American head of vast spy ring held in Paris raid
An American salesman Robert Switz of East Orange New Jersey and a naturalized Canadian merchant and their wives were seized by French police on charges they led a wide spy ring serving the French ministry of marine. Switz and four other suspects were detained as authorities seized 19000 francs and military documents amid fears of a leak in frontier fortifications.
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Paris
Nto
Ministry of Marine
Robert Switz
East Orange
N. J
Switz
France
Consumers take floor as NRA codes face crisis
John Public speaks for consumers as coal dealers NRA officials clash over food codes. Mrs. Roosevelt backs consumer groups and criticizes the NRA advisory board while Professor Ogburn and Dexter Keezer press for reform. The master food code showdown looms, affecting retailers and housewives.
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Washington
John Public
NRA
Fred Hoisington
New York
Mrs. Roosevelt
Anna
Mary Harriman Rumsey
Harriman Railroad
Consumers’ Conference
Colston Warren
Amherst
Rumsey
Consumers’m Adivisory Board
Mrs. Rumsey
W. F. Ogburn
Consumers’ Board
Professor Moley
Dexter Keezer
NRA Consumers’ Board
General Johnson
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Brain Trust Group
Fred Howe
AAA
Johnson
Mers
Decatur Eyes City Loan for Light and Power Plant
The state PWA board in Birmingham considers Decatur’s petition for a 2.865 million loan to build a light and power distribution plant. After plans are checked, data go to Washington for National Public Works Administration approval. The engineer’s estimate is 371 thousand, with 30 percent federal donation, bringing the loan to about 265 thousand.
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PWA
Birmingham
Decatur
Washington
National Public Works Administration
John Wilks
City Hall
Seconi
Mack Davis Hurt In Mooresville Car Crash
Mack Davis of Mooresville sustained a scalp wound and head bruises when his car struck an Alabama Power Company truck on First Avenue. Driver J H Cisco, also of Mooresville, escaped injury. Davis received first aid from Dr. Frank Chenault and was discharged, later going home. The collision crushed the car’s windshield and caved in the radiator.
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Mack Davis
Mooresville
Alabama Power Company
First Avenue
Davis
Frank Chenault
J. H. Cisco
Cisco
Mr. Davis
Judge McCord declines run for governor
Judge Leon C. McCord of Montgomery Alabama said he would not enter the Democratic primary for governor in May. He thanked supporters who urged him to run and expressed gratitude for their backing.
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Montgomery
Ala
Leon CC. McCord
Judge McCord
Walls Granted New Trial in Mississippi Assault Case
Austin Walls convicted last spring of assault with intent to murder and sentenced to five to seven years. The State Court of Appeals granted a new trial after a decision describing the August 36 incident when a posse was fired upon near Owen Garrison's home. Walls denied involvement, claiming he was at the Garrison residence at the time. defense counsel W. H. Long notes the new trial may be set for the spring term.
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Austin Walls
Circuit Court
State Court of Appeals
State
Morgan Circuit Court
McGee
Owen Garrison
Walls
Mississippi
Garrison
W. H. Long
Long
Pilot Club Holds Christmas Party
The Decatur Pilot Club hosts its annual Christmas party at Miss Mattie Jones residence on East LaFayette street. The event features a Christmas tree decorated in Yuletide colors, with members aiming to surpass the beauty of prior trees.
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Decatur Pilot Club
Mattie Jones
East LaFayette Street
Birthday Dinner for R. M. Alexander on Moulton Street
R M Alexander was hosted at a bountiful birthday dinner at his home on Moulton street Tuesday celebrating his 3rd birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs R N Alexander, Mr and Mrs J N Taylor, Mr and Mrs W B Nelson, Mrs Rachael Barnes and daughter Lou, Mrs Munk Berry, Edd Harben of Huntsville, Frank Bates of Austinville, and Mrs Bettie McCall.
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R. M. Alexander
Moulton Street
R. N. Alexander
J. N. Taylor
W. B. Nelson
Rachael Barnes
Lou
Munk Berry
Edd Harben
Huntsville
Frank Bates
Austinville
Bettie McCall
Delite Theatre to Undergo Remodeling for 300 Seats
Crescent Amusement Company manager G. P. Banniza said work will start after the new year to repair and remodel the Delite theatre, preparing its reopening as a modern 300 seat venue.
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G. P. Banniza
Crescent Amusement Company
Delite
Mr. Banniza
Tennessee River Stands at 2.4 Feet This Morning
The Tennessee river remained stationary this morning with a gauge reading of 2.4 feet.
