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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1935

Page

2

TVA Fight Reaches Accord After Weeks of Deadlock

In Washington, a long battle over the Tennessee Valley Authority ends with a conference report permitting broad managerial flexibility. Norris and Hill helped shift conferees, securing a bill favorable to TVA while limiting prior criticisms. McCarl loses some control as TVA finances face new scrutiny and required explanations.

Lee Dutchers Congressional George W Norris Nefe McCarl TVA Sena Senate House Norris Ker Joe Burns Sister 1 Alabama Hill Power Trust McCarla NEA Service, Inc

Ambitious Heiress Amid Crime Scare In New York

A penniless imposter posing as a New York heiress bakes a cake and buys glass beads as a grim mystery unfolds. The narrative follows her deception and a chilling romance amid uncertainty.

New York

Farm Aid Plan Survives Senate Deliberations

Observers expect congress adjournment to have no effect on the farm administration compromise for a 10 cent cotton loan and a subsidy for gas. The plan, raised from a 9 cent loan proposal after southern senator Byrnes pushed a 12 cent option, relies on commodity credits rather than new appropriations. Officials say funds come from the RFC, so the plan will proceed without further congressional action.

Washington Congress Farm Administration Byrnes 8. C Commodity Credit Corporation RFC George 8.C

High Court to Review New Deal TVA Challenge

A petition argues TVA expansion threatens constitutional limits and state tax revenues. It warns of federal domination of utility services across Alabama counties and repeated calls for the circuit court of appeals to reverse its decision. The filing notes TVA plans to extend to over 200 municipalities and presses grave questions about federal power and national utility policy.

Alabama Power Company TVA Tndaaiaion Tennessee River Circuit Court of Appeals Tennessee Valley Authority Court of Appeals

Weaver Beer Bills Killed Vote 25

The session moves to next Tuesday as legislators push a trip this week in Baldwin county. The Swift bill extends the county tax bond posting deadline from September 1 to September 15. The Devane bill authorizes 25 000 to cooperate with federal plans for Alabama forest lands development. The Dominick bill, passed 75 to 2, creates a state board of adjustment to handle state claims, replacing relief bills, with members from the court of appeals, the comptroller, and the secretary of state.

Baldwin County House Devane Alabama Dominick State Board of Adjustment Court of Appeals Tuscaloosa

Dessert Waffles and Jellied Ham Salad for Sunday Supper

SISTER MARY'S KITCHEN suggests casual Sunday supper ideas with dessert waffles ice cream and fresh peach or berry sauces. Jellied ham salad recipe with gelatin and whipping cream offers make-ahead elegance for emergency meals. The article notes bills by Waldrep Franklin on purging poll lists and required officer data for accuracy.

Mary E. Daguenea

Plan alters cotton subsidy details under Bankhead allotment

The article explains a modified subsidy plan for cotton farmers under the Bankhead allotment. It details daily payments based on price differences up to 12 cents, the handling of funds across the cotton year, and the controversy among officials over bookkeeping and loan options amid Senate objections.

Alabama Senator Praises Cotton Price Support Plan

Senator Black of Alabama expressed satisfaction that a program guarantees farmers at least 12 cents per pound for cotton. He said the plan would boost demand and reduce the surplus, noting the 12 cent floor would not have reached all farmers under the original AAA plan.

Washington Ator Black Alabama Senate AAA

Miss Louige Barnett Enters Alabama College at Montevallo

Miss Louige Barnett will be a student this year at Alabama College at Montevallo.

Louige Barnett Alabama College Montevallo

Catfish of 35 pounds found in hollow log tale grows

A TVA crew pulling logs from Flint creek near Bee Line highway uncovered a large catfish, described as weighing 35 pounds, emerging from a hollow log. Pat A. Miller confirms the event as routine, though the fish’s strange appearance adds local intrigue.

Pat A. Miller TVA Flint Creek Bee Line Highway Tennessee River

Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast to Dinner Plan

Tomorrow's meals feature sliced peaches cereal and eggsplant with graham muffins and milk. Lunch includes bouillon salad stuffed eggs endive waffles ice cream and berries with milk and tea. Dinner serves salmon potatoes kohlabi salad elderberry pie and milk with coffee.

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