Johnson aims NRA overhaul with five divisions and a commission
The article outlines General Johnson's plan to split the NRA into five divisions led by a Divisional Administrator who together form a commission with the Administrator as executive. Perkins Richberg oppose a one man rule arguing multi member boards exist in other agencies and should guide NRA. Interior Secretary Ickes weighs a lumber deal with the Klamath Indians, while FERA expands aid for students working through college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
NRA
Miss Perkins
Richberg
Secretary of Interior
Ickes
FERA
Washington
USA
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Power Commission
RFC
Federal Trade Commission
Harold Ickes
Secretary of the Interior
Indian Bureau
General Wheeler Memorial Pilgrimage Observes Work of TVA
The General Joe Wheeler Memorial Association plans its seventh annual pilgrimage on September 10 at the Wheeler plantation in Lawrence County. The event blends a patriotic observance with a TVA recognition project and rounds with a community picnic and dinner organized by a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General
Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Home
Thenare
D. L. Marton
Courtland
Mary. Grimes
Sheffield
R. M. Jones
Jackson
Tenn
Myra Hazard
Corinth
Miss
Ann Forney
Moulton
Leila Sykes
Joe, Woods
Decatur
Marget Hoskins
No Work No Pay Edict In Relief Program
Ferr J T Budinger of the FERA relief division announced that relief recipients must work to earn wages. About 1100 county residents on relief have been assigned to projects and most show good spirit, though some shirk. Those offered cotton picking or crop gathering jobs should take them and report unaccepted offers to Bank Street relief offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Budinger
Works Division
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Budinger
Bank Street
Alabama Highway Aid Program Under Review
Charles D. Snead, U S district engineer, said the federal aid highway program for Alabama, totaling 4,300,000 dollars, has not been fully studied yet. No part has been approved or rejected, with funds to be released in sections as bids are requested on individual projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Charles D. Snead
U. S
U. S. Bureau of Roads
Ihs
Alabama Highway Department
Gwead
Business visitor from Hartselle in Decatur on Thursday
R. V. Holt of Hartselle Route 4 was in Decatur Thursday on business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Holt
Hartselle
Route 4
Decatur
Local Girl Documents Odd Insect Found on Sidewalk
Miss Martha Suits found a strange insect on a sidewalk near 1010 Jackam sieed. The creature appears hybrid with caterpillar like legs and a brown fur coating, and from one angle resembles a kneeling camel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Suits
Jackam
Paes
Gendus Caubeset
Miss Suits
Doctor reports on Dionnne babies birth in simple terms
Chicago Aug 30 The Journal of the American Medical Association relays Dr Allan Roy Dafoe of Callander Ontario describing the Dionne quintuplets birth and infancy. He notes a chaotic scene with a tea kettle on the stove and no confinement preparations as the five sisters Marie Emelie Cecile Annette and Yvonne were born with no known birth order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Medical Science
Biziie Dionne
Allan
Roy Dafoe
Callander
Ont
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Daughter Kills Father After Shooting in Chicago
In Chicago Illinois a 15 year old girl named Anna Marette shot to protect her mother Jennie 38 who had been beaten by the father James. The mother died from a bullet to the heart and the father died later in county hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Til
Anna Marette
James
Jennie
Pickford Fairbanks Divorce Rumors Spark New Debate
Hollywood August 30 Mary Pickford dodges denial while rumors swirl she and Douglas Fairbanks may reconcile and drop the divorce suit in the coming days. Friends say Pickford would withdraw the action if talks succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Miss Pickford
Fairbanks
Treasury Pleased By Gold Profit Plan To Cut Debt
Treasury officials, reacting to Secretary Morgenthau's announcement, praised the idea that government gold profits will be used to reduce the national debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walington
Treasury
Morgenthau
Cotton Planters Deciding On Production Limits
Secretary Wallace says the South must choose between an eight million bale export oriented crop or a six million bale domestic focus. He notes a reduced crop heightens the question of whether world trade must be supported by imports, urging profitability for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Henry A. Wallace
South
Wallace
Recall petition drives target Birmingham officials
Recall petitions against Associate Commissioner Lewey Roth were filed with the probate judge after organizers announced more than 5,000 registered voters' signatures. A separate petition against Commission President James Jones Jr seeks 5,000 names though not filed yet. A new election becomes mandatory if 5,000 qualified voters' names appear. The probate judge is auditing signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Lewey Roth
Commission
James Jones, Jr
Mabel Jones West
Lawyers Plan New War on Crime
The American Bar Association adopted criminal law recommendations calling for state departments of justice to supervise district attorneys sheriffs police departments and coroners. Each department would have central bureaus with trained investigators and possible access to records and scientific laboratories to supplement local police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
American Bar Association
State Departments of Justice
Bullitt Arrives in Moscow As Soviet Writers Gather
Ambassador Bullitt lands by army plane from Odessa and praises his new ally George Hanson, consul in Harbin, while Soviet writers hold a convention. Gorky royalties top seven million rubles. The correspondent notes efforts to learn Russian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Bullitt
Oddessa
Black Sea
George Hanson
Harbin
Maxim Gorky
Population Gain of 2 000 in Bureau Estimate
A U S group releases figures showing a population gain of roughly two thousand in the latest Bureau estimate. The report highlights a modest uptick affecting local demographics and service planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Birmingham Leads Southeast Cities in Population Gain
Census figures show Birmingham Alabama rising to an estimated 273,300 within city limits on July 1 1934 up from 259 678 in 1930. Atlanta also grew but lagged behind with 280 400 versus 270 366 in 1930. Alabama statewide population reached about 2 710 000, with notable gains in cities like Bessemer Decatur Dothan and Mobile.
