Three shifts at work on TVA rail fills project
Tennessee Valley Authority construction and maintenance division operates three eight hour shifts building up railway embankments north of the Tennessee river. About 50 men haul earth totaling 900000 cubic yards while replacing the Swan lake bridge with a fill. temporary tracks will be erected to move rails over the span. Crushed steel will rip rap the fills and the project costs around 125000 dollars. Completion aimed for December 1 with night work and portable lighting.
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Tennessee Valley Authority Construction and Maintenance Division
Tennessee River
Swan Lake
Southern Railway Company
Leunessee River
Wheeler Dam
Warrants on Schools Sold in Decatur for Wing Addition
Decatur city board of education sold school warrants tied to a $13,500 Public Works Administration grant for a Riverside senior high school wing. Morgan County National Bank bought the $16,500 warrants at par, with four percent interest and four dates over five years. Funds credited today, contract letting to follow government specs, aiming to finish by late January in a $30,000 addition with three classrooms, a study hall, and cafeteria equipment.
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Decatur City
Benson
City Board of Education
WPA Worker Hurt in Blast Near Trinity Quarry
J. L. Yancey a 27 year old WPA worker from Decatur Route 3 remained semi conscious at Ben evolent Society Hospital after a rock struck him on the head during blasting at the Trinity area quarry Tuesday. He is married and father of several children and is assigned to the county wide road project. The doctor expects recovery.
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J. L. Yancey
Decatur
WPA
Benevolent Society Hospital
Trinity
Yancey
Works Progress Administration
Acciden
Bitting Named Reserve Second Lieutenant after Camp
Athens Alabama August 19 William Bitting and Mr and Mrs N K Bitting of Athens have received appointment as second lieutenant in the U S Army reserves after completing a six weeks summer camp at Fort McClellan Bitting attended Tennessee Military Institute at Sweetwater seeking four years of military training
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Athens
Ala
William ©. Bitting
N. K. Bitting
United States Army
Fort McClelan
Bitting
Tennessee Military Institute
Sweetwater
Swain Confesses to Slaying Mrs Trammell at Hotel
Chicago Aug 19 Investigators pursue three hotel murders after Rufe Swain 27 admits bludgeoning and choking Mrs Mary Louise Trammell 24 in the State Hotel he also re enacted the crime for detectives noting similar fire escape entry and skull fractures in two other cases Mrs Florence Castle 24 and Mrs Lillian Guild 59. Swain says he sought money and used a water pitcher to finish the killings denying sexual assault in the Trammell case.
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Chicago
Florence Thompson Castle
Lillian Guild
Gilbert
Swain
Thomas Trammell
State Crops in Good Shape
Montgomery Alabama August 19. U S weatherman E D Emigh reports seasonable temperatures and abundant sunshine improved Alabama crops. The cotton crop progressing well in middle and southern districts with bolls opening and picking fair to good. Corn sweet potatoes cane peanuts pastures and other crops show steady rapid growth and improvement despite localized rainfall.
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Montgomery
Ala
E. D. Emigh
U. S
Alabama
Honeymooning Tyler Couple Weds in Wyoming
The former Margaret Gardiner Tyler, descendant of a U.S. president, and her husband Clifford Glenn of Montana were on their honeymoon in Billings. They were married at Sheridan, Wyoming, yesterday.
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Billings
Mont
Margaret Gardiner Tyler
United States
Clifford Glenn
Montana
Sherida
Wyo
Bold bandits rob two cars near Selma and Lowndesboro
Montgomery Ala Aug 19 Chief Walter K Mc Adory of the State Highway Patrol said highway bandits robbed two cars between Selma and Lowndesboro today and patrolmen had arrested one man in connection with the holdup.
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Montgomery
Ala
Walter K. McAdory
State Highway Patrol
Selma
Lowndesboro
Last Minute Duet rT DULLLINN
Senator Hayse Tucker proposes turning a $2,000,000 gasoline tax increase to schools while Alabama petroleum interests oppose the idea. Earl M. Hearn of the committee argues against justification.
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Dulllinn
Birmingham
Ala
Hayse Tucker
Alabama Petroleum Industries Committee
Earl M. Hearn
Mrs Reynolds Gabbcock Reaches 28 and control of 30 Million
The Twin City Sentinel reports Mrs Reynolds Gabbcock, daughter of the late R J Reynolds, has turned 28 and gained control of her estimated 30 million share of the tobacco fortune.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Twin
New York Cotton Edges Higher on Trade and Weather
Early advances of four to six points in cotton today on trade and local buying were promoted by an adverse weather report. The market was quiet with selling and liquidation moderating as hedges limited gains.
