Supreme Court review sought in Patterson and Norris death sentences
Haywood Patterson seeks the U S Supreme Court review of a Morgan county death sentence for attacking Mrs. Victoria Price aboard a freight train in Jackson county. Clarence Norris awaits a similar high court appeal. Attorneys argue due process and Alabama statute timing may decide whether Both cases are reviewed and impact on selective jury systems in the South.
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Haywood Patterson
United States Supreme Court
Morgan County
Victoria Price
Jackson County
Patterson
Associated Press
Daily
Washington
Clarence Norris
Norris
Alabama Supreme Court
High Court
Samuel Simon Leibowitz
Joseph R. Brodsky
South
Alabama
States
Secret Tug of War Over United States Roles in Geneva
Washington dispatch outlines internal clashes as Madame Perkins pushes her wage policy and State Department rivals aim to appoint Gilbert to Geneva. It notes Johnson’s memoir suppressions, the Anti-Lynching bill drive, and contenders for Army Chief of Staff including Generals Simonds and Craig.
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Perkins
State Department
Johnson
Simonds
Craig
Army
Washington
Madame Perkins
United States
International Labor Board
Geneva
League Council
Gilbert
Hugh Wilson
League of Nations
General Johnson
White House
Richberg
Jim Farley
Marquis James
Jim
American Legion
George Peek
Brazil
Senate
Marianna
Fla
Bonus Army
Treasury Department
George
Malin Craig
Roosevelt
Thirike
Europe
Diplomatis Corps
Americ Black Chamber
Ship Officers Are Arraigned Over Morro Castle Fire
William F. Warms acting captain and Abbott chief engineer of the Morro Castle were arraigned on charges of negligence misconduct and inattention to duty. Bail set at 2500 each with a hearing slated for December 12.
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New York
William’ F. Warms
Morro Castle
Abbott
U. S
Troop Four Plans Visit After Good Meeting
Boy Scout Troop Four met at St Johns parish house with strong attendance and an engaging program. Members accepted an invitation to visit Huntsville next Friday night, and the troop’s examining committee will meet Friday December 7 to test boys for merit badges.
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St. John’s Parish House
Huntsville
Decatur Visitor Judge Frederson Returns Home
Judge Frederson of Birmingham visited Decatur last night and returned home today. He traveled to the city on a short personal visit amid local civic engagements and then left for Birmingham this morning.
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Frederson
Birmingham
Decatur
Saar Given Back? Second Chance Social Workers Debate
A council formed to manage the Saar and a proposal to keep Saar under League of Nations control provokes debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Socialist Leon Blum condemns Naziism and calls for a moral quarantine against Hitlerism amid talks of future Saar status and possible return to Germany.
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League of Nations
Chamber of Deputies
France
League Council
Germany
League Saarites
Leon Blum
Snow and Ice Hit Western States as December Opens
The first day of December brought snow and ice to the western inter mountain region with deep drifts. A cold wind swept the northern states while the east saw signs of spring with green flowers and early crops. a ten degree temperature drop was forecast for tonight in the south and parts of the east, followed by warmer weather.
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Associated Press
Maine
Squirrels Found Inside Rattlesnake Hunters Bag Fifteenth
In Cullman Alabama three hunters from Cullman county killed a five foot rattlesnake in the Alabama National Forest. After dispatching the rattler they cut it open and found a full grown squirrel inside. The group had bagged fourteen squirrels when the snake was opened for the fifteenth squirrel. Names: Dr. T. A. Robinson T. J. Vogle Clarence Legg.
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Cullman
Ala
Cullman County
Alabama National Forest
T. A. Robinson
T. J. Vogle
TVA Official Visits Decatur on Friday
TVA official George A. Schweppe, from the organization’s public department, toured Decatur on Friday afternoon during his business visit. Headquarters details are not specified in the readable text.
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George A. Schweppe
TVA
Decatur
Sapmaves
Social service group forms under county relief office
City Council health department and relief agencies attend a meeting where Mrs. J. A. Woods explains the group will serve as a central clearing agency for social service with both professional and nonprofessional participation. Mrs. Alma Murphy discusses health work. Woods is named temporary chair and will form a nominating committee for officers to be announced at the next meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the child welfare superintendent’s office.
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Health Department
J. A. Woods
Alma Murphy
Child’ Welfare
Conference Held by Valley Rectors Discusses Clergy Plans
Rev. Peter M. Dennis returned from Florence where he attended a conference of Episcopal clergymen of the Tennessee Valley. Plans were discussed to contact members who recently moved into the Valley and to recommend placing another Episcopal clergyman in the district.
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Peter M. Dennis
Florence
Tennessee Valley
Red Cross Appeal Behind Goal in Morgan County
Red Cross officials report the annual membership drive trails the 600 member goal in Morgan County with only 200 members enrolled so far.
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Red Cross
Morgan County
Somerville road work progresses toward bridge completion
The 3.18 mile Decatur Somerville highway advances with a new Flint Creek bridge nearly finished and a two mile fill across Flint Creek bottom largely complete. Gravel laid on links and base to settle 18 months before paving, with 75 workers on site and curves eliminated to create a straighter route.
