Markets rally as war scare boosts steel and aircraft makers
Wall Street rose on a selective rally as many issues slipped. gains were limited by tax selling and a Japanese bombing scare raising rearmament talk. U S Steel Bethlehem and Boeing led a comeback while golds and others fluctuated. January to December contracts closed with mixed results.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
W. York
Lssues
Panay
Congress
Financial District
U. S
Washington
Treasury
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem Youngstown
Inland &Teel
Douglas Aircraft
Boeing
Consolidated Air
Westinghouse
du Pont
Sears Ek
Anaconda
Standard Oil
WN. J
Texas Corp
Johns Manville
Philip Morris
Allis Chalmers
Union Carbide
Eastman Kodak
International Harvester
Motors
Utilities
Markets At A Glance New York Dec 15
Stocks firm and steels lead a quiet rally while bonds stay narrow and governments hold firm. Foreign exchange and cotton are steady, corn and cattle minimal, and hogs weaker in slow trading. Brazilian selling keeps spot market roughly steady.
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New York
Cattle Market Report Amid Steady Prices
Cattle steady with grades listed for fat grass cattle Be to Tc beef type No 1. No 2 common steers and heifers run 1-2 to 5 cents. No 3 cows slow cutters 2.5 to 3.5 cents. No 4 butcher cows 3.5 cents. No 5 bulls 0.5 to 1.5 cents.
Nashville Livestock Market Weathers Mixed Week
Nashville Tenn December 18 cattle steady with good clearance. Slaughter steers heifers and calves about steady. cows bulls mixed with gains for some. Hogs steady with good and choice weights 7.45 to 7.65 per pound. sheep steady with fat lambs around 8.00 and slaughter lambs 6.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
S Dept. Agr
New Orleans Cotton Prices Little Changed in Evening Trade
New Orleans trading on December 14 saw cotton prices fluctuate narrowly with limited activity. The close was steady, net 2 to 3 points lower or higher, as traders weighed Senate farm bill passage against the short time for a special session and overnight orders lifting opening prices.
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New Orleans
Senate
New Orleans Cotton Prices Decline at Southern Markets
The average middling cotton price at ten southern spot markets on December 18 was 8.22 cents per pound, with the thirty day average at 7.09 cents. This reflects ongoing price movements in the cotton market.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed oil prices steady in New Orleans trading
In New Orleans on December 18, cottonseed oil closed steady with several contract quotes. Bleachable prime summer yellow 6.485 nominal, prime crude 8.75, Dec 6.57R, Jan 6.57TB, Mar 6.65R, May 6.678, Jul 6.69B, Sep 6.718, Oct 4.738, B-Bid.
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New Orleans
Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Trade
Live poultry moved in five trucks with steady prices. Broilers colored 21, Plymouth Rock 22, White Rock 22, geese 16 1 2, others unchanged. Dressed market also steady with prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Dairy Prices Report From New York Market
Dairy market notes from New York show steady to mixed quotes with creamery items higher on some lines. Cheese prices hold with little change. overall activity limited as of December 14.
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Dairy Products
New York
Eggs Market Report From New York Auction
New York eggs on December 18 show a steady market with 10 048 cases traded. Prices across colors and grades range from special packs around 29 1 2 to dirties around 14 with various standards and mid grades listed for refrigerators and regular packs.
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New York
Wheat Prices Inch Up Then Fall On Quiet Chicago Trade
Wheat rose briefly in Chicago trading before retreating as buyers covered in sympathy with Winnipeg gains. Overall activity was subdued and lacks momentum. May and July futures showed mixed moves with small net gains and oats unchanged to slightly higher.
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Chicago
Winnipeg
House Labor Bill Faces Unprecedented Opposition Afoot
The House debate over a labor measure drew fierce resistance from Republicans and Southern Democrats as foes warned it would hurt industries below the Mason-Dixon line and grant federal officials sweeping powers. Supporters cited AFL pressure and CAB assessments while CIO urged flexibility despite limits. The bill would authorize a single administrator to set a 40 cent minimum wage and a 40 hour workweek for interstate firms, aligning with Senate standards but facing a tough procedural path.