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New York
Rescuers Seek Trapped Miners Near Moberly
Arnold Griffith led six rescue workers into a Missouri coal mine near Moberly where four miners had been entombed since a fire and cave-in at 3:30 pm yesterday. The operation faced dangers as crowds grew and CCC youths managed traffic while rescuers descended via rope through an escape hole.
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Moberly
Arnold Griffith
Griffith
M Wolf
Bane
Ape
CCC
Last Rites Held For Mrs. Alice Davis Illness Victim
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Davis 66 were held at Friendship Church at 4 p.m. with Rev. Ben Collier presiding. Interment was by Brown of Decatur. Mrs. Davis died at home Somerville Route 2 Tuesday at 7 p.m. Surviving are brothers Robert and James Blackmon of Huntsville and daughters Mrs. Jess Bradford of Huntsville and Mrs. Will McClure of Somerville Route 2.
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Alice Davis
Friendship
Ben Collier
Brown
Decatur
Davis
Somerville
Robert
James Blackmon
Huntsville
Jess Bradford
Will McClure
Keltner Family Visiting Friends in Town
Mr and Mrs R B Keltner and their daughter Charlotte of Little Rock Arkansas are visiting friends and relatives here this week.
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R. B. Keltner
Charlotte
Little Rock, Ark
University of Alabama center eyed for Decatur location
Dr. Sam J. Hocking of the University of Alabama extension service spoke to about 50 prospective students and will stay in Decatur tonight to assist in locating a university center. A second interview-style meeting was set for 8 pm at Lyons Hotel. The drive hinges on securing at least 100 students and a permanent base, with Decatur as a strategic city for statewide access to extension and correspondence courses.
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Sam J. Hocking
University of Alabama Extension
Sérivee
Decatur
Lyons Hotel
Hocking
Chamber of Commerce
University of Alabama
Birmingham
Mobile
Montgomery
Compromise urged as two nations arm over Spanish war
Italy signals a possible Franco Italian agreement on Spanish neutrality while pressing to end Socialist opposition at home. France favors non intervention talks as Mussolini threatens aid to the rebels if France intervenes. Reports say air clashes occurred over Gibraltar and a rebel cruiser was damaged. A Madrid loyalist stance favored foreign aid but warned it would violate international law as fighting rages in the Bay of Biscay area.
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Associated Press
Italy
Franco
Benito Mussolini
France
Spain
Paris
Rome
Gibraltar
Jamie I
Burgos
Germany
Madrid
Tr Duce
Bay of Biscay
Trun
Bidassoa
Almirante Cervera
Iran
San Sebastian
Fort Guadalupe
Woodmen of the World Plan Labor Day Celebration in Athens
The Woodmen of the World camps in Athens Alabama announce a Labor Day event at the county grounds Monday September with exhibitions games and a barbecue dinner. Floyd Hamilton serves as county secretary and organizer coordinating the social gathering for Woodmen of this county.
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Athens
Ala
Floyd Hamilton
Spanish Revolt as Powder Keg Threat to World War
AP report outlines the Spain crisis as a powder keg that could trigger a new global conflict. It notes Italy and Germany threaten intervention to support Franco and the fascist rebels while France and Soviet Russia lean toward backing the Spanish socialist government.
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Germany
Italy
France
Europe
Spain
Russia
Rar
Price Law Probe Begun
The Federal Trade Commission moves to enforce the Robinson-Patman price discrimination law by opening investigations into dozens of complaints. Officials will issue cease and desist orders if warranted and rely on commission rulings or court tests to clarify provisions. Interstate commerce rules apply and funding remains unfunded, with a skeleton team led by W. T. Kelley and A. W. De Birny.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
W. T. Kelley
A. W. de Birny
Oil Stove Fire Causes Major Damage in Apartment Home
Fire starting from an oil stove on the second floor of Mrs. Alicia Weaver’s residence at 620 Fourth Avenue West caused heavy damage to her apartment and that of her brother in law H. G. Rice and family. Flames spread through the upper floor wrecking interiors and much furniture, while the lower floor suffered extensive water and smoke damage.
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Alicia Weaver
Fourth Avenue West
Weaver
H. G. Rice
Pension Group to Meet Saturday in Morgan Courthouse
The Old Age Pension Group of Morgan county plans a special meeting at the courthouse Saturday at 2 30 p m All sympathizers are urged to attend The gathering follows the listing of rules on the infantil paralysis epidemic and will address old age assistance J N Powell of Hartselle may speak on relevant topics.
