Hearing Thursday Morning On Truck Regulation Bills In Alabama
A Thursday 10 o clock hearing on Tidwell authored truck measures will be chaired by Rep. Tennis Tidwell in the Alabama House Judiciary Committee. Delegations from across the state are expected as the bills seek strict limits on truck size load width and speed plus bans on trailers and requires insurance and state issued certificates. Proponents say the laws will curb unfair competition with railroads boost highway safety and provide road maintenance revenue. Governor Miller supports action in the special session and urged highway users to pay for roads.
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Judiciary Tree
Alabama
House of Yes
Tidwell
Representatves
John Patterson
Judiciary Committee
Miller
Alabama Legislature Moves to Cut State Costs
The Alabama legislature moved to economy measures with a state comptroller proposal and centralized financial administration. The Sparks amendment passing 75 to 9 allows legislative reduction of salaries for state, county, and municipal officers. Speaker Tunstall supported. arrangements with a Montgomery bank cover current expenses and per diem.
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Montgomery
Ala
Fletcher
House the Judiciary
Tidwell
Judiciary Committee
Representative Goode
Wilcox
Tunstall
Thornton Crews to Fill Pulpit at Grant Street Church
Former minister Thornton Crews will fill the pulpit at Grant Street Church of Christ Wednesday evening. The service begins at 7 30 o clock and the public is invited to attend.
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Thornton Crews
Grant Street
Church of Christ Here
Air Derby Fliers Converge on Cleveland Today
Air derby fliers gathered in Cleveland for the national air races opening completing a week of Atlantic handicap events. A crash marred the manager's plane but the manager and his assistant were uninjured. Anxiety grows for Clyde Lee and John Bochkon missing since Thursday departure from Harbor Grace. Capt James Mollison awaits favorable weather to complete his round trip.
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Clyde
Lee
John Bochkon
Harbor Grace
Olso
Norway
James Mollison
American Engineer Receives Soviet Red Star Award
Col Hugh L Cooper head of the American engineering firm named for him was awarded the Order of the Red Star in Moscow for designing and constructing Dnieprostroi, the giant power project in Southern Ukraine. Six staff members earned the Order of Lenin for outstanding socialist construction.
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Moscow
Hugh L. Cooper
Dnieprostry
Russia
Ukraine
Steamer Rescues Pair After Trans Atlantic Flight Crash
The Newfoundland Government steamer Argyle rescued Thor Solberg and Carl Petersen after their plane crashed near Darby’s Harbor while en route from New York to Harbor Grace for a refueling stop on the way to Olso Norway. The pair had dismantled the hull and abandoned plans for the trans Atlantic attempt.
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ST. John's
Newfoundland
Argyle
Merasheen Island
Placentia Bay
Thor Solberg
Carl Petersen
Darby’s Harbor
New York
Harbor Grace
Olso
Norway
Sunrise Prayer Meeting At Moulton Heights Baptist
Church members and others gathered for a sunrise prayer meeting at Moulton Heights Baptist Church on Friday morning. A goodly number attended as preparation for the coming revival. after the service attendees tidied the grounds and church, grass cut and house cleaned. The pastor invited all to attend every service for an evangelist who “turns it loose.”
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Moulton Heights
Boston Mayor blasts Hoover at Maine rally
Mayor James M. Curley of Boston severely criticizes President Hoover at a Democratic rally in Sanford Maine calling the Hoover administration a failure and praising Franklin D Roosevelt as a capable leader. He labels Hoover’s stance on the 18th amendment enigmatic and blames Washington for harming American industry.
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Maine
Hoover
James M. Carley
Boston
Sonchusson
Curley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gov
Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
Commodity Prices Rise for Farm Crops This Week
Steady advances in prices for eggs potatoes and other table commodities were noted through the week. The increases were small, up to a cent in some lines, but meaningful to farmers growing these crops.
Market Sales At Steady Pace On Curb Market
Curb market sales were steady with good demand for nearly all produce. Curb sellers were encouraged by slight price advances seen in commodities over the past several days. The morning curb assortment compared favorably with spring markets.
Weather Outlook for Gulf States Early Week
Central and east Gulf states expect partly cloudy skies with local thunder showers near the coast in the first part of the week. More general showers in the latter part with moderate temperatures prevailing throughout.
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Central
East Gulf States
Mercury Higher Reading Report
The mercury rose slightly within the last 24 hours with highs around 90 and lows near 69 degrees. Weather observers note a modest warming trend across the region.
Textile Workers Strike Threatens Britain's Industrial Clash
Lancashire workers are called out in a mass strike described as a potential industrial war unseen since 1926. Weavers led the walkout with districts split between full stoppage and temporary agreements, sparked by plans for more looms per weaver and feared job losses despite higher pay.
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Great Britain
Samaritan Army Feeds 200 Children in Decatur Effort
The Samarian Army reports distribution of bread to over 200 children in the last 21 days. Army kitchen serves children and job seekers with Major J L Woodard stressing equal aid, inviting visits to verify the extensive relief work in Decatur.
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J. L. Woodard
Decatur
Moebes To Speak For Mayor Tonight
Otto Moebes, candidate for mayor, will speak this evening about 7 o clock in front of Shropshire’s store in South Town. He will discuss issues in the coming municipal election.
