One Dead Six Injured In Bee Line Highway Crash
Mrs. Alice Chandler of Limestone County died and six others were hurt when a wagon returning from church was struck by a car driven by E B Burgess of Decatur on the Bee Line Highway south of Athens. Burgess was jailed on second degree manslaughter charges with a $500 bond.
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Alice Chandler
Limestone County
Athens
Chandler and McMeans
Tanner
E B. Burgress
Decatur
Belue
A. L. Eee
Limestone
Uoer
Clem
Chandler
McConnel
Roosevelt Name in Ad Sparks White House Rule Break
In New York a showroom window features a photograph of President Roosevelt with the caption The President's Personal Car. The piece notes car makers previously donated vehicles but avoided advertising. The article discusses NRA steel code tensions, wage standards, and the administration's strategy to bring industry under Recovery Act jurisdiction amid resistance from steel barons.
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Washington
White House
United States
Chrysler Building
New York
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Cadillas
Packard
NRA
Leo Wolman
NRA Labor Advisory Board
Johnson
Dairymen Meet Here Thursday in Decatur
About 50 dairy men from Morgan Limestone Franklin Cullman and Lawrence counties gathered in Hotel Lyons ballroom to discuss operation plans and regulations under the agricultural adjustment act. C A Avele Montgomery division health chief and Dr A J Thrasher Huntsville northern division health officer spoke. The dairy association will broaden its scope with headquarters at Decatur for future activities.
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North Alabama
Hotel Lyons
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Morgan
Limestone
Franklin
Cullman
Lawrence
C. A. Avele
Montgomery
A. J. Thrasher
Huntsville
Northern
Deiry Association
Decatur
Interesting Meet Held By the Legion
An American Legion meeting convened last night in Martin arena with about 50 members. The session transacted considerable business and completed plans for the Labor Day celebration here a week from Monday.
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American Legion
Martin Arena
Pierce couple returns home after Walnut visit
Dr and Mrs W M Pierce of Tuscumbia have returned to their home in Tuscumbia following a visit with Mrs Annie at her Walnut Street residence.
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W. M. Pierce
Tuscumbia
Annie
Walnut
Courts Prepare for Morgan County Grand Jury Probe
Morgan county officials plan a special grand jury session Monday to investigate the attack on Mrs. Dugger and the fatal shooting of James Royal. The panel may also probe firearm damage at Magnolia Drug and Boston Candy Kitchen. Tom Brown faces charges and possible arraignment within two weeks after removal from Morgan county jail amid crowding.
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Morgan County
Morgan County Grand Jury
George Dugger
James Royal
James E. Horton
Magnolia Drug Company
Boston
Tom Brown
Inside story on bank holidays told by Vandenberg
Detroit, Aug. 25. United States Senator Vandenberg testified before a one man jury about Hoover’s concern over Michigan banking troubles as early as February 9, five days before the bank holiday. He said Hoover warned it could trigger a major banking debacle and must be checked at any cost. The Hoover conference in Washington on an RFC loan did not produce results.
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Detroit
Mich
Washington
Michigan
United States
Vandenberg
Hoover
Annual Vacation Planned for Princess Theatre Manager
G. P. Banniza, manager of the Princess Theatre, plans his annual vacation leaving next week. Accompanied by Mrs. Banniza they will visit Nashville Tennessee then Evansville Indiana, with a possible farewell stop at the World Fair in Chicago before returning to Decatur.
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G. P. Banniza
Princess Theatre
Runaway storm kills 47 across East as floods rise
The storm whipped from the tropics into the St Lawrence Valley leaving 47 dead and flooding menacing 200 at a Godeffroy camp. Pennsylvania and Virginia counted multiple deaths as ships and dams were reported in distress and crops suffered amid widespread damage.
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Associated Press
Tropics
St. Lawrence Valley
Godeffroy
New York
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake Bay
Coast Guard
Solarina
Carolinas
City of
Norfolk
Pocomoke ‘Sound
Watts Island
Newang
Virginia
Ocean View
Virginia Beach
Maryland
Old Dominion
Madison
James Healey
New York City
Mt. Tremyper
Chicken Theft At Dr Roan Residence
Thieves entered the poultry house of Dr. A. M. Roan at 443 Johnston Street on Thursday night and took a dozen chickens. Police were notified this morning. exact time of the raid is unknown as household members were not awakened.
