Dupont Official Claims Graft Tied to China Deal
Washington dispatch reports Dupont sales manager K. K. V. Casey saying bribe payments related to powder gases bound for China were an exception to policy. The committee cites an "old Chinese custom" defense and notes an Argentine agent was dismissed for indiscriminate bribe offerings. Documents show a one percent commission paid to a Dutch officer under contract.
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Washington
China
K. K. V. Casey
Flint Caller H P Jackson Visits Decatur on Business
Flint resident H P Jackson arrived in Decatur this morning on business. He was seen meeting local officials and discussing matters relevant to Flint.
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Flint
H. P. Jackson
Decatur
Rest at Fifth Avenue After Undergone Operation
An unclear report notes an individual named Kelly resting on Fifth Avenue after undergoing an operation on Sunday. Details and context are not provided in readable text.
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Kelly
Fifth Avenue
No Rainfall Reported Around Decatur Over Pest 34 Hours
Local weather notes indicate zero rainfall in the Decatur area during the pest 34 hour period. No significant precipitation observed, and conditions remain dry across surveyed locations.
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Decatur
T Ayer Visits Decatur on Birmingham Paper Business
T Ayer of Birmingham, representative for the Strickland paper company, made a business call in Decatur today.
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T. Ayer
Birmingham
The
Strickland Paper Company
Decatur
Mrs Henry Davidson Ill at Home on Prospect Drive
Mrs Henry Davidson is confined to her home on Prospect Drive due to illness. Her many friends will regret to learn of her condition.
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Henry Davidson
Prospect Drive
New Fabrics For Trim Jackets And Loose Reefer Costumes
The article previews southern resort fashions with new fabrics for daytime wear. It highlights tweed linen suits and loose reefer jackets, noting designs from Lelong and Mainbocher featuring flannel scarves and chevron tricot, with straight skirts and occasional inverted pleats.
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Lelong
Beholden Union Leaders Clash Over Council Meeting Site
Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round reports President John L. Lewis rebuking union leaders for proposing a January Miami council. Beet sugar lobbyists push to end the Costigan Sugar quota act while Major George Berry and the Pressmen's Union face public exposure threats.
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Miami
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Congress
Naeks
George Berry
Pressmen’s Union
Washington
Hi Y of Negro High School Holds Meet
The Hi Y of the Decatur Negro High School reports a successful meeting held Sunday December 9. Delegates returning from the Older Boys Conference at State Teachers College Montgomery included Ben T. Davis Alexander Hyter Orren Saxton and W H Sherard with Davis elected state Hi Y treasurer. The group notes a sugar quota rising prices and critiques of the costigan act while planning subtle lobbying efforts involving Cuba policy.
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Decatur Negro High School
State Teachers College
Montgomery
Ben T. Davis
Alexander Hyter
Orren Saxton
W. H. Sherard
His-Y
State
Hi-Y
Borah
State Department
Cuba
Latin America
Newburg
First Showing of Plymouth Is Held
The first showing of a 1935 Plymouth model was held, drawing interest from local residents and potential buyers who attended the unveiling event. Attendees explored car features and colors as dealers showcased the new design.
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Plymouth
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