Supreme Court Upholds State Income Tax On Federal Contract
In a 5 to 4 decision Chief Justice Hughes holds West Virginia may tax gross income earned by Dravo Contracting Company for building locks and dams within the state. The ruling says the tax does not impede federal functions and is a valid levy. Dissenters argue the tax is improper.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Hughes
West Virginia
Dravo Contracting Company
Pittsburgh
Tne
McReynolds
Sutherland Roberts
Gallipolis
Ohio
Dravo
Unclear Sports Scores Report From An Unknown Page
Fragmented listing shows city names and numbers likely scores or standings for multiple teams with entries including Ans ville Indiana and several other cities from diverse regions. No clear event, date, or outcome provided.
Nude statues found outside bank in freezing cold
Memphis police discovered two usually nude statues outside a bank draped in feminine undergarments after the temperature plunged to 17 degrees, marking the coldest weather of the season.
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Memphis
Tenn
J B Mullins Jr Honored At Hawaiian Islands Sendoff Party
Misses Ethel Taylor Barline Mullins and Wyvelle Self hosted a party Saturday night at Miss Taylor's home in honor of J B Mullins Jr who leaves this week for the Hawaiian Islands. Guests enjoyed games and late refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Smith Man and Wynelle Self J Allams Barline Mullins Eva Belle Lente.
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Ethel Taylor
Barline Mullins
Wyvelle Self
J. B. Mullins, Jr
Hawaiian Islands
Miss Taylor
John Smith
Wynelle Self J Allams
Eva Belle Lente
Voorhis calls to advance social security benefit pay date
Representative H. Jerry Voorhis proposed moving the regular old-age benefit payment date under the social security act from January 1, 1942 to July 1, 1939. He spoke in support of a California backed bill extending provisions beyond existing terms.
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Washington
H. Jerry Voorhis
Calif
Congress
Roosevelt faces partial progress during special session
Roosevelt’s special session yields few enacted measures as Congress focuses on administration proposals. The anti lynching bill receives limited debate while the wage hour bill faces House opposition and possible changes. Debate also centers on corporate tax action and Farm Bill delays.
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Roosevelt
Florida
Senate
Supreme Court
Black
Congress
House
Rep
D-Ca
House Labor Committee
Alabama Governor Predicts Rose Bowl Trip Costs Not Too High
Governor Bibb Graves forecasts a Rose Bowl trip for Alabama fans could be costly yet remains hopeful the odds favor Alabama. He predicts Cal fans may overestimate Alabama’s chances while joking about a California score. The governor jokes about a prison tag plant and dismisses any implication from a California score.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
University of California
Alabama
Newemen
California
Graves
Kilby
Incomplete Confrontation Over Home Price Disputed
A report from Arthur describes a discussion at Mrs. Fried's home about a case. No definite information was available, and the price was deemed too high.
Lindberghs Sighted Leaving Morrow Estate in Black sedan
In Englewood New Jersey on December 6 a couple believed to be Col Charles A Lindbergh and his wife left the Morrow estate by car after two years abroad. A black sedan was seen departing the grounds with two passengers believed to be the Lone Eagle and his wife bound for New York via the George Washington Bridge.
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Parker
Englewood
WN. J
Colonel
Mra. Charlies A. Lindbergh
Morrow Estate
George Washington Bridge
New York
Mra. Lindbergh
Dwight Morrow
Fagle
Ala News Roundup Reports Local Events And Officials
Multiple short items from Alabama cities report a fatal elevator accident near Morris, a Gadsden fiscal year showing reduced indebtedness and surplus, funeral notices for Birmingham residents, a county board appointment in Olio, resignations and new leadership in Birmingham churches and unions, a Mobile coroner verdict on a suffocation death, a Montgomery push for state civil service and sterilization laws, and a budget ruling on county tax assessor funds.
