Reapportionment Battle in Alabama House
The Alabama House backed the administration in a vote on reapportionment amid wrangling over measures. Governor Graves blamed clerical advice for a late veto and faced ongoing disputes over plans, with the House passing bills on authority and pensions while the Senate debated but killed measures on repealing blue laws.
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Faye
Sir Seery Nee
Turner
Popes
Clint Harrison
Jeader
Ree
Coleman
Miller
Ase
Senate
Lusk
Alabama
Behind the Scenes in Washington lobbyists and power nets
The piece outlines how long associated party operatives shaped Roosevelt era policy. It highlights figures like Mullen Jackson and others as influential lobbyists, with ties to cabinet members, committees, and key political appointments.
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Amy
Congress
Mullen
Her
Jackson
Grace
Henry Doherty
James E. Hanlay
Federal Radio Commission
Commission
Elmer W Pratt
Elso
PWA
The
Nations Emergency Council
National Committee
Roosevelt
Massachusetts Avenue
E Hae
Electric Bond & Share
Niagara Hudson Power Co
Carlisle
Remeber
Robert Doller
Ocean Mall
Homer
Cummand
Department of Justice
Atchaa Cummings
Commerce
Roper
Wallace
Vertinn Ickes
Tugwell
Hopns
NEA Service, Inc
Veteran Pilot Crashes Near Far North in Turbulent Takeoff
An elderly pilot and a companion crashed after a troubling takeoff near Point Barrow. The plane rose briefly then lost balance, struck ground hard on a wing, and broke apart as pontoons tore into the earth and the motor separated, leaving the cause undetermined.
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Ant
Arena
Point Barrow
Filer
Rogers Family Rallies in Secluded New York Stop
Mrs Will Rogers and daughter Mary arrived in New York after a Maine trip en route to California to lay to rest Will Rogers Sr. They stayed with Dorothy Stone as they await Will Rogers III from the coast to join the family for the Santa Monica trip.
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New York
Will Rogers
Mary
Maine
California
Dorothy Stone
Fred Stone
Rogers
Ford
Oakland
Will
Crystal
Santa Monica
Jimmy Rogers
Crash
Not Staying With the Stones and May Leave West Soon
The text indicates that Jimmy and another individual would not stay with the Stones and planned to depart for the west soon. It also notes a ready offer of transportation for air travel to speed up the journey if the family chose to use it.
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Jimmy
Stones
West
Wiley Post to Rest at Home in Oklahoma Funeral
Wiley Post and Will Rogers crash in Alaska leaves Oklahoma mourners in Maysville to honor the flier. Relatives plan yard services as widow returns from Ponca City and parents face a quiet, shared grief with neighbors and community.
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Maysville
Okla
Wiley Post
Will Rogers
Alaska
W. F. Post
Washita Valley
Ponca City
Post
Seattle
Pan American Airways
Oklahoma
Tural
Here
Southwest
Native Survivor Runs 15 Miles For Help After Wreck
Sergeant recalls a native running fifteen miles to summon aid after a wreck. Survivors laid two men in sleep bags and boated them to Barrow with Eskimo hymn singing. Doctors and Brower prepared the bodies while residents stayed alert through the night.
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Barrow
Dina Tre
Weallen
Dr. Greist
Mr. Brower
AREA Chief Goes to the Capital
Montgomery August 17 Gordon Persons chairman of the Alabama Rural Electrification Authority left for Washington to confer with federal officials about Alabama plans to bring electricity to farm homes. He aims to secure approvals for several definite projects during the trip.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gordon Persons
Alabama Rural
Washington
Alabama
Parsons
Elba
Griefful Poem Fragments Reflect Loss Far From Home
A fragmentary verse voice recalls a boy named Wiley and the speaker’s deep grief. The speaker questions why the tragedy occurred far from home, expressing inability to live without him.
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Bo Att Teally
Wiley
Names Baby for Heroes in Montgomery
A Montgomery couple names their newborn Wiley Rogers Bargainer in honor of aviator Will Rogers and Wiley Post who died in a crash. The child born on the day of their deaths carries the tribute to the famed humorist and globe circler.
