Munitions profits clash with Roosevelt war plan debate
Washington reports the Senate munitions investigation committee broke, short of funds after exhausting its 30 000 allotment and seeking 50 000 more. Meanwhile Roosevelts war profits commission eyes draft eleven bills to mobilize profits, shaping a clash over wartime finance and oversight.
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Peek
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Washington
Senate Munitions Investigation Committee
Senate
War Profits Commission
War Department
Baruch
General Johnson
Special
Thomas Believes Tide Can Beat Indians at Best
Alabama's Crimson Tide began its Rose Bowl journey with 2,000 cheering supporters as Coach Frank Thomas expressed cautious optimism about a victory if players stay sharp. Dr. George H. Denny accompanied the team on prior trips, but was not with them this time.
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Thomas
University
Ala
Des
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Pacific Coast
Frank Thomas
George H. Denny
Tide Completes Denny Field Scrimmage Before Rose Bowl
Alabama coach Frank Thomas led a long scrimmage at Denny Field refining the Crimson Tide. The squad, minus injured Bob Ed Morrow with a broken nose, plans a final tuneup at Occidental College before facing Stanford in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day.
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University
Ala
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Denny Field
Frank Thomas
the Tide
Thomas
Bob Ed Morrow
Tuscon
Arizona
Occidental College
Stanford
Rose Bowl
Pacific Defense Boost Tied to Abrogation of Naval Treaty
Washington dispatch reports a congressional push to strengthen Pacific fortifications after Emperor Hirohito signed abrogation papers ending the Washington Naval Treaty. Alaskan delegate Anthony J. Diamond urged inland air-base plans, expecting strong support. Japan likely will notify Washington of the abrogation on December 27. Tokyo papers blamed British obstinacy for failed London talks.
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Washington
Pacific
Emperor Hirohitoci
Tokyo
Anthony J. Diamond
Infant Recovered After Abduction Report In Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on December 21 a four day old infant allegedly abducted from a South Side home was recovered three hours later. A well dressed woman posing as a social worker was arrested. The suspect, identified as Mrs Dorothy Marsh 19, was placed in City Hospital Psychopathic ward for examination. The baby was also taken to hospital.
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Indianapolis
City Hospital
Dorothy Marsh
Flint
Mich
Death of Mrs Sallie L Britain 94Morgan County Resident
Mrs Sallie L Britain 94 longtime Morgan county resident died at 915 PM Thursday at her home on Moulton highway four miles west of Decatur Funeral services will be at 2 PM Sunday at the residence with Rev T H Wilson and Rev Ira F Hawkins officiating Interment Morris cemetery Trinity mountain Brown directing She survived by two daughters Mrs S M Bouldin Decatur route 3 and Mrs George Brown San Juan Texas two sons M L and W A Britain of Decatur several grandchildren and great grandchildren Her late husband was in the jewelry business here and in recent years she lived with her daughter Mrs Bouldin and niece Miss Mary Lou Chism
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Sallie L. Britain
Morgan County
Moulton Highway
Decatur
T. H. Wilson
Ira F. Hawkins
H. L. Davidson
David Mooney
J. H. Russell
G. M. Russell
Morris Cemetery
Trinity Mountain
Brown
Britain
M. Bouldin
George Brown
San Juan
Texas
M. L
W. A. Britain
The
States
Bouldin
Mary Lou Chism
Wynekoop Loses Appeal in Noted Chicago Case
CHICAGO Dec 21 AP Dr Alice Lindsay Wynekoop a famed figure in a year old sensational murder trial sits in Dwight prison after the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed her conviction and 26 year sentence for the murder of her 23 year old daughter in law Rheta Wynekoop.
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Chicago
Alice Lindsay Wynekoop
Dwight, T
Illinois Supreme Court
Wynekoop
Rheta Wynekoop
Charity Drive At Decatur Promises Canned Food Aid
The Decatur Charity Council urges public support with nonperishable canned goods and baskets. Donors are asked to bring a number two size can of vegetables fruit or meats and avoid perishable items. Admission to the program at the Princess will be via can or basket of food for children and adults.
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Decatur Charity Council
G. P. Banniza
Baruch urges U.S. tin stockpile for war readiness
Bernard Baruch told the House foreign affairs committee that the United States should buy and store thousands of tons of tin as a wartime precaution. He described past wartime difficulties in securing tin and noted his role leading a panel to craft anti profit motives in war.
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Washington
United States
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Baruch
Roosevelt
Jury Debates Case Of Martin Insull
In Chicago on December 21 1992 the jury debated criminal charges against Martin J Insull one of the three siblings who controlled the Insull utility empire before its collapse. Samuel Jr. Insull arrived at the courthouse with his father.
