Loans on cotton appear possible before nightfall
Washington August 15 The 12 cent loan on the 1036 cotton crop seemed likely despite opposition from the farm administration. Secretary Wallace said an announcement would come in due time amid political pressure and debate over loans and carryover stocks.
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Washington
Farm Administration
Bankhead
Ala
Wallace
AAA
Federal Farm Board
Credit Corpora
Jews In Berlin Remain Hidden As Nazi Drive Intensifies
Berlin Aug 15 AP Jews stay indoors as Julius Streicher arrives to review and bolster the Nazis month old anti semitic campaign amid rising fear and official agitation against them in the capital.
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Berlin
Julius
Streicher
Markets at a Glance Sections Uneven Across Commodities
Markets at a Glance notes stocks irregular while oils and motors advance. Bonds are mixed with U S governments cited. foreign exchanges show narrow moves as cotton remains quiet amid crop loan uncertainty. Sugar steady with firmness, coffee rising on buying. Chicago wheat gains in sympathy with corn after damage reports. corn is strong on crop losses. hogs hold steady around top prices of twelve dollars and twenty cents.
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U. S
Chicago
PLANES CRASH NEAR GILMER KILL FOUR PASSENGERS
Four persons died when a passenger plane crashed near Gilmer Texas after circling over a cotton field. Farmers Guy Weldon and Herbert McWhorter retrieved the charred bodies as the aircraft burned and part of the mail cargo was recovered before more of it burned. Officials from the airline and the commerce department inspected the scene while the cause of the accident remained undetermined.
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Gilmer
Tex
Ger. P
Ivy
Ham
Ala
Pas
Guy Weldon
Herbert McWhorter
McWhorter
Weldon
Dallas
Atlanta
Charles A. Rowe
United States Department of Commerce
Alva
Sole
Fort Worth
East Texas
Longview
Louisiana
40 Hour Week for Postal Employes
President Roosevelt signed a bill creating a 40 hour work week for postal workers including mail carriers clerks and railway mail clerks. Officials expect the move to add about 10 000 jobs for men on the substitute list as staff move to the eight hour day.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Tal
Arab Community Builds New Methodist Church
A new Methodist church is planned for Arab as committees and community work together. Local efforts gather support to establish a place of worship and gathering for residents.
Hitch Hiker Still Is Object of Hunt
Police in two states searched for a hitch hiker identified by two women including his wife who were injured after a truck wreck following the shooting of Harold Davis aged 23 and David Scholesberg aged 21 near Sheridan.
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Harold Davis
David Scholesberg
Sheridan
Bitsy Grant Upsets Menzel In Marathon Tennis Bout
Newport R I AP Bitsy Grant the smallest major tennis player employed relentless serve and sprint tactics to pressure the larger Menzel. Grant forced breaks and ran the opponent ragged in heat, winning the second set before the tiring opponent faded in the deciding stages and Grant claimed victory.
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Newport
R. L
Bitsy” Santa
Grant
Menzel
Bitsy
Justice of Peace Shot to Death in Alabama Office
Justice of the peace A. B. Huckabee was found shot to death in his Foley Alabama office. A man Huckabee bound over to the grand jury on a trespass charge was also found dead. Officers declared it murder or possible self destruction. A .22 caliber pistol and a note were found near Huckabee’s body.
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Foley
Ala
Justice of the Peace
A. B. Huckabee
Grand Jury
M. H. Wilkins
Huckabee
Malone Named On State Board In Alabama
The governor appointed a state board to oversee wildlife conservation in Alabama. Members include Senator G Robin Swift, Dr Jerr Birmingham, Cona Garrett, H L Reeder, B L Malone, 8 L Toomer, and Albert Gill with terms from one to seven years. Clarke county school commission members P A Trice Leck Bolen E Kennedy Charles C May and R H Plummer were also named. The governor left for Coffee County events and planned to return tonight.
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Alabama
G. Robin Swift
More
Jerr Birmingham
Cona Garrett
Grove Hill
H. L. Reeder
Florence
B. L. Malone
Decatur
L. Toomer
Auburn
Albert‘ Gill
Mobile
Clarke County School ‘Commission
Georgia textile mill walk-out follows worker dispute
In Gainesville Georgia on August 15 the Chicopee Manufacturing Corporation a cotton textile mill faced a walk-out after a dispute between workers and the mill management. A clockman described as a factory official was installed recently amid the unrest.
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Gainesville
Chicopee Mianticcturion Corporation
Mac Aluid
Morgan crops not greatly helped by rains
General Morgan county rain did little for crops. Farmers said cotton was maturing early and not slowed by rain. Corn gained little benefit. South Limestone saw a good late day shower and ongoing intermittent rain lasting about an hour. Farmers hoped for more widespread rain in coming days.