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Montgomery
Ala
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Wiley Rogers Barganier
Cronies pay tribute to Will Rogers in Claremore
In Claremore Oklahoma Cronies of Will Rogers recall a 30 year friendship with the humorist. Uncle Jimmy Riggs a cowhand and Lynn Riggs uncle and Will’s aid G D Davis the banker comment on his generosity and kindness. Dr Jesse Bushyhead recalls the crash and their long talks amid grief.
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Claremore
Okla
Will Rogers
Jimmy" Riggs
Jimmy
Lynn Riggs
Rogers
Will
Jim
G. D. Davis
Davis
Australia
Jesse Bushyhead
Cane Hill
Ark
Alaska Waiting For Joe Crosson Plane And Nation Tears
In Alaska locals recount reunions with pilots Wiley Post Will Rogers and Joe Crosson of Pacific Alaska Airways. They describe travels toward Dawson and Fairbanks and talk of crossing to Siberia and Iceland while Alaska awaits Crosson’s return amid national shock over Will Rogers and Wiley Post.
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Joe Crosson
Nation
Keehikan
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Juneau
Pacific Alaska Airways
Joe
Wiley
Will
Dawson
Fairbanks
Matanuska
Arives
Corus
Siberia
Iceland
Greenland
Wali
Wiles
Joe Cross
Ars
Officers Elected By Florette Club
At a Florette home demonstration club meeting at Mrs. Lottie Dunns home officers were elected for the ensuing year Mrs J M Palmer president Mrs W H Fowler vice president Mrs Lottie Dunn secretary treasurer Mrs W S Watkins demonstration leader Mrs Minnie Peck community leader Mrs Rena Weaver reporter Mrs Will Pence song leader The club voted to donate from ice cream supper funds to the tubercular sanatorium at Flint Plans to equip the club room for demonstrations were deferred until September meeting
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Florette Home Demonstration Club
Lottie Dunn
J. M. Palmer
W. H. Fowler
W. 8. Watkins
Minnie Peck
Rena Weaver
Will Pence
Flint
Alabama County Receives PWA Relief Funds
President Roosevelt allotted 15.25 million dollars in work relief funds for 45 percent contributions on 55 non federal PWA projects. Communities will borrow the remaining 13.69 million privately or from the PWA revolving fund. Grants included for Alabama project: county courthouse construction and waterworks system loan of 14,000 dollars.
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Washington
Roosevelt
PWA
Alaneneer
Railroads Lag in Business Recovery
Washington reports show rail traffic lagging behind the broader recovery as freight shifts toward trucks and other carriers, a mobility movement influenced by the rise of automobile and electric power transport. The exact share of this lag in 1936 carloading figures remains unclear.
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Washington
Church Services and Local Happenings in Decatur
The Rev. Peter M. Dennis will lead two St. John’s services at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m with a sermon on Christian Living. St. Timothy’s Athens and Westminster Presbyterian host Sunday schools and sermons. Local residents visit Nashville, enlistments noted, and a Limestone license wedding occurs with H L Kirby officiating.
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Peter M. Dennis
St. John’s Church
Ao A
St. John's
St. John’s
Atlee H. Hoff
E. L. Jones
Sheffield
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Lottie Mullins
Willie Singleton
Decatur
H. L. Kirby
Sixteenth Avenue Church of Christ
Whiteside
War Game Drills Expand as 300000 Troops Train Nationwide
Massive drill program unfolds with 300000 troops in training across four regional commands. Forts Pine Camp and Mount Gretna host the first army exercises mirroring earlier paper maneuvers once run in New Jersey. Regulars assist in training alongside 368 reserve and cadet camps, with high turnout among collegians and organized reserves.
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Pine Camp
New York
Mount Gretna
New Jersey
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
Pacific Coast “Command
Paul B. Malone
Pacific Northwest
Seattle
Portland
National Guard
Thelode
R. O. Te C
CMTC
Butter and Eggs Markets Steady in Chicago Trading
Butter prices hold at 8,028 and eyes at 6,532, both steady with no futures activity today in Chicago.
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Chicago
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