Behind The Scenes In Washington Labor shortage myth disputed
Rodney Dutcher reports WPA surveys show few relief workers refuse private jobs for low wages. Examples in Oregon and New York show wage levels up to 52.50 a month with long hours. Observers note private employers justify openings while WPA investigations seek facts. A Catholic priest reports no labor shortage in lumber camps.
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Ashington
WPA
United States
Ent
Clackamas County
Ore
Civic Council
Charles McNary
Senate
McNary
Harry Hopkins
Malone
N. Y
Father Haas
NEA Service, Inc
Decatur Notes on Local People and Meetings
Decatur diary items report H L Davidson and family motor trip in Florida. Miss Mary Elizabeth Fowler enters Andrew Jackson College in Nashville. Court hears twenty four cases including fines for fighting and disorderly conduct. Several residents travel to Birmingham, Valdosta, and Memphis for visits or vacations. Local births, illnesses, and recoveries noted. four marriage licenses issued in Limestone County. Danopiers of America Liberty Council No 11 to meet Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Fowler
Andrew Jacksoness College
Nashville
Stor
Everett Blevins
Somerville
Maggie Vinson
Decatur
Chas, C. Mammon
Willie Mae Johnson
Taft Landers
Trinity
Eular Jackson
Town Creek
Price Hogan
Danville
Edith Kelly
Falkville
Danopiers of America
Liberty Council No. 11
Hall
Bank Street
Indictments Return in Asheville Hotel Death Case
Solicitor Nettles presents two bills of indictment charging Martin Moore with murder and first degree burglary in the death of Helen Clevenger. Sheriff Brown plans to call a small witness group and present a signed confession. Defense lawyer Styles says motions will be filed at arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix R
Sarsfield
Associated Press
Asheville
N. C
Zeb V. Nettles
Bumcombe
Martin Moore
Helen Clevenger
Oscar Brown
Seasion
Laurence Brown
New York University
Staten Island
N. Y
Battery Park
David Buck
W. L. Clevenger
North Carolina State College
Clevenger
J. Scroop Styles
Son of Ickes Faces Court
Police Sergeant Charles J. Harrald said he was not swayed by politics when he arrested Robert Ickes, foster son of Secretary Harold L. Ickes, on a charge of driving while intoxicated in Woburn Massachusetts on August 17.
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Woburn
Mass
Charles J. Harrald
Robert Ickes
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Hendrix Will Go Into Court to Protect His Cats
Hendrix a Birmingham News staffer and New York Daily News contributor now resides in Newark. He seeks legal protection for homeless cats, paralleling Irene Castle efforts for dogs in Chicago, marking his first legal defense of feline rescues.
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Hendrix
Tennessee Valley Bank
Birmingham News
Chicago
Dem
New York Daily News
Newark
Irene Castle
Scott McGehee Claimed by Death
Scott McGehee age 67 died at home on Decatur Route 2 Sunday afternoon at 1 30. Funeral services will be at Shoal Creek this afternoon at 3 o clock with Rev. B P Collier. Interment directed by Drinkard Howell. He is survived by wife two sons Marvin and Walter one daughter Gustie Bishop nine grandchildren one brother J L McGehee four sisters Minnie Sandlin Decia Edwards Mattie Scott and Georgia Crow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott McGehee
Decatur
Shoal’ Creek
B. P. Collier
Drinkard-Howell
J. L. McGehee
Minnie Sandlin
Decia Edwards
Mattie Scott
Georgia Crow
Auto Crash Fatal to Woman in Albertville Outskirts
Albertville Alabama August 17 One woman was killed and two others injured when a automobile overturned near the town on the Gadsden highway. Gertrude Davis 25 Grant died after transfer to Mountain hospital Avie McWhorter Guntersville and Pat Gamble Gadsden suffered minor cuts and bruises. Davis was hurled over 100 feet onto concrete.
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Albertville
Ala
Gadsden
Gertrude Davis
Grant
and Mountain Hospital
Avie’. McWhorter
Guntersville
Pat Gamble
All Members Urged to Be Present
Report notes that all members were urged to be present at the meeting, with emphasis on full attendance for discussions and decisions.
