Western bloc ahead for GOP says West regains voice
A Lake City meeting gathers about hundred Republican leaders from 11 Western states to discuss a permanent Western bloc to boost influence in national politics. The plan mirrors a prior Democratic gathering and targets stronger regional power amid New Deal criticism and policy talks on trade, sugar beet reclamation, and electoral votes.
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John F. Chandler
Lake City
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
James A. Marsh
Denver
Colorado
Democratic National Committee
Drs. Burgta Ie
wWesterfiers
West
California
New York State
Restrictions on union activity urged in banking and utilities
Lawmakers consider amendments to curb union influence in vital industries. Proposals would bar National Bank employees from affiliating with national labor groups and prevent unions in public utilities from coercing government action or causing disruptions. Rep Murdock signals administration backing.
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Eee
National
Murdock
Utah
Frisco Fair to Reopen in 1940 After Court Pledges
Frisco Fair will reopen next year as creditors agree to hold demands until 1940 receipts are counted. Pao Smith reports that some pledges were secured to enable reopening. others are to be paid immediately. Court consent remains to be obtained.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate Exposition
Pao Smith
Far Ee Cedelitel
Watch Party Set at First Baptist Church New Year's Eve
A watch party is scheduled at the First Baptist Church on New Year’s Eve. The program starts at nine o’clock and will include a world observance by Baptists of prayer for evangelism.
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First Baptist Church
New
Baptists of A
Market Downtick Follows Cotton Decline Amid Stock Hesitation
New York markets open with a cotton futures drop of about 3 a bale dragging stocks lower after Wednesday’s gains. Transfers for the full session run near 900000 shares as staples weaken and price ranges for oats soybeans timothy and clover are listed with nominal values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Eubank
New York
Staples
Stock Department
Cotton futures tumble as hedging weakness hits prices
New Orleans trading today saw cotton futures fall about 3 a bale amid hedging and pressure, while closing bids steadied. Contracts for December to October show varied moves with declines in some months and steady or mixed close prices as traders weighed demand.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed meal futures close barely steady at Memphis
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed barely steady in Memphis on December 14. Closing prices FOB Memphis show December at 29.00, January 28.80, March 28.00, July 28.00, September 26.25 with 2,200 tons traded.
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Memphis. Tenn
F.o.b
Memphis
Mareh Ae
Chicago dairy market prices steady as eggs unsettled
Chicago reports butter at 429,670 and steady prices. Eggs totals 6,734 with unsettled market. graded fresh firsts 18 3-4 and refrigerator extras 14 3-4. Hens and other prices unchanged as district bids hold.
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Chicago
Rec
Poultry Prices List From Chicago Market
Chicago market report shows prices for various poultry items dated December. Hens and broilers at multiple weight ranges, Plymouth Rock and White Rock varieties, ducks and small colored poultry listed with price per pound. Young tom turkeys priced around 18 pounds and up. Other prices indicated as available.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Springs
Wheat advances and declines at Chicago market
Wheat briefly rose to near two year highs in heavy trading in Chicago with December up to 1.04 before profit taking erased gains. Rye oats and soybeans held near multi year highs while grain futures closed mixed with declines in most contracts.
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Chicago
Cash Grain Market Brief from Chicago December report
Cash wheat sample grade hard 98 98.1 2. Corn No 1 taxed 5763 3 4 No. The fragment details a Chicago cash grain market update including prices for wheat and corn with tax/grade figures in a terse market note.
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Chicago
Solons Map Policy In Alabama Delegation Meet
The Birmingham News reports Alabama congressional leaders will convene in Birmingham to map policy for instructing the Alabama delegation to the 1940 Democratic National Convention. Senators Bankhead and Hill are expected, with Hill arriving tomorrow to discuss the Bankhead for president effort and North Alabama leaders.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham News
Toda
Alabama
William B. A
Botst
John H. Bankhead
Lister Hill
Hill
North Alabama
Adoration of the Kings and Shepherds Christmas Pageant
A Christmas pageant titled Adoration of the Kings and Shepherds will be presented at Central Methodist Church on Sunday December 24 at 4 30 p m. Sponsored by the Young Matrons Circle of the Missionary Society the pageant committee includes Mrs Roland Langley Mrs A H Thompson and Mrs J E Sneed J J Harris handles electricals and John Stewart decorates The music directed by Mrs H O Troup features the full choir singing Christmas carols A special offering will be taken for the Methodist Children's Home in Selma Alabama.
