Roosevelt urges Congress to press recovery effort nationwide
In a joint session Roosevelt asks for strict continuation of the recovery campaign while noting progress. He proposes tougher measures against tax evaders and corrupt officials, calls for economic reform, and backs a permanent NRA with possible revisions. He outlines moving from relief to public works and toward private employment, and warns against European political alignments. The speech emphasizes disciplined recovery and cautions about financial and international challenges.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
NRA
Nausellg
Nesd Affairs
United States
Europe
White House
Congressional Gridlock and New Deal Critics Rise
The piece discusses Congress rerouting its balance of power under the New Deal era. It profiles leaders like Senate whip Byrnes and House speakers Rainey and Burns, noting conservative caution, party dynamics, and cooperation with the White House amid administrative changes.
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Congress
White House
Missouri
Jim Reed
House of Tast
Roosevelt
Joe Winson
Arkansas
Obresa
Joe
Supreme Court
Senate
Byrnes
South Carolina
Date
Henry T. Rainey
Windsor
New England
Joe Burns
Rainey
Kert L
Muley) Doughton
Nolin
Ir i
Judge Johnson Seeks Full Term in Congress from Alabama
Florence judge J. Fred Johnson Jr. announces candidacy for Congress in the Democratic primary on May 1. He faces A. H. Carmichael, highlights include his legal career, World War I service, leadership in veterans groups, and long civic involvement in Florence and Alabama. The piece notes his role in promoting the Lee Highway through the state.
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Florence
Ala
J. Fred Johnson, Jr
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Alabama
Congress
John
Tennessee Valley
A. H. Carmichael
Tuscumbia
Johnson
Jonce Johnson
Epg
Exchange Clubs
Alabama Department of the American Legion
Veterans’ Organization
Paving Complete on Sixth Avenue
Concrete work in the middle of Sixth Avenue is finished and the surface cured. Crews will connect the new concrete with asphalt at the intersections and then open the street from Fifth to Eleventh streets, a 61/2 mile stretch closed during construction. The project replaces the former streetcar track area improving appearance and usability.
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Sixth Avenue
Highway Office
Fifth
Eleventh Streets
Rescue Army Mobilized to Aid Flood Victims
Los Angeles officials organized an army of 7000 to search for victims and restore order after the New Year flood. The death toll stood at 36 with 75 reported missing, many among the homeless aided by relief agencies. Damage was estimated around 5 million dollars, mainly in Glendale and Montrose where about 300 homes were demolished.
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Los Angeles
Glendale
Montrose
Johnson Opposes Solicitor Woodruff in Alabama Race
Athens attorney George C. Johnson announced his candidacy for county solicitor challenging incumbent T. S. Woodruff. Johnson, a University of Alabama and Cumberland University Law School graduate, has practiced in Old Hickory Tennessee and Athens, his hometown.
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Athens
Ala
George C. Johnson
T. S. Woodruff
Johnson
University of Alabama
Cumberland University Law School
Old Hickory
Tenn
Public Service Hearing on Southern Bell Rates Opens
The public service commission held a final hearing in Montgomery on eight months of rate investigation for Southern Bell. Witness W A Duncan of Atlanta testified that net operating revenues for the first 11 months last year were 713000 dollars, or less than four percent on investment.
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Ontgomery
Ala
Public Service Commission
Southern’ Bell Telephone Company
W. A. Duncan
Atlanta
Members Urged To Attend New Year Prayer Service
The mid week service at Westminster Presbyterian Church will be held at 7 15 p m tonight. Rev E N Hart urged the church membership to attend to start the New Year right with the first prayer service of the year.
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Westminster, Presbyterian Church
E. N. Hart
Leonard Bradley Dies at 34 in County Hospital
Leonard Bradley 34 died at 3 30 this morning at Benevolent Society Hospital after being brought from his east end county home for an emergency operation. Brown's funeral parlors to announce funeral arrangements.
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Leonard Bradley
Benevolent Society Hospital
Brown
Funeral Services for John Posey
Funeral services were held at 11. The deceased is survived by his widow four sons A. J. Posey of Harris Station Lonnie Henry and Alfred Posey of Moulton four daughters Mary Posey of Harris Station Mrs Eveline Posey and Mrs Katie Hollis of Moulton and Mrs Alice Warren of Jamison Ala. Twenty nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren Also survive. Mr Poseys death proved a distinct shock to a great number of friends in the North Alabama section where he was well and favorably known.
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A. J. Posey
Harris Station
Lonnie
Henry
Alfred Posey
Moulton
Mary” “Posey
Harris Stal
Eveline Posey
Katie Hollis
Alice Warren
Jamieson
Ala
Posey
North Alabama
Decatur Residents Attend Passion Play in Florence
Members of Decatur and the Pilot Club travel tonight to Florence for the Princess theatre presentation of The Passion Play. The pageant, under the Peres Pilot Club, aims to draw patrons from across New Alabama and features the Oberammergau cast in English touring municipal and civic venues.