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Cans
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Federation
Fitegerald
D.-Conn
A. F. of L
House
Labor Committee
Republicana
Rules Committee
Mason-Dixon Line
Labor Department
Senate
Consid
Government Farm Control Plans Detailed in Senate Bill
The proposal would set planting and marketing controls for corn, wheat, cotton, tobacco, and rice through payments loans and penalties. Two thirds of farmers voting in referenda must approve programs. Refusal to cooperate forfeits benefits and incurs penalties. buyers and processors face penalties including potential value seizure of excess quota crops. Costs depend on supplies and prices. secretary may release stored supplies if prices rise. Soil conservation provisions continue with possible reductions in conservation payments. parity payments for corn wheat cotton only effective if 51 percent of eligible farmers sign. Controls activate when the secretary estimates surplus. quotas set nationally by the secretary and allocated by state county and farm, with small producers exempted. Normal supplies are based on domestic consumption export data from the past decade plus carryover.
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Sy Elaine
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
House
Conference
Austinville Wins Twice Over Trinity in Rowdy Gym Affair
Austinville High School defeated Trinity in both girls and boys games before a large enthusiastic crowd at the Austinville gym. The girls led 12 to 11 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, while the boys held a slim lead throughout and won by a small margin. Referee Neal Royer officiated.
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Austinville High School
Trinity
Austinville
Austinville Girls
Yee Hee
Austinville Boys
Aow
Trinity Boys
Neal Royer
Officers Elect Amid Tuscaloosa Labor Union List
The Tuscaloosa Central Labor Union announces officers for the next year led by F. W. Murphy as president and James P. Clinton as vice president. Other posts include Elliott Kates recording secretary and T. & Adair financial secretary and treasurer.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Six Guardsmen Dead in Stockton Area Car Crash
Six guardsmen from an artillery company died when their car skidded off a highway 12 miles east of here after leaving a Christmas party in Stockton. The back of the auto crushed five bodies around a tree. Plumb was found some distance away. State Patrolman H V Bandy said the men seemed to be out for a ride.
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Mobile
Here
Stockton
John D. Plumb
David A. Connard
Lewallen
Isleton
Plumb
H. V. Bandy
No Dog Hospital In Georgia Laws
Macon Georgia December 18 The Snowball dog hospital Bequest of 50000 by the late George H Slapp ey to build a hospital for canines was ruled invalid and incapable of execution under Georgia law Judge Malcolm D Jones in an eight page opinion cited American and English law on the topic of perpetuities rendering the project a dream for dog lovers
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Macon
Malcolm D. Jones
George H. Slappey
Georgia
Jones
Parr sails to face Braddock in New York bout
British Empire heavyweight champion Tommy Parr sailed from London aboard the Normandie for the United States. He is set to meet James J. Braddock, former world heavyweight champion, in New York on January 21.
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Farr
London
Tommy Parr
United States
James J. Braddock
New York
Mussolini Welcomes Third Grandchild Marzio
Rome reports Countess Edda Mussolini Ciano gave birth to her third son named Marzio. Foreign Minister Ciano relayed the birth to Mussolini who expressed joy. The event aligns with fascist family ideals as Exida Duce serves as confidante and her husband’s political rise is noted. Other Ciano children are Fabrizio and Raimondo.
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Rome
Edda Mussolini Ciano
Marzio
Mussolini
Exida Duce
Cianos
Fabriato
Raimondo
Social Security Board Approves Alabama Revisions
The social security board approved revised plans for old age assistance and aid to dependent children in Alabama. The changes reflect recent administrative shifts by the state legislature.
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Washington
Social Security Board
Alabama
Senate docket shows anti lynching after farm bill pledge
Early agreement placed the anti lynching measure after the farm bill on the Senate calendar, outlining sequencing of civil rights legislation. The wording indicates priority order without immediate action.