First Stake Driving for Muscle Shoals Norris Dam Line
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced the driving of the first stake for the Muscle Shoals to Norris Dam power transmission line. A survey party set the stake at a river crossing near Dam No 3, about 20 miles above Muscle Shoals.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Norris Dam
Cove Creek
Tennessee Valley Authority
Dam No. 3
Muscle Shoale
Fire damages dwelling on 710 West Vine Street
A blaze damaged a house at 710 West Vine Street around 5 PM Thursday afternoon. Both fire departments responded and contained the fire before it spread to nearby structures.
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West Vine Street
Carmichael Confident in Democratic Nomination for Congress
A H Carmichael of Tuscumbia declared he is best prepared to win the eighth district seat in the first primary on September 12. He spoke at length praising Roosevelt and criticizing Alabama Power while urging voters to ignore favoritism and vote for the most capable candidate.
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A. H. Carmichael
Tuscumbia
Carmichael
A. Lynne
Decatur
Edward B. Almon
Mr. Carmichael
Alabama Power Company
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Wilson
Roosevelt
Turnip Greens for R. F. C. Workers
Miss Claudine Leonard of the child welfare department announced that R F C workers can get turnip greens from the community garden near the country club by showing their work cards to C J Kinmitzer between 7 a m and noon on Monday through Thursday. Kinmitzer will be on duty at the garden. Workers with glass fruit jars were urged to try to put in extra time this week and next week, or the cards could be recalled.
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Claudine Leonard
Child Welfare Department
Country Club
C. J. Kinmitzer
Kinmitzer
Malone Gains Two Victories At Rural Barbecue Tour
Morgan County candidate Judge Baynard L. Malone spoke at barbecues in Riverton and Big Cove, drawing large crowds. At Riverton about 500 listened as Malone followed speeches by Carmichael Walker and Watts, met 200 voters after his talk, then continued to Big Cove for a three hour stop where hundreds heard him in person.
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Baynard L. Malone
Morgan County
Congress
Riverton
Big Cove
Edward B. Almon
Judge Malone
A. H. Carmichael
Tuscumbia
R. H. Walker
Athens
Clarence L. Watts
Huntsville
Carmichael
Walker
Watts
Washington
Richardson
Malone
Madison County
Home Owners Loan Plan Outlined For Alabama Areas
The HOLC in Alabama releases a pamphlet by W F Stevenson detailing the program to save homes at risk of foreclosure. It notes a 200 million dollar capital, 2 million bonds, 4 percent interest, insured by the U S government, and loans to properties on record by June 18 1933 with 80 percent bond backed financing and tax advances.
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E. H. Wrenn, Jr
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Alabama
HOLC
Clear
W. F. Stevenson
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Wrenn
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Congress
United States Treasury
United States
Swanson Signs Two Carriers and Two Cruisers Contracts
Secretary Swanson signed contracts totaling 61 million dollars for two aircraft carriers and two light cruisers. The carriers will be built at Newport News Virginia for 19 million each and the cruisers at Camden New Jersey for 11 million each, as part of a navy building program worth 880 million.
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Washington
Swanson
Newport News
Camden
N. J
Navy
Trading Brisk After Fed Credit Expansion Drive
News that the Federal Reserve launched a new credit expansion drive sparked fresh enthusiasm on Friday in New York. Stocks rallied significantly with shares rising 1 to 5, cotton gained about 1 to 1.50 per bale, and overall activity reached multiweek highs as traders interpreted Reserve purchases as inflationary.
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New York
Federal Reserve
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Treasury chief reassures Roosevelt on $3 billion works plan
Secretary Woodin told President Roosevelt the treasury is healthy enough to handle the three billion dollar public works program. He left the summer White House denying any consideration of inflation or his resignation. Woodin, recovered from illness, plans to return to Washington soon and continue at the treasury.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Woodin
Roosevelt
Treasury
White House
Washington
Towns Seek Power From Teva Across Six States
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced 44 communities in six states have requested power from the river system. The AP dispatch notes a policy framework guiding future power allocations and the interest from towns along the river.
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TEVA
Washington
The
Tennessee Valley Authority
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