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Decatur
Pilot Club
Florence
Princess Theatre
Peres Pilot Club
New
Alabama
America
Stolen Clothes Recovered by Police At City Intersection
Police recovered a large quantity of clothing valued at 300 dollars found concealed in an alley after tourists parked their car on Fifth avenue and Sixth street south while they dined. No arrests were made and identifying tourists were not learned.
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Fifth Avenue
Sixth Street South
Meeting Postponed for Troop 16 and Troop 1
The regular meeting scheduled for Friday night is postponed due to the absence of Rev EN Hart from the city. It will now be held Monday night at 6 30 p.m. Members are urged to note the change of date.
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Rev. EN. Hart
Morgan County 1934 Cotton Reduction Drive Opens
Morgan county starts its 1934 cotton reduction campaign with 50 field workers to secure signed contracts. The quota is not yet set, but expected to exceed last year’s 18 000 acres pledged though 24 300 were asked. Farmers were paid 6 to 20 dollars per acre for cotton destroyed. over a million dollars was paid in 1933.
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Morgan County
W. H. Gregory
Hartselle
Roosevelt
Washington
Mrs Mooney Called By Death At 77
Mrs Eliza Mooney 77 died after illness at home on Decatur Route 3 at 10 this morning. Survived by daughter Mrs J W Peer four sons J R J H R M E B Posey of near Decatur and many grandchildren. Funeral set 2 PM Thursday at Route 3 home with Rev V A Gordon officiating burial in Decatur city cemetery under priest in charge.
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Eliza Mooney
Decatur
J. W. Peer
J. R
J. H
R. M
E. B. Posey
Route
V. A. ‘Gordon
Decatur City Cemetery
Practical Religion Discussed by Local Pastor in Athens
In Athens Alabama on January 3 a two week series on practical religion opened at the First Methodist Church. Rev Wilds 8 DuBose led the discussions following an opening sermon by Bishop H H DuBose of Nashville.
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Athens
Ala
Wilds
DuBose
First Methodist Church
H. H. DuBose
Nash
Pies & Kinsraan
Morgan County CWA plans eyed for Decatur to Waldermosa road
East Morgan farmers and merchants met with CWA official C W Budinger and Probate Judge B L Malone to discuss a proposed Decatur to Waldermosa route. The plan would widen and grade right of way, resurface, and employ about 150 men if approved by April, boosting trade access to scenic east Morgan.
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Morgan County
C. W. Budinger
CWA
B. L. Malone
Decatur
Somerville Road
Mathews Store
Waldermosa
Cave Springs
Winton
Grantland Bridge
Budinger
East
Morgan
East Morgan
Tennessee Valley Laboratory 1933 Rabies Report Released
The Tennessee Valley Laboratory released its 1933 report noting 1497 animal head examinations with 177 positives. It records 957 anti rabies vaccine treatments issued across Valley counties and details exam findings and treatments in several instances.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Weil-Felix Rene
Ecina Eae
Tenn Valley Laboratory
Mrs. Joe Cottrell Accepts Clerical Post at Tennessee Valley Bank
Mrs. Joe Cottrell has accepted a clerical position with the Tennessee Valley Bank. The move places her in the bank’s clerical department as part of its administrative staff.
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Joe Cottrell
The
Tennessee Valley Bank
Tax Bill Approved by House Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee formally approved the final draft of a half a billion dollar tax bill. It introduces a $2.00 per gallon tax on distilled spirits a $5.00 per barrel tax on beer and graduated rates on wines from ten to four cents a gallon. Executive session was planned after formal introduction to speed House consideration this week.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Officers Return Negro Prisoner From Terre Haute
Sheriff Bud Davis and Deputy Aaron Walton returned Tuesday night with Ananias Matthews, a Black man wanted on murder charges related to a case involving a Black woman. Matthews was placed in Morgan County jail awaiting trial likely at the February term of court.
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Bud Davis
Aaron Walton
Terre Haute
Ind
Ananias Matthews
Lor
Morgan County
Hich
Balcony to be built at Central High gym
Plans approved by the state CWA board call for a steel balcony across the gym’s north side with seating for 300. The project costs 271.91 dollars and will employ about twelve men during construction.
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Central High School
CWA
Communion Set Services at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Services next Sunday include an 11 a.m. communion at Westminster Presbyterian Church. It is the first of the quarter and year, urging every member to attend. At 5 p.m. the pastor will speak on Giving God His Rightful Place in 1934.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
God
Roosevelt to address Congress on recovery program progress
Congress opened in regular session to hear President Roosevelt outline recovery progress and future ideas. Senate and House held separate meetings before a joint session in the large chamber as party majorities stood clearly with the president.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
House
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