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Central Methodist Church
the Missionary Society
Roland Langley
A .H. Thompson
J. E. Sneed
J. J. Harris
Johm Stewart
H. O. Troup
Selma
Alan
Dancy Chapter OES to Meet at Masonic Temple
Members of the Mary Lou Dancy Chapter OES will hold their regular meeting Thursday night December 14 at the Masonic Temple starting at 7 30. All members are urged to attend and officers are especially needed for a practice session in connection with the meeting.
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Mary Lou Dancy
Masonic Temple
Hoover Turns Down Plant Relief Manager Post
The White House said President Roosevelt considered Norman Davis asking former President Hoover to serve as a general manager of relief for European war sufferers, but Hoover declined after discussions with Davis.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Norman Davis
Red_Cross
Hoover
Stephen Barry
Germany
Poland
United States
Europe
Finland Gains IMF Support And Council Move In League Action
In a League of Nations session officials indicated near certainty of a unanimous vote for aiding Finland with required defense materials. Britain announced steps to help Finland while the council kept seats for China and Latvia and prepared to elect Egypt and re elect China.
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League
Mexico
Finland
Rudolf Holsti
Great Britain
England
China
Latvia
Egypt
R. A. Butler
United Kingdom
Soecanon
WPA Employment Shows an Increase in Work Relief
The Works Projects Administration reports 2,074,078 persons on relief rolls as of December 6, up 51,022 from November 29. State totals include Alabama with 48,111 and other figures reflecting gains across multiple states.
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Washington
Works Projects Administration
Alabama
Kiwanis Hold Open Meeting In Decatur At Hotel Lyons
Decatur Kiwanis club led by John Caddell held an open meeting at Hotel Lyons with no formal program. New members Quince Eddins and Clyde McRae were initiated, and Key Club rep Bill Britnell attended. Guests included Dr. Rice of Morgan County Tubercular Sanatorium. Next week’s Ladies Night will feature a committee-led program chaired by Winston Alston.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
John Caddell
Hotel
Lyons
Quince Eddins
Clyde McRae
Marvin Rankin
Bill Britnell
Porter
Winfield
Newton
Cullman
Dr. Rice
Morgan County Tubercular
Winston Alston
Dixie Limited Derailment Shakes Passengers at Hall Station
Southbound Dixie Limited derailed three cars at Hall’s Station Georgia. No injuries reported. Laura Crews star of Gone With The Wind was en route to Atlanta for the world premiere. Officials blame a broken rail as the cause. Remaining cars remained on track and the train continued to Atlanta from Chicago.
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Cartersville
Dixie Limited
Laura ‘Hope Crews
Hall's Station
Miss Crews
Pitty Pat
Atlanta
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway Company
Two Men Sentenced to Die for Coventry Explosion
In London on December 14, two men, James Richards aged 29 and Peter Barnes aged 32, were sentenced to death for complicity in the Coventry explosion of August 25 that killed five. jurors acquitted Joseph Hewitt his wife Mary Hewitt and Brigid O’Hara of murder charges.
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London
Coventry
Irish Republican Army
James Richards
Ireland
Peter Barnes
Joseph Hewitt
Mary Hewitt
Brigid O'Hara
Courtland social rounds list bridge party and visitors
Courtland notes report Mrs. Lavinia Chardavoyne hosting a Tuesday bridge club with Miss Annie Campbell and Miss Francis Bynum. Mrs. R. H. Tweedy Jr. won high score and refreshments were served. The column also lists numerous visits and guests in Courtland and nearby towns, plus an Oyster Dinner fund raiser and a church conference set for December 11 at Courtland.
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Lavinia Chardavoyne
Annie Carmicpbell
Francis Bynum
R. H. Tweedy
J. W. Horton
Eva Fowler
Lavinila Chardavoyne
Florence
E. H. Pippen
Roy Weatherwax
Moulton
C. G. Horton
Farce Comedy at Yvonne’s School Tonight
A 16th farce comedy titled He Was Gee Senorita is set for one night at a location two and a half miles west of Lacon. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. and promises many laughs with nearly every line drawing laughter.