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Antilynching
Senate
Funeral services set for longtime Birmingham attorney
Birmingham attorney John W. Altanan aged 56, who practiced law here for 25 years, died yesterday of pneumonia. Funeral services were to be held today.
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Birmingham
Ala
P—Puneral
John W. Altanan
Graves invited to White House for southeastern governors meeting
Alabama Governor Graves, serving as chairman of the southeastern governors conference, was invited by the president to the White House. Discussions likely to cover freight rates, relief, and general business amid the conference's push against discriminatory Southern freight rates.
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Roosevelt
White House
Graves
Alabama
South
Alabama Education Funds Seen For 1937 38 Year Totals
The state department of education estimated Alabama will spend 18 771 774 dollars on public schools in the 1937 38 fiscal year. About 72 percent or 13 378 015 dollars goes to instruction and teacher costs in what’s the largest expenditure for these services since 1991 32. In Leeds Tom Landers a National Guardsman was seriously injured when a truck overturned near here. Joseph B Fannin was slightly hurt. Landers from Montgomery suffered internal injuries. Adjt Gen John C Coleman said guardsmen were on their way to Birmingham to handle Christmas mails.
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State Department of Education
Leeds
Ala
Tom Landers
Alabama National Guardsman
Joseph B. Fannin
Ramner
Landers
Montgomery
Adjt
John C. Coleman
Ates Settle
Viewingham
Birmingham
Local Bar Association elects officers in Birmingham
Roderick Beddow was elected president of the Birmingham bar association at a meeting yesterday. W. W. Baldwin became vice president while Shuford B. Smyer and Charles F. White were named secretary and treasurer, with White and Smyer re-elected.
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Birmingham
Ala
Roderick Beddow
Bar Association
W. W. Baldwin
Shuford B. Smyer
Charles F. White
Christmas Party Enjoyed by Decatur Club
The Decatur Business and Professorial Wonwa’s club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Hortense Kirby’s Endlam Oaks home. The house bustled with holly wreaths and lights as a Christmas tree bore gifts exchanged among members. Kenneth Kirby acted as Santa Claus and led festive games for twenty one attendees followed by refreshments.
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Decatur
Wonwa
Hortense Kirby
Endlam Oaks
Kenneth Kirby
Santa Claus
Clio
Santa Claus Digs Ditches for Living in Marshall
Marshall Missouri man known as Santa Claus endures poverty while supporting his wife and seven children. He digs ditches, does plumbing and carpentry and preaches at a small church nearby. Two years ago he made public appearances in New York City and spoke on a national broadcast.
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Marshall
Santa Claus
Here
New York City
Tax on Grid Tickets Banned by U S Court of Appeals
New Orleans December 18. By a 2 to 1 vote the United States circuit court of appeals upheld an injunction preventing collection of federal taxes on intercollegiate football tickets from state supported institutions. The case came from Georgia where Regents sought to restrain Internal Revenue Service collectors.
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New Orleans
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Northern District Court of
Georgia
Uni
Internal Revenue
Farmer Pleads Guilty in Fatal Beating of Niece
Ernest Smith, a Knox County Indiana farmer, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the beating death of his year old niece Katherine Smith. He was sentenced last night to 31 years in prison.
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Knox
Ind
Dee
Ernest Smith
Katherine Smith
Dead man identified in hotel death case
A man found dead in a Baltimore hotel room after offering a Baltimore girl 150000 dollars to marry him was identified by the FBI today as James Caryle Carrington, a paroled convict from Ohio.
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Baltimore
Federal Bureau of Investigation
James Caryle Carrington
Ohio
Honor Court Passes Work at Scout Court of Honor
The Boy Scout court of honor held a large turnout and awarded several merit badges including First Aid Safety Woodcarving Swimming Life Saving Handicraft and more. Charles Baker Raymon Baker and others earned or will receive badges with Star and Life Scout recognitions announced by Scoutmaster Jordan.
