Republicans Expand Steering Panel Across Factions
The Republican national leaders plan a larger policy committee to include all factions with about 170 of 1200 proposed names retained. The move aims to form a representative group under 46 years of age across eight divisions including agriculture industry labor education and social welfare. An embargo remains on current officeholders and a Denver Salt Lake City meeting was canceled as leaders refine the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. M. Hamilton
National Committee
Denver
Salt Lake City
Hamilton
Her Hoover
Alf M
Landon Hamilton
Executive Committee
Rise and Move of Rising Sun Masonic Lodge Through Decatur Venues
A historical recap traces Rising Sun Lodge No 29 and Albany 491 through Decatur sites from Bank and Pond to Vine and Oak streets. It notes buildings burned or altered, key leaders like E C Payne and E W Collier, and the 1935 final consolidation and move to John Street, reflecting 110 years of lodge continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank and Pond Streets
Wilson Ave
Old State Bank
Market Streets
CcCartney Hotel
R. P. Baker
E. C. Payne
West Vine Street
Echols
Vine Rene
Tae
J. T. Banks
McEntire
Oak and
Cain Streets
E. W. Collier
Somerville
Decatur
Lodge
Bank Street
Church Street
Wilson Avenue
Knights of Pythias
Bank and Vine Streets
Masonic Hall
Johnston Street
Rising Sun Lodge No
Albany Lodge No
Dee
Markets Mixed As Rail and Utility Stocks Lead Trading
New York stock markets show buying modest but steady with rails under pressure from November income concerns. Steel, Aircraft, and Motor shares lead, oils and metals support, while utilities rally on talk of potential talks between Roosevelt and power executives. Chicago and Winnipeg show mixed grain movements as futures edge up marginally and traders await the Argentine crop report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vs. Steel
Beulener
Chrysler
Boe Telephone
International Harvester
Johns Manville
Union Carbide
Sears Roebuck
Philip Morris
Santa Fe
Roosevelt
Power Company
Abduction of Pearson Near Thomasville Links Robbery Plan
Pearson reports three men abducted him as he pulled into a Mobile hotel. Two wore shabby clothes and a gray suited man carried off Pearson’s car keys. He was left tied to a tree six miles from Thomasville as the trio allegedly headed north to commit a robbery, with one man heavily bearded and possibly ex convict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Thomasville
Roy Grubbs
Highway Patrol
Mobile
Markets at a Glance Stocks Steady and Commodities Mixed
New York markets show steady stock prices with steels higher and bonds mixed as governments improve. Curb markets higher with narrow changes in foreign exchange. Cotton lower due to selling in weak and southern regions. Sugar quiet with steady spot trading. Coffee improved amid stronger demand. Chicago wheat steady awaiting Argentina estimates while corn gains on large export purchases. Cattle about steady and hogs steady to 15 up, top $8.40.
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New York
Chicago
Cotton futures close flat to down at New York
New York Dec 15 Cotton futures closed unchanged to 6 points lower as trade balanced supply concerns with demand signals. Market observers noted quiet activity with nearby months showing limited movement.
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New York
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans
Cottonseed oil markets in New Orleans closed steady with terms for prime summer yellow at 6.90 and prime crude at 5.87 to 6.74 for nearby and deferred months. Prices shown include Dec 667B, Jan 6.67B, Mar 6.70B, May 6.72B, and Jul 6.74B.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed meal futures close steady in Memphis
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent protein closed steady in Memphis with Dec 22.15, Jan 20.95, Feb 2090, Mar 20.75, Apr 20.70, May 20.90, Jun 20.50, and Jul 20.75. Sales 3500.
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Memphis
Tenn
New York Market Report Mixed Colors Steady
New York markets report eggs at 24,172 steady with mixed color tones noted. Prices and regional colors appear varied across the session as trade activity continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris killer used loot for tango and waltz lessons
Eugene Weidmann, a self described strangler from a robbery gang, told police he used part of his loot for dancing lessons including tango and rhumba. He admitted five killings and altered his account to blame gang chief Roger Million for a theatre manager's death.
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Paris
Eugene Wekimann
Jean de Koven
Brooklyn
N. Y
Weidmann
Eugene Keller
Strasbourg
Mets
Roger Leblond
Roger Million
This Cop Always Gets His Rabbit
Ul Morris December 15 1939 police story. Officer Harry Jones and a partner prepared for a rabbit hunt in the snow mapping a pursuit through hills and drifts. He fired at a rusty can and killed a rabbit with a single shot, ending the hunt.
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Morris, Ul
Harry Jones
Vale
Jones
Duchess Without Official Ranking
Burke's College of Arms refused to record precedence for the duchess of Windsor, leaving her officially without ranking among British nobility in London on December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Burke's College of Arms
Duchess of Windsor
Ex Governor Donaghey Dies at Home in Little Rock
Former Arkansas governor George Washington Donaghey died at his Little Rock home at 4 30 am after a long illness. He was born in 1860 and served as governor from 1909 to 1913. His death closes a lengthy public career shaping state education and infrastructure.
