Talmadge Grips Georgia Funds With No Appropriations Act
Atlanta reports Governor Eugene Talmadge in firm control of all state money after the 1935 remittances leave about 1 million dollars in the treasury for a 20 million dollar annual operation. Critics question legality without a 1936 37 appropriations act as lawmakers debate impeachment and fiscal power. The governor plans holiday executive work amid uncertainty and probes of constitutional authority.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
Capitol
Talmadge
House
New York Supreme Court
of the People
Roosevelt
Milton Shirah
Colvitt County
Olin Hammock
W. D. Lanier
Lanier
Rents House in Hour After First Ad
A Daily Want Ad rented a five room house at 612 4th Avenue within an hour of street publication. Mr. J. J. Humphrey arranged a three day run for 18 words at 54 cents.
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4Th Avenue
J. J. Humphrey
4Th Avenue West
Examinations set for TVA dam workmen across 82 cities
Open competitive exams will select skilled workmen helpers and laborers for Chickamauga and Hiwassee dam projects on the Tennessee river and near Murphy North Carolina. Test includes mechanical skill oral instructions and simple tasks. Applications must reach TVA Knoxville by January 25 1935. Several thousand workers needed with exams in 82 cities across Alabama and Tennessee.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Chickamauga
Ville
Tennessee River
Hiwassee River
Murphy
N. C
Tennessee Valley
Guntersville
Ala
Chattanooga
TVA
Kndxville
Montevallo
Moulton
Oneonta
Russellville
Scottsboro
Sheffield
Talladega Tuscumbia
Joe Wheeler Dam
Jackson Day Observance Planned Across Alabama
Alabama Democrats, led by the Alabama League of Young Democrats, plan Jackson Day dinners statewide to celebrate Old Hickory's New Orleans victory of 1815 and to raise funds for the 1936 campaign. Governor Bibb Graves invited to attend in Montgomery. Roosevelt to speak. Lawrence B. Tipton named Alabama organizer. An estimated 30 000 attendees planned with major banquets in Birmingham Montgomery Mobile Gadsden and Selma. Proceeds to national Democratic Committee fund.
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Ala
Alabama
Old Hickory
New Orleans
Alabama League of Young Democrats
Bibb Graves
Montgom
Roosevelt
Lawrence B. Tipton
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile
Gadsden
Selma
Tipton
National Democratic Committee
Rat Story Wins Liars Tournament in Chicago
Jim Jordan of Chicago named grand champion liar of 1935 by the Liar's Club of Burlington Wisconsin. He uses the alias Fibber McGee and specializes in whoppers. His winning tale involves a cold night, a rat indoors, a thermomet er and cheese as key elements.
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Chicago
Jim
Fibber McGee) Jordan
Liar’s Club
Burlington
Wis
Jordan
McGee
Italys Aerial War Gathers Fury Over Beheadings
Rome reports Ethiopian forces beheaded two Italian aviators after they fell at Daggah Bur and claims the Somaliland bombardment was justified. The communique accuses Ethiopians of sheltering under Red Cross signs and cites League of Nations documents on war methods while denying a definite death toll.
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John
Evans
Associated Press
Rome
Daggah Bur
Somaliland
Harar
Red Cross
Red Crosses
League of Nations
Fasci sts rally as Italy enters new year amid war and sanctions
In Rome thousands cry Viva Il Duce as Mussolini pledges East African conquest while home front endures League penalties. Streets silent from rationing and junk destruction declined. front reports show Ethiopian fighting steadier, with hopes for broader 1936 victories fading yet alive.
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Rome
Italy
Ethiopia
Mussolini
East Africa
Makale
Ogaden
League
Explosion Levels Buffalo Tenement Killing One Woman
A four story brick Italian quarter tenement housing 11 people was leveled by a blast in Buffalo. One woman died. two men are buried. many others injured or missing. Gas is suspected origin. roof lifted, walls collapsed. victims include Mrs. Geraldine Prestifilepo and Thomas Scorsone. A baby Rose Scorsone was found under debris.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Geraldine Prestifilepo
Joseph
Thomas Scorsone
Rose Scorsone
Santo
Mary Scorsone
Thomas
Anna
Antoinette
Rose
Peter
Sam Petronio
Lindbergh Family Leaves U S for Quiet English Visit
In Liverpool the Lindberghs stayed at the Adelphi hotel on New Year’s Eve and began a six month English visit intended for rest. Spokesman Gregory said Col Lindbergh seeks quiet and rest, declined interviews, and gave no definite plans beyond a six month visa.
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Liverpool
Lindberghs
French Riviera
South Wales
Gregory
Lindbergh
England
J. Llewellyn Morgan
Aubure Neil Morgan
Anne
Jon
Campbell Hardage Arraignment Set For Murder Case
Thirty two witnesses are summoned for a preliminary hearing Saturday at 10 a.m. for Johnny Campbell and Thomas Hardage charged with murder in the December 22 Bramiley slaying near Union Hill. Justice J W Bailey presides. Defense calls 24 witnesses, state 8. S A Lynne represents both defendants. Melvin Hutson prosecutes. Both defendants plea not guilty.
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Johnny Campbell
Thomas Hardage
W. E. Bramiley
Union Hill
J.W. Bailey
S. A. Lynne
Melvin Hutson
Hardage
Campbell
Roosevelt Patman discuss bonus plans amid debate over payment method
Washington reports a long White House talk between President Roosevelt and Rep. Patman about a possible compromise cash bonus bill for veterans. Roosevelt opposes cash payments until the budget is balanced, while lawmakers push for a version funded by Treasury borrowing and inflation controls.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Patman D. Tex
Congress
White House
Patman
Alleministra
Ohieftaing
Patman Long
Congress Eyes Short Session and New Year Legislation
Washington notes a lightweight opening to the new term as Congress plans a brief session. McReynolds signals possible action on broadened and permanent neutrality laws with embargo powers. Senators McNary and Harrison seek a concise agenda while President Roosevelt prepares a pivotal address and observers speculate on third party moves under the American Liberty League.
