Carter Glass reacts to 1 billion relief request
Senator Carter Glass voices shock over a proposed 1 billion dollar relief appropriation. He urges returning relief to states and cities, arguing the admin wants maximum funds while claiming no one starves. Debate grows as Hopkins may join cabinet and WPA funding faces opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Ardery Warrington
Glass
Senate Appropriations Committee
John L. Lewis
CTO
Lony
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Secre Roper
Rep. Short
R. Mo
White House
Senate
WPA
Conference Debates Solidarity Declaration Amid Disputes
In Lima, Dr. Carlos Concha announced progress toward a solidarity and defense declaration. Brazil and Argentina disputed the claim of an agreed text, while Hungary prepared a sweeping anti-Semitic program before parliament. The Hungarian premier cited defense against perceived Jewish inflitrations as justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Carlos Concha
Brazil
Argentina
Concha
Hungary
Europe
Bela Imredi
Markets Rally As Rail Stocks Lead On Strong Holiday Trading
Rail shares and selected industrials drive a firmer session in New York with brisk forenoon activity, then a slower finish. Carriers stay active on news of railway committee recommendations while transfers reach about 1.1 million shares and futures show mixed moves across grains and cotton markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Pubank
New York
New Orleans Spot Cotton Closes Quiet With Moderate Sales
Spot cotton in New Orleans closed quiet and unchanged. Sales reached 263 bales with prices at low middling 7 45, middling 8.60, and good middling 9.15. Receipts totaled 896 bales and stock stood at 735,404.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed oil futures steady with varied prompt prices
In New Orleans on December 23 steady closes for cottonseed oil with bleachable prime summer yellow at 7.35, prime crude 6.12 1-2, and a set of futures for December to July ranging from 6.96b to 7.38b.
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New
Orleans
Cottonseed meal futures close steady in Memphis
Prime cottonseed meal futures 41 per cent closed quiet in Memphis with closing prices for Dec 22.50, Jan 22.55, Feb 22.40, Mar 22.70, Apr 22.70, May 22.80, Jun 22.90, Jul 23.05. Sales 1,000.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cotton trends in New Orleans rise on demand
In New Orleans trading on December 28, cotton futures gained modestly as pre holiday liquidation and foreign demand supported prices. Afternoon deals showed March at 8.54, May 8.34, July 8.09, October 7.75, with gains of about 2 points from the prior close.
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New Orleans
Government says 75 million bushels wheat shipped this season
The United States government reports it has disposed of 75,000,000 bushels of wheat, about three fourths of projected exports. A potential deal to ship 3,000,000 bushels to Spain may be completed, lifting prices today.
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Chicago
United States
America
Spain
Butter and Egg Prices in Chicago Market Report
Chicago dairy prices show butter at 688 717 firm with creamery extra firsts 90 91 score at 26 1 4. Firata 48 89 at 26 1 2 26. Seconds 84 87 1 2 at 24 1 2. Eggs unsettled with fresh graded extras 24 1 2 25 and firsts locals 23, cara 23 1 2, current receipts 22 1 2, refrigerator extras 21 1 ¢.
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Chicago
Nashville Livestock Trade Report
Nashville Tenn December 23 report from U S Department of Agriculture shows cattle and calves steady to higher with top vealers at 10.00. Beef cows and bulls traded 6.00 down and hogs mostly 10 higher with 180 lb plus at 6.75 to 7.40 top. Sheep steady fat lambs to 50 and slaughter ewes to 3.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept
Hopkins WPA Criticism and Confirmation Challenges
The article surveys criticism of Harry Hopkins over his WPA management, noting Iowa roots and political attacks during the 1936 and 1938 campaigns. It reports Senate reaction, committee scrutiny, and cautious support from lawmakers amid charges of political activity by WPA officials.
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Works Progress Administration
Hopkins
Iowa
Otha Wearth
Gillette
Daniel C. Roper
WPA
Senate
Commerce Comission
Bailey
King
Utah
Harrington
Nye
Logan
Commerce Post
Registrars Board Meets in January
Morgan county board of revenue in session today requested the county registrars to open their books for the registration of qualified voters for 10 working days beginning Monday January 9. The registrars board is composed of Mrs. Leda B. Almon chairwoman Decatur T. H. Gunn Trinity and Clifton Rolfe of Hartselle.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue
Board of Registrars of
County
Registrars Board
Leda B. Almon
Decatur
T. H. Gunn
Trinity
Clifton Rolfe
Hartselle
Yule Party Set at Somerville
Morgan County recreation council sponsors a Christmas party at the Somerville community house Saturday night. A large Christmas tree will be set up and residents will bring presents to place on the tree for friends and relatives.
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Morgan County’ Recreation Council
Old Courthouse
Somerville
Legion Cares For 35 Lonely Children
The local American Legion post held its annual fruit shower last night at the armory to aid 35 lonely children. The event featured donations and community support aimed at providing holiday cheer and basic needs.
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Legion
The
American Legion
Armory
Rescues of 20 From Disabled Freighter in Atlantic Gale
Twenty persons including two women were rescued from the oil laden Smaragd after it sprang a leak 600 miles southeast of New York. The Schodack, en route between North Atlantic ports and France, stood by through the gale and helped transfer seven by morning. Skipper Smith reported the Smaragd still afloat and listing as daylight broke.
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New York
Atlantic
Sehk
Radio Marine Corporation
Schodack
Clifton Smith
Smaragd
Norfolk
Fort William
Scotland
North Atlantic
France
Smith
8. S. Smaragd
Elizabeth Cuneo
Holiday travel rush swells as officials add trains buses and flights
New York reports a heavier holiday travel period with railroads and airlines expanding service. The New York Central cites five to ten percent more travelers than 1937, scheduling dozens of extra trains and cars. Pennsylvania Railroad runs 50 extra trains into the city and 75 outbound. Bus and airline services also boost trips with air travel up.
