Prohibition repeal battle looms in Alabama Senate
In Montgomery on December 12 legislators consider a repeal of the liquor ban and a 1.5 percent gross receipts tax. The education committee will review the repeal and private wine sale steps while opponents vow to block passage. State experts project about $7 million in revenue from the two measures.
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Ala
Senate
Capitol
Thomas Knight, Jr
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Temperance Committee
Education Committee
Prohibition
Alabama
Jeff Beeland
Consumers Anti-Sales Tax Association
Lottery Fight Turns Fatal Near Police HQ in Atlanta
In Atlanta two men died and three others wounded in a night gunfight over a lottery numbers game next to police headquarters. Billingsly and Mitchell were killed. Nick and James Ransom and Nick’s wife were injured as officers investigated the shootout and recovered two pistols and a revolver. The incident left shells and bullets on the scene and raised questions about the number of guns involved.
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Atlanta
Vasteen
Bill) Billingsly
Mitchell
Nick
James Ransom
M. Summerlin
Roy E. House
Tommy Gann
House
Nick Ransom
Ransom
Gann
Bills ‘Ngsley and
Brotherick
Gan
Billingsly
Mystery Man Marty Sought In Cota Trial
Trenton New Jersey December 13 defense counsel for Ramon Cota say they will search New York City and near New Brunswick for a mystery figure named Marty who the state says does not exist but Cota claims was present when his wife Emily Reidel Cota was killed. The trial is adjourned to Monday as lawyers pursue clues about Marty and a hammer incident involving the alleged intruder.
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Trenton
N. J
Ramon Cota
Boscarell
Andrew Cella
New York City
New Brunswick
Cota
Emily Reidel Cota
Marty
New York
Mercer County
Huntsville
Ala
Higdon elected head of Decatur Charity Council
Harry Higdon, manager of They. C. Penney Company, will lead the Decatur Charity Council, succeeding Rev. Peter M. Dennis. Election followed a steering committee meeting with local organization representatives. Treasurer Emmett Phillips reported just over $1,000 pledged against a $3,000 goal as the group plans a reorganization and fresh campaign next week.
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Harry Higdon
They. C. Penney Company
Decatur Charity Council
Peter M. Dennis
Higdon
Lucy Bell
C. U. Campbell
Irwin Mitchell
J. D., Ligon
L. H. Kilgore
Fury Docked at Boulogne With Former King Aboard
The British destroyer Fury arrived at Boulogne Boulogne sur Mer France with former King Edward aboard. Heavy guards encircled the dock as troops and mobile units watched. The British consul and a French police official boarded the vessel while a dark figure in a black coat and derby appeared on deck but could not be identified.
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Boulogne, Sur-Mer
France
Fury
Edward of
Britain
Boulogne
Duke of Windsor Named New Title for Edward
London report states King George chose the title Duke of Windsor for his brother former King Edward. An official announcement was expected later today confirming the decision and bearing on royal succession implications.
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London
Duke of Windsor
George
Edward
Beans in a Jar for Eighteen Years Attracts Interest
A jar of string beans packed in August 1918 by Mrs. M. F. Brooks of Olive Street is on display at The Daily office. The beans remain bright green with seemingly fresh juice and the jar remains airtight, suggesting contents may keep for years. Mrs. Brooks previously lived 17 miles west of Athens and won a county fair first prize in October 1918 for her exhibit.
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M. F. Brooks
Olive Street
War Demanded Against Japan by Chinese Circular
A Domei dispatch from Shanghai reports Chinese Marshal Chang Hsiao Liang who abducted Chiang Kai-Shek has issued a telegram demanding immediate war against Japan by the Chinese national government.
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Tokyo
Domei
Shanghai
Chang Hsiao Liang
Chiang Kai-Shek
Sianfu
Shensi
Japan
Hospital Site Sought Near Decatur Alabama
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce seeks 50 to 100 acre sites within two miles of Decatur city limits for a general medical hospital to be reviewed by the Veterans Administration. Proposals must include location description price and be on a good road near a town with public utilities and suitable elevation for drainage and outlook.
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Chamber of Commerce
Veterans Administration
Decatur
General Medical Hospital
Alabama
Plasterers Find Cat Trapped in Wall at High School
In Moment Lake County Illinois on December 12 workers renovating a new high school heard noises from a wall. They cut through fresh plaster and released a gaunt cat believed sealed inside while pursuing prey, creating a grim Poe like scene.
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Momence
Ill
Edgar Allen Poe
Seed Cotton Crushes Rise in Four Month Period
Washington reports cottonseed crushed from Aug 1 to Nov 30 reached 2,124,053 tons, higher than 1,956,284 tons in the same interval last year per Census Bureau figures.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Roosevelt to be reelected by electoral college on Monday
Washington dispatch notes the 531 member electoral college will meet in state capitals to vote for president and vice president on Monday. Roosevelt expected to win about 523 votes to 8 for Landon and Knox with the January 6 counting in Washington sealing the result.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Electoral College
Roosevelt-Garner
Landon
Knox
House
Senate
Mr. Roosevelt
Toy Matinee Plans Announced for Community House
Miss Lucy Bell announced with help from Princess manager G. P. Banniza that the annual toy matinee will be held for one afternoon. All children may enter between 1 and 6 pm to receive one usable toy. Toys will be used to aid Santa on visits to children who might otherwise be overlooked. Parents urged to cooperate.
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Lucy Bell
G. P. Banniza
Miss Bell
Santa
Dairymen Visit B A Turner in Morgan County Dinner
Morgan county dairy men attended a dinner hosted by B A Turner of Turner Coal and Grain at his store on West Moulton Street. Fred T. Smith and W E Howard from Purina Mills spoke during a following business session. Attendees included J M Ryan A J Hamaker Louie and Paul Glenn J N Norwood and others with Turner employees present.