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Little Rock
Ark
George Washington Donaghey
Malaria Control Plans Discussed by Chamber and Health Officials
The Cham ber of Commerce Health committee and Morgan County Health Department agreed to act on health department recommendations to pursue a malarial survey and eventual control. Residents with malaria in 1936 or 1937 or in their family are urged to register with the health department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Morgan County Health Department
Health Department
Tackle Injured as Cars Collide in Sugar Bowl Week
Commodore Ferguson, a 200 pound LSU football tackle, was lost for the Sugar Bowl after a car collision near the university. He suffered a deep gash in the foot and a twisted ankle in the accident last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Commodore Ferguson
Louisiana State University
Tigers
Ferguson
First Methodist Church Sets 550 Dollar Orphans Fund Offer
The congregation has set a goal of at least 550 dollars for the orphans home offering to be taken Sunday evening during a White Christmas program at 5 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
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First Methodist Church
L. D. Patterson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
I. W. Myers
Southside Baptist Church
Bryan Abbott
Three Grass Fires Prompt Decatur Fire Calls
The Decatur Fire Department responded three times in 24 hours to grass fires. The first call was 2:15 Tuesday at Market and Oak. A second fire occurred at 4:15 on Sherman Street, and a third at 9:15 near 1104 Cypress Street with one loss reported.
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Decatur Fire Department
Market
Oak Streets
Sherman Street
Cypress Street
Pigs Reported Run Over Near Huntsville by Visitor
Leon Fielding of Cleveland said he ran over a pig near Huntsville seventy five miles from Houston and reported it to the sheriff who would notify Huntsville officers. Fielding left with a clear conscience.
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Houston
Tex
Leon Fielding
Cleveland
Huntsville
Fielding
Fire at 423 3rd Avenue causes minor damage
Firefighters responded at noon to 423 3rd Avenue near the home of Robert Jackson to a blaze caused by a defective hearth. There was slight loss.
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3Rd Avenue
Robert Jackson
Two Drunkenness Prosecution Runs in Police Court
Two cases heard in police court today with one charge of drunkenness and another for violation of the prohibition law.
Survivors Return After Panay Bombing and Sinking
Marshall, a Panay survivor, arrived in Shanghai aboard a Japanese plane with two other Panay evacuees. He described aiding a Standard Oil vessel and escaping the blast, while other survivors from the gunboat and a British officer were helped to safety as ships navigated toward Shanghai amid ongoing reports and wounded crews.
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Marshall
Colin MacDonald
London Times
MacDonald
Augusta
Panay
Shanghai
Cathay Hotel
Standard Oil
Vines
Hodge
Oahu
Decatur Faces Holiday News and Community Notes
Decatur scene filled with Christmas events and local stories. Arrests on drunken driving charges updated by state patrol. Church services, student visits, and holiday plans weave through the city as residents travel, gather, and prepare for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Congressional Wage Rules Stir Debate Across Parties
The house debated wage hour standards amid praise and denunciation of the bill with support spanning regions. Senate battles over crop control continued as leaders warned of session needs, while debates focused on limiting farm program expenditures and marketing quotas.
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Mit
House
Legisla
Snell
New York
Congress
Sirovich
N. Y
Casey
Mass
Senate
Ace Roosevelt
Barkley
Kentucky
Vandenberg
R Mich
Administration
Roosevelt
Agriculture Department
Rep. Ludlow
Ind
United States
Senate Banking Committee
Wagner
N.Y
Panay Incident Deaths Reported From Bombing
The known dead include Charles L. Ensminger of Ocean Beach California Panay storekeeper Captain C H Carlson commander of one of three oil company ships bombed and Sandro Sandri an Italian newspaperman Also a Chinese crew member and an unidentified seaman were reported killed Four survivors reported the refugees were in shock and exposure and that the bombing near Hohsien was a miracle The Oahu and Ladybird were en route back to Shanghai as officials feared renewed fighting along the Yangtze.
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Panay
Charles L. Ensminger
Ocean Beach
Calif
C. H. Carlson
Oil Company
Sandro Sandri
Ensminger
Hohsien
Oahu
Shanghai
Yangtze
Question Broadens Washington War Rights in China
United States protest to Japan over the Panay bombing broadens the issue of future American rights in China. President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull await a direct reply to a formal note demanding reparations for Panay and a guarantee against further unlawful interference.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Panay
China
Roosevelt
Hull
Ex-Slave Aunt Jane Mary Culp Dies at Decatur Home
Mary Culp known as Aunt Jane, an ex slave once with the Culp and later the Troup families, dies at her Decatur home after a long illness. Estimated age near 100, she lived through the Civil War era and was famed for washing valuable household items and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Culp
Decatur
Jane
Culp
Troup
Kiwanis Ready to Have Ladies Night in Decatur
The Decatur Kiwanis Club Ladies Night committee announced plans for the annual event set for Thursday at seven o clock at St Johns Guild House. Committee members include Dewitt Shaw G P Banaiza Walter Floyd Fred Hunt Jr and Garner Pride. The club also congratulates Loyd Lively and Ben Daniel on birthday anniversaries this coming week.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
St. John's Guild House
Dewitt Shaw
G. P. Banaiza
Walter Floyd
Fred Hunt, Jr
Garner Pride
Loyd Lively
Ben Daniel
Alabama Hosiery to Play Two Games
The Alabama Hosiery Mill basketball team will play Thursday on Central High court. The Decatur High girls face Alabama Hosiery girls at 7 30, followed by Alabama boys against Baden Powell of Huntsville at 8 30.
