Cotton politics clash over farm bill provisions
Senate debate centers on Secretary Wallace and cotton policy. Bankhead, chairman of the cotton subcommittee, says foreign sales are not endangered by price supports and cites past highs to defend the plan. Deere counters that the plan would curb U S acreage while foreign growers do not cut theirs.
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Saenata
Bankhead
D. Ton
Short Bankhead
SS Eee
Deere
Lee
Senate
Hundley Improves After Hunting Accident
Report describes Richard Hundley improving after a hunting incident. He sustained injuries though his condition is listed as not critical, with professional care continuing.
Thursday Instance Unearths Lost Item Clue
A fragment notes discovery timing and context for a missing object. Readable hints point to a specific day and event without detailing sensitive or graphic content.
Girl Hunts Rich Spouse in Cumberland Scandal
Miss Maureen Donnelle, 20, resembling Jean Harlow, asked six state governors for aid to raise 500 for her mother's operation by marrying a wealthy man. Cumberland, Maryland officials say no such applicant exists. governors including Nice and McMullen reportedly responded or checked.
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Cumberland
Tor
Maureen Donnelle
Jean Harlow
Harry W. Nice
Subsidy At Once Sought For Cotton Farmers
Senator Smith proposed an amendment to provide a three cent federal subsidy to cotton farmers immediately while keeping 1937 loan cotton from depressing prices. He would transfer ownership of loan cotton to the government so growers get subsidies sooner, avoiding forced sales that could lower prices amid nationwide hunger. The house delayed farm bill action, with debate to continue several days and dairy amendment advancing tentatively despite administration concerns.
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Washington
Smith
D-80
Senate Agriculture Committee
Jones
Texas
Agriculture Committee
Parker Jones
Boileau
Congress
House
Brokers Lose Revenue As Hedge Sales On Cotton Decline
In New Orleans brokers face reduced earnings as hedge sales on cotton shrink. Despite a record crop, low government loan prices and private holdings curb hedging activity. Transactions occur when buyers protect against price swings, with brokers earning commissions on lifts. Last week’s turnover was the season’s smallest, with actual sales reaching about 91 922 bales.
Borah Joins In Attack On Senate Bill
A House movement of Southern Democrats aims to block the wage and hour bill claiming Northern members refuse to curb freight rate discrimination against the South. Representative Patrick of Alabama revealed the bloc plans a vote against the bill, signaling a shift in the debate. Senator Borah of Idaho is also a critic in the scene.
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Borah
Senate
Washington
House
Patrick
Dala
Mason-Dixon Line
Party Affiliation Totals Seen in Fragmented List
The fragment lists multiple names with state associations including North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia. It indicates total 196 democrats 9 republicans 8 progressives 5 farmer laborites.
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North Carolina
Bulwinkie
Amatead
Oklahoma
Cartwright
Ferguson
Massingale
South Carolina
Mahon, Rich
Tennescee
Maverick
Lyndon, Johnson
McFarlane
Thomason
Rayburn
Jones
Johnson
Mansfield
Irginia
Pianagan
Summer Named Tax Collector in Morgan County Vacancy
H R Summer head of Morgan County Abstract Company and Decatur resident was appointed by Governor Bibb Graves to be tax collector of Morgan County. He succeeds Hodges Crow whose bond expired after he did not file a new bond. confirmation came after a Montgomery hearing and long distance notice.
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H. R
Sandy) Summer
Morgan County Abstract Company
Decatur
Bibb Graves
Summer
Hodges Crow
Crow
Graves
Montgomery
Kaneser
the Daily
Tennessee
United States Army
Philippines
Eatill Springs
Tenn
Emory and Henry
Duke University
Trinity College
Retail Trade is on Upgrade Across the Nation
Dun & Bradstreet reported that retail trade for the week showed an 8 to 12 percent rise over last year driven by winter merchandise and Christmas gift buying. Wholesale orders were uneven though overall volume held 3 to 10 percent above a year ago. quicker turnover of cold weather goods pushed retail distribution into a livelier pace. Demand centered on mens womens and childrens winter apparel.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Murder Confession in Haunted Corral Feud Rocks Arizona Ranches
In Florence Arizona Curly Fipps aged 19 confessed to fatally shooting rancher Henry Towner after a dispute over a mutilated horse. Joe Fileger, another rancher, was arrested earlier as a suspect. County Attorney Virgil Chandler linked the case to the Haunted Corral feud. Fipps received a two year sentence after pleading guilty to second degree murder.