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New York
New York Central Lines
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Long Island Railroad Company
Charles R. Speers
American Airlines
Newark
N. J
United Aires
Santa Claus speaks faith and fear in holiday duties
A Santa at a red suit store recounts daily interviews with 800 children, balancing dreams with reality. He notes the core goal is preserving childhood faith while guiding wishes, sharing stories of requests from toddlers for trains and dolls, and the need to reassure skeptical youngsters.
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Santa
Sonny
Tanforan
Decatur Awakens After 16 Years Of Light Outage
A Decatur letter to the Daily laments 16 years of street light darkness and lost industry, likening the city to Rip Van Winkle. The writer argues a wakeful leadership is needed to revive the town and restore safety and business activity in Decatur.
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Decatur
Ala
the Daily
Decatur of
Rip van Winkle
U S Officials Denounce Nazi Dictatorship Tone from State Dept
The State Department signaled no new steps unless Germany forced action as Welles criticized Nazi rule. Senator King urged blocking German access to American oil through Mexico amid reports of a 17 million dollar petroleum swap with German goods. Senator Hatch echoed that Ickes and Pittman voiced American sentiment while lawmakers study the crisis.
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Rotary Ickes
State Department
United States
Germany
Hitler
Welles
Ickes
Hans Thomsen
Japan
Pittman
D.-Nev
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
King
D.-Utah
Department
Senate
Congress
Hatch
Hill Employees Get Christmas Bonus
Clarence Waite manager of the Decatur Hill store announces a Christmas bonus for employees with three months or more service. Headquarters confirms a week's salary bonus for eligible Hill Company staff.
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Clarence Waite
Decatur H. G. Hill
Second Avenue
Hill Organization
Hill Company
Metropolitan Life Agents Meet in Decatur District
Met Life agents from the Decatur district gathered at the Masonic Temple district offices and shared lunch at the Tennessee Valley hotel. S H Malone led the meeting as plans for the coming year were mapped with 18 in attendance including seven from the Tri Cities and six from Huntsville.
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Decatur
Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company
Masonic Temple
Tennessee Valley Hotel
S. H. Malone
Tri- Cities
Huntsville
Baskets Packed For Lonely Child Tree Distribution
Auxiliary members prepare enough fruit and candy to fill about 35 baskets. The baskets will be turned over to the Lonely Child committee for distribution at the Lonely Child tree.
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Lonely Child Committee
Lonely Child Tree
Decatur's Diary Holiday Guests and Local Actions
Decatur notices list holiday travelers guests of local residents, church events, and service updates. Families from Birmingham Oxford and Montgomery visit, city officials travel to Chattanooga, and churches announce services and pageants as fires and hospital stays occur locally.
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Wilbur Smith
Birmingham
Lewis Hardage
University of Florida
Plans to remove youths cited in governor telegrams
A letter details removal plans from the state with arrangements in Atlanta Cincinnati and Cleveland. It claims Governor Graves halted the October 31 date via telegram on October 29, calling the act a betrayal shocking men of high standing who know the facts.
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Atlanta
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Graves
In Memoriam W. J. King of Lacon Dies at 84
W. J. King of Lacon died December 5, 1938 at age 84. Survived by two daughters, two sons, five granddaughters, two grandsons, two great grandchildren, one sister, three brothers, and many relatives. Wife died December 2, 1892. Funeral conducted by Rev. O. P. Spiegel and Rev. L. A. Powell at Herring cemetery with church devoted 65 years.
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W. J. King
Lacon
Church
Herring Cemetery
O. P. Spiegel
Montgomery
L. A. Powell
Falkville
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Voice OF
People
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HILL
Metropolitan Life
Decatur’s
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Robert Parish
Pat
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E. H. Farish
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University of Alabama
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Russell
R. Russell
Q. EF. Eddens
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Chattanooga
W. FP. Boswell
Florida
S. W. Myers
Vinemont
C. L. Dobbs
William Pearson
Cordova
W.E
L. H. Knight
Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Helen
Jimmy
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Jimmy Sanders
R. M. Grantland
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Mobile
W. T
Bill) Willoughby
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Pulecki
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Decatur, Tenn
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Roy Breedrove
J. W. Standridge
James
Georgia
Ross Elkins
Veterans’ Hospital
Tuscaloosa
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First Christian Church
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Bethlehem
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Wilbur Royer
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Shreveport
C. W. Taylor
Robert D Gnorrison
Fairfield
Joe Toone
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Ruby Templeton
Bernice Puckett
Edward
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W.C. Norton
Valdosta
Westside Presbyterian Church
J. E. Clem
Central Baptist Church
C. W. Rhodes
Alabama Business Institute
Stuttgart
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Church of God On
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Anderson, D. C
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Sophie Newcomb College
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Evergreen
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Morgan County Department of Public Welfare
Florence
Virginia Gibbs
Mary McLendon
J. F. T. Brown
Claud Hart
Flora Boyd
Frank Canterbury
J. H. Greenhaw
George W. Whitelaw
Southern Railway Company
Albany
Mildred Bynum
Millport
Baugh's Infirmary
Sarah Aycock
TVA
Denton, Ky
Don Beauchamp
St. Augustine, Fla
Hettie Aycock
Rufus Teague
Benevolent Society Hospital
Esther Butler
Athens
Robert McLaughlin
University of Indiana
R. L. Livingston, Jr
W. E. Masterson
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Santa Claus
City Hall
Robert Jacobs
14Th Avenue
Memoriam
Morgan County National Bank
Tennessee Valley Bank
Citizen’s Bank
Hartselle, Ala
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