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Boy Scout Court of Honor
Chas, Baker
Geico Tee Partter
Ann Sheeener
A. Lynne
W. T. Jordan
Charles and
Raymon Baker
Ben Coolidge
Douglas Summers
Harry Hartselle
Charles Lackey
Henry Thrasher
Hartselle
Paul Smith
John D. Grimes
Troop
Ben Porter
Bobby Wilds
Gene Lackey
B. O. Sims
Robert Jones
Harold Lichenstein
Charles Baker
Jordan
Paul Dix
Atlee Wilson
Lawson Davidson
Pentecost
Meredith Woodell
Bob Hunter
Billy Wyker
B. Lackey
Eugene Speer
B. E. Norris
T. E. Baker
J. A. Life of
Senate and House dispute over farm relief measures
Conferees study differences between Senate and House farm bills. Quota timing and acreage contracts create conflict as cotton provisions spark debate. Senate pushes earlier quotas, stricter controls, and parity payments while House delays and limits. Secret referenda proposed on marketing quotas. conference membership named.
Decatur Diary Notes and Holiday Visitors
Decatur's Diary lists residents and visitors on various streets and routes including Bank, Johnston, Grant, Decatur Route 3, and Route 1. The page notes visits from Madison, Shelbyville Tennessee, Birmingham, Athens, Hartselle, Moulton, Oklahoma City, Somerville, and Memphis plus holiday travel plans and a Christmas pageant at Memorial Drive Methodist church. A Christmas pageant directed by Mrs Abels is set for Wednesday at 7 00 pm with public invitation.
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Memorial Drive Methodial Church
Abels
Japanese Officials Probe Panay Incident Details War Roles
Washington officials said Grew based his representations on bombing details from Chinese and naval sources relayed to him. Admiral Hasegawa faced rumors of removal. war office sent an officer to investigate with the navy. An army surgeon testified nine civilians and foreigners were harmed by bomb fragments, not machine-gun fire.
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State Department
Washington
Grew
China
Kiyoshi Hasegawa
Yoshiaki Nishi
Tokyo
Navy
War Office
Nishi
Panay
Hasegawa
Koki Hirota
Hirota
Consul Transferred as State Department Announces Move
The State Department announced a consul transfer on December 18 in Washington. Details remain sparse as officials confirm the relocation and its implications for diplomatic duties.
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Washington
State Department
Court official secret Moscow trip sparks China crisis
Report describes Sun Yat Sen’s widow denying claims she plans to travel to Moscow amid a Japanese assault on China. Survivors of the Panay and Standard Oil vessels recount escapes from air raids as US gunboat Oyah arrives with more dead and wounded.
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Legislative Yuan
China
Moscow
Sun
Mme
Sun Yat-Sen
Father of the Republic
Ane
Panay
United State
Oahy
Shanghai
Charles L. Ensminger
C. H. Carlson
Standard Oil
Meian
Sandro Sandri
Alabama Supreme Court Decisions Report Dec 18
The Alabama supreme court handed down decisions today. Bailes vs Wheeler granted writ of prohibition. Peek vs Haardt affirmed on appeal from Montgomery circuit court. Harman vs Alabama College affirmed. Rehearing ruling on Alabama Power Co. vs City of Guntersville noted.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
Robert J. Wheeler
George Lewis Bailes
Wheeler
Gardner
Bailes
Bouldin
S&s. L
Linton Creek Official Linked to Consular Posts
The report notes that a vice consul from Anniston Alabama associated with Linton Creek served at Ciudad Trujillo in the Dominican Republic and previously held a post in Palermo.
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Linton Creek
Anniston
Ala
Ciudad Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Palermo
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Elkmont
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Athens
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Shelbyville, Tenn
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Auburn
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Howard College
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Yonkers
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Baileyton
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South Limestone
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Alabama College
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Baugh’s Infirmary
Hiro
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