Battle Lines over Reconstruction vs Recovery in Roosevelt Era
The article contrasts Reconstruction advocates led by Wallace Tugwell Hopkins and Ezekiel with General Hugh Johnson opposing federal food code inspections. It notes a split in policy between favoring unadulterated recovery and pursuing Reconstruction through government control. Roosevelt leans toward Recovery, while tensions grow between factions.
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Calvindge
Roosevelt
Une
Reconstruction School
Wallace
Rex Tugwell
Harry Hopkins Cwa
Jerome Frank
AAA
Mordicai Ezekiel
Bureau of Standards
Laboratory of
Hugh Johnson
Congress
Johnson
Gerard Swope
General Electric Company
Allaceugwell
TVA Buys Wholesale Power Lines Across Three States
The Tennessee Valley Authority announces purchase of about $3,000,000 in utility property from Alabama Power Mississippi Power and Tennessee Electric Power to obtain urban and rural markets in three states. Local Decatur plans for a possible loan from the PWA to acquire or build a retail distribution line as negotiations quicken.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Alabama Power Company
PWA
Decatur
Birmingham
Washington
David E. Lilienthal
Authority
Alabama
Tennessee
Morgan
Lauderdale
Colbert
Franklin
Lawrence
Limestone
Commonwealth and Southern
Martin
Muscle Shoals
Joe Wheeler
Associated Press
Lilienthal
Mississippi Power Company
Tennessee Electric Power Company
Mississippi
Tenties
Unity Schools Attendance Good
Attendance and enrollment in the Unity county schools show strong gains after a campaign led by A R Meadows with George T Woodruff and Ola Barnard. Enrollment up 20 percent over last year and attendance up 47 percent. 47 of 64 schools over 90 percent and 14 over 95 percent.
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A. R. Meadows
George T. Woodruff
Ola Barnard
Meadows
Congress 15 Busy With Tax Plans
Washington, Jan 5 AP Congress in session as House Ways and Means resumes hearing Tuesday on a 270 million liquor tax bill. Major issue centers on a proposed 2 per gallon distilled spirits rate, with a potential 300 million revenue based on 150 million gallons. Rep O'Connor may offer a 5 per gallon amendment.
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Washington
Liquor House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
House of the Ways and Means
Doughton
Democrat
North Carolina
O'Connor
New York
Willingham Declines Governor Bid at Florence College
Dr. Henry J. Willingham president of the state teachers college at Florence says he will not run for governor. He cites voter skepticism of educators and explains he will forestall defeat by not entering the race. He thanks supporters and notes no one has urged him to stand.
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Henry J. Willingham
State Teachers College At
Florence
Eonsete Ee
Alabama
United States Warns China on American Safety in Fukien
The U S legation told the Chinese government it expects full protection for American lives and property in Fukien. It replied to Chinese requests to withdraw Americans, stating consuls in Amoy and Foochow have orders to advise withdrawal at Americans' discretion.
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Phiping
United States
Legation
Pukien
Fukien
Amoy
Foochow
Birmingham Show Provokes Protest Over Censorship Amendment
Two Birmingham ministers protested a Saturday night musical comedy at the Alabama Theater prompting the City Commission to draft an amendment to curb vaudeville and road show acts. The city attorney was asked to prepare the measure and an amusement inspector will monitor compliance under current ordinances.
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Birmingham Ala
Alabama Theater
8. O. Kimbrough
Birmingham Pastors Union
Allen Moore
Missionary Groups Hold Joint Meet in Austinville
Women's Missionary Societies from Baptist and Methodist churches met at the home of Mrs Stoval in Austinville last week. Eighteen members attended as Mrs Franklin led a study of the Book of Exodus with notable interest.
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Women's Missionary Societies of the Baptist Methodist Churches
Austinville
Democrats Discuss Forcing Caucus On Patronage Matters
Several Democratic House members privately discussed forcing a caucus on patronage by submitting a petition signed by 25 members. Supporters say it is not a threat to halt the administration but could compel action if presented to President Roosevelt.
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Washington
Capitol
Roosevelt
Roosevelt budget calls for six and four billion in borrowing and refunding
Wall Street reacted to President Roosevelt's budget message showing six billion dollars in new borrowing and four billion in refunding. As markets absorbed the figures, some quarters noted the clear disclosure of expected deficits and borrowing needs, while bonds partially recovered later in the day.
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New York
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Somerville Girl Bitten After Rabid Dog Incident
Miss Dorothy May Dunaway of Somerville Route 1 received rabies shots after a stray red bone female hound died of rabies. The dog had bitten a cow a mule and several other dogs before dying. The owner was sought to warn of potential exposure and prevent further risk in the Somerville community.