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Morgan County
J. N. Powell
Hartselle
Moore defense protests over confession in Buncombe murder case
In Asheville North Carolina the jury selection for Tegity G Moore's murder trial began with defense counsel J Scroop Styles contesting the admissibility of Moore's signed confession on grounds that it was coerced, that leniency was promised, and that Moore was not lawfully arrested. Sheriff Laurence E Brown asserts the confession as fact, while 35 state witnesses including Brown are slated to testify.
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Dix F
Sarsfield
Associated Press
Asmeville
N. Cy
Tegity
Maren Moots
Helen Clevenger
Buncombe Superior Court
J. Scroop Styles
Negro Hall
Hoy
Battery Park
Moore
New York University Co
Laurence E. Brown
Styles
Brown
Mira Razer
Monterey
Mass
Disendizer
Thomas A. Jones, Jr
Zeb V. Nettles
Sheriff Brown
Pistol Wounding Tied to Triangle in Memphis
In Memphis on Main Street a triangle shooting left Joe Adde critical with leg and abdomen wounds after a quarrel with Claude Shute a barber and his wife. Shute 38 was jailed charged with shooting Adde to kill while Mrs Shute 27 was wounded in the arm. The trio met outside Shute's shop as they discussed divorce and relationships.
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Memphis Tenn
Claude Shute
Main Street
Shute
Joe Adde
Adde
Body Found of Local Farmer in Alabama Field
Will Montgomery a 64 year old Walker county farmer missing since Friday was found in a cornfield by a neighbor aiding a family search. Sheriff Dick Burrow said death appeared due to natural causes.
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Jasper
Ala
Will Montgomery
Walker County
Dick Burrow
First open cotton report from Athens area
The first open cotton reported in the county is grown by A. M. Tribble on the W. G. Huston farm near Athens. Reports note cotton opening in other parts of the county and by month’s end it is expected to operate daily.
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Athens
Ala
A. M. Tribble
W. G. Huston
Morgan Sees Holiday Area in the Valley
In Knoxville a power group sought court action to halt all TVA electrification plans under a settlement of a suit challenging the Authority's constitutionality. Dr Arthur E Gan in Memphis predicted the Tennessee Valley will become a great playground for recreation seekers after a TVA tour. No hearing date was set for the Knoxville plea.
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Tennessee Valley
Theity
Knoxville
Memphis
Arthur Egan
Ten
TVA
Private power firms seek injunction to halt TVA activities
A group of 19 private power companies filed a motion in Federal District Court to suspend TVA power activities pending settlement. The request aims to stop TVA from making power contracts, building lines, or carrying out rural projects. Attorneys say the motion could allow the TVA to continue some actions, but a hearing date was not set.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee Valley’ Authority Act
Federal District Court
TVA
TVA chief visionary on recreation and river beauty
Memphis August 19 Arthur E. Morgan chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority said the TVA area will become a major national center for grounds and industry. He toured TVA dams on the Tennessee River and announced a new social travel program showing recreation as a key TVA resource and potential industry.
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Memphis
Arthur E. Morgan
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Morgan
Tennessee River
Germany
Norris
Hiwassee
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New England
Townsend backed candidate leads Cheyenne GOP primary
Sen. Robert D. Carey led his Townsend endorsed opponent by almost three to one in the Wyoming Republican Senate primary. With 418 of 676 precincts reporting, Carey had 16 597 votes to 6 260 for A Brubaker Glenrock rancher a Townsend candidate. Frank A Barrett led E L Brubaker for the Republican congressional nomination with 13 488 votes to 8 001 in early returns.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Robert D. Carey
Als
Carey
A. Brubaker
Glenrock
Frank A. Barrett
Laks
E. L. Brubaker
A. F. Brubaker
Barrett
Brubaker
Tennessee River Gauge Falls as Heat Wave Continues
The Tennessee river gauge at 7 am stood at 22 feet and receded. Temperatures ranged from a high of 102 to a low of 75 with no rainfall reported. Alabama predictions call for fair tonight and partly cloudy Thursday with local thunder showers in the southwest. Tennessee expected continued warmth with possible showers later and slightly cooler air in the north.
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Tennessee
Alabama
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Auburn
Robert R. Moore
Alabama Policy Committee Today
San Francisco
Ann Cooper Hewitt
Tony
Elon
Omar Crouch
Harvey Hill
Woodmen OF World
Foreign Service
John Evans
Negro
Carolina
Glenn Morris
Charlotte Edwards
Morris
America
Edwards
Sterling
Pension Group
Townsend
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