Earnhardt Declares Birmingham Second Most Murderous City
Dr. K E Earnhardt a sociology professor at Birmingham Southern College told a local women’s club Birmingham is the world’s second most murderous city with five times the murder rate of Chicago. He cited crime costs to the nation and urged study of penal methods while noting data from England London and New York.
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Birmingham
Ala
K. E. Earnhardt
Birmingham-Southern College
Weme
Chicago
United States
Earnhardt
Barnhard
Missouri
Italy
England
London
New York
York
Janet's Academic Struggles Prompt Parental Critique
Janet is described as bright but unable to finish or hand in work on time. Her mother confronts the teacher and voices harsh phrases about Janet's effort, expressing disappointment and urging better performance for college plans.
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Janet
Leave her alone a month and watch changes unfold
Miss Prentiss and a teacher advise giving Ja net distance from nagging to relieve boredom and pressured effort. They suggest a month without interference may allow positive changes as constant parental disappointment wears on a student.
Pocketbook Found At City Hall
A lady's pocketbook found by an official city family member is at the police station awaiting proper identification. The owner may claim it by describing its contents at the Decatur station.
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Decatur
Market To Be Open For Christmas Eve
Decatur curb market will be open Christmas Eve for the convenience of Decatur housewives. Mrs. J. T. Nelson curb master announced this morning. Selling patrons are making every effort to offer a variety of produce to help make up the Decatur Christmas dinner for the following day.
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Decatur Curb Market
Decatur
J. T. Nelson
Curb Master
Is in Birmingham Garner Pride returns from Alabama Power
Garner Pride district manager of Alabama Power is expected to return this afternoon from Birmingham.
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Garner Pride
Alabama Power Company
Birmingham
Every home in Morgan county is electrically is a goal.
The statement asserts Morgan county aims to electrify every home, framing universal electrical access as a regional objective. It outlines a broad policy target without detailing programs, timelines, or responsible agencies.
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Morgan County
Actor Maurice Costello Sued for 100000 Breach of Promise
In Los Angeles, artist Maurice Costello faces a breach of promise suit for 100000 filed by Vivienne Sengler a young musician author and artist. The case centers on alleged unmet commitments and potential damages in a high profile civil action.
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Maurice Costello
Los Angeles
Vivienne Sengler
Colleen Rosalie Faces Murder Charge After Fatal Killings
In a crowded room Rosalie admits killing Martino, a detective at Boggs and Clarke, after he threatened her. Mother Murphy and Tim confront the turmoil as police secure the scene and the gun remains. Tim fears involvement, Rosalie remains defiant about her actions.
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Olleen
Colleen
Darlin
Mother Murphy
Rosalie
Mother
Martino
Sixth District Heavydarters
Roy
Alberto Martino
Boggs and Clarke
Tim
Auto Tag Stolen From Parked Car
A traveling salesman for a major tire company reported his automobile license tag stolen from his car parked in front of the Lyons hotel on Friday night. Police believe the number may have been used by a thief who discarded the original plate.
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Lyons Hotel
Garden Club aims for festive Decatur decorations
Garden Club members report strong public response to the Christmas home and business decoration appeal. They spent Friday interviewing residents and merchants and secured widespread cooperation, predicting Decatur will be among the most attractively decorated towns for the Yuletide season.
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Garden Club
Decatur
Missionary Annie Parker Reported Safe by Relatives
Relatives say Miss Annie Parker, a Methodist missionary from Hillsboro, is safe after rumors she was attacked by Chinese bandits. The Congo-Belgium mission in Africa is her posting, and a letter two weeks ago to her brother-in-law G. S. Parker confirmed she was safe.
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Annie Parker
Hillsboro
Miss Parker
China
Congo-Belgium
Africa
G. S. Parker
Waldrop Tops Decatur Market With 31 Dollar Produce Sale
Falkville resident L. J. Waldrop was the market’s top seller this morning at the Decatur market, earning a total of 31 dollars from produce sold to Decatur consumers.
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L. J. Waldrop
Falkville
Decatur
Mr. Waldrop
Decatur Aims for Place in Aviation Development
An optimistic note declares Decatur will secure a rightful role in aviation progress, with emphasis on regional growth and future air transport initiatives.
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Decatur
Methodists Meet At McCulloch Home For Sunday Service
Members of the West Decatur Methodist church gather at Leonard McCulloch home on Memorial Drive at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon for the regular Sunday service. Until the church is built, services will be held in members homes.
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West Decatur
Sheppard Leaves for Gadsden Business Trip
R T Sheppard business manager of The Daily departed this afternoon for Gadsden and is expected to return late Sunday.
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R. T. Sheppard
the Daily
Gadsden
Mr. Sheppard
Prison riot at Auburn holds warden hostage
Warden Edgard S. Jennings was held for over two hours by a group of long term convicts during a riot at the Auburn New York state prison.
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Edgards. Jennings
Auburn, N. Y
Red Cross Drive in Athens Exceeds County Quota
The Athens Red Cross membership drive this week succeeded quickly with the county quota reached within hours on opening day. The Athens Post of the American Legion led the campaign for Athens and surrounding areas.
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Athens
Ala
Specia
Red Cross
American Legion
Physician Urging Dairy Growth in Limestone County
Dr. L. R. Murphree, director of the Limestone County Health Unit, campaigns in rural areas to urge families to raise one or two cows. He emphasizes milk as a vital part of the diet and urges more dairy farming across the county.
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Athens
Ala
L. R. Murphree
Limestone County Health Unit
hasenemRec
Edward E Morrell Called To Reward
Edward E Morrell Sr of Ardmore died this week and was interred at Elliott Graveyard. Morrell was engaged in the mill industry and left a widow and family.
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Edward E. Morrell
Athens
Ala
Edward. E. Morrell
Ardmore
Elliott
Morrell
Jonah and Whale Sermon Topic At First Baptist
Rev. J. E. Berkstresser will preach on Jonah and the Whale at First Baptist Church Sunday evening. The subject follows the resignation of a Howard College professor and has drawn interest from his congregation and the public.
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Jonah
Howard College
J. E. Berkstresser
First Baptist Church
Berkstresser
Notable local figure passes at 76
The article notes a prominent local man, active in business and well known in the area, who died. He was 76 and survived by a number of children.
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Ing
J C Penney Sales Jump in November Report
J C Penney Co gross sales for November rose 24.43 percent to 24 405 975 37 from 19 304 016 72 last year. Local manager H H Higdon announced the report showing year to date sales through November 30 totaling 180 087 463 42 versus 151 593 696 69 the prior year, an 18.80 percent gain.
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J. C. Penney Co
H. H. Higdon
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Alma Sioux
the Law
Elwell L. Hardegee
Atlanta
A. H. Johnson
Hartwell, Ga
Methodists
McCulloch Home
United Disorders
Haiti
Marti
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Pte
Jonah and Whale
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