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Martin
Chicago
Ill
On Vacation George Waller at Southern Bell
George Waller, manager of Southern Bell Telephone, is on vacation. The item notes his absence and vacation status within the company.
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George Waller
Theouthern Bell Telephone
Kiwanis Meet Guest Santa Claus Delights Decatur Club
Santa Claus visited the Decatur Kiwanis club meeting on Thursday as members exchanged “useful” gifts chosen for each fellow member. The event paused business, with the group enjoying an hour of entertainment and merriment after singing a birthday greeting to their guest, who denied entering on a 65th birthday.
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Santa Claus
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Toy Matinee at Princess Theatre Seeks Holiday Aid
Public notices urged city residents to support a morning toy matinee at the Princess Theatre at 9 30 Saturday to provide Christmas gifts for needy children. Welfare workers asked for usable toys and new ones to be donated, with G P Banmima organizing the program.
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Princess Theatre
G. P. Banmima
The
Princess
McNutt Improves After Gunshot Injury at City Hospital
McNutt is reported to be improving after a gunshot wound sustained recently. The injured person was brought to Benevolent So City Hospital for treatment. condition described as greatly improved today.
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Aio McNutt
McNutt
Giant American-built airliner wrecked in Iraq storm
In Baghdad on December 21 the American-built giant airliner Ulver of Royal Dutch Air Lines was found wrecked and burned after a storm. The craft, freshly successful in other derbies, had been attempting a speed flight from Amsterdam to Java when it went down, placing second in the derby.
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Ulver
Royal Dutch Air Lines
Melbourne
Amsterdam
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Attorneys Row in Federal Court in Alabama
In Montgomery on December 21 Judge Kennamer halted a fifth clash between Albert Carmichael Alabama attorney general elect and Robert Lee Atlanta attorney in U S District Court. Deputies guarded the scene as Carmichael warned Lee not to speak, adjournment set for 10 a m. The case involves American Bond and Share Corporation seeking an injunction against Alabama Securities Commission over service agreements alleged as securities. The Alabama official Carmichael and Capt W C Oates sought records to decide if the agreements are securities and to deter fraud.
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Ala
Charles B. Kennamer
Albert CC
Carmichael
Alabama
Robert Lee
Atlanta
U. S. District Court
Lee
Kennamer
American Bond and Share Corporation
Alabama Securities Commission
Alabama Securities .Commission
Atty
W. C. Oates
Commission
Sterilization Ordered for 69 Insane at CITR
A December 1921 report notes the CITR orders sterilization for 69 patients deemed insane. The move reflects psychiatric care policies of the era and the handling of mentally ill residents under institutional authority.
Homing Pigeons Carried for Pasadena Trip
The party will take two homing pigeons to release at points between here and Pasadena with one bird to be loosed at Memphis and the other at Fort Worth. The birds came from W. P. Adams district manager of Por to Rico-American Tobacco Co. A. Raymond Pepper, St. Louis Browns outfielder, was on the Alabama team that played Stanford in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day 1927.
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Pasadena
Memphis
Tenn
Fort Worth
Texas
W. P. Adams
Porto Rico-American Tobacco Co
Adams
Raymond Pepper
St. Louis Browns
Alabama
Stanford
Breaks Her Leg In Tussle With Turkey
Mrs. Charles Mallet of Lexington Nebraska is hospitalized with a fractured right leg after a tussle with a turkey in Omaha. She climbed a car fender to reach the bird as it roosted on a rafter and fell during the struggle.
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Omaha, Neb
Charles Mallet
Lexington
Neb
Omaha
Mallet
Terry Youth Able To Leave Hospital
Ten year old Terry of Somerville road was discharged from Benevolent Society Hospital today after an accident two weeks ago that threatened his left eye. He was playing with friends when a playmate struck him with a stick.
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J. Co. Terry
Benevolent Society Hospital
Somerville Road
Terry
Trainman Killed In Freight Wreck Near Centerville
One trainman was killed and another injured when a trestle collapsed beneath a Mobile and Ohio freight train five miles east of Centerville Alabama late last night causing a derailment and collapse of the structure after the train crossed.
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Centerville
Ala
Here
Mobile
Ohia
Shelbyville Riot Flares as National Guard Quells Courthouse Clash
In Shelbyville Tennessee police and guardsmen faced a mob outside the courthouse as shots wounded city firefman Lloyd Lawes who later died. Four people died in the outbreak including Gilford Freeman a machinist. Authorities sought volunteers to form support units and blood donors were requested.
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Shelbyville
Tenn
Lloyd
Pat” Lawes
National
Lawes
Gilford Freeman
R. H. Bond
Smith
Freeman
National Guard
Ea Chen
Bedford County
John R. Stark
Nashville
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