Landowners Fight TVA Condemnation Over Chickamauga Dam
Three Maddox landowners of Tennessee challenge TVA seizure of their 161 acre farm near the dam site for 13002 dollars. They argue the dam serves electricity sales rather than navigation flood control or defense, calling the TVA act unconstitutional. Jere Tipton represents the landowners in U S district court filing.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Chickamauga
Jere Tipton
F.S. Maddox
Ollie Maddox
W. T. Maddox
U. S. District Court
Coat of arms puzzle clues and vertical word section
A crossword like puzzle page lists horizontal clues from 1 to 59 and vertical clues from 1 to 54, with scattered notes and extra letter hints. The grid references include terms such as coat of arms, colonial labels, and various common nouns used in word play.
Educators await Dr Hocking at Lyons hotel meeting
Dr Sam J Hocking of the University of Alabama will speak at 8 o clock tomorrow night in Lyons hotel assembly room about the 28 branch center of the University Prestee. The proposal has drawn enthusiastic support in Decatur Morgan County and New Lawrence and Limestone counties. High school officials from the three counties are invited to hear the center plan and ask questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam J. Hocking
University of Alabama
Lyons Hotel
University Prestee
Decatur
Morgan County
New Lawrence
Limestone
Hocking
Woman Found Dead in Hotel After Attack
A hotel murder shows an assailant creeping through fire escapes to reach rooms. Victims include Mrs. Lillian Guild and Mrs. Florence Castle in recent months, with a pattern of brick bludgeonings and a manhunt tied to a notebook of horse entries.
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William Schumacher
John Fleming
Lillian Guild
Attleboro
Mass
Florence Thompson Castle
Devonshire Hotel
James Thompson
Thomas Starr
Audrey Vallette
Decatur Chamber Sells Info on Unemployment Plan
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce offers pamphlets on the state unemployment compensation law. People seeking details were asked to visit the chamber offices in the Lyons hotel building. The National pamphlets were issued by the Unemployment Compensation Commission at Montgomery.
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Lyons Hotel
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Montgomery
Wheat Crop Shrinks in Continental Europe
Washington report says the Department of Agriculture notes the smallest wheat crop in three to four years across continental Europe. The disclosure came in today’s briefing from the agricultural agency in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Man Drowns At Fraternity Swim on Warrior River
Ted B. Ridout Jr 26 diving from a boat during a fraternity swimming party on the Warrior River yesterday drowned.
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Birmingham
Ala
Marrior River
Ted B. Ridout, Jr
Luncheon Salad Tips From Sister Mary’s Kitchen
A NAMED NEA Service feature shares tips for chilled salads in hot weather. Chill the wooden bowl to keep greens crisp, then assemble a Luncheon Salad with lettuce hearts endive scallions avocado cucumber and a whipped cream mayo dressing. An additional caviar based main dish uses hard boiled eggs tomatoes and stuffed olives for a savory presentation.
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NEA
Breakfast Luncheon and Dinner Menu
A day’s meal plan lists a breakfast of chilled melon, broiled cottage ham, hashed potatoes in cream, graham muffins, milk and coffee. Luncheon includes salad, crackers and cheese, blackberry cobbler, milk and tea. Dinner features lamb loaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, buttered peas in carrot cups, orange and onion salad, watermelon, plain cake, milk and coffee.
Market Quotations Mixed As Stocks Hold On Amid War Fears
The market faced a rough day with cautious buying amid nervousness over the Spanish Civil War and doubts about broad price readjustment. Alcohol shares led gains while several major names drifted. Du Pont rose after an extra 70 cent dividend, bonds were mixed, and Chicago grains posted gains amid quiet futures trading.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
Associated Press
New York
National Distillers
Schenley
Crown Cork
Hiram Walker
U.S. Industrial and Distillers Corp.Seagrams
Timken- Detroit
Celanse
Ward Banking
A” Continental Baking
International “Telephone
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Kennecott
Westinghouse
Douglas Aircraft
Consolidated
Edison
Anaconda
Markets at a Glance New York Stocks Slip Amid Quiet Trade
New York markets show heavy stocks and subdued leaders in a quiet session. Bonds irregular while U S government issues hold. curb trading soft with few specialties bought. foreign exchanges narrow as French francs advance. Cotton and sugar steady, coffee higher on European buying. wheat up on corn influence. corn buoyant despite breuth damage. cattle firm to higher, hogs up 15 to 25 cents to a top of 11.85.
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York
U. S
Chicago
Cotton futures close steady as market shows gains
In New Orleans on August 17, cotton futures ended higher by 4 to 7 points across contracts. October, December, January, March, May and July futures all closed with modest gains from the previous session and held at the day’s highs.