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Mobile
Ala
H. S. J. Walker
Louis Madde
Montgomery
Women's Joint Legislative Council of
Alabama
Guy
A. Carmichael
Carmichael
Roy Johnson
Jefferson
Birmingham
Southern Agriculture Officials to Meet in New Orleans
R. J. Goode announced that Harry D. Wilson called a meeting of the Association of Southern Commissioners of Agriculture in New Orleans on December 13 and 14 to discuss foreign vegetable oil and freight rate issues.
Founding Association Anniversary Ceremony Noted
A brief item notes the anniversary of the founding association to be celebrated during the upcoming session. It mentions plans for observations and any formal acknowledgments to mark the occasion.
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Sary
New Rectorship Assigned at St Luke's Jacksonville Ala
The assignment includes becoming rector of St Luke's church in Jacksonville Alabama, confirming the church leadership change and new duties for the pastor.
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St. Luke's Church
Jacksonville
Ala
Governor Graves signs Idaho requisition on escapee Haynes
Governor Bibb Graves signed a requisition upon Idaho to return Terrice Frank Haynes, an escaped Alabama convict from Jefferson county who fled prison in 1933 and was captured at Wallace Idaho. Haynes began his term in March.
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Olio
Ala
Dee. Dee A. Jackson
Joes
Bibb Graves
Ba County Board of Revenue
Montgomery
Idaho
Revere
Terrice
Frank Haynes
Alabama
Ryan
Wallace
Jefferson County
Cramton Bowl Trustees Plan Major Seating Increase
Montgomery Alabama trustees announced a major expansion plan for Cramton Bowl increasing its outdoor seating capacity by about 14 000 seats. The move aims to accommodate growing crowds at local sports events and is a key commitment by the board.
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Montgomery
Ala
Car crash in Alexander City leaves three dead
A head on collision of two cars last night killed Weston Dennis 35 a textile worker Marie Caldwell a Dadeville high school student and Crummie a man from Dadeville construction firm Preg Young Tallapoosa county deputy sheriff and two others were seriously injured.
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Alexander City
Ala
Dee
Seriou
Weston Dennis
Marie Caldwell
Dadeville
Crummie
Daddeville Construction Company
Preg. Young
Tallapoosa County
Wee
Field Day at Fairview School Crowds Cheer Winners
Field day events judged by Raymon Baker featured high jump running relay broad jump and football throw.Milliard Kenady won multiple events including high jump and 40 yard dash with strong participation from nearly the entire playground.
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Fairview School
Raymon Baker
Boy Scout
Milliard Kenady
Burleson Cary
Norman Divine
Bean Lee
Rudolph Glass
Seldon Flack
Paul Summers
Leroy Randle
Hollia Piemons
J. W. Gulley
Leidon Compton
W. H. Sanders
Albert Thompson
Norman Burleson
Theo Compton
Roland Wright
Seldon Compton
Pfiret
Lowell Green
College Glee Club SingsChristmas Cantata in Alabama
On December 5 1937 the Athens College Glee Club of forty five voices directed by Mrs Ben Peck performed Ira B Wilson Night of Holy Memories a Christmas cantata at First Methodist church Sheffield Alabama The trio Aline Beaird Princes Dey Mildred Thompson sang O Jesus So Sweet and The Birthday of a King with musicians and soloists aiding The program was repeated that evening at Florence First Methodist church with Dr Nelson Guthrie and Dr G Sturdivant active in the event.
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Athens College Glee Club
Ben Peck
Ira B. Wilson
First Methodist Church
Sheffield
Alabama
Aline Beaird
Princes Dey
Mildred Thompson
Jesus
Bach
Neidiinger
ER. Naylor
Frank M. Church
Agnes Sturdivant
Jean Steele
Virginia Parrar
E. R. Naylor
First Methodist
Florence
Nelson Guthrie
G. Sturdivant
Eighteen Police Court Cases Heard Today
Eighteen cases were heard in the city police court. Drunken charges led with eight counts, gaming followed with six, prohibition violations two, plus one speeding and one for drinking and disorderly conduct.
