Roosevelt sets tone for January message on business confidence
President Roosevelt plans to urge public confidence in his January address stressing that the business recession is largely psychological and tied to fear fostered by a minority of newspapers and utilities. He notes cooperation with legitimate business and pledges no retreat from existing regulations while gathering data from industry leaders.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Norris
Ind
Lafeos
Wis
Schwellenbach
D. Wash
Minton
Pepper
Fla
Brown
Green
D. R
Frank EB. Phillips
Deuse Company of
Pittsburgh
William H. Taylor
Philadelphia Electric Company
Philadelphia
Mr. Roosevelt
Christmas Day Collection Reminder Misspelled Note
A reader asks for payment on Christmas Day with a request to have money ready. The message urges timely collection and thanks the recipient in advance for kindness.
Tenant Plan Opens for Farm Purchases in County
The farm office announces a tenant plan enabling any farm tenant sharecropper or laborer in the county to apply. Only six positions are available this year. January 10 is the deadline for applications at Mr. Cain's office.
Shortest Day and Winter Start Quiet Decatur
Today marks the winter solstice and the first day of winter as Decatur experiences rain and moderate temperatures. The town stays busy despite the seasonal milestone and the mild weather.
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Decatur
Hargrove R W 79 Pioneer Farmer Dies at Patterson
Robert W. Hargrove 79 a Patterson resident long active in business and farming passed away. Interment is set at Parkville cemetery. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs J D Dorrity Mrs L Drake of Birmingham five sons G O R B Hargrove E E Hargrove of Decatur and Troy Guy Hargrove of Falkville.
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Robert W
Bob) Hargrove
Patterson
Parkville
Brown
J. D. Dorrity
L. Drake
Birmingham
G. O
R. B. Hargrove
E. E. Hargrove
Decatur and
Troy
Guy Hargrove
Falkville
213 Children With No Help
In Decatur 213 lonely children await a Santa visit on Eve as families in need are urged to donate. Call 9107 to tell the in charge there you wish to sponsor a child and receive the name and address of the recipient.
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Decatur
Santa Claus
Minor crashes flood busy streets as rush hour worsens
Police warn drivers amid a spate of six small accidents in 24 hours. No injuries were reported though repair bills strain garages as faster traffic and slippery streets heighten crash risk.
Income tax collections rise 70 percent nationwide
Washington reports a 70 percent increase in income tax collections through December 20 compared with last year. Total for the month reached 467,782,101 dollars, with 1936 receipts at 275,706,756 dollars. Districts show higher figures such as Alabama rising from 580,243 to 1,198,810 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury
Alabama
Churches Urged to Submit Early Copy for Christmas Eve
The Daily will not publish Saturday’s edition on Christmas Day and will release the annual Christmas Eve issue early Friday. Local church pastors are asked to deliver weekly announcements to the office by Thursday at 6 o clock.
Canadian court upholds Millar will for Toronto birth prize
The Supreme Court of Canada today sustained Charles Vance Millar's eccentric will awarding over 500000 to the mother or mothers producing the most children in Toronto between Oct 31 1926 and Oct 31 1996. Ontario courts will determine eligible claimants as relatives contest the will on public policy grounds.
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Ottaway
Ont
Supreme Court of Canada Today
Charles Vance Millar
Toronto
Milar
Supreme Court
Ontario
Arabella West
Alexander Tucker
Rela
Millar
Lights to Glow on Keller Bridge Tonight
Bridge lights will be restored tonight after a government order cut them off earlier. The Christmas display caused pilot confusion on the river as the lights resembled signals and navigational aids, now returning to regular colors for safe navigation.
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Keller Bridge
United States
Fatigue and Holiday Death Shock Toledo Couple
Anson Ott, 26, and wife Kathryn, 21, were tired after Christmas. Mrs. Ott was shot and killed by Anson following a joking remark after a picture fell. He claimed self defense and was jailed after the incident in Toledo.
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Toledo
Anson Ott
Kathryn
Walter Eda Ial
Mrs. Ou
Ott
Star of Hope Christ Pageant Moves to Priceville School
The Christ pageant The Star of Hope is set for Thursday night December 23 at 7 o clock at Priceville school instead of the church as announced. The public is invited to attend this program.
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Star of Hope
Pricevillee School
Roosevelt rejects isolation policy pledge as war concerns grow
President Franklin D. Roosevelt reiterated that the United States would not pursue isolationism. He said Americans favor peace but acknowledge a need for cooperation and leadership in a connected world, in reply to Alf M. Landon's pledge from the Republican party. The exchange was released by the State Department.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Republican Party
Nees
Gridiron Club
Landon
State Department
Britain weighs strong defense for far east interests
London reports the cabinet, reassured by President Roosevelt, weighing robust defense measures for empire holdings in the far east. The Roosevelt message to Alf Landon stresses leadership in world affairs, while Chamberlain warns Japan not to misread British patience on rights infringements.
