Hull and Peek clash over tariff reform in Washington
Washington notes Cordell Hull faces a setback as George Peek is set to lead farm subsidy and tariff policy after Hull’s long tenure on tariff issues. Antonio Gonzales, Minister to Panama, shows strong Tammany ties and tensions with LaGuardia. Sumner Welles’s Cuba diplomacy earns mixed historic credit as Congress eyes a short, snappy session to finish by April.
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Washington
Cordell Hull
Bete Noir
Professor Moley
George Peek
Ways and Means
House
Hull
Peek
Antonio Gonzales
Panama
Barney Baruch
Tammany Hall
Fiorello LaGuardia
Gonzales
Arias
LaGuardia
LaGuardia J
New York
LaGuardian
Sumner Welles
Cuba
Welles
Machado
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Morgan County Eyes New Jail With Public Works Loan
Probate Judge B L Malone and County Attorney A J Harris travel to Washington to push approval of a Morgan County public works loan for a new jail. Architect Charles H McCauley outlined plans estimated at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. The county seeks federal sanction to begin soon to reduce prisoner transfers and save money.
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B. L. Malone
A. J. Harris
Washington
Morgan County
Charles H. McCauley
Birmingham
Morgan County Board of Revenue
State Public Works Administration
Montgomery
National Board
Huntsville
Madi
Madison County
Warring nations agree on truce in Chaco Boreal
Paraguay and Bolivia told the Pan American Conference they will halt hostilities in the Chaco Boreal until December 31. The nations seek a permanent peace during the Christmas season as warfare has raged in the wild jungle region for decades.
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Montevideo
Paraguay
Bolivia
Chaco Boreal
Chaco
Misses Orr Teachers Spend Christmas In City
Misses Lillian and Stellar Orr, longtime teachers in Bessemer schools, are spending the Christmas holidays with friends in the city and will resume their duties after January.
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Lillian
Stellar Orr
Bessemer
Teachers to receive another installment of pay from taxes
Prof. W. W. Benson announced that December local taxes release funds to pay warrants for teachers. The city is redeeming warrants dated May 19, 1933 and the first quarter dated November 10. About $3,000 became available, with some taxes dating back to 1932 and 1933, paid at Benson’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Benson
Board of Education
Superin
Qualifications in Primary Set Out
Montgomery Alabama December 19 1932 voters and candidates for the May Democratic primary must meet strict qualifications. Only qualified white electors who support the Democratic nominees and did not vote for other party nominees may vote or run. Candidates must meet legal office qualifications and must not have voted for non-Democratic tickets in the 1932 general election.
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Montgomery
Ala
Democratic Party
Democratic Arty
Flying Matman Forced Down Near Austinville
Cherokee wrestler Marvin, known as Flying Matman, was forced to land his plane near the Clark place by Austinville at 4 30 yesterday due to a low ceiling. He was en route to Memphis for a wrestling engagement but canceled after the delay.
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Tommy
Marvin
Austinville
Memphis
Clark Place
Cotton Option Contracts Placed With County Agent
The county agent G regory receives cotton option contracts with a Washington DC directive. Options can be exercised before January 15 1934 or within 30 days by joining the 1933 Cotton Producers Pool or without the pool. Exercise requires full contract. pledge and notice rules apply. telegraphic requests are not allowed for pledgees.
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W.H. Gregory
C. W. Warburton
Washington, D. C
Cotton Producers
Ppa
Cotton Producers’ Pool
Ford Loans Tied to Bank Collapse Revealed in Senate
Washington reports detail loans totaling 12 million dollars to the Guardian W Detroit Union Group from Edsel Ford and the Ford Motor Company. Edsel Ford supplied 8.5 million in 1931 and Ford Motor Co 3.5 million in 1932 as the bank holding company faced collapse.
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Washington
Guardian W
Detroit Union Group, Inc
Robert O. Lord
Senate
Edsel Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Mrs. Lucie Pitt Laid to Rest at Chalybeate Springs
Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs. Lucie Pitt of Trinity Route 1. Daughter of pioneer John K. McBride, she taught in Lawrence and Cullman counties. Survived by seven children, one brother, five sisters and 14 grandchildren. her husband Joe L. Pitt preceded her 17 years ago. Rev. Kirby, Rev. Byars of Moulton and Priest of Decatur directed. nephews served as pallbearers.