Power lines defended before three judge court
An electrical engineer testified for 18 private utilities defending TVA power program facilities as adequate for current and future service. Fred J. Rankin of Maplewood New York said systems are well suited and expandable to meet anticipated demand. Judge Florence Allen indicated a ruling on deposition competency would come tomorrow.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
Fred J. Rankin
Maplewood
N. Y
Electric Bond and Share Company
Florence Allen
Geor
Georgia Power Company
Three-man panel opens TVA condemnation hearings in Knoxville
A three member commission in Knoxville convened to hear a TVA condemnation suit against 30 parties including U S Senator Berry over marble and mineral rights on lands flooded by Norris Lake. Claims total about 3 000 000 with Berry and partner asserting leases worth 1 600 000. Hearing expected to last over a week as the panel fixes lease values if any.
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Knoxville
Terin
Dee
Tennessee Valley Authority
U. S
George L.a
Berry
Norris Lake
TVA
George Collins
Frankfort
Japanese Air Raids Hit Central China and Rail Lines
Japanese air force raid targets include fuel depots airdromes and Chinese defenses near Nanking and Kung railroad. Four large Japanese bombers and ten smaller planes claimed destroyed at Landowflu. British boat Ladybird crew injured in Wuhu bombardment. Chinese native papers report a new regime formation.
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Japan
Nanking
China
Landowflu
Newa
Kung
Wuhu
Yangtze River
Ladybird
Wuhbu
Market Summary Shows Mixed Slant Amid Sluggish Trading
Air crafts and specialties weather light selling as stocks opened lower then firmed slowly. Traders aimed to cash profits after a three day rally while awaiting policy signals from Washington. Boeing and United Aircraft led gains among industrials while U S Steel and Dow Chemical lagged. grains rose in Chicago though overall commodities were uneven.
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Victor Eubank
New York
White House
Treasury
Chicago
Boeing
Douglas Aircraft
United Aircraft
Consolidated Aircraft
Curtie-Wright
Glenn Martin
Chrysler
Allied Chemical
Oliver Palm
Dome Mines
MelIntyre
Homestake
American Chain
Hercules Powder
General Foods
U. S. Steel
National Steel
Dow Chemical
Union Pacific
Philip Morris
Owens-Illinois
Continental Can
Anaconda
Consolidated Edison
Woolworth
London
Bombay
Market Summary Mixed Forces Dominate Trading
New York and Chicago reports show stocks easing in steel and aircraft sectors, bonds uneven with rail notes pressured, and mixed results in specialties. Commodities soften with cotton and coffee in retreat while hogs lead downturns. top cattle price noted at $8.60.
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New York
Chicago
Unfinished Hogs Discounted in Local Market
Unfinished hogs offered at discounted prices draw buyers to a local market. Vendors describe limited availability and steady demand for the livestock amid a fluctuating trend in regional prices.
Cattle Prices Across Grades From Grass to Butcher
Cattle market reports steady tone with price ranges by grade. No. 1 fat grass cattle listed beef type Se to Tc. No. 2 common steers and heifers 1-2 cents to Se. No. 3 cows low cutters and cutters 2.5 to 3.5 cents. No. 4 butcher cows 3.5 to 4 cents. No. 5 bull cattle 0.5 to 1.5 cents.
Nashville Livestock Prices Mixed as Market Shifts
Nashville Tenn Dev 6 cattle 600 calved 100. Killing cattle strong to 25 higher with steers and heifers 5.00 to 6.25, good steers and mixed yearlings 650 to 400, beef cows 5.75 down, cutters 2.50 to 4.00. Hogs fifteen lower with 160-245 lbs 8.15, 245-300 lbs 7.90, sows 7.00. Sheep steady with fat wooled lambs to 8.50 and slaughter ewes to 3.50.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. 8
Cottonseed Meal Prices Steady in Memphis Market
The cottonseed meal futures market in Memphis closed steady with 1 per cent protein. Prices for delivery dates range from 19.50 to 20.50 per unit, with the 1,000 bale count noted and dates listed for December through July.
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Memphis
New York Markets Await Government Crop Estimate
The report notes cotton prices fluctuated today in New York as traders await the government crop estimate due Wednesday. Private estimates circulate among investors.
