TVA Yardstick Rates Seen Beneficial to U.S.
Leland Olds testifies before a congressional committee that TVA may incur annual losses of 1 to 2 million dollars on yardstick rates yet serves a national purpose by promoting lower overall power costs. He cites regional rate uniformity and public agency expansion as checks on private utilities.
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Leland Olds
New York State
Public Power
TVA
Olds
Congressional
Tennessee Valley Authority
Schwartz
Wye
Wolverton
Tsi
Norman Thomas
Colverton
Congressional Committee
Ontario
Canada
Mrs. Clark Dies After Long Illness in Alabama
Mrs. Clark 67 of Hartselle, Alabama, died after a lengthy illness at Boyle hospital Tuscaloosa. Funeral at 3 p.m. Friday at Hart sel le Methodist Church with Rev. J. F. T. Brown. Peck funeral home in charge of burial in Hart sel le cemetery. She is survived by four stepdaughters, two stepsons, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Clark
Hartse O'Clock
Boyle Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Peck
Hartselle
John Roberts
Methodist
J. F. T. Brown
John Houston
van Pattillo
J. C. Roberts
Gordon Francis
Max Sobotka
F. A. Bennett
Robert Sobotka
Jack Stone
Louie Houston
Fred Bennett
Gordon Groover
James E. Peck
W. M. Puryear
Corine Doss
Charlsey Harvey
Newt Compton
Sim Brown
Falkville
John Clayton
Arthur Clark
Birmingham
Chester Clark
Dallas
Texas
Ickes Declines Chicago Mayoral Run on New Deal Ticket
Secretary Ickes announced he will not seek the Chicago mayoral race next year on a liberal democratic ticket. He cited White House influence and said he can do more to advance the New Deal by remaining in his current role. He added he could win if he ran but chose to stay in national service per the President's guidance.
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Washington
Ickes
Chicago
White House
Interior Department
Quarantine Enforced Against Beetle Spread Across Gulf States
Secretary Wallace orders a quarantine effective January 15 in Alabama Florida Louisiana and Mississippi to curb the white frInged beetle. Interstate movement of certain restricted agricultural products from regulated areas requires inspection by USDA agents. Beetle found in Oklahoma county Fla in 1936 and later in Alabama Mississippi Louisiana. Alabama restricted areas include Conecuh Monroe Wilcox Geneva and Mobile counties.
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Washington
Wallace
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Agriculture Department
Oklahoma County
Fla
Conecuh
Monroe, Wilcox, Geneva
Mobile Counties
Elks Plan Christmas Cheer Aid for Local Needy
The Elks Lodge approved a plan to aid fifty lonely children and ensure Santa Claus visits. They secured and renovated clothing from the public, preparing it for distribution to local families in need this winter.
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Elks Lodge
Wan
Gageon
Mlarge Y
Roper resigns as Commerce Secretary effective December 23
President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of Daniel Roper from the Commerce post for personal reasons. Roper plans private life and a southern trip, with Hopkins named as a possible successor for discussion.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Daniel Roper
White House
Roper
Cummings
Woodring
Navy
Swanson
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Assassination of Mosque Leader in Jerusalem
Sheikh Mahmoud El Ansari, rector of the Mosque of Omar and Arab Muslim leader, was killed today on a Jerusalem street. Initial reports say the fleeing assailant was an Arab.
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Jerusalem
Sheik Mahmoud el Ansari
Omar
New Jerusalem
Charges Filed Against Seven Pennsylvania Democratic Officials
Seven charges against high Pennsylvania state officials were placed before a grand jury today for investigation, announced from Harrisburg on December 15.
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Harrisburg
Tot's Dad Chooses Amputation For Dying Daughter
In New York a cancer-stricken eight year old, Dorothy, faces an impossible choice after doctors say leg amputation offers the only chance of survival. Her father, Lewis, declares he will risk a crippling life to save her, noting medical opinion supports delaying unless five years pass to prove success.
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New York
Mg Ig
William
Dorothy
Brooklyn
Lewis
Senator Wheeler backs senate disapproval of a third Roosevelt term
Senator Wheeler of Montana said a senate majority would back a resolution disapproving a third term for President Roosevelt. He noted a similar measure was approved in the Coolidge era.
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Washington
Wheeler
Mont
Senate
Roosevelt
Coolidge
Probate group to meet Dixon in Birmingham Friday
A special committee from the Alabama Association of probate judges and county commissioners planned to confer with Governor-elect Frank Dixon in Birmingham this Friday.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Association of Probate Judges
Frank Dixon
Birmingham
Britain Curbs Nazi War Will With Financial Power
Prime Minister Chamberlain said Britain's financial strength could curb Nazi war plans. He noted Germany understood a long conflict could be decided by economic resources as Nazi envoys boycotted his speech and rebuked German press. France readies huge arms budget for navy aircraft fortifications and mechanized army. Foreign Minister Bonnet warned Italy against French territory claims. Continue on Page Two.