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Chalybeate Springs
Lucie Pitt
Trinity
Pitt
John K. McBride
Lawrence County
Lawrence
Cullman
Joe L. Pitt
Kirby
Byars
Moulton
Decatur
Two Lives Claimed In Pacific Storm
Gales and rains in the Pacific northwest today claimed two lives and damaged ships. The freighter Losmar rode heavy seas under temporary steering gear. Aberdeen and Hoquiam on Gray's Harbor were flooded with about 2000 homeless.
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Seattle
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Losmar
Aberdeen
Hoquam
Gray's Harbor
Rivers Leaves Hospital After Camp Barracks Fire
Bonnie D Rivers of Hartsboro Russell county suffered severe burns when fire destroyed Barracks 3 and 4 at Joe Wheeler Camp No 463 in the national forest on November 19 He was dragged from the burning building by Henry Bradisfield of Birmingham and later improved enough to leave Benevolent Society Hospital for home Nine others were injured in the blaze and Rivers was the most seriously hurt
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Bonnie D. Rivers
Hartsboro
Russell County
Joe Wheeler
National Forest
Benevolent Society Hospital
Rivers
Henry Bradisfield
Birmingham
Highsmith
Preaching Tonight at Decatur Gospel Tabernacle
The regular Tuesday service at Decatur Gospel Tabernacle starts at 7 PM with songs and praise. Pastor Rev. Norman E. Tingley will preach on A Great Question and a Great Answer.
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Decatur
Arbuckle Returns From Birmingham Visit
C. C. Arbuckle has returned to his home in Birmingham after a business visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Arbuckle
Birmingham
Fresh disorders in Cuban capital
In Havana gunfire near the presidential palace followed noon today as gangs of blacks roamed the streets forcing shops to reopen. Seven bombs exploded last night and today armed troops patrolled the city to halt new disorders amid labor disputes over native labor requirements.
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Havana
Cuba
Mrs. B. C. Ryan Injured in Bee Line Highway Crash
Mrs. B C Ryan is slowly recovering at her East Moulton Street home from severe bruises and lacerations suffered Saturday night when her car collided with another and overturned on Bee Line highway just south of Decatur. Mr. Ryan escaped unharmed. Mrs. Ryan's mother Mrs. J A Creel and two sisters also sustained painful injuries. the car was completely demolished.
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B. G. Ryan
East Moulton Street
Birmingham
Bee Line
Decatur
Ryan
Simmons Enters the Restaurant Business
W. M. Simmons longtime Decatur police officer announced the purchase of Heavy’s Place at 108 East Moulton Street and will run the restaurant under the same name. He joined the city in 1920 and served 13 years on the force drawing wide local support for his new venture.
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W. M. Simmons
Decatur
Heavy'’s
East Moulton Street
Simmons
Morgan County
First Job Decline Since March Noted
Secretary Perkins reported a 3.5 percent drop in manufacturing employment between October 15 and November 15, the first decline since March. November employment still rose 20 percent from a year earlier, with an estimated 2.5 million more workers in manufacturing than in March.
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Washington
Perkins
Marek
Inspecting Sites for New Airport Under CWA Plan
Engineers sent by State Aviation Advisor Sumpter Smith inspect land tracts for potential airport sites as city officials study options. Sites show 60 to 160 acres with average around 160, aiding air transport facility expansion. Mayor Nelson notes thorough terrain assessment determines feasibility for lease. Also wage guidance sets skilled labor at 1.00 per hour for up to 30 hours weekly in Morgan county.
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Sumpter Smith
CWA
Nelson
Morgan County
Insull Plans England Visit After Extradition Bid Failure
Samuel Insull, once a powerful American utilities magnate, intends to travel to England when his Greek police residence permit expires January 31. British authorities say a visa would not be issued until London issues instructions. Greek courts have twice refused to extradite him to the United States over embezzlement charges linked to his empire’s collapse.
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Athens
Greece
Samuel Insull
England
Insull
London
United States
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