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Alabama Hosiery Mill
Central High Court
Decatur High Girls
Alabama Hosiery Girls
Alabama Boys
Baden Powell
Huntsville
Chinese leader rejects surrender to Japanese general
Gen Mah Siao-Chen defies General Matsui asking for surrender as Chinese and Japanese notes conflict after Japanese forces seize fortifications near Nanking. Japanese column reports 22 large guns captured and occupation of part of Nanking while Lion Hill forts still fire. High officials prepare a celebration in the fallen capital with Vice Admiral Hasegawa commanding naval forces.
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Mah Siao-Chen
Matsui
Mah
China
Japan
Yangtze River
Nanking
Lion Hill
Kiyoshi Hasegawa
Hasegawa
Prominent Locals Cast in Play at Winton School
In a December 23 performance at Winton school a cast drawn from Center Springs features Mammy A a servant played by Monte Rico Sharp Lily H and her daughter Violet Sharp Mose Lily s husband Merrill McCutchen Mrs Caroline Burke a jealous woman Arline Dunaway Chloe an unwelcome waif Irene Winton Sue Jackson a designing girl Alma McCutchen Snow White Chloe s father Clyde Brerding John Burke Mrs Burke s young Joneser son Harry Jed Burke her elder son Tim Sharp Zack Jackson Sue s brother Edward Sharp an attorney.
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Center Springs
Here
Winton School
Mammy
Monte Rico Sharp
Lily
Violet Sharp
Mose
Merrill McCutchen
Caroline Burke
Arline Dunaway
Chloe
Irene Winton
Sue Jackson
Alma McCutchen
Snow White
Clyde Brerding
John Burke
Tax lien filed against German boxer Max Schmeling
The United States government filed a lien in district court against Germany heavyweight contender Max Schmeling for back income taxes totaling 28711.55 dollars.
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New York
United States
Max Schmeling
Germany
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Terry
Atlantic
Kim
Wall Street
Dairy Products
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Winntoss
Winnipeg
Canada
E- N
COTTO
F. Hayden Vines
Roanoke
British American Tobacco Company
John L. Hodge
Siluria
Ala
O'Donnell
Ladybird
Hodda
Wuhu
American Missionary Hospital
Decatur’s
Daily Reader
Limestone County
Marshall Burns
State Teachers College
Murphreesboro
Jesse Sewell
Ferry Street
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
John C. Sawyer
Birmingham
Jesse” Sewell
Louise Robinson
Mrs. Redding Emens
Mary Vaughn Patterson
Huntingdon College
Montgomery
Harry Higdon
J. C. Penney Co
Roland H. Gray
Akron, Ohio
John W
W. R. Wallace
W. C. Hicks
Billy Ray
Decatur Junior High School
P.T. A
Alabama
California
Ray Pepper
Herman Hinz
Mr. Hinz
Shelbyville
W. W. Dinsmore
Oliver C. Cox
Orlando
Fla
Margaret Cox
Cathedral School
Miss Cox
Mont Eagle, Tenn
DuBose Theological School
Dave Magill
Joe Steinberg
Couchland
Sam Wheat
Chatanooga
Roy Fite
Nashville
O. D. Wise
Ora Graham
Wilson Dam
Mary Hughes
Cullman
Sacred Heart Academy
W. E. Crawford
Fred Muzzey
Second Avenue
W. H. Block
Hartselle
W. R. Jackson
Moulton
Charles Roberson
Charles Sarver
Athens
Charles Williams
Grady Spence
T. R. Flack
Eos Peck
Annie Mae Sheats
Dorothy McClure
Mary Moses
State Teachers College At
Florence
Jack Rogers
John Harlow
Roy Malone
Lonzolie O'Dell
Benevolent Hospital
R. N. Harris
Courtland
John H. Peach
Claire Bloodworth
Ben Bloodworth
Mrs. Bloodworth
R. F. Foote
Arthur Thrasher
Dernello
N. M
Thrasher
J. J. Raggan
Hillsboro
Baugh’s Infirmary
J. Street Sandlin
Kilgore
Eva
Kiwanis
Alabama Hosiery
Max
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