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London
Roosevelt
Far East
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
United States
Chamberlain
Japan
Tokyo Police Seize MP and Ex-University Officials
In Tokyo on December 22 police detained a member of parliament and several former university officials amid an investigation into alleged irregularities. Details remained scarce as authorities pursued further inquiries.
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Tokyo
Police de
Forty Gallons of Corn Taken By Patrol After Crash
Road patrol recovers forty gallons of corn liquor after a 1931 Chevrolet collided with Floyd Poole's V-8 Ford on the Moulton highway ten miles west of here at 6 39 last evening. Three occupants fled the scene and are being sought as patrolmen Puch Bains and others process the wreck and await owner claims at state headquarters.
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State Highway Patrol
Floyd Poole
Here
Moulton
Puch
Bains
Holly Crop Signals Tough Winter For East Coast
Maryland's eastern shore and lower Delaware report a very good holly crop. Wreaths from green branches and red berries support rural families with income of 300 to 500 dollars for four to eight weeks, aiding Christmas needs as weather forecasters smile.
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Maryland
Delaware
America
Runs Amuck Held in Custody Charged with Assault
A man identified as J. Franklin, a Negro, was placed under arrest in the Blalock area and jailed here on charges of assault with intent to murder.
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Runs Amuck
Pranklin
Blalock
Estranged Wife Slain by Spouse in Centralia
Ployce Harrison beat his estranged wife to death with a hammer today as their four year old son slept beside her, then abducted their fifteen year old daughter. A note left behind said Grace is not fit then.
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Centralia
Ployce Harrison
Loyalists Capture Teruel After Fierce Siege
Loyalist forces seized Teruel in a hard fought week long siege on the Franco Spanish frontier. The fall follows days of intense bombardment and street combat shaping the strategic frontline.
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Teruel
Hendaye
Congress Ends Special Session With Christmas Recess
Washington reports the administration special session adjourned for an 18 day Christmas break after the Senate cleared the housing bill 66 to 4. Leaders praised the session for prep work on farm and housing measures, with final action to come in January when the regular session opens.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Roosevelt
Barkley
Senator McNary
Oregon
McNary
White House
Shirley Back In Jail Here After Grand Larceny Charge
J E Shirley Jr who broke a jar here last October 4 is back in jail after being held on grand larceny. Floyd Ray, accused of aiding Shirley, is serving a four year term in the penitentiary. Shirley was held in Tri Cities and fingerprinted before fingerprints were sent to Washington.
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J. E. Shirley, Jr
Floyd Ray
Shirley
Tri-Cities
Washington
Differences of Authority Board in Open at TVA Bond
Knoxville dispatch reports a rift among Tennessee Valley Authority directors with Lilienthal and H A Morgan accusing Chairman Morgan of maliciously implying the board ignored expert reports. They defend counsel and state the majority saw value in Berry and other mineral leases despite opposition testimony.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
David B Lilienthal
H. A. Morgan
A. B. Morgan
TVA
Berry
Morgan
George J. Berry
Norris
A. BE. Morgan
Lilienthal
HM. A
Guntersville Dam Worker Fatally Struck by Falling Pole
Huntsville December 22 Charles Campbell carpenter foreman at the TVA Guntersville dam was killed when hit by a falling pole at the dam. His body was taken to a Guntersville establishment for funeral services. He is survived by his wife and eight year old daughter of Guntersville who moved there from Philadelphia.
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Huntsville
Ala
Charles Campbell
T. V. A. Guntersville
Campbell
Guntersville
Campbells
Philadelphia
Small roof fire at 37 Ninth Avenue West and church blaze
At 3 pm Tuesday the fire department responded to 37 Ninth Avenue West for sparks on the roof causing a small loss. Later at 9 30 pm Tuesday the Shiloh Baptist Church on the Bee Line highway reported a small fire with minor damage.
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Ninth Avenue West
Shiloh
Weather Summary for Tennessee River Way Station Area
Tennessee River Way Station reads 16.2 feet with 5 degree highs and 37 degree lows. Rain totals .10 inch with varied precipitation across Alabama and Tennessee. winds northwest to north and increasing strength along the coast, with rain tonight and likely Thursday and warmer tonight in parts.
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Alabama
Tennessee
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