Tuberculosis Fate in Tennessee Valley Area Examined
Public health note from Decatur Morgan County urges attention to tuberculosis prevalence. Article discusses race and poverty links, regional death-rate differences, and calls for study of natural factors affecting susceptibility in the Tennessee Valley and nearby areas.
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Morgan County
D. W. Palmer Dearing
United States Public Health
Journal of the Medical Association
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Tennessee
Joseph
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South Carolina
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Gulf States
Kentucky
Virginia
Maryland
Tennessee Valley
Cotton Quota Increase Approved by Senate for 1938
Senators from the southwest and far west won approval to raise the 1938 cotton marketing quota from 10,090,000 to 10,483,000 bales. Senator Hayden of Arizona noted most gains go to states with higher per acre yields, listing increases for California Mississippi Arkansas Missouri Arizona and others. The bill directs quota distribution by state production over the past five years, with Hayden adding a 70 percent cap tied to 1987 production.
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Southwest
Far West
Senate
Hayden
D.-Ariz
California
Mississippi
Arkansas
Missouri
Arizona
South Carolina
Georgia
Louisiana
New Mexico
Tennessee
Alabama
Florida
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson Elected Member D Club
W. W. Benson superintendent of Decatur schools receives a D Club letter in appreciation of his years of support for athletics. The award will be presented in chapel exercises next week.
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W. W. Benson
Decatur
Benson
Two TVA Workers Die in Knoxville Auto Crash
An automobile crashed head on into a concrete bridge railing killing J. P. Lacey, 29, Knoxville, and Katherine Bishop, 21, Columbus Mississippi, both TVA employees. Lacey died of a broken neck and throat. Bishop suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries.
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Tenn
J. P. Lacey
Kathrine Bishop
Columbus
Miss
Tennessee Valley Authority
Bishop Sufa
Dizzy Dean Plays Santa Claus in Coral Gables
Dizzy Dean distributed toys and sweets to 600 children at the Grace Doherty Christmas party at the Miami Biltmore in Coral Gables. After presents were handed out Mrs. Doherty removed Dean's Santa disguise as children cheered.
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Dizzy Dean
Grace Doherty
Miami Biltmore
Decatur Notes Busy Day with Visitors and Meetings
Randolph Sandlin and many others from Hartselle and nearby towns visited Decatur today. Nursing group, chamber ballots, and armory events highlighted a day of social, civic, and health related activities in Morgan County.
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Hartselle
Japanese advance and aid workers feared as river battles widen
Allied observers report Japanese forces gaining ground along the Yangtze with Wuhu capture and Nanking assaults while fighting flares near Chinkiang and Yangchow. American missionaries Stamps and Demerst are unaccounted as air raids, river forts, and safety zones dominate latest updates.
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Stamps
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Shanghai
Mehre Considers South Carolina Post
The Columbia Record reports former Georgia coach Harry Mehre may take the South Carolina job. He wants to bring his Georgia staff with him. A University Athletic Board committee meets Monday to decide options. Coach Don McAllister’s contract runs another year.
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Columbia Record
Harry Mehre
University of Georgia
University of South Carolina
Mehre
Georgia
University Athletic Board
Don McAllister
Roosevelt Works On Gridiron Talk
President Roosevelt shortened his engagement list to leave time for an off the record speech at the Gridiron Club. He stayed in the executive mansion study as three callers were admitted: Postmaster General Farley Governor Lloyd C Stark of Missouri and Admiral Arthur J Hepburn.
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Lloyd C. Stark
Missouri
Arthur J. Hepburn
Robber commits suicide after police trap in Georgia
Augusta dispatch reports two men robbed a Wrens filling station then fled in a car. One killed himself when police closed in after a crash. the other surrendered. Capt. George R. Fods said the captured man claimed the name Hubert Davis of Roxboro North Carolina and stated his partner was C. O. Whitt of near Roxboro.