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N. C
New Orleans
Liverpool Cotton Prices Improve on Limited Demand
Liverpool August 17 spot cotton firm in limited demand with prices up eleven points. Trade centers on 2,000 bales offered including 1,500 American origin. Market activity noted as cautious with selective buying.
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Liverpool
Iverpool
Cottom
Poultry prices and weights listed at Chicago market
Chicago market notes show live poultry prices with 15 trucks trading steadily. Weights vary from 4 to 18 pounds across leghorn hens Plymouth Rock varieties and white rocks. Turkey hens and toms priced with no. 2 turkeys at 13 for ducks and geese also listed.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock Springs
White Rocks
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Chicago Butter and Eggs Prices and Grades Report
Chicago market notes show butter at 8 335 for weak creamery specials scoring 93 with various firsts and extras ranging from 33 1 4 to 34 1 4. Eggs listed at 9 582 with steady demand and prices for extra firsts, locals, and current receipts around 21 to 23 3 4.
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Chicago
Alg
Potatoes Mixed in US Shipments Across Regions
USDA reports Saturday potato shipments show total US 356 units with California white at 2.95 to 3.00 per cwt US No. 1 Idaho russet at 2.75 to 2.90. Demand remains slow as eastern cobblers gain ground and western stock holds steady amid liberal supplies.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept
California
Idaho
Livestock Market Report Cattle Sheep and Hogs Prices Brighten
Hog prices strong with 12 000 head sold including 2 500 direct as top hogs hit 11 85 while bulk 180 250 lb fetch 11 50 80. Cattle and calves total 24 000 with yearling steers and long yearlings near 10 00 a hundred. cows bulls and vealers mostly steady. Sheep 11 000 with fat lambs weak to 25 lower and best native lambs around 9 00 9 50. slaughter sheep steady 2 25 3 25. West grass stockers aid supply 4 75 6 00 meat market tone mixed.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept
Washington Rangers
Idahos
Large 230 Ton Steel Oil Barge Completed at Local Yard
Ingalls Iron Works completed a 230 ton steel oil barge the largest ever built at the plant. The 190 by 36 by eight foot craft launched at 3:30 in the afternoon to a large crowd. It will be moved to Paducah for Standard Oil by river, after installation of machinery. Two weeks earlier four large scows were finished and delivered to the United States government at Pittsburgh.
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Ingalls Iron Works Company
Baturlay
Paducah
Standard Oil Company
Unit States Governmnt
Pittsburgh
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WEA
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H. L. Davidson
Florida
Claudia Thombs
University of Ala
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J. R. Daniel
Elizabeth II
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Clyde Hendrix
R. E. Rogers
Alleen West
Wilma J Patterson
R. E
Buck) Rogers
B. G. Ryan
BA. Simmons
Roy Street
D. H. Bohler
Standard Oil Co
Bohler
Charles Morris
Cavaliers Club
Johnny Giles
Smith Trimble
Tri-Cities
Wafr
Mrs
Nelson Warwick
Valdosta, Ga
John W. Jones
T. M. Jones
Hot Springs
Mr. Jones
A. J. Roden
Houston
Tex
Bowling Green
Mr. Roden
Exas
Bill Carpen
Woaches
Forty Ogle
Aubrey
Detroit
J. W. Hamilton
Hazel Greene
Ollie Rainwater
Bailey, Ala
Myrtle Locke
Ooga
Neth
Huntsville
Roy
Buford
Jimmie ‘Taylor
Theresa Biston
Double_ Springs, Ala
Wilson Crawford
Memphis
H. N. Murphy
E. C. Powell
East Moulton Street
Murphy
George W. Henderson
Madison, Rt. 3
Douglas Mitchell
Canal Street
Benevolent Society Hospital
E. D. Whitman
Monteagh
Harold McCulloch
Moulton
John Fuquay
Courtland
Dewey Finley
Russellville
Limestone County
Frank E. Murphy
Will Black
Houston J. Gilbert
Athens
William O. Best
Hartselle
Modie Hough
Washington,d. C
James Britain
Jasper
Ickes
Scott M
Myra North
Edmond
Thompson and
Coll
Hys
Sir Edmond
Hyster and
Devries
Rogers
Will Rogers
Fox
Janet Iy
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