

Rev. R. T. Tyler will preach Sunday morning at the First Methodist church in the pastor Rev. George Boyd's absence. No services are planned for Sunday evening at the church.

R. T. Tyler First Methodist Church George Boyd

River Gauges Hold Steady At One Foot

The Tennessee river remained stationary today with a reading of one foot on the gauge. river officials noted no major changes and river conditions were stable for the day.

Tennessee River

No Rainfall Reported by Weather Bureau

The weather bureau reported no rainfall for the 24 hours ending at seven o'clock this morning.

Morrison Shafroth Seeks Colorado U S Senate Nomination

Denver attorney Morrison Shafroth announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate in Colorado. He campaigns on party principles and state interests as he files for the race.

Associated Press Morrison Shafroth Denver United States Colorado

Hardwick Visitor From Danville on Farm Business

Charlie Hardwick, a well known Danville farmer, was in town today on farm business.

Charlie Hardwick Danville

Jeffersonian primary shows little Madison County turnout

In Madison county the Jeffersonian democratic primary to pick sheriff tax collector and assessor candidates drew scant interest with only a small fraction voting by noon and fewer than 100 ballots in Huntsville polling places. Randolph county held a similar ballot today.

Huntsville Ala Madison County Huntsville Times Randolph County

Temperature Extremes Reported For 24 Hour Period

The weather bureau notes a high of 104 and a low of 72 during the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.

Weather Bureau

Memphis CPA Curry in the City on Business

W A Curry a certified public accountant from Memphis Tennessee is in the city on business visiting local firms and meeting clients.

W. A. Curry Certified Public Accountant of Memphis, Tenn

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