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Tennessee
Roosevelt renews blanket employment code and pushes home appliance plan
President Roosevelt announces renewal of the blanket employment code with 70 percent coverage and aims to complete full codes for the remaining 30 percent within four months. He also unveils a million program to finance and promote affordable electrical appliances for homes and farms via the electric home and farm authority led by David Lilienthal, starting in the Tennessee Valley as a national model with private capital involvement.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Electric Home and Farm Authority
David F. Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Valley
White House
Stephen T. Early
National Leader to Visit Alabama Posts After Year
W A Abramson announces that Edward Hayes national commander will visit Alabama shortly after the first of the year. He will spend several days visiting a number of posts across the state.
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W. A. Abramson
Alabama
Tennessee Valley Bank Plans New Board Setup and Capital
Directors propose reopening with no restrictions after year start. Plan calls for 500000 dollars paid in capital and 50000 dollar surplus, with RCFC to provide 250000 dollars. Assets to be moved to trustees for depositors and creditors, with FDIC and Federal Reserve eligibility. Trustees named include John D. Rather Jr., R H Tweedy, John M Snodgrass, S H Richardson, and D F Green.
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Tennessee Valley Bank
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Depositors Liquidation Board
Tennessee Valley
Birmingham
Pega
Tts
Newcent
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
John D. Rather, Jr
Tuscumbia
R. H. Tweedy
Courtland
John M. Snodgrass
Scottsboro
S. H. Richardson
Huntsville
D. F. Green
Decatur
Postmaster Urges Early Mailing Ahead of Christmas Eve
Postmaster LeRoy McEntire reminds shoppers and mailers that Christmas parcels have one less mailing day as Christmas Eve falls on Sunday. Saturday becomes the final mailing day with post offices closing at 6 pm then reopening 7 to 9 pm Thursday Friday and Saturday.
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LeRoy McEntire
Trace of Rain Dampens Local Weather Morning
A trace of rain was recorded in the 24 hour period ending at 7 o clock this morning. The shower amounted to only a light sprinkle with no measurable rainfall reported in the region.
Green Accepts J. V. Bank Post in Tennessee Valley Bank
Dent F Green, a renowned figure in state and national banking, rejoined the Tennessee Valley Bank in the local area. He previously served 10 years as an official at the bank, was state superintendent of banks under several governors, acted as deputy superintendent, and most recently served as vice president of the Alabama National Bank at Montgomery before resigning December 15 to return home to North Alabama.
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Dent F. Green
Tennessee Valley Bank
Green
Alabama National Bank
Montgomery
Tennessee Valley
Alabama
Mark Grubbs in Decatur on business mission today
Mark Grubbs of Somerville traveled to Decatur on a business mission today to meet contacts and discuss potential deals.
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Mark Grubbs
Somerville
Decatur
De catur resident Dave Seibert dies at Martin arena
Dave Seibert a beloved De catur resident and longtime L and N employee collapsed and died from a heart attack after attending a wrestling card at Martin arena. Funeral services will be held Thursday at St Pauls Lutheran church with pallbearers named. He is survived by a wife three sons a daughter six sisters seven grandchildren and four brothers.
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Dave Seibert
Decatur
Martin Arena
Roselawn
Panera
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Rev
Tonn
A. J. Holtman
H. Hinz
Luke Hollingsworth
Knox. Garey
Asa Teague
Lyle Stover
Mr. Seibert
Otto
Willie
Ernest Seibert
Herman M. Safley
Pete Seibert
Garden City
Andy Seibert
Hanceville
John Seibert
Texas
Charles Seibert
Georgiana
Lena Cclsmither
Kate Shealey
Busler
Sophie Jackson
Red Cross Roll Call Completed by American Legion
Joe Pettey commander of Post No. 15 American Legion reported the fourth Roll Call for the Morgan County Chapter of the Red Cross in Decatur. The results show steady membership with strong cooperation from local businessmen and the Red Cross expresses gratitude for Legion support.
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Joe Pettey
American Legion
Morgan County
American Red Cross
Decatur
Legion
The
Red Cross
Grass Fire Near Johnston Street Extinguished Without Damage
A morning grass fire on the vacant lot west of 200 Johnston Street was put out by local fire departments with no damage reported. The alarm marked the first call received by the departments since Sunday.
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Johnston Street
Jesse Livermore Missing Declares Kidnapping Feared
New York police and Justice Department agents join the case as Jesse L. Livermore, famed stock operator known as the boy plunger in earlier years, disappears after 3 pm yesterday. His wife told authorities she believed he was abducted and there is no trace of him at age 52.
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New York
Jesse L. Livermore
Department of Justice
Pro-Still and Man Taken in Raid Near Danville
A sheriff's force and two state officers raided northwest of Danville uncovering two large copper and steel stills in operation. Deputies report shots fired by a lookout. one prisoner was captured and jailed at Huntaville. A 160 gallon copper still and a smaller steel unit were seized along with beer and mash poured out.
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Danville
Davis
Kilgore
Walton
Willoughby
Madison County
Huntaville
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