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Decatur-Somerville
Flint Creek
Bee Line
Valley Country Club
Joe Wheeler
Senate to Question Gun Makers on Submachine Guns
Senate munitions committee plans to question Colt Winchester Remington and DuPont representatives next Tuesday about how criminals obtain submachine guns. An investigator estimated about 800 such weapons are in criminal hands despite claims of tight controls. Senator Pope pressed for clearer explanations on gun hijackings from law enforcement.
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Washington
Senate Munitions Committee
Colt
Winchester
Remington
DuPont
Stephen Rausenbush
Pope Democrat
Idaho
William Dennis Ill With Severe Cold at St Johns Rectory
William Dennis is ill of a severe cold at his home in St. Johns rectory today.
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William Dennis
St. John’s Rectory
Sutton Wins Grand Merchandise Prize in Decatur Contest
Mrs. N. W. Sutton is announced as the winner of the $25 grand merchandise prize in the Decatur Daily feature contest People You Should Kapow. The article thanks all contestants and notes Sutton’s expertise on local business concerns while describing other prize distributions and acknowledgments.
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Decatur Daily
N. W. Sutton
Sutton
Decatur
Nell Johnston
Billie Moye
Bee Line Highway tourist drive outlined for Decatur
The Alabama Tourists Association unveils plans to bring 50 000 bona fide travelers through Decatur via the Bee Line Highway from Chicago to the Gulf. The effort funds large road signs and mailed folders to Florida hotels, projecting $7 50 daily tourist spending in cities like Decatur and highlighting TVA related industrial sites near Muscle Shoals.
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Ward
Decatur
J. K. Hughes
Lyons Hotel
Hughes
Marianna
Fla
Florida
Bee Line
Joe Wheeler
Muscle Shoals
TVA
Tennessee Valley
Tennessee Valley Authority
Liquor Store Plan Displeases Bishop
Mayor James L Key proposed a municipal liquor store in Atlanta drawing strong opposition from Bishop W N Ainsworth of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He attacked the move during the annual conference in session, saying it undermines established dry sentiment.
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Atlanta
James L. Key
W. N. Ainsworth
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Mrs. C. Trewell Stricken With Illness at Home
The many friends of Mrs. C Trewell will regret to learn she is quite ill at her home on Fourth Avenue West.
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C. .Trewell
Fourth Avenue West
Birmingham couple to host weekend guests
Mr and Mrs Wemm of Birmingham are expected to be weekend guests, as ocean Mr and Mrs C G T Sewell.
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Wemm
Birmingham
Ocean
CG. T. Sewell
Pilot Club Food Drive Promotes Helping Hungry Children
A Pilot Club sponsored effort urges the public to assist needy schoolchildren lacking adequate meals, invoking a biblical call to aid the least of these and inviting contributions for the cause.
Pickford Case Scandal Blocked By Court Order
Mary Pickford's lawyers sought to bar scandalous charges from a 250000 breach of contract suit in federal court. Judge Patterson reserved ruling on Hemmer's petition to forbid him from adding details about events before Pickford's marriage to Douglas Fairbanks while she was still Mrs. Owen Moore. Hemmer, once Pickford's longtime adviser, described Fairbanks fleeing a Hollywood set with a pistol in a tale tied to a tip from Pickford's mother.
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Mary Pickford
Robert P. Patterson
Edward Hemmer
Miss Pickford
Hemmer
Douglas Fairbanks
Owen Moore
Fairbanks
Bill
Hollywood
France declines Japan plan on Washington naval treaty
France refuses to join Japan’s proposal to abrogate the Washington naval limitations treaty. Foreign Minister Hirota was handed a note. France would consider if all signatories unanimously agreed. Italy has not replied.
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Tokyo
France
Koki Hirota
Japan
Ferdinand Pila
Italy
Charity Council Appeal Reaches $2200 in Decatur
The Decatur Charity Council reports its current appeal total at $2200, just over half of the yearly goal. The drive continues and residents yet to contribute are urged to give promptly to support the council’s ongoing work.
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Decatur Charity Council
Amazing Coast Guard Rescue After Ship Strikes Breakwater
Twenty five crew members of the whaleback Henry Cort reach shore safely after eleven hours in a 60 mile gale. They crossed the water lashed breakwater hand over hand, aided by coast guardsmen. Several were hospitalized with injuries and exhaustion.
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Associated Press
Muskegon
Mich
Henry Cort
Muskegon Harbor
Budget reforms urged by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The chamber of commerce of the United States backs sweeping changes to government budgeting after a member vote. Proposals call for centralized executive expenditure control, cutting spending below appropriations where feasible, and moving budget estimates earlier to Congress.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Congress
Ladies Night Planned by Rotary Club
Rotary plans a Ladies Night event at the Junior Chamber of Commerce hall. A. O. Bailey is chairman of the committee in charge, and the group promises the best meeting of its kind with the program starting at the stated hour.
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Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
A. O Bailey
Holy Communion Planned at St John’s Episcopal Church
Holy communion will be celebrated at St John’s Episcopal Church Sunday at 11 oclock. The rector will preach the sermon beginning the Advent season.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
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