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Washington
Birmingham
Ala
Bureau of Census
Southeast
Alabama
South
Atlanta
Bessemer
Decatur
Dothan
Fairfield Tien
Huntsville Aanee
Mobile
Montgomery
Phenix City
Selma
Tuscaloosa
Gadsden
Bureau
United States
Jacksonville
Fla
Louisville
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Memphis
Nashville
Richmond
FERA Mattress Making to Begin at Local Plant
The FERA mattress factory on E Davis Street will start production Friday of 1,000 mattresses for county relief families. J T Budinger leads the works division and supervises about 70 workers. Surplus Commodities Corp supplied material, using white cotton only, with sewing on W Moulton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fera Mattress
E. Davis Street
J. T. Budinger
Surplus Commodities Corporation
W. Moulton Street
Change In Schedule of Food Distribution in District One
Relief officials announced a change in commodity distribution in district one. Butter and fruit jars will be issued Friday at the relief department on Fourth avenue south to whites and others. Other county districts will distribute Saturday as previously stated by relief officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Department
Fourth Avenue
Probe seat shift eyed for Long inquiry in Walmsley case
In Baton Rouge the special legislative investigating committee weighs moving hearings on Mayor Walmsley's administration from New Orleans. Threats of armed resistance if travel occurs create pressure to hold sessions in the capital. Long, the committee's chief counsel, supports the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Long
Walmsley
Special Legislative Investigating Committee
Cotton Reports Will Be Weekly during ginning season
Government officials announced the Atlanta office of the Division of Cotton Marketing will issue weekly reports during the ginning season. The reports cover Georgia Alabama Florida North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia and show grade and staple from actual samples. The first report will be issued September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Division of Cotton Marketing
Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Weather forecasters warn of severe winter following mild spell
Scientists and old prairie predictors foresee a harsh winter season, with a 22 year weather cycle cited to suggest notable cold and heavy precipitation after a mild spell. Forecaster Delos H. Wray from Rochester predicts a cold period with heavy snow or rain after a hot, dry summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Prairies
Delos H. Wray
Rochester
N.Y
Local People to Attend Horse Show in Columbia Tennessee
Local residents plan to attend a Columbia Tennessee horse show featuring awards for winners across multiple events. Local winners will be announced and celebrated at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Tenn
Ferguson Wounded in Knife Attack At Baughs Infirmary
J. W. Ferguson was described as somewhat worse today at Baugh's Infirmary where he was taken after suffering knife wounds in an altercation. Police are still seeking the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ferguson
Baugh's Infirmary
Best People on Earth Says Jackson
George Jackson of Goodyear Service Inc. declares Decatur residents the best people on earth after a fire at the Jackson home on Sherman Street left three Jackson family members narrowly escaping serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
George Jackson
Goodyear Service Inc
Jackson
Sherman Street
General cotton textile strike declared with military guard deployed
A general strike of the cotton textile industry was announced to take effect at 11:80 tonight. Governor Ira C. Blackwood sent militiamen to Lomasdale Mills in Seneca South Carolina to protect the plant after weeks of halted work. Aluminum Company of America officials and about 10,000 striking steel workers seek possible agreement as Wheeling Steel and Amalgamated Association plan a Thursday Washington conference on the Portsmouth Ohio dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira C. Blackwood
Sout Carolina
Miling
Seneca
S. C
Lomasdale Mills
Aluminum Company of America
Washington
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin
Portsmouth
Ohio
Miss Mattie Wilson Visits On Short Business Trip
Miss Mattie Wilson, known for frequent quick business calls, made a brief Thursday visit. Her stop focused on routine matters and daytime engagements.
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Mattie Wilson
Tur
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Mary
Jefferson Probate Court
IIL
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MeNaught
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Code Authority
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