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New York
Wed
Dairy Prices Reported From New York Market
Dairy product figures show butter at 11 040 firm with extra 40 3-4 41 1-2, and 92 score 40 1-2. Firsts 88-91 at 34 1-2 to 39 1-2, seconds 32-33 1-2. Cheese totals 133 288 slow. State whole milk flats and fresh fancy prices listed 18 1-2 to 19, fancy 22-24.
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New York
Wheat Futures Mixed As Export Demand Slows In Chicago
Wheat futures eased from a midday gain as European buyers' weak purchasing limited gains. Export demand in North America was light with total purchases around 400000 bushels, while U S wheat visible supply fell 5530000 bushels.
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United States
Chicago
Club's Work Reviewed by Birmingham Unit at Decatur
Stanley Lewis the Crippled Children's 365 club financial secretary spoke at the Decatur Rotary Club meeting. He was introduced by Pat Putman of the Birmingham Water Co. The Lonely Child committee was named: Joe Duncan William Watson Frank Stone and Tom Fitzpatrick. The entertainment committee will meet at James Rankin's office at seven this evening.
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Stanley Lewis
Crippled Children’s 365 Club
Birmingham
Decatur Rotary Club
Pat” Putman
Birmingham Water Co
Lonely Child
Joe Duncan
Wiliam Watson
Frank Stone
Tom Fitzpatrick
James Rankin
Senator Graves Opposes Anti Lynching Bill
A public letter from the Federal Council of Churches expresses disagreement with Senator Graves on an anti lynching bill. The letter cites positions in McCoy Mississippi and Mrs. Mary N. McCoy of Athens Alabama as part of the dispute.
Coleman Cannot Fill Rose Bowl Ticket Requests
University of Alabama official Jeff Coleman says the office is overwhelmed with Rose Bowl orders from the Pacific Coast. He notes California requests cannot be fulfilled and tickets will be limited to in state fans with Pacific Coast orders to be returned, increasing postage.
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Jeff Coleman
University of Alabama
Fire call at Tennessee Valley Hotel ends in small blaze
Decatur Fire Department responded to a morning alarm at one o'clock at the Tennessee Valley Hotel where a defective fire caused a minor blaze and a small toss was reported.
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Decatur Fire Department
Tennessee Valley Hotel
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Decatur’s
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Sixteenth Averiue Baptist Church
Peggy Ann Pack
Wadeworth
Riverside Parent-Teachers Association
Riverside Auditorium
Sixteenth Avene Baptist Church
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Bloyse Spurlock
Columbia, Tenn
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Charlie Spur
Sixth Avenue North
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Baughs Infirmary
Jackson Street
Joe Ashworth
Creed Pettey
Mrs. Polk Daly
Hillsboro, Tenn
Glenn Turney
Virgil Robinson
Ieee
Elkins
Mable Lee
Mt. Hope
R. W. Waldrop
Hillsboro
Jack Parker
M. A. Jackson
J. R. Crow
Decatur
Ben Johnson
Decatur Route 2
Dave Norris
Beverly Jo Harvey
Charles Harvey
Sherman
Matthew Wiggins
Harteelle
Baugh's Infirmary
Don Jordan
Pla
C. B. McCaghren
8. F. Roberts
Decatur Route 3
Ellis Chambers
Athens
William Lindsay
John Cobb
Lawrence County
Burton Davidson
Mrs Davidson
Losis
Flint
Robert Warren
Miami
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Courtland
Milton Andrews
Louisville and Nashville
A. C. Teague
St. Pauls Lichurch
Grant Street
Lutheran Church
Wilmer
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James Crow
Hartechie
Jack Dillehay
Howard Lanier
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Miss Teasley
Scottsboro
EL. Drinkard, Jr
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Falkville
A. T. Key
Hartaeke
Baugh's
A.nd
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Louis Namie
Third Avenue West
Glenn Watkins
Somerville
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Alabama Federation of Labor
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CTO
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Angeline
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Board of Health
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Lloyd Arnold
Bace Pt x
Illinois Department of the Ennesser
Babe
Cotton Exchange
Cotto
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