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Otto Moebes
Shropshires
South Town
Blue Spring Revival Ends After Ten Day Campaign
The Blue Springs revival conducted over ten days by Rev. J. D. Pickens of Southside Baptist Church concluded Thursday night. Eight candidates were baptized as a result of the revival.
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Blue Springs
J. D. Pickens
Southside
Roosevelt Campaign Stop Draws Crowds In New Jersey
Governor Roosevelt arrives at Seagirt to deliver a prohibition address as Mayor Hague declares New Jersey’s electoral vote safely Democratic. Thousands travel by train and car to hear the campaign stop. Hague cites the economy and prohibition as pivotal issues.
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Jersey
Hague
Seagirt
N. J
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Little White
Frank Hague
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Garner Accepts Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination
Speaker Garner accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination, blaming government policy for civic troubles. He cited the Depression response and Hawley Smoot tariff as failures by Republican leadership, arguing these issues explain discontent with the current administration. Barkley and Roosevelt family messages accompanied the acceptance.
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New York
Garner
Barkley
Kentucky
Washington
Gov. Roosevelt
Uvalde
Texas
All Day Singing at Merrimack School Opens Madison Convention
Local singers await the all day singing at Merrimack school as the Madison singing convention convenes. The event is set for the first Sunday in September with plans for a large turnout and community participation.
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Merrimack School
Madison Singing Convention
Rat Bite Victim Ill At Home In Local Case
Robert Glenn Hargrove an 11 year old boy is very ill at home after a rat bite twelve weeks ago. He is reported to have rat bite fever with a 104 degree temperature and swelling in a hand and leg. The rat was killed by family members and showed no rabies. The case raises local concern over rat fever in the United States.
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Robert Glenn Hargrove
Chas. Hargrove
United States
Heavy Rain Damages Streets Across Decatur Area
An unusually heavy rain totaling 3.15 inches hit Decatur yesterday causing flood damage to Lee street and other roads. A boat appeared on the flooded thoroughfare and several cars were stalled. Hill Chevrolet and nearby businesses reported damage as rural roads also suffered.
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Decatur
Lee Street
Hill Chevrolet Company
Pickets Drenched as Rain Hits Blockaded Areas
A heavy rain drove pickets to shelter as farmers patrolling highways dwindled to about 100 of 2000. Omaha dairy interests demand no talks until blockade ends. The movement spread to Shenandoah and Blair with plans to expand to Des Moines area. Sheriff Lainson released jailed pickets on bond. deputy observers proposal dropped as illegal.
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Holiday Association
Omaha
Shenandoah
Iowa
Blair
Neb
Spencer
Des Moines
Northwest
Lainson
Ten Year Old Copeland Roberts Dies After Brief Illness
Copeland Roberts aged ten died August 20 after a seven day illness at his parents A P Roberts home on Hartselle route two. Funeral August 21 at Johnson's Chapel with Rev. McDonald and Rev. Hudson. Burial at Johnson's Chapel. Survived by parents two sisters Earline Livingston and Opal Roberts. Pallbearers were Virgil Wallace Roy Roberts L J Sandlin Elon Roberts Therrell Wallace Herman Roberts.
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A. P. Roberts
Hartselle
Johnson's Chapel
McDonald
Hudson
Johnson’s Chapel
Earline Livingston
Danville
Opal Roberts
Virgil Wallace
Roy Roberts
L. J. Sandlin
Elon Roberts
Therrell Wallace
Herman Roberts
Revival To Begin At Crow's Chapel
A week's revival campaign will begin Sunday afternoon at Crow's Chapel with Rev. J. D. Pickens preaching. After Sunday services, evenings will be held at 7 30 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
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Crow's Chapel
J. D. Pickens
Bee Line League Officials Seek to Save Circuit
Bee Line League officials urged all clubs including Athens to attend a Sunday meeting at Decatur to discuss saving the amateur circuit amid debt and recent withdrawals. R C Allen, long time president and founder, resigned, while towns aim to keep the league intact next year with possible new clubs.
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Decatur City
Athens
R. C. Allen
Decatur
Hartselle
Fill the Pulpit Norton at Grantes on Christ Tomorrow
A local notice states W. Norton will be at the Grantes on Se Christ tomorrow morning to lead services. The brief item notes a morning event with a religious gathering in the community.
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Norton
Grantes
Se Christ
Cotton Surges to New Highs as Prices Jump and Wheat Rises
August 27 reports show cotton advancing over $2.50 a bale with October futures up from 7.69 to 9.14-15, lifting Morgan County’s crop value by about $225,000 and Limestone County toward $300,000 in five days. Wheat followed with a two cent rise while general commodities led the market rally.
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New York
Decatur
Morgan County
Lawrence County
Limestone County
Cgan
Lawrence
Hartselle Bank Hosts Barbecue for Bline Players
The Bank of Hartselle will host a barbecue for the Bline players on Monday afternoon at Duskin’s Syria Age near The festivities begin at 8:30.
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Bank of
Sunday Night Sing at Mason Ridge
A Sunday night sing is scheduled for Mason Ridge Sunday evening with the Bonanza quartet and other local singers in attendance.
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Mason Ridge
Bonanza Quartette
Hundred Acres In Strawberries For Limestone Areas
Limestone county farmers pledge nearly one hundred sacred acres for strawberry production in 1933 in Athens Alabama as part of a drive for diversified money crops. City and county agricultural efforts aim to boost local farming.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
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