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Florence
Ariz
Dee
Curly Fipps
Henry Towner
Towner
Joe Fileger
Virgil Chandler
Corral
Curly
Cecil
Flelger
De Bave City Repeals Parking Ordinance and Debates Trade Licenses
City council revokes parking law and debates revisions to license schedules for coal dealers in Decatur. Delegations from lumber hardware electrical plumbing and building trades seek relief from itinerant workers. Council allocates 140 monthly for WPA sewing room enabling 277 women to be employed at 24 dollars per month. products to aid county needy households.
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Debave
Decatur
WPA
Department of Public Welfare
Vargas dissolves all political parties in Brazil
President Getulio Vargas, wielding broad powers under a new constitution, decreed the dissolution of all political parties in Brazil today. The move centralizes authority and reshapes the nation’s political landscape.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Getulio Vargas
Policemen Raid Manila Stock Exchange in Gambling Bust
Fifteen policemen raided Manila's International Stock Exchange and arrested seven traders on gambling charges. Police said the gold share market was inactive and young traders turned to shooting dice.
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Manila
International Stock Exchange
Utilities Attack The Contention Power Not Objective
In Chattanooga Tennessee expert witnesses back private utilities challenge the TVA farming power program in federal court. They attack TVA claims that navigation and flood control are primary while power generation is incidental. Witnesses propose a lower dam system with greater navigation and stress flood control benefits of their alternative plan.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennesee Valley Authority
TVA
Rufus W. Putnam
U. S. Army Engineers
Pord Kurtz
Hollis
N. C
Tennessee Valley Authority
Kure
Nose
Tennessee Valley
Knoxville
Harriman
Mory River
HELP SOUGHT FOR CHINESE RELIEF FUND
A cablegram from China missions reports the area is overrun by Japanese soldiers with 5,000,000 Chinese refugees. Missionaries urge at least 10000 dollars for immediate relief, to be collected as a free will offering at First Methodist Church on Sunday morning December 12.
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Southern Methodist Church
China
Sip Hee
Record Concentration Today Of Flivver Planes At Miami Airport
The largest gathering of light aircraft, over half being Flivver models, filled Miami municipal airport for the all American air maneuvers. Some 519 planes entered, with more of the new mass produced light planes planned by a manufacturer. The three day air show featured acrobatics, races, and parachute jumps. Competitors in the five mile triangular races included Bugly Kling of LeMont Ohio Frank Haines of Detroit and S J Wittman of Oshkosh Wisconsin. Kling won the Green Trophy event in the afternoon.
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Devon Francis
Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Army
Navy
Kling
Lemont
Til
Alabama airport idea gains ground with Sumpter Smith
In Alabama a struggle to sell airports to the public continues as azaleas bloom and Sumpter Smith proposes a new approach to promote aviation.
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Miami
Fla
Alabama
State Aeronautics Department
Sumpter Smith
Japanese Troops Withdraw After Shanghai Grenade Incident
In Shanghai's International Settlement 8000 Japanese troops halted a victory parade after a grenade exploded near Nan Road. The attacker was killed by a Chinese policeman. Marines and guards redeployed as tensions spiked and bystanders reacted with cheers and fear.
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Shanghai
United States Marine Command
International Settlement
Department Store
Nan Road
Jessfield Park
Hongkew
Nese
International City
Charles F. B. Price
United States Marines
B. T. Maitland
Tennessee River Gauge Stays at 21.8 Feet
The Tennessee river remained stationary at 21.8 feet as of 7 o'clock. The 24 hour max and min temperatures were 51 and 26 degrees respectively with no rainfall recorded. Alabama reports mostly cloudy conditions with a likely rise tonight.
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Tennessee
Alabama
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Stallings
Baldwin
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Bureau
Idaho
H.R. Summer
Tax Office
Putnam
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