Conference To Discuss Farm Tenancy Problem In Capital
A hearing on farm tenancy is set for January 6 at the Whistler hotel with Dr. Will W. Alexander presiding. Governors from southern states and Roosevelt committee members will join editors to discuss tenancy contracts, tenant ownership, cooperative farming, and federal policy.
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Cra
Dallas
Sin- San Francisco
Alabama
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Will W. Alexander
Resettlement Administration
Whistey Hotel
Hudgens
Roosevelt
Wallace
James E. Chappell
Birmingham News-Age Herald
Clarerice E. Poe
Progressive Farmer
Southern Ruralists
Federal
German ship released on Nazi demand in Madrid
Salient northeast of Madrid reports a government decision to allow Vimalert Company to ship 2 777 000 dollars worth of second hand airplanes and equipment to Bilbao for the Socialist headquarters. Insurgent counter attacks failed to dislodge government forces from recaptured territory near the Facist siege lines as artillery roared around Madrid.
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Madrid
United States State Department
Washington
Vimalert Company, Ltd
Bilbao
United States
Esteremadura Road
Carabanchel Bajo
Licenses Granted for Second Hand War Planes to Madrid Loyalists
The State Department issued licenses to export two thousand dollars worth of second hand airplanes and engines to the Madrid loyalist government, citing neutrality law provisions. The move sparks debate among diplomats over European non intervention efforts and potential impact on future neutrality legislation.
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Washington
State Department
Madrid
Robert Ouse
Vimalert Company, Ltd
Jersey City
N. J
Spain
Barbecue Dinner At Sandlin Home Draws Local Guests
Last night a barbecue hosted by Marshall Edward and Charles Sandlin near Wheeler Lake drew Sheriff J Street Sandlin Edward Bean Virgil Sandlin John Sandlin and Johnsons Jr. Also invited were Captain Van Gilbert and C T Barrett of the state highway patrol who could not attend as Barrett was called to Huntsville.
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Marshall
Edward
Charles Sandlin
Wheeler Lake
Here
J. Street Sandlin
Edward Bean
Virgil Sandlin
John Sandlin
Johnsons Jr
van Gilbert
C. T. Barrett
State Highway Patrol
Mr. Barrett
Huntsville
Credit Extended as Home Loan Banks Reach Peak
Washington officials of the Federal Home Loan Bank board reported credit extended by Home Loan Banks has reached a new peak of 130,350,638 dollars.
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Washington
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Market Quotations Turn Mixed as Oils Rise and Industrials Decline
New York market notes timid buyers select issues but avoid leaders in slow trading. Exports copper rally while rubber and grains ease. sit down strike at Kane Motors Fisher Body aids minor decline in Fisher shares. Chrysler gains slightly amid broadly mixed moves. many industrials steady or down with prominent names including General Electric and Du Pont showing weakness. Futures hint slight steadiness with December at 6.83 and May near 6.80.
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New York
Kane Motors
Fisher Body Co
Chrysler
New Jersey
California
Seaboard
North American Aviation
Sears Roebuck
Woolworth
Deere
International Harvester
American Can
Continental Can
Johns-Manville
Canada Dry
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Armour & Co
General Foods
Westinghouse
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Montgomery Ward
Boeing
Macy
Auburn
U. S. Industrial Alcohol
J. I. Case
American Tele
Western Union
Consolidated
Anaconda
Kennecott
General Electric
du Pont
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
Union Pacific
Gladys Glad
America
New York State
Gypsie Cooper
Glad
Chicago Dairy Prices and Egg Markets Report
Chicago markets report current butter prices with grade breakdowns and carloads. Butter values range from 33 to 34 with extras and firsts noted, while eggs show steady rates for extra firsts and graded fresh stock.
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Chicago
Decatur Livestock Market Cattle and Hogs Steady
Decatur market reports steady cattle with graded changes across grade and weight. Beef cows and cutter cows show wide price ranges while hogs move 9.10 to 9.60 per hundredweight. sows around 8.10 and lambs at 7 cents per pound. Chicago figures list uneven hogs with most 10-20 lower. cattle under pressure with steady or weaker tone on steers and yearlings.
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Chicago
Cotton market in Liverpool closes with modest gains
Liverpool reports 31,000 bales traded, 14,800 from America. Spot business steady to moderate with prices up about one point. Quotations list American grades from strict good middling 7.86 to middling 7.26.
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Liverpool
Old Age Annuity Tables Explain Social Security Benefits
The article describes how to determine monthly Old Age Annuity benefits under federal Social Security law. Readers locate their current age in the left column and their approximate average weekly wage until 65 in the top row, then read the intersection for the estimated benefit after 65.
High Officals At Meet Here
A gathering at City Hall listed numerous officials from cities across the region. Included were Mayors R H Richardson Jr Athens Jap Bryant and J W wimore along with city leaders from Decatur Parkville Knoxville Sheffield Marion Tarrant City Town Creek Tulahoma Trenton and Rising Fawn Georgia.