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Washington
McReynolds
Tenn
House Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Roosevelt
Lewis
Tll
American Liberty
League
Bank Bandit Slain After Arab Bank Robbery Shootout
In Arab Alabama a bank bandit named Bill Abney of Brindley Mountain entered the Bank of Arab and took 560 dollars at pistol point. He fled as citizen A R Ingram chased him from a nearby drug store. After a brief gun battle Abney was mortally wounded and died minutes later. Ingram was unhurt.
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Arab, Ala
C. D.taylor
Bill Abney
Brindley
Mountain Region
Bank of Arab
Kirby Howard
A. R. Ingram
Abney
Ditto -Bay
Ingram
Purvis Comment on Kidnap Hoaxer Note Sparked by Inquiry
In Birmingham on January 1 AP reports Melvin Purvis, once a famed G man and noted bachelor, commented that a kidnap hoax linked to his name is worse than expected. He expressed disbelief at the alleged act and its implications.
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Birmingham
Ala
Melvin Purvis
Purvis
Butt
Whoopee Bill Biggest Since Days Of Boom
New York greeted New Year with spectacle and splendor as Times Square celebrated the rollover to 1996. Crowds filled clubs and cafes, while police held tight control amid a festive yet damp night. Business boomed, propping up a sense of return after tough times.
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Ned Homfr
New York
Neal Daprension
Mayorardia
Times Square
York
Bellevue, Hospital
Newborn 1936 hailed with high hopes amid New Year cheers
The newborn year 1936 burst onto the scene amid headaches and glowing prospects. Business leaders and officials predicted notable improvements. Celebrants rested after chaotic New Year greetings across America with reports of wild celebrations.
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Associated Press
America
May Be Last For Hauptmann In Clemency Plea
Bruno Hauptmann faces a possible end of life as the State Court of Pardons weighs his clemency plea next week. He is sentenced to die the week of January 13 after the Lindbergh baby murder conviction. His spiritual adviser plans to visit. Hauptmann denies confessing and would not be required to appear unless new evidence arises.
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Lloyd Leheras
Associated Press
Liverpool
Conel Chwles
A. Lindbergh
United States
Spokman
W. H. Gregory
Grenfell and Go
Berghs
America
Jon
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Gregory
Lindbergh
Ais
England
Buss
Trenton
N. J
State Court of Pardons
Court of Pardons
Hauptmann
Y John Matthiesen
Anna
Harold Hoffman
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Pass Quiet in Decatur
Police puzzled by the absence of arrests as Decatur welcomed New Year’s Eve with high vigilance. Officials expected a rowdy night yet reported no drunkenness or public disturbances despite an anticipated lively celebration.
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Decatur
Maryland Republican urges conservative platform beat Roosevelt
Maryland national committee man Stor Weller proposed a two word platform beat Roosevelt as the key issue for Senator O E Weller. He called for a conservative platform balancing the budget cutting waste and returning public money to sane productive use. He argued Maryland typically votes for the president elected and favored a conservative Republican over Roosevelt.
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Baltimore
Roosevelt
Maryland
O. E. Weller
Stor Weller
Out
No Place for a Mere Man
At the AAAS meeting in St Louis Dr David Causey of the University of Arkansas warned that biologists predict a future with little or no male role. He noted some species already offload parental care to females or migrate to male egg carrying, and he suggested humanity may see a long-term decline in masculine function.
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ST Louis
David Causey
University of Arkansas
Causey
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Chief of Alcohol Unit Quits Post
Franklin D. Hoyt of New York resigns as Federal alcohol administrator announced at the White House. Hoyt cites dissatisfaction with liquor control while expressing conflict over leaving the post.
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Alcohol
Washington
Franklin D. Hoyt
New York
White House
Hoyt
Robbery Attempt At Local Store Ends With Gun Grab
A would be robber attempted to rob a Grant Street store at about 7 30 last night after seeking change for a 20 bill The suspect produced a pistol and demanded the change Nelson McCoy and Graves Pettey Jr assisted by officers Lamon Weatherly and Whitmire pursued the suspect The gun was snatched from McCoy during the struggle and the suspect fled The incident was turned over to county authorities for further action.
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Grant Street
Avenue
Billy Nelson
Ors
Nelson
Henry McCoy
Graves Pettey, Jr
Lamon
Petty
McCoy
Protective Life president to keynote local chamber event
Local unit officials said Sam Clanaugh, president of Protective Life Insurance Co., will be the keynote speaker at the chamber gathering. I Anngalls of Ingalls Iron Works was expected to attend as guest. An unusually heavy slate of commercial unit activity was reported with five new directors to serve the next teen years and several nominees named for positions.
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Were & Sam Clanaugh
Protective Life Ance Company
Chamber
I. Anngalls
Ingalls Iron Works
Birmingham
J. Walter Clapton
Welch Dinsmore
J. D. Ligon Sam H. Mak
J. T. Munn
G. C. McRae
B. Jash
Sus
Paes
Unclear docket entry echoes in action against Irving
Fragmentary docket lines show an activation against Irving Ged and William TI with parallel wording about wives, Jan 1 in Minneapolis. Readable details are sparse but indicate a legal action or filing on the docket.
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Minneapolis
Irving Irving Sekion
Irving Ged
William TI
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