Officials Strive Today To Save Ohio Relief Program
Ohio officials fought to avert bankruptcy of a 20 million dollar annual relief program. Cleveland, Toledo and Dayton faced deficits as city leaders urged state and federal aid, with bonds and tax measures proposed to restore relief for thousands on rolls. Cleveland planned to restore food relief for 18 thousand.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Toledo
George H. Schoonmaker
WPA
Harold H. Burton
John W. Bricker
Bricker
Burton
Dayton
C.B. Cowan
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Fritz Case Details on Civil Rights After Conviction
The article notes Kuhn cannot vote or hold office while jailed and explains restoration of civil rights requires gubernatorial action after sentence. It states Kuhn, born in Germany, became naturalized in 1933 and mentions a Murray matter dispute over $500. Gerhard Kunze denies altering records and says he will lead only temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuhn
Murray
Gerhard Wilhelm Kunze
Markets Show Mixed Day as Gains Wane in Early Session
New York trading opened with a brisk pace but gains faded through the day as many issues held steady or fell. Liquidity was thin with around 600000 shares changing hands. cotton and commodities moved, while futures at New Orleans and Memphis showed limited gains amid profit-taking and dull news flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Eubank
New York
Brokjon
New Orleans
Many Indicted in Detroit Tile Trade Monopoly Probe
A special grand jury indicted 35 individuals eight manufacturing firms three contractor associations two AFL locals and jobbers charging a tile trade monopoly in the Detroit area. The indictment under anti trust laws claims a conspiracy to force 60 independent file contractors out of business by controlling tile and labor supplies. Detroit Tile Contractors Association Greater Detroit Tile Contractors Association and Tile Contractors Association of America named as monopolistic intermediaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Pec
AFL
Detroit Tile Contractors Association
Greater Detroit Tile Contractors Association
The
Tile Contractors’ Association of America
Ogle Escapes Injury In Bee Line Highway Mishap
H L Shorty Ogle of Decatur high school escaped injury when his car was damaged in an accident seven miles south of here on Bee Line Highway at 4 p m Monday. Damage estimated at 75 dollars. Patrolmen say Ogle veered right to avoid a collision with another car that was over left of center, then hit a cableway and swerved into another cableway. The other driver fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L
Shorty) Ogle
Decatur High School
Bee Line
Here
E. B. Payne
E. J. Carter
Ogle
Peanut Removed From 16 Month Old Lung
Surgeons at Ponce de Leon Clinic Atlanta removed a peanut from the right lung of 16 month old Arlo Eddy of Union Grove Alabama. The child drew the nut into his lung at home yesterday and was taken to the hospital late last night for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Arlo Eddy
Union Grove
Ala
Buford Oy
Ponce de Leon
Regulation camp eyed for undesirables in Mexico City
Unofficial but credible reports say the interior department may set up a regulation camp in Mexico City for foreigners deemed undesirable who cannot be deported due to the war in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Interior Department
Europe
Butter Chicago Prices Steady Across Varieties
Butter prices in Chicago on December 5 held steady with unsettled 581 619, eggs at 7 113 and refrigerator exports at 16 1 4, standards 16, firsts 15 1 4, other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Poultry Prices Listed by Local Market Firm
In CHIQGAGO on December 5 four pounds up for live poultry and related weights. The live poultry market lists Plymouth Rock and White Rock hens and roosters with stated weights and prices. Geese over twelve pounds and turkeys show updated figures. other prices remain unchanged.
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Chiqgago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Chicago grain prices on December report
Wheat prices shown with varieties including casah wheat and Nico Agherd 93 sample yellow and hard grade. Corn prices list No 1 mixed and yellow with several fractions. Oats and soybeans quoted with multiple grades and price ranges. Timothy seed, red clover and alfalfa listed as nominal values.
