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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1935
Page
2
A terse note reports teens involved in an incident described as a forced event. Authorities say several youths were transported to an unspecified location for an act under coercion. No names or locations are provided. Further details were not released.
A New Plan discussed as markets slipped due to loan anxieties. Wheat prices fell about 1 to 2 cents per bushel on sympathy selling amid broader livestock and grain sector weakness.
The article reports a confusing plan in Washington as Congress debates the AAA and a company bill. Senator Bankhead calls the plan very confusing and costly, with adjournment likely and a possible vote on a modified mortality bill.
ATHENS Alabama August 23 Spec A FP Henderson former county official has been employed by the City of Athens to compile and submit plans for a number of projects to the Public Works Administration.
A tractor school will be staged in Athens August 26 and 27 for county agents assistant county agents and operators of terracing outfits. North Alabama county representatives are urged to attend with at least one Bee representative. The 6 county has been a pioneer in tractor and terracing programs.
A brief item notes an auxiliary stage dance event with unclear details. The fragment mentions stage performances and an event label, indicating a local cultural or school program. No clear dates, venues, or participants are identifiable from the text.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin on August 3 1934 Senator Duffy responded to Herbert Hoovers attack on the New Deal stating the Hoover era policies during emergencies were harsher than Roosevelt s current program. He told delegates the New Deal remains mild in comparison to Hoovers proposed emergency measures.
Willie James McKinney received treatment after a brick attack at Union Station. Charley was held in connection with the altercation. McCauley was arrested following a chase by Chief C. M. Riggsbee and Officer A. The officers said McCauley struck McKinney on the head with a brick.
Louis Crumpler, an Alabama parole violator badly wounded in an attempted holdup in Columbus Georgia, has recovered and is held in the Columbus jail awaiting further proceedings.
Aug 23 in Boston Mayor Mansfield vows to tackle the city’s dirty streets claiming the hub of the universe has the dirtiest avenues. He launches a street and yard cleanup campaign to address the criticism.
The North Jersey Institute, a nudist colony in Long Valley New Jersey, seeks a warrant against neighbor Will Searles accusing him of peeking. Searles claims he was looking and saw what he saw, comparing the situation to a prior incident.
The readable fragment reports a 23 year old Pam Ta Alig involved in a Huey Long related rally at Landry School. Details are incomplete but indicate a political gathering.
Miss Florence Thomasson of Montgomery, fieldworker for the W M A, will lead a school of missions at Central Baptist church August 26 27 and 28. Classes for W M S Sunbeams Royal Ambassadors and Girls Auxiliary run 10 am to 5 pm daily with lunch provided. Evening sessions for Y W A and Business Women's groups are planned. All residents of the city are urged to attend.
The Alabama State Highway Department advertised bids for two road traction projects and two paving projects to cost about 118000 dollars. The work is set for bid opening September 6 and covers Jefferson, Walker, Blount and Marion counties.
The banking bill passed by Congress and signed by President Roosevelt becomes law at noon. Sponsors Glass and Steagall attend a ceremonial signing with Morgenthau Eccles Crowley and O Connor. The act strengthens the Federal Reserve Board’s control over national credit and marks a rare presidential ceremony for major legislation.
Paul W. nen was elected president of the Alabama Merchants Association at its annual convention. Ed Wallis, retiring president, was chosen chairman of the advisory committee. R. J. Goode, Alabama commissioner of agriculture, urged closer cooperation between nuts and farmers in delivering the principal address.
A disturbance tracked 480 miles northwest of Bermuda at 9 30 am moved westward across North Atlantic shipping lanes. The storm fed rain and high winds but caused no serious damage as it passed to the west of the British Islands.
County and city superintendents of education were advised that applications for Federal funds for school building construction must be filed with the PWA before Sept. 16. Dr. J. A. Keller, state superintendent, said Governor Bibb Graves urged every superintendent to use the government project plans.
A vintage menu feature outlines cooking lamb including loin chops planked with bacon, rolled and sliced, then finished in a hot oven. It covers stuffing options with tomatoes peppers or succotash, mint sauce for saddle of lamb, and a crown roast arrangement for eight to ten people, plus breakfast and dinner course ideas.
Limestone county home demonstration club women will hold their annual camp in Athens with singing recreation planned. Mrs Marion Spidie, county home demonstration agent, will be in charge, assisted by farm leaders.
The film Becky Sharpe will be shown at the Princess theater on Wednesday and Thursday September 4 and 5. The engagement marks the upcoming presentation of the feature at local cinemas this year.
A 60-foot fishing boat Atlantic washed overboard in Jones Inlet. Two passengers were known to be aboard, including a woman fisher from the Atlantee area. The boat was overwhelmed by a wave in rough conditions, with others missing.
Two trucks collided at Canal and Walnut streets early this morning. Drivers escaped unharmed and both vehicles sustained minor damage. Police investigated but no injuries were reported.
A Washington dispatch notes growing talk Herbert Hoover may run in 1936 and a Hoover Lindbergh ticket discussed by GOP insiders. It cites a revival of Republican hopes amid factional fights in states, and profiles H C Hopson of Associated Gas & Electric, his control of AG&E, and a complex holding company structure behind the firm.
The Pan American Airways Clipper arrived in Honolulu at 5 02 p m local after departing Midway Island and set for its third flight to Alameda California. The arrival marks a leg in a series of long range hops between Pacific points.
An emergency cabinet session was held to address espionage concerns involving Italy. Officials remained firm on national security and questioned the reason for the sudden briefing.
The article discusses whether unanimity can be obtained in the League Prodance for joint sanctions. It notes that unanimity is necessary and that Italy and Ethiopia are not to have their votes counted.
Federal Judge EB Marvin Underwood took under advisement a petition for release by Buddy Knox a Black inmate. Knox contends that Black jurors were systematically excluded from grand and petit juries in Chattanooga County where he was sentenced to one to four years for burglary.
Tim Walker of Littlefield Texas will start a revival on Cedar street in Austinville on August 25 at 11 o clock with two services daily at 11 am and 745 pm. The public is invited and Walker is described as an able preacher.
Loadings rose during the current week in 1934 even as the figure shows a 28 000 decrease from the same week in 1933. The shift highlights contrasting year over year railway or freight activity patterns.
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