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Morgan County
B. A. Turner
Turner Coal and Grain Company
West Moulton Street
Fred T. Smith
W. E. Howard
Purina Mills
J. M. Ryan
A. J. Hamaker
Louie
Paul Glenn
J. N. Norwood
Houston Thrasher
E. W. Strother
L. R. Nash
J. L. Cowan
Jim Hill
Dick West
Turner Company
Robert Gray
Robert Weatherford
W. C. Brewer
Robert Walter
New Cornelian Court Hotel Opens At Johnston Street
The Cornelian Court Hotel at Johnston street and Bee Line highway began accepting guests today though the formal opening will come later. Manager E H Barnett said the dining room would open with breakfast Sunday. equipment delays remain. The three story, 43 room hostelry cost 70000 and was designed by Albert Frahn of Decatur with Athens Lumber Co as contractors. construction began July 10.
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Cornelian Court
Johnston Street
Bee Line Highway
E. H. Barnett
Albert Frahn
Decatur
Athens Lumber Company
Athens
Man Shot After Restaurant Hold Up Attempt in Haleyville
In Haleyville Alabama two men approached a restaurant patron claiming a broken down truck. A gunman fired striking Walter W. Coplin in the abdomen and critically wounding him. Patrolman Will Martin shot the assailant who fled. Jessie Lawrence aided by throwing a flashlight, and the second man Charles West was arrested at the jail.
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Haleyville
Ala
Will Martin
Walter W. Coplin
Guntersville
Martin
Jessie Lawrence
Charles West
Lawrence
Old Age Benefit Office to Open in Malone Building
The old age benefit district office will be located in the Malone Building at 1012 Ferry Street with equipment expected to be moved in by December 15. The 3rd district office in this city is created to administer provisions of the Local Security Act.
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Malone Building
Ferry Street
Christmas Trees On Sale At Decatur Curb Market
Sales of 39.85 were reported at the Decatur Curb Market this morning with seven sellers present. Christmas trees will be on sale each market day through Christmas.
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Decatur Curb
Britain
Curb Master d
Mrs Shores Visits Owens Cross Roads Sunday
Mrs L W Shores of Owens Cross Roads in East Morgan county paid a Friday city visit showing local interest in the area.
Miss Oline Dobbs Dies At 22 In Hartselle
Miss Oline Dobbs died at her home on Hartselle route 3 at 2 this morning after an extended illness. She was 22. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Gum Springs with the Rev. Dewey Crow officiating and burial directed by Peck of Hartselle. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. J C Dobbs, four sisters Bernice Lera Jeane and Betty, and six brothers Leo Ernest Alton Herschel J C Jr and Glenn. Miss Dobbs was widely known in the Hartselle route 3 community.
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Oline Dobbs
Hartselle
Gum Springs
Dewey Crow
Peck
Miss Dobbs
J. C
Bernice
Lera
Jeane
Betty Dobbs
Leo
Ernest
Alton
Herschel
Curriculum Study Meeting Scheduled
The county wide horsing for curriculum study will be held at HartellopeSchool on Tuesday December 15 at 2 p.m. Dr R Tidwell director of the University of Alabama extension service and Dr C B Collier of Florence State Teachers College will be consultants.
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R.®. Tidwell
University of Alabama Extension Service
C. B. Collier
Florence
State Teachers College
Edward and Mrs. Simpson drift deeper into seclusion
In Cannes on December 12 Mrs. Simpson remains at the Villa Lou Vier with no word from Edward since his England departure. A spokesman says the exiled king is not coming to Cannes and the couple plan no meeting during the interim awaiting the divorce process.
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Oannes
France
Edward
Wal Simpson
Herman Rogers
Lord Brownlow
Cannes
George Ladbrook
Pedward
Simpson
England
Empire
Hosta
Portsmouth
Rivier
Mrs. Simpson
Monte Carlo
Villa Lou Vier
London
New York
Braddock to defend title against Schmeling in June bout
James J. Braddock today signed to defend his heavyweight boxing championship against Max Schmeling of Germany on June 3 at Madison Square Garden Long Island City Bowl.
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New York
James J. Braddock
Max Schmeling
Germany
Madison Square Garden
Long Island City Bowl
World Reacts To Edward's Farewell Speech
Citizens from Hong Kong to Saskatchewan, Singapore to Windsor heard Prince Edward declare he would carry the burden and protect the country and empire. The broadcast drew tears and widespread sympathy as the world reflected on Britain’s decision and its enduring bond with the monarchy.
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London
Hongkong
Singapore
Saskatchewan
Hudson Bay
England
Windsor
Prince Edward of Windsor
Espana
Proclamation of George VI as King of Britain and Empire
London declares George VI liege of the British empire in a formal ceremony at St James's Palace. The scene blends royal pomp with naval service memories and widespread public cheers as the new king pledges duties and receives dominion greetings.
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London
George the Sixth
England
Royal Palace of
St. James
Wollaston
France
St. James’ Palace
George VI
Mary
Gloucester
Kent
Stanley Baldwin
Edward
Wallis
Palace of
Buckingham
Dimages
Friary Court of
St. To
Charing Cross
Tomeie
Weather Report and Forecast for Tennessee and Alabama
The Tennessee river gauge reads 16.8 feet with a 62 degree high and 26 degree low and no rainfall. Alabama shows colder in the southeast with frost warnings and coastal freezing temperatures. interior south 24 to 30. Tennessee outlook: fair and warming, west slightly warmer. Week forecast: generally fair Central and East with possible cold days Thursday in the Plains West States with moderate temperatures.
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Alabama
South
Central
East
Soninnne Plains
Perak
Nerally
East Port
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