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Chigago
Nico Agherd
Wheat hits $1 a bushel in Chicago spot market
Wheat futures rise across markets after USDA and Argentina crop reports spark demand. No. 3 red wheat sells at $1 in Chicago spot. better grades quoted above $1 though with no recorded sales. Futures December to May advance 2 1 2 to 3 1 4 cents. corn and oats also higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Picket Ban Upheld by Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court ruled that organized labor cannot picket businesses to compel union membership. It upheld a lower court order banning picketing of Lerner Shops of Florida in Miami, finding no wage or work condition dispute and noting no employee support for joining the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida Supreme Court
Organized Labor
Dade County Circuit Court
Retail Clerks Union
Miami
Lerner Shops of Florida, Inc
Supreme Court
Alabama Pardon Board Emphasizes Merit Over Politics
The Alabama pardon and parole board announces that clemency decisions will ignore politics and influence and require inmates to display exemplary conduct post release. The board explains its parole procedures during a tour of prisons and road camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Pardon and Parole Board
Alabama
Pena
Citizenship Day Observed Across Alabama With Statewide Events
Governor Dixon urged every community to observe December 14 with appropriate ceremonies marking the 120th anniversary of Alabama statehood. The observance is sponsored by the state Parent-Teacher Congress.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
State
Parent-Teacher Congress
Alabama
Food is Distributed to Needy in Morgan County
Large quantities of grits pork and other commodities are now being distributed to needy families from the county welfare warehouse on W Vine Street. Mrs Carlton Kelley director said 1400 families in Morgan county were on the eligible list.
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W. Vine Street
Carlton~ Kelley
Morgan County
Alabama to distribute surplus pork and lard to needy families
Miss Laula Dunn state welfare commissioner said about 50 000 Alabama families are eligible to receive surplus pork and lard via regular welfare channels. She announced shipments of 180 000 pounds of prunes and 300 000 pounds of raisins should begin by December 15 along with apples flour butter grits corn meal rolled oats and oranges. Dunn will attend a conference of the American Public Welfare Association in Washington with Mrs Dave Boykin and Bess Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Laula Dunn
Dunn
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Morgan County Pork Distribution News Unclear
Mrs. Kelley said her department had not yet been notified if any of the pork and lard would be distributed in Morgan county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Morgan County
Unsolved Hall Mills Murder Victim Henry Stevens Dies
Henry H Stevens 70 a principal figure in the Hall Mills murder case has died in Lavalette New Jersey. He was acquitted 13 years earlier with his brother and sister of the murder of Eleanor Mills and Rev Edward Wheeler Hall. A cousin Carpender faced trial but was severed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Willie
Frances Stevens Hall
Henry de la Bruyere Carpender
Carpender
Lazenby Leads District Service and Conference
Dr M E Lazenby district superintendent leads a Saturday service at Sharer Grove Culman circuit Trimble with a quarterly conference to follow at 2 00 pm Rev C L Johnston pastor Then Sunday he preaches at Walnut Grove on the Salem Walnut Grove charge with Rev Thelmer Vaughn and a later conference on the grounds First Methodist church pulpit Sunday evening followed by a conference at a later date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Lazenby
Decature
Sharer Grove
Culman
Trimble
C L. Johnston
Lazenby
Walnut Grove
Salem-Walnut Grove
Thelmer Vaughn
First Methodist Church
Minor Leaguers Push for Farm System Changes
Cincinnati December 5 The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues unanimously approved amendments to relax farm system rules. The changes would let affiliated clubs transfer players more freely and permit major league scouts to sign players for minor league teams, amid pressure from ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Kenesaw M. Landis
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
R P Webster Dies At His Rural Home
R P Webster, 75, died at 1 20 Tuesday morning at his home Somerville route 1 Funeral arrangements will be announced by Drinkard Howell Wednesday.
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R. P. Webster
Somerville
Drinkard-Howell
Governor forms six member Alabama art commission
Governor Frank M. Dixon named six members to Alabama’s new art commission. The panel will decide on the Jefferson Davis statue for Capitol grounds and includes Mrs. Harry Houghton of Montgomery, artist Kelly Fitzpatrick of Wetumpka, architect W. T. Warren of Birmingham, Mrs. Thomas E. Kilby of Anniston, S. E. Washburn of Bolling, and Miss Emma Roach of Mobile.