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Wrens
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Hubert Davis
Roxboro
N. C
C. O. Whitt
Doctor Transplants Cornea At Charity Hospital
In New Orleans on December 11 residents watched Prank Chabina Albany farmer recover after doctors transplanted a cornea from John Amos 68 to Chabinas right eye. Surgeon Dr George Haik reported bandages to be removed every two to three days as progress is monitored. Both patients expressed cheer over the gift and the hospital ward celebration.
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Young
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George Haik
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Amos
Weidmann and accomplices charged in French killings
Police tied Million and his mistress Mile Tricot to at least one Weidmann murder linked to a theatrical abduction scheme. Leblanc, who surrendered with them, faced questioning after a nationwide hunt while detectives probed ownership of monogrammed garments found in a villa trunk.
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Lewis to quit New York for Hollywood retirement
Ed Strangler Lewis said he would retire from wrestling and settle in Hollywood after returning to the United States from a six month layoff aboard the Washington. The 46 year old undisputed world champion five times has competed in more than six thousand matches.
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United States
Washington
Hollywood
Burns from bed warmer injures Alabama mother and child
Mrs. Ralph E Powers and her eight year old daughter Jo Anne were treated for severe burns after a bed warmer ignited bed clothes. The husband blamed a short circuit in the warmer for the accident. The mother and child suffered serious burns.
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Ralph E. Powers
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Coal firm to supply 10930 tons rail for Western Pacific
The Birmingham Age-Herald cites authoritative sources that Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co will fill an order for 10 930 tons of rail for the Western Pacific Railroad. The cost is reported as about a set figure.
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Birmingham Age-Herald Today
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Western Pacific Railroad
WPA projects in Alabama total nearly seventy thousand
Representative Orville Bush states that Works Progress Administration work in Alabama totaling 69 931 has been approved by the president and the comptroller general. Approved by the president include Cordova street improvements 19 042 Demopolis street improvements 2 108 Montgomery county suburban street improvements 22 412 Cherokee county school building additions 6 876 Phenix City use to employ needy persons 12 631. Comptroller general approved items are Montevallo open air theater at Alabama College 6 332 and Gadsden forest cemetery Chapel 620.
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Hill endorsed for U.S. Senate by Alabama Democrats
Montgomery officials announced the Democratic executive committee endorsed Rep. Lister Hill for the January 4 primary. The vote was unanimous with Heflin and Williams as other declared candidates, as party officials prepared for the selection process.
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Markets buoyed by bids for trans Atlantic airliners
Markets featured aircraft stocks as investors priced in a large order for new ocean flying boats. Alleghany and Chesapeake surged on approval of a merger with Erie and C&O, while several major names showed mixed gains and losses. Futures and commodities drifted with muted trading patterns in a thin session.
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Hogs Steady As Unfinished Offerings Range 130 to 160 Pounds
Hog sale notes show steady prices for livestock in the 130 to 160 pound range. Buyers seek unfinished hogs as discounts apply to lighter or unmarketable stock.
Cattle prices steady across beef grades
Market report shows No. 1 fat grass cattle at seven to seven cents a pound for beef type. No. 2 common steers and heifers quoted 1 to 2 and 5 cents. No. 3 cows rough cutters 2.5 to 3.5 cents. No. 4 butcher cows 3.5 to 4 cents. No. 5 bulls 0.5 to 0.5 cents.
Nashville Livestock Market Report from December
Nashville Tenn December 11 cattle receipts 25 calves 25 market generally steady to strong late and for the week bulks medium and good slaughter steers mixed yearlings 6.50 to 8.00 strictly good dry feds to 8.60 pair steers and heifers 5.25 to 6.25 cutter kinds 5.00 down beef cows and bulls 5.75 down few above 5.00 cutter grades of cows 2.50 to 4.00 late vealer top 70 hogs 100 steady good and choice 160 to 245 lbs 7.90 and 8.00 245 to 300 lbs 7.65 and 7.75 130 to 160 lbs 7.10 and 7.20 sows 6.85 and less sheep 25 quoted steady today but lambs 50 lower for week sheep steady late sales fat lambs 8.00 down and fat ewes to 3.50.