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Dorothy" May Dunaway
Somerville
Route 1
Dunaway
Brewing stock used as Bible marker bequest in will
Charles F. Hoeckel stationer dies at year end leaving about $280 000 estate. He bequeaths five shares of a brewing company stock to Mrs. Adrianna HungerfordColorado president of the W C T U as a Bible marker noting she had urged the district attorney to jail him for printing a liquor list. He died last December 26.
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Denver
Colo
Adrianna Hungerford
Colorado
Charles F. Hoeckel
Bailey visits Decatur on business
Bailey of Somerville was in Decatur on business on Friday. The report notes his presence in the city for commercial matters and plants a local connection to the Somerville community.
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Mr. "Bailey
Somerville
Decatur
Government to start financing program immediately
Morgenthau said the treasury will begin the 10 billion dollar financing program "right soon" and an effort to collect back taxes exceeding 800 million dollars is planned with internal revenue collectors meeting January 17. Robinson predicted Congress could adjourn between May 1 and May 15.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Treasury
Congress
White House
St. Lawrence
Senate
House
Robinson
Bloodstained Dr Wynekoop case readiness in Chicago
State holds the bloodstained trappings and medical instruments from Dr. Alice Wynkoop’s basement surgery for her upcoming murder trial of Rheta, her son’s wife. Judge David rejects defense claims that the evidence is illegal. A crowd waited as the ill elderly defendant faced the charge.
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Chicago
Alice Wynkoop
Rheta
Wynekoop
Joseph B. David
Alice
West Monroe
Four Convicts Fail To Return to Prison
Alabama convicts marking Christmas parole show four of 330 long termers remaining at large after holidays. Missing are Dossy Rivers and Jesse Cooper of Mobile, Tom Jackson of Pike County, and Isadore Keen of Marengo County. Kilby Prison Warden George Walls hopes Rivers and Cooper return before official escape status.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Dossy Rivers
Jesse Cooper
Mobile
Tom Jackson
Pike County
Isadore Keen
Marengo County
Kilby
George
Walls
Rivers
Cooper
Seybourn H Lynnne Enters Morgan County Judge Race
Seybourn H Lynne a local attorney with Lynne & Lynne announces plans to run for Morgan County Court judge against incumbent W T Lowe. He vows a formal candidacy after the county Democratic committee sets primary rules. He is a graduate of Alabama Polytechnic Institute and the University of Alabama law school. The first Democratic primary is May 1, 1984.
Excavation at Flint Pushes Toward Sanatorium Foundations
Excavation for the new tuberculosis sanatorium at Flint resumed after rain delays. Workers moved bricks and materials to the site, with brick foundations to be laid once the required depth is reached. The building, costing about 48 000 dollars, must be completed by February 15 under the CWA program.
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Flint
Prominent firm relocates to remodeled Second Avenue building
The Speake Warren and Ratliff firm, a leading Decatur retail store, will open Saturday in its new address in the former McClellan stores building on Second Avenue. The building has undergone complete remodeling and is described as one of Northern Alabama’s most attractive establishments. D W Speake announced a formal opening date later.
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Speake, Warren and Ratliff
Decatur
McClellan
Second Avenue
Alabama
D. W. Speake
Approval of New Work Projects Announced Today
The Civil Works Administration in Morgan County announces added projects including Decatur airport and a new east Morgan high school. A 168 by 100 foot stone building with auditorium and multiple classrooms is planned near Murphys Gin with work possibly starting Monday and completion targets depending on CWA extensions.
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Morgan County
Civil Works Administration
J. T. Budinger
CWA
Decatur
East County
Talucah
Triana Ferry
Waldermoso
Joe Wheeler
East Morgan
Othewise
Murphy’s Gin
Alabama Convict Suspects Taken in Alabama Case
Three men identified as ringleader Harris Audrey Pate and J D Armstrong are held in Columbus after being named by inmates at Atmore state farm as members of a convict gang. The suspects provided their names.
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Columbus
Alabama
Atmore
Harris
Audrey Pate
J. D. Armstrong
Solon Favors Federal Help for Schools
Congressman A. H. Carmichal urges extension of federal aid for schools in the Solon area highlighting support for local education funding and federal partnership.
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Solon
A. H. Carmichal
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Robert
Allem
WAL
Power Company
TVA
Congressman
Joseph P. Monaghan
Montana
Catherine McDermott
Pioneerity
Mont
Willingham
Zaditor
Decatur Daily
Yours, Henry J. Willingham
Democrats
Scions
NEA
Detroit
Betty Holland
Seybourn Lynne
Hartselle
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