Senator Bronson Cutting Praised as Liberal Republican Leader
Charles P. Stewart profiles Senator Bronson Cutting of New Mexico noting his established reputation as a sound Republican progressive. The piece recalls his 1927 arrival after succeeding Jones, initial misreadings of his liberalism, and how he emerged as a cultured, independent voice in the Senate.
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Bronson Cutting
New Mexico
Congress
Washington
Senate
Andrieus A. Jones
George” Norris
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Phi Beta Kappa honors 13 Alabama students
University of Alabama students are pledged Alpha of Alabama chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at the annual initiation dinner. The 13 pledges include Dorothy York, Alexander Chisholm, Joseph Creek, W. C. Davis Jr, Jasper, James F. Doster, Charles A. L. Johnstone, Jen Markstein, Charles Niels, Sarah Price, Mrs Bessie Tate Scott, Levy Vanderford, and Claiborne Williams. Phi Beta Kappa, founded at the College of William and Mary, is the oldest Greek letter fraternity.
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Alpha of Alabama
Phi Beta Kappa
Ala
Dorothy
York
Alexander Chisholm
Mass
Joseph Creek
Tuscaloosa
W. C. Davis, Jr
Jasper
James F. Doster
Charles A. L. Johnstone
Mobile
Jen Markstein
Birmingham
Charles Niels
Willard
Ohio
Sarah Price
Bessie Tate Scott
Cuba
Levy Vanderford
Bessemer
Claiborne Williams
Bridgeport
Conn
College of Scien and Mary
Audit Begins On Jefferson County Tax Funds
In Birmingham Alabama on December 17 1920 officials announce an audit of the county treasury. Lewis Bowen assistant state examiner of accounts leads the survey to detail every dollar paid by taxpayers. The study will map the county financial position and expenditure as recorded in the tax rolls.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
Lewis Bowen
Brookins
Washington Trees Planted To Celebrate Birth Anniversary
In MOULTON on December 17, fifth grade pupils in Lawrence county schools planted Washington trees to mark 200 years since the birth of the first U S president. Miss Gladys Buttram supervised a pleasantry before planting. Town Creek school Hazlewood high and evern led in tree planting and related contests with pupils earning medals and certificates for beautifying school grounds.
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Moulton
United States
Lawrence County
Gladys Buttram
Town Creek
Hazlewood High
Evern
Harris to Assist In Teaching Military at University
First Lieutenant Paul A. Harris of the Coast Artillery is ordered to duty at the University of Alabama as assistant professor of military science and tactics. He is currently at Fort Preble Maine and will report January 15 1932. He will be the eleventh member of the military faculty.
Alabama Parents Congress Begins Activities in Birmingham
Birmingham dispatch reports the Alabama Congress of Parents meeting in Birmingham opening activities on a December date, outlining initial programs and organizational aims as it gears toward statewide parental involvement and education advocacy.
Teachers to Hold 1932 Convention in Birmingham
Mrs EB Smith president announces Birmingham will host the 1932 convention of the teachers association with the exact date to be announced.
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Birmingham
EB. #. Smith
Commission Plan Upheld In Contest In Alabama
Gadsden Alabama December 17 The act creating the commission form of government for Etowah County has been upheld by Judge J J Martin in circuit court on appeal by members of the old board who charged the 1931 legislation was unconstitutional as a local law under a general measure Attorneys for the former commissioners have appealed to the state supreme court.
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Gadsden, Ala
Supreme Court
Stepmother Faces Cruelty Case With Relatives United
The stepmother Riley and relatives defend their suitability to care for the children as she remains hospitalized for months. She tearfully says she tried to be a mother, laments press coverage, and seeks fairness. The Rileys face trial with a two year minimum and potential $500 fine linked to valuable trees amid a broader cruelty indictment.
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Mrs Riley
Pipe orders place in Birmingham area
Orders for cast iron pipe have been placed with three Birmingham plants. Caldwell Foundry and Machine Company awarded a contract to furnish 180 sections of 18inch welded shore pipe for the U S Engineer's office at Memphis TN. American Cast Iron Pipe Company and National Cast Iron Pipe Company shared a 1000 ton pipe order for Oakland CA, the former 800 tons and the latter 200 tons.
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Birmingham
Ala
Caldwell Foundry and Machine Company
U. S
Memphis
Tenn
American Cast Iron Pipe Company
National Cast Iron Pipe Company
Oakland
Calif
Co operative Marketing Plans Boost Farm Bureau Sales
GREENVILLE Ala Dec 17 Cooperative marketing through the Butler County Farm Bureau produced 1000 bales of cotton 230 pounds of poultry 100 pounds of turkey 20000 pounds of pecans and 310 pounds of cream totaling 34124 dollars Farmers saved money on cooperative purchasing of oat bags inoculation for vetch miscellaneous insecticides and feed
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Greenville
Ala
Butler County Farm Bureau
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