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Montgomery
Ala
Frank M. Dixon
Jefferson Davis
Capitol
Harry §. Houghton
President
Museum of Fine Arts
Montgomiery
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Wetumpka
W. T. Warren
Birmingham
Thomas E. Kilby
Alabama
Anniston
S. E. Washburn
Bolling
Emma Roach
North
Lafayette St
Mobile
Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose Christmas Shop in London
Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose visited a Scottish five and ten store in London to buy trinkets and handkerchief gifts for war refugee children. A saleslady described them as knowing what they wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royalty Shops
London
Princess Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Indictments Seen in World Spy Drive
Attorney General Murphy said after a conference with President Roosevelt that several indictments could be expected soon as part of the Justice Department campaign against foreign agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Murphy
Roosevelt
Justice Department
Best Cattle Parade Opens 40th International Live Stock Exposition
North America's top cattle compete for the grand championship steer with a $100 prize and auction income, as 24 finalists vie after three days of judging. Ohio State University entry Ohio's type leads Aberdeen Angus, while May field Rathman's Lucky Boy II wins the Hereford title. Also awarding lamb, corn, wheat, oats, and flax titles to U S and Canadian growers.
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Chicago
North America
Irene Brown
Aledo
Ohio
Texas
Ohio State University
Mayfield Rathman
Mason
Tex
Francis Lloyd Rigby
Wembley
Alberta
Young Rigby
University of Alberta At
Edmonton
William Skladan
Andrew
M. H. Holte
Gardner, S. D
City bond bids set with four percent offer and large certified checks
City council and bond firms met to bid on a four percent issue with Gridley Company leading par bids and others posting 25 000 checks. The sale ran from 11 am to 4 pm with a premium rising to 1000 over rival bids as multiple units competed. The plan funds water works and a municipal light system, and the bonds are callable after five years with yearly maturities listed through 1970.
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Gridley Company,and Associates
A. C. Dillehay
E. W. Kennedy
W. F. Boswell
A. H. Hunter
John H. Peach
John A. Caddell
Alabama League of Municipalities
Decatur Notes on Births, Illness, and Local Events
Decatur reports the arrival of Wilbur Fisk Boswell III on December 5 at the Hamil Clinic. Local residents, business calls, and hospital updates are listed, including numerous patients at Baugh's Infirmary and services at First Methodist and First Christian churches. A funeral party from Louisville and Clarksdale attended T. J. Cox's service. East Decatur Recreation Center opens with strong turnout and community support.
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W. FP. Boswell, Jr
Wilbur Fisk Boswell III
Man Dislocates Jaw After Stretching at Columbus Hospital
Henry Fuller 31 of Phenix City Alabama rushed to City hospital in Columbus with a dislocated jaw. He claimed he had merely stretched himself and yawned.
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Columbus
Henry Fuller
Phenix City
Ala
City Hospital
Finns fear new Soviet air attack on independence day
Finns express gloom that Soviet Russia may strike on Finland’s independence anniversary tomorrow. Civilians flee Helsinki as movement to the interior becomes complete and workmen hurry to board up buildings amid the solemn observance.
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Russia
Helsinki
Neighbors push peace moves as Finland under siege
The AP reports Finland's plight under Russian invasion sparks Nordic caution. Sweden mobilizes about 40,000 more men to reach 150,000 while Norway calls a ministers conference with Sweden and Denmark to pursue peace. Russia rejects arbitration talks and presses into Finland with lines advancing up to 30 miles on the Karelian Isthmus and 16 miles below Petsamo Fjord.
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Associated Press
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Russia
League of Nations
Karelian
Petsamo Fjord
Arctic
Renewed Bombing, Finland Fortifies Aaland Islands
News reports say renewed bombing operations followed a weather lapse as Finland hurried fortifications on the Aaland Islands to maintain sea links with Sweden. Moscow refuses Geneva talks and rejects Finnish peace overtures, signaling a non recognition of the Helsinki government.
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Finland
Aaland Islands
Sweden
Moscow
Russia
Helsinki
People’s
Terijoki
Molotoff
Geneva
League of Nations
Soviet Union
South American League
Rome
Legation
Britain
Admiral Scheer
South Atlantic
Reds Call on U S Workers
Moscow dispatch reports a Communist Party organ urging American workers to defeat war plans of American imperialism. The article in Sputnik Agitator Companion signed by N. Ross denounces Roosevelt and U S government decrees as tools against communists while calling for a broad antiwar mobilization.