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City Hall
R. H. Richardson, Jr
Athens
Jap Bryant
T. W. Bass
Bessemer
Harold C. Piske
Electric Power Board
Will F Chamlee
Parkville
C. N.gilley
Patrfield
B. BE. Holman
Payetteville
Tenn
J. P. Hodges
Hartselle
J. W. Wimore
Counetlmar Co
C. Arthur
George R. Dempster
W. A. Cockrum
Power Commission
Knoxville
B. J Gallagher
Meridian
Miss
W. B. Mahan
R. B. Dunbar
Russellville
Hoyt Greer
Stockton Cooke
Harry J. Frahn
Citizens Co-Operative Light and Power Association
Sheffield
H. L. Robins
Rienz
Alcorn County
Rative Power Association
Roy Ingram
A. M. Cambron
Marion Dpd
Edee
Eternity and Ambition in the Mind of Man
A devotional meditation on eternity, ambition, and time. It contrasts the ambitious, hopeful soul with the fearful, quieted mind and cites Milton and a variant quote about eternity as perpetual youth. An exercise is offered to focus concentrated thought on eternity for five minutes.
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Milton
Richter
Miller Elected Interstate Commerce Chairman for 1937
Carroll Miller was elected chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission for 1937. The chairmanship rotates annually among commissioners. Born in Richmond Virginia Miller was adopted to the commission from Pennsylvania in 1933.
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Washington
Carroll Miller
Interstate Commerce Commission
Richmond
Miller
Pennsylvania
Feeds and Livestock Markets Report Narrow Gains Across Cattle
The market shows mixed movements with yearlings and steers unevenly steady to 25 lower, longfed yearlings and lightweight steers holding. Cows steady, heifers weaker, bulls 15-25 higher, vealers 50 higher with weighty bulls selling freely as supply allows. Sheep at standstill to steady with fat lambs steady to higher bids 9.25-9.35.
Venereal Diseases Studied in Detail
Washington experts mold a public venereal disease campaign by urging universal tests for expectant mothers. Dr J H Stokes argues testing would not degrade motherhood while Dr Paul DeKruif cites medical shortfalls in detection and treatment.
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Washington
J. H. Stokes
University of Pennsylvania
Paul DeKruif
Spanky Makes Film Comeback In General Spanky
Spanky McFarland stars as the Little General in Hal Roach’s General Spanky at the Princess Theatre for a two day engagement. The Our Gang alumnus joins Carl Switzer Billy Thomas and others in a war comedy set in the Old South with drama romance and child humor. Spanky’s rise follows early Our Gang stars like Johnny Downs Jackie Coogan and Dickie Moore.
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Spanky McFarland
Hal Roach
Spanky
Princess Theatre
Dallas
Texas
Our Gang
Billy Thomas
Our Gangers
General Spanky
Regional power feud pits TVA against municipal control
The article reports tensions over a contract between TVA and Commonwealth and Southern as communities fear a regional monopoly. Knoxville leaders threaten action to protect local power policy while officials accuse the arrangement of eroding municipal ownership and home rule.
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TVA
Commonwealth
Southern
Ingram
Commonwealth and Southern Corp
Knoxville
Tenn
Jamess. Elmore
Elmore
George Dempster
Dempster
Chattanooga
Shirley Temple at Capitol Theatre Pictures Whalen with Dunn
Shirley Temple introduces Michael Whalen as her preferred on screen partner alongside James Dunn after Baby Takes a Bow. The Poor Little Rich Girl co stars Alice Faye Gloria Stuart and Jack Haley with Whalen playing Shirley's father.
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Shirley Temple
Michael Whaten
James Dunn
Dunn
Shirley
Hollywood
Capitol Theatre
Whalen
Alice Faye
Gloria Stuart
Jack Haley
Decatur Counts Holiday Visitors and Local Updates
Decatur area residents host kin from Owensboro Selma and Danville while visiting and business trips fill the day. Prolific notes mention Mrs Kimball B Jones injuring her arm in Jacksonville Fla and probate judge B L Malone returning from Florida with family. Police report theft recovery and a number of locals on various errands and meetings with civic officials and ministers planning a January 18 mission institute.
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Kimball B. Jones
Jacksonville
Fla
Merchants Across Counties Debate Sales Tax Policy
Business men of Lawrence and Morgan meet to discuss the levy as Haleyville and Cherokee county retailers plan Friday gatherings to decide a stance. Chattanooga and Stevenson dealers oppose the TAA with B C Apperson reporting. Chauncey Sparks voices opposition to Chester sales tax bill as substitute for gross receipts tax.
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Haleyville
Cherokee County
Stevenson
Chattanooga
Tenn
TAA
B. C. Apperson
Chauncey Sparks
Barbour
Anti
Sparks
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Alabama League of Municipalities
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