Railroad Consolidation Plan Pressed By I C C Congress Told
The Interstate Commerce Commission urged Congress to consider new legislation to curb holding company power amid a broader plan to consolidate carriers into major trunk lines. It warned that common control through holdings like Alleghany and Pennroad can unify railroads without direct ownership, threatening competition and public regulation plans.
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Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alleghany Corporation
Pennroad Corporation
Alleghany Group
van Sweringen
New York
Chicago & St. Louis
Erie
Pere Marquette
Chespeake
Ohio
Pennroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
2 Commission
O'Fallon
Supreme Court
Rexall Oderlies Tablet Claims Constipation Relief
A Creek physician reports constipation as a major cause and announces Rexall Orderlies tablets as immediate relief. The product draws water into the colon to soften and evacuate dry waste, with nightly use recommended. Get Rexall Orderlies at Rexall Drug Store for 28 cents.
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Rexall Org
Rexall Drug Store
Weather delays completion of Ross Hotel in Athens
Rain snow and cold weather push back the opening of the Ross Hotel in Athens from January 1 to an undetermined date, likely not before March 1. Manager designate Hill Hayes notes exterior brickwork remains unfinished as the city awaits a modern forty two room hotel with private baths and expanded public spaces including a spacious lobby and banquet hall.
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Athens
Ala
Ross
Hill Hayes
Decatur Weather Warms Slightly Despite Cold Start
Decatur residents say the cold is easing as the morning temperature rises to one degree above Tuesday’s. A longtime resident notes the first hundred years are the hardest and that today’s chill feels milder, with many adjusting to the seasonal drop.
Student Returns to Monteagle After Visit to Dennis Family
William Kent of Yonkers New York returns to Dubose school at Monteagle after a pleasant visit with Rev. Peter M. Dennis and Mrs. Dennis.
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William Kent
Yonkers, New York
Dubose School
Monteagle
Peter M. Dennis
Dennis
Commission Seeks Change in Road Valuation Estimate
The commission said the current method of quasi-judicial hearings would take at least six years to clear the arrears, and even then the work would not be current due to accumulation during that period.
COTTON STOCKINGS ALMA SIOUX SCAR BEAR CHAPTER CONTINUES
In a tense Philadelphia scene Rosalie admits she flirted to keep her job and clarifies her love for Roy while fearing Martino. Roy presses for loyalty and jokes about a pretend suitor as they plan her future, including moving away from Mother Murphy’s and arranging a marriage with Roy.
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Rosalie
Roy
Martino
Fie
Alabama Baptist alumni aid Howard College push
Alabama Baptist ministers who are Howard College alumni organized a minister branch of the Howard College Alumni Association at the State Baptist convention in Gadsden. Rev. J. E. Berkstresser serves as secretary treasurer with officers Rev. J. J. Milford president Rev. A. H. Reid first vice president Rev. F. M. Barnes second vice president and Rev. Virgil Gardner third vice president. The group aims to promote Howard College and fellowship among ministers, requiring each member to preach at least one Howard College sermon yearly. More than 75 attended the Gadsden banquet where the branch was formed. Meetings will occur annually with additional sessions as needed.
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Howard College
Alabama Baptist
Birmingham College
State Baptist Convention
Gadsden
Howard College Alumni Association
J. E. Berkstresser
First Baptist Church
J. J. Milford
Huntsville
A. H. Reid
Avondale Baptist Church
Birmingham
F. M. Barnes
Clayton Street Baptist Church
Montgomery
Virgil Gardner
Opp Baptist Church
Howard Collee
Farmers Push To Haul Unpicked Cotton In Morgan County
Cold weather fails to deter Morgan county farmers from gathering the remaining cotton. Within a day or two of clear skies, long lines of wagons and trucks loaded with cotton are expected to roll into town.
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Morgan County
Visitor From Danville Calls on DeKalb Local
W L Burdess of route one Danville was a business visitor in Decatur today joining local contacts and inspecting operations here during a daytime visit.
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W. L. Burdess
Route One
Danville
Decatur
Research honors Tennessee nitrogen work by Mooers
C A Mooers director of the University of Tennessee agricultural experiment station in Knoxville was honored by the American Society of Agronomy for his nitrogen research.
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C. A. Mooers
University of Tennessee Agricultural Experimenter Station
Knoxville
American Society of Agronomy
City Tax Payments Press On at City Hall
City tax payments continue at City Hall as Clerk E. W. Collier and staff issue receipts. Officials expect this year’s collections to meet past standards.
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E. W. Collier
Decatur Business Visitors Highlight Jake Clarcy
Jake Clarcy from route 1 Trinity was among the Wednesday business visitors in Decatur. He joined colleagues touring local firms and discussing commerce opportunities in the city.
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Jake Clarcy
Trinity
Decatur
Seals Drive Aids Child Welfare In Morgan County
Miss Clara Kelly announces anti tuberculosis Christmas seal campaign in Morgan County schools. Seals distributed in schools, 75 percent of proceeds stay in county to fund health work. Merchants banks churches schools and women’s clubs urged to cooperate and buy seals for holiday mail.
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Clara Kelly
Morgan County
Mwo
Legion members asked to return meeting cards
Members of the American Legion were asked to sign and return cards to the adjutant indicating attendance at Thursday evening’s regular post meeting where a stew will be served. Officials seek an accurate count to plan meals.
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American Legion
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