Power politics shaping Roosevelt era House leadership
The article recounts internal battles over the Speakership after Henry Rainey’s death, with Joe Byrns and Sam Rayburn, and White House tensions led by William Bankhead. It notes administration influence, deals, and the second holding company vote as evidence of shifting power dynamics.
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Unanimous House Committee Backing for Revenue Bill Emerges
A House committee reports unanimous support for a general revenue bill with plans for a special January session to address exemptions and education funding. Officials discussed amendments shifting funding from the Department of Education, extending school term lengths, and a possible referendums on homestead exemptions and sales tax revenue.
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Decatur Diary Highlights Local Trips Weather and Events
A roundup of Decatur residents' travels and notes includes A B Pickens and Jack Yarbrough on a ten day eastern motor trip, Mrs Williams shopping New York fall merchandise for Louise Shop, and several St. Louis business trips. Local weather commentary features a tale from TVA’s John McCrory and a 104 degree thermometer report. Community events mention a Legion meeting at 7 30, a West Decatur church sing, and a Moulton singing school attendance. Trinity Mountain escapes the heat for local families, with Elliott noting a ten degree temperature difference between the mountain and city. Mrs Quarles returns from seven weeks in Selma, including time at King Memorial hospital.
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Bearish Report On Fees In Prohibition Probes
The senate temperance committee favors the agers bill to abolish search and seizure fees in prohibition cases. Senator J Miller Bonner of Wilcox opposed only to say he would help stop arrests. Senator C M A Rogers of Mobile said fees created a racket, citing sheriff raids and unarrested suspects. Former Mobile Sheriff Holcombe opposed, noting a salary bill could stop fees.
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Negro Appreciation Day marked in Athens with TVA event
Representative Arthur W Mitchell plans to visit Athens to deliver the principal address at the Negro Appreciation Day event celebrating the first TVA payroll in Limestone county. The celebration, led by Prof G R Bridgeforth, includes Alabama state Teachers College band and invites white attendees.
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Firstllinois
Sylvester Harris
Roosevelt
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Interstate population and revenue figures by state
The snippet lists state numbers with pairs like 759,000 Georgia and 1,019,000 Florida plus others such as Missouri 72 and 199,000 Tennessee 68 and 340,000 and California 88 13.5. It appears to be a partial table of population or financial figures. further context would clarify the exact meaning and year.
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Rhythm Monarchs to Play at Dance at Valley Club
Ethel Harper leads a 13 piece band on tour through the South and will perform at an invitational dance at the Valley Country Club next Monday night. The event sponsored by Bill Curtis and Harvey Pride runs from ten to two with The Souths Hottest Band billed.
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Harvey Pride
Misdemeanor Court Session Opens in County Court
Judge Seybourne Lynne convened county court for a one day session to hear misdemeanor cases. The criminal term is expected to start in November.
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Earthquake in Narino Province Kills Dozens in Colombia
An earthquake in Narino Province western Colombia on Tuesday leaves more than 50 dead and many injured, with the exact toll still unascertained. The quake affected a vast area as relief efforts begin.
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Narino
Smoked Herring Canapes and Practical Fish Notes
A column promotes fish as a summer protein and offers a smoked herring canapes recipe with minced herb, eggs, tomato, toast, mayonnaise, and parsley. It also gives simple luncheon and dinner menus, tips on boiling fish, and cooking times noting doneness when flesh separates from bone.
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