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Morgan
Morgan County
Dealera
Limestone County
Grade Crossing Projects Advance Under Roosevelt Plan
Low bidders on four grade crossing projects and one payment awaited bids before starting work in early September. The four crossings at Anniston Montevallo and two at Montgomery are among the first under the Roosevelt works program costing over 350000.
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Merv
Ala
U. S
Government Still Is Buying Silver
Secretary Morgenthau said the government was still buying silver at a press conference. The announcement followed word that more than 25,500,000 ounces were purchased yesterday to steady declining prices amid heavy worldwide buying, though the pace slowed today.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Rally At Hartselle Friday To Draw Thousands
A rally in Hartselle on Friday aims to attract thousands with a program featuring L Malone probate judge, Miss Sallie Hill, Pro Farmer, J T High farm agent, Chas T K Morgan Corn Farmers Federation member, Rex Morgan county council of demonstration clubs, and Emmett Barkley. The event includes a musical program with county bands and other entertainment. Families are invited to bring a basket lunch and enjoy a holiday atmosphere.
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L. Malone
Sallie Hill
Home Department
J. T. High
Chas
T. K
Morgan Corn Farmers Federation
Emmett Barkley
Morgan County
Caltes
Way Now Cleared for Hopson Senate Questioning
Washington August 18 The Senate lobby committee can question Howard C Hopson elusively involved in utility moves and holding company regulation after House readiness to end custody dispute. Hopson through counsel agreed to testify on the Senate side while his appearance before the House panel concludes. The Rules Committee ordered his arrest and availability to the Senate when not in House questioning, ending the custody dispute for now.
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Washington
Howard
Hopson
House Lobby
Arrow
Associated Gas and Electric System
Wheeler-Rayburn
Senate Lobby Committee
Howard C. Hopson
House
Senate
Howes
Rules Committee
Ten Arrested In Outbreaks In Shrimp War
MOBILE Alabama August 15 Eight men and two women were arrested as deputies rushed to the port after new outbreaks in the union versus non union shrimp worker dispute. Arrests bring total held in the strike rate to 26 on charges including assault and interference with non union workers en route to the Deer Island packing plant. Three others were seized over the brutal beating of Jim Finnegan a negro chauffeur when the strike began Tuesday morning.
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Mobile
Ala
Even We
Deer Island
Jim Finnegan
Alabama House Adjourns Amid Poll Tax Fight on Floor
A floor brawl erupted in Montgomery as the Connor poll tax amendment faced a vote amid a special order. Debate centered on new registration rules and potential voter suppression, with lawmakers from several counties voicing concerns over Republican advantage and school revenue safeguards.
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Montgomery
Ala
Harrison
Marengo
Poole
Butler and
Waldrop
Franklin
Franklin County
Waldrep
Alabama
Bride's Husband Quizzed In Death
In Lorain Ohio a warrant for first degree murder was issued for Joseph Meluch 26 after his bride Dorothy 21 was found dead with her skull crushed in her bedroom. Meluch fled earlier that day and was located by police Captain Paul Meluch his brother. Margeret Meluch sister had sent him to summon the bride for supper.
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Lorain
Joseph Meluch
Dorothy
Meluch
Paul
Margeret
Bregeny Wald
State College
Bills Allow Referendums On Public Officals And Ordinances
Montgomery Aug 15 Two senate bills from Sen L A Weaver from Lauderdale propose referendums by petition on public officials and on ordinances and county board rulings. They require majority petition support in the affected area and set a reasonable time for calling elections. The senate adjourned 11:30 after routine introduction and finance committee work on a state department of public welfare.
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Montgomery
Als
Senate
L. A. Weaver
Lauderd
Ofce
Rand
Co Ciuly
Coeeiden
State Department of Public Welfare
Representative Sumter proposes nationwide referendum measure
Montgomery Ala August 18 Representative George Sumter introduced a constitutional amendment empowering voters to ratify or reject laws ordinances and rules by referendum. The bill calls for a majority petition within 90 days after enactment to trigger the vote.
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Graves Montgomery
Ala
George Sumter
Drainage Plan Discussed by Decatur Council and TVA
Western city limits Dry Creek drainage project reviewed by Decatur council and TVA officials in a three hour morning session at city hall. Meeting adjourned briefly before noon and resumed at 7 PM.
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Decatur Council
TVA
City Hall
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Malone
Dudge To
Beild. Life Agency
Georgia Mill
Rm Rally
Hartselle
West
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