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Lacon
Leche and 2 others charged with mail fraud in Louisiana
Former Governor Richard W. Leche and two other men were indicted in federal court on mail fraud charges. Judge Ben Dawkins allowed Leche’s name to be released while withholding the others’ identities since they had not yet been arrested. Leche had been released on bond in a prior indictment.
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Leche
Lake Charles
Richard W. Leche
Alexandria
Federal District Court
Ben Dawkins
Decatur Notes On Local Church Talks and Aids
Decatur briefs report Rev C L Dobbs improving from a cold and Rev L H Knight to speak on The World's Frontiers at Westminster church. Community notices include a Sixteenth Avenue Baptist fish and oyster supper, hospital updates, travel plans, church services, and a busy week of illnesses and local events across Decatur and nearby towns.
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L. H. Knight
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
British and German ships clash in South Atlantic duel
The Graf Spee and British cruisers Ajax and Achilles fought from dawn to night near Uruguay. Exeter, hit early, limped out after four hours. Graf Spee, damaged, fled toward Montevideo as observers watched from shore. Commodore Harwood led Exeter in victory for Britain.
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Ajax
Achilles
Exeter
Graf Spee
Punta del Este
Achiles
Montvideo
Montevideo
Port
Admiral Scheer
Uruguay
H. H. Harwood
Five Southern Governors Craft 1940-50 Balanced Prosperity Plan
In Atlanta five southern governors mapped a ten year program for a balanced economy to build a good South. They appointed a three man committee to draft a 1940 1950 prosperity program balancing crops with livestock factories with farms wealth with home ownership and welfare with culture. Present were Governors Maybank Cone Dixon Cooper. Mrs Earl Long attended in place of her husband Governor Long.
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Atlanta
New South
Southern Governors’ Conference
Frank Graham
University of North Carolina
Clarence Poe
Progressive Farmer
Paul Chapman
College’.Of Agriculture
University .of Georgia
Burfnet Rhett Maybank
South Carolina
Fred Cone
Florida
Frank Dixon
Alabama
Prentice Cooper
Tennessee
Earl Long
Louisiana
Finnish Forces Prepare Counter Attacks After Stopping Soviet Advance
Military observers report Finns ready to organize counter-attacks after halting the Soviet invasion on the Karelian Isthmus. A Finnish army communique says the Red Army is at a standstill on the Isthmus while Russian assaults on the eastern front continue with heavy losses.
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Helsinki
Karelian
Red Army
Leningrad
Finland
Markararvi
Lake Ladoga
Sinking of Two Merchant Vessels Tests Neutrality Zone
Reports from Washington say two merchant ships were sunk in a naval clash near Uruguay. Officials weigh whether Western Hemisphere interests are touched if the battle lies inside the Pan American neutrality belt and disrupts shipping into Britain.
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Washington
Uruguay
H Beer
Hull
Welles
State Department
Graf Spee
Britain
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Madison Route 3
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Marion~ Vickery
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Alabama Sheriffs’ and Peace Officers’ Journal
W. T.’ Willoughby
Morgan County
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Ww. T. Grant Company
John E. Foster
Hartselle
Rachel Pattillo
W. D. Crutcher
Canal Street
E. J. St. John
Paul
Eighth Avenue
Eas
Eva F. Dodge
State Health Department
Peggy Ann Crutcher
Roland H. Gray
Edwin Wyle
First Christian Church
W. E. Waterhouse
First ‘Baptist Church
God
T. M. Jones
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Troy
Mrs. Reedus Collier
Huntsville
Lucy Coyle
J. D. Bush
Ellen Preutt
Town Creek
Alabama College
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Princess Theatre
Mary Allen Spencer
Quentine McCoy
Freed-Hardeman See
Henderson, Tenn
Austinville
Webb
T. C. Russell
Sylacauga
Church of God
Robert Robinson
Falkville
Kathleen O'Bannon
State Employment Service Office
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W. E. Helms
Frank Helms
Union Grove
Route 2
Emmett Proctor
Rt. 2
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Falkville, Rt. 2
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