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Nashville
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Cottonseed oil prices hold steady amid market notes
New Orleans December reports show refined steady demand for cottonseed oils with bleachable prime summer yellow at 690 nominal. Futures quoted at 1-2 Dec 6.58B, Jan 6.58B, March 6.62B, May 6.65B, July 6.70B with B-Bid indicating bid status.
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New Orleans
Cotton Trend Mixed Fluctuations Steady Decline in New Orleans
Weekend session in New Orleans shows mixed cotton market movements with a steady close and net declines of 4 to 3 points. Traders cite tepid enthusiasm after the farm bill's passage by the House and cautious sentiment in the ring circles.
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Egg and Dairy Prices Move in New York Markets
New York reports yeast of egg prices across mixed colors with special and standard packs ranging 29 1 2 to 30. Butter prices firm with creamery gains and AQ 1 4 41. Cheese markets quiet with prices unchanged.
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New York
Cotton closes at 51 percent white middling grade
The bureau of agricultural economies reported that this season the cotton closed so far averaged 51 percent white middling or above in grade. About 34 percent was an inch or longer in staple length.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Cottonseed meal futures close dull in Memphis trade
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent protein closed dull in Memphis with Dec on 20.50 cents per unit, Jan 20.00, Feb 19.00, March 19.90, April 19.85, May 19.85, June 19.80, July 19.90. Sales totaled 2000 units.
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Memphis
Mussolini’s moves threaten wider European peace efforts
The analysis argues Italy and Mussolini seek to broaden Fascist influence through Spain and the Mediterranean, challenging British dominance and signaling caution toward the League of Nations. It notes Italy’s irritation at democratic cohesion and the potential US Britain rapprochement altering Europe’s peace prospects.
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Supreme Court to rule on sit-down strike legality
The Supreme Court convened to decide if it will review a question on the constitutionality of sit-down strikes. The case stems from a summer strike at Apex Hosiery Co in Philadelphia, as the American Federation of Full Fashioned Hosiery Workers seeks appellate review. The court’s likely ruling may be announced Monday.
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Textile sale totals rise as orders surge in New York
Textile buying has jumped with orders for about 40 million yards of gray and printcloths at slightly higher prices. Finishers and converters have led the purchase while industrial buyers stayed away and mail order houses showed rising interest. Market prospects improve after the final crop report and looming mill curtailments in the South after Christmas.
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Worth Street
Trains Seek Victims After Britain's Worst Rail Disaster
Break reports trains seek additional victims of Britain's worst railway disaster in 22 years. Thirty one bodies taken from the wreck of the Scottish Express after it struck a rear train in a blinding snowstorm Friday. Smudge fires burned in Florida citrus groves and will be required again tonight. Weather bureau notes Friday low temperatures across the south with readings from Nashville to New Orleans. Two storm areas near the Mississippi forecast rain for most of the south late Sunday night.
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Cold Hangs On Across Alabama With Freezing Nights
The Associated Press reports continued frigid weather across Alabama with subfreezing lows tonight. Montgomery and Florence recorded near and below zero readings, while forecasters expect rising temperatures Sunday as increasing clouds and possible rain end the cold spell.
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Blizzard Row Buffalo Faces Deep Snow and Rescue Efforts
A new snowstorm blankets Buffalo and suburbs as emergency crews struggle to clear roads. Plows move forward while six die in western New York and four more in earlier snowstorms. Rescue parties aid buried families amid reports of record snowfall and heat by burning furniture.
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Negro Alumni Meet Monday For Basketball Plans
The Negro high school alumni association invites all members to attend Monday night meetings to discuss plans for alumni basketball teams this year. Arrangements are underway to remodel Sykes' hall for basketball. The PTA will hold a joint meeting due to poor weather last Thursday night.
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Sykes’ Hall
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