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Chamberlain
Britain
Germany
Forl Baldwin
Romé
Achille Starace
Fascist Party
Africa
Medit
France
Catalonia
Pozoblanco
Italy
Georges Bonnet
Foreign Affairs Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Cater Candidate for Chairman of Alabama Democrats
Silas D. Cater of Montgomery announced his candidacy for chairmanship of the Alabama Democratic Executive Committee. He aims to succeed Chairman John D. McQueen of Tuscaloosa who did not seek re election. The party plans to organize on inauguration day January 16 1939. Cater is an attorney and veteran committee member.
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Montgomery
Ala
Silas D. Cater
Alabama Democratic Executive Committee
Cater
John D. McQueen
Tuscaloosa
Snyder Seeks His Version in Alderman Shooting Case
In Los Angeles on December 15, Martin Snyder faces trial for alleged crimes linked to the shooting of Myr Alderman. He seeks to present his side as Ruth Etting moves on with new husband Myr Alderman, following their elopement to Las Vegas.
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Los Angeles
Martin
Snyder
Myr Alderman
Ruth Etting
New York
Chicago
Alderman
Hollywood Hills
Edith Snyder
Miss Etting
Dr Pettingill Lectures On The Jewish Race In Decatur
Dr William L Pettingill delivers the final talk of a five day Decatur visit titled The Jew and His Place. The discussion, at 7 30 pm, draws an invitation to local Jewish residents to attend and hear a viewpoint anchored in scripture prophecy and years of study. Pettingill will soon travel to Rome Georgia and then to the British Isles and Europe before returning home.
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Decatur
Willam L. Pettingill
Rome
Georgia
British Isles
Europe
Farm Bureau seeks parley to balance economy across sectors
In New Orleans the American Farm Bureau Federation considers a resolution urging President Roosevelt to convene talks among labor industry and agriculture to craft a program for economic balance. A 25 resolution package backs the agricultural adjustment act and long range planning while stressing unity amid global tensions.
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New Orleans
American Farm Bureau Federation
Roosevelt
America
Fire destroys Armour Packing plant in Brooklyn
Firemen deem the blaze suspicious in origin destroying a three story brick plant of the Armour Packing Company in Brooklyn. The incident occurred in the early hours and adds to ongoing labor tensions surrounding the company.
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New York
Armour Packing Company
Brooklyn
United States proposes Pan American peace constitution plan
The United States unveils a 12 page, 29 article proposal at the Pan American conference aiming to unify peace and arbitration agreements into a single basic peace charter. Argentina opposes a non aggression pact while Brazil backs a treaty based continental defense.
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Lima
Peru
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Law
Americas
Pan American conference debates Mexican Argentine proposals
At Lima the Pan American conference debates a Mexican Argentine draft that could bar foreign oil, property protections, and debt collection by force. It would restrict diplomatic protections for foreigners and complicate U S access in cases of cross border deals. The United States, Colombia and Venezuela oppose the joint resolution.
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Lima
Peru
United States
Americas
U. S
Colombia
Venezuela
Yule Trees Bring Cheer at Flint Sanatorium
James Price of Decatur Route 2 completed 65 Christmas trees for Morgan County Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Flint. The small trees fit bedside tables and were decorated with colors by a liquid spray he developed. Donations of presents for the trees can be taken to Welch Dinsmore at Dinsmore Bros. Furniture Co.
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Morgan Q County
Flint
James Price
Decatur
Price
Welch Dinsmore
Dinsmore Bros. Furniture Co
Second Avenue
Decatur Firm Low Bidder on City Incinerator Project
J. B. McBride and Son of Decatur submitted the lowest bid of 26 400 for the incinerator to be built between Laurel and Lafayette on Eighth Avenue east and Alabama Street. A WPA grant of 15 950 will fund part of the project, with the city’s share 17 050 from the general fund.
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J. B. McBride and Son
Decatur
City of
Laurel
Lafayette Streets
Eighth Avenue
Alabama Street
Public Works Administration
General Fund
Atlanta
PWA
Nye Odorless Incinerator Co
Macon
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co
Services Held for Mrs Lucy May at New Center
Funeral rites for Mrs. Lucy May 738 were held at 11 30 Tuesday at New Center with Rev E Berry and Rev Dewey Crow officiating. Burial by Drinkard Howell. She died Monday afternoon at her son Rev Morris May's home after months of illness. She is survived by three daughters and a son, two sisters, and grandchildren. A long time Methodist member.
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Lucy May
New Center
E. Berry
Dewey Crow
Drinkard-Howell
May
Morris May
Hartselle
Annie Lou Porter
Haleyville
W. M. Creekmore
Weather Summary for Tennessee and Alabama
The Tennessee river gauge stands at 17.1 feet rising with no rainfall recorded. Temperatures ranged from 51 to 30 degrees with fair conditions in Alabama and Tennessee. Frost and freezing temperatures are reported in the south, interior lows 26 to 30 and coast 30 to 32 tonight, with improving conditions Friday in most areas.
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Tennessee
Alabama
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