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Moscow
Communist Party
Sputnik Agiators
Ross
United States
Roosevelt
Decatur High coach undecided on future coaching offer
Shorty Ogle of Decatur High says there is nothing definite to report about accepting another coaching position. He notes approaches from Alabama high schools and a Georgia college, acknowledging no decision yet after building one of the school's best teams. He is an All-Southern alum of Birmingham Southern College and previously coached at Hanceville High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Céadn
Shorty Ogle
Decatur High School
Decatur
Alabama
Ogle
Georgia
Birmingham Southern College
Hanceville High School
Woman Escapes Hospital Twice in 1930s Case
Mrs Judd, 34, escaped Oct 24 and six days later, hid in citrus groves and vacant houses before capture. Authorities suspect inside help. Her mother says daughter offered ward keys. Judd killed Agnes Ann Leroi and Hedvig Samuelson in 1931. convicted, sentenced to hang, later saved by sanity review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Warren
Japan policy debate on Wang’s independence voice
Continued discussion on Japan's stance toward Wang and the need for broader policy input before government organization. The article notes that if Wang is to lead an independent regime he must have a voice in policy matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wang
Neyland Silent On Cotton Bowl Bid
Major Bob Neyland said he had no comment on the $85,000 offer for Tennessee to play Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl on January 1. He noted they were considering the proposition and might announce later. Tennessee hoped for a Rose Bowl bid if Auburn loses and USC defeats California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Bob Neyland
Tennessee Volunteers
Texas A &M
Dallas
Tennessee
Vols
Auburn
University of Southern California
University of California At Los Angeles
Plan announced for air tactics course at Maxwell Field
Montgomery Alabama December 5 plans to give every air corps officer over 32 the post graduate course in air tactics at Maxwell Field were announced today by Major General Henry H Arnold chief of the air arm of the war department he said the program would start soon across the training establishment
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Montgomery
Ala
Air Corps
Maxwell Field
H. H. Arnold
Air Arm
War Department
Troops in France Report Quiet Western Front Day
Artillery fire enlivened an otherwise dull day on the western front with no military developments of magnitude. Troops remained in position as weather and routine operations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
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Fritz
City Park Flower Shop
Princess Theatre
Phomes
Seo
Wall Street
Pat Greve
Cotton
Memphis
Snashville Livestock
Nashville
U. 8
Dept. Agri
H. L. Ogle
Decatur’s
Charles Hill
Parkville
Price Tyler
Hartselle
Mattie Scott
City
W. M. Mason
Somerville Route 3
J. W. Owens
W. W. Davidson
Athens
C. C. Turner
Paris Flatt
Hillsboro
W. R. Burden
Topwot
A. Z Bailey
East Gordon Drive
K. Henson
Grant Street
Baugh’s Infirmary
J. O. Drake
Ferry Street
H.B. Orris
Hamil Clinic
James Mullins
Fifth Avenue South
J. M Hess
Tower Avenue
W. I. Standridge
Trinity Route 1
Coy Brown
Rogersville
Baugh's Infirmary
J. P. Blizzard
Tenth Avenue, West
Ben F. Strange
Church Street
Board of Christian Education
Workers’ Council
T. J. Cox
E. O. Rollings
E. O. Rollins, Jr
Curtis Rollings
Zeke Moore
Donald Rollings
Louisville
of C. Kirkpatrick
Clarksdale
East Decatur
Oscar Hames
Martha Ruth
Elizabeth Chandhery
Joe Aldridge, Jr
Earl Jones, Jr
Benevolent Society Hospital
Faye Jones
Rose Marie Looney
Maxine McCutcheon
Billye McFerrin
Marie Looney
Pam Littrell
Atsh Kimbrough
Thanjga
First Christian Church
Jerry French
Fourth Ave
J. A. Chambers
Southside
Baptist Church
Buford Maddox
Sixth Avenue
South
Southside Baptist Church
Grace
Seventh Avenue, South
REDS
U. S
Winnie
Japan
Neyland
Cotton Bowl
Sunshine Grocery
Chu Phong
Insurance Service
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