Roosevelt Urges New Social Order With Leadership Shift
Albany report from January 6 details Governor Franklin Roosevelt addressing the New York legislature. He calls for business and industry to receive new leadership and a renewed social order balancing economic freedom with individuals’ right to earn a living. The remarks carry significance as Roosevelt emerges as a leading Democratic presidential candidate.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Franklin Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley Lab Reports Historic Year in Public Health Work
The Tennessee Valley laboratory, second only to Montgomery in public health testing, reports its greatest year. Dr. A J Perolio notes increased monthly and yearly activity, more water and disease testing, expanded rabies prevention, and 408 rabies treatments issued since February 1931, with 273 to those unable to pay. Typhoid, malaria, syphilis, and rabies exams show mixed progress and rising demand for vaccines and services.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Central Laboratory
Montgomery
A. J. Perolio
State of
Alabama
State Board of Health
Decatur
Perolio
Tennessee Valley
Alabama State Board of Health
Alleged Robbers Bound Over For Grand Jury in Athens
Clyde Waters and John Alvis were bound over to await the grand jury by Judge J. E. Clem in Municipal Court on robbery charges. Arrested after a night watchman reported a pistol and assault at Volunteers Mills, they were denied bond and jailed until March trial.
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Athens
Ala
Clyde Waters
John Alvis
J. E. Clem
M. C. Patrick
Volunteers Mills
Clem
Funeral services for 18 day old Margaret Glasscock
Many friends attend funeral services Monday afternoon for Margaret Glasscock 18 day old twin daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Glasscock former Decatur residents now of Blountsville Interment was at Bethel near Hartselle The family has the sympathy of Morgan and Blount counties in their bereavement.
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Margaret Glasscock
J. A. Glasscock
Decatur
Blountsville
Bethel
Hartselle
Morgan
Blount
Ice Cream Manufacturers Convene in Auburn Meeting
The Alabama Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers will hold its annual two day gathering in Auburn January 21 22 with a noted program. Conductor Clapton is issuing tickets for the affair which organizers say will be among the best in the association s history.
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Alabama Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers
Auburn
Clapton
Tennessee River Flood Gauge Reaches Nine Feet
The Tennessee river level rose to nine feet by 7:00 this morning, signaling rising waters and possible flooding concerns for nearby communities. Authorities monitor the gauge closely as river conditions continue to change.
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Tennessee
Denied Parade Indians Squat In The Street
Nationalist leaders were arrested by the score in India as civil disobedience spreads. Boycott of British goods begins with women among those held. Gandhi sits in Poona prison while clashes erupt in Banares and Jabulpore. Stores are picketed and commerce slows nationwide.
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Associated Press
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Poona
Banares
Jabulpore
Bombay
Budget Program To Be Explained At Kiwanis Meeting
The Kiwanis club will present the 1932 budget and program at a noon meeting on Thursday at the Y M C A. Both documents were reviewed by the directing board and will be offered for ratification at the first meeting of the new year. President A W Hill urges full attendance to start the year with a strong participation record.
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Kiwanis Club
A W. Hill
Local Cotton Market Shows Gain On NY Quotations
Local cotton traders reported gains today with middling seven eighths cotton quoted near 5.65 cents per pound, up from 5.50 cents on Tuesday. The movement reflects strength seen in the New York market as closing hours approached.
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New York
Seed Business To Reopen As Weather Improves
Local seed dealers expect the annual seed purchase season to begin soon depending on weather. Current seed business remains slow due to unfavorable conditions, but activity should pick up with better weather.
Parker Improves Steadily at Baugh's Infirmary
O. C. Parker, a well known Decatur citizen, is improving steadily at Baugh's Infirmary where he is receiving treatment. Friends express pleasure at his gradual recovery.
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O. C. Parker
Decatur
Baugh’s Infirmary
College Reopens Spring Term After Holiday Break
Athens College resumed sessions on Wednesday after a two week holiday. Several pupils registered in addition to last quarter's students. Financial troubles near the end of fall are reported settled and improvements were made during vacation. The heating plant destroyed by fire has been rebuilt.
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Athens
Ala
Athens College
Raskob Pushes Referendum Plan on Prohibition Policy
Democratic national chairman John Raskob advocates home rule for liquor control, proposing a nationwide referendum rather than a party stand. He mails his plan to the national committee, cites polling showing strong support for returning prohibition to the people, and warns disunity could threaten the party.
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Washington
John Raskob
Robinson
Senate
Garner
House
Raskob
National
Democratic Party
John J. Raskob
New York
Democratic National Committee
Mrs Kate Doss Dies At Rural Home
Mrs Kate Doss of Somerville route 1 died at 11 a m January 5 at her home. She was 55. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 30 with interment in Friendship cemetery. Priest will conduct.
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Kate Doss
Somerville
Friendship Cemetery
Methodist Pastors Meet in Decatur District at Austinville
The Decatur district Methodist pastors with one layman from each church held their January gathering in Austinville. Dr. R. T. Tyler presided. Speakers included A H Nabors W N Dark J E Morris W P Price O E Kirby and A G Dee on fundraising and church education. A Sunday school training session is planned April 17 to 22 with Tyler and Crear as teachers. Wives formed a parallel group. Mrs W F Price elected first president. next officers to be chosen February 9.
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Deceatur
Austinville
R. T. Tyler
A. H. Nabors
W. N. Dark
J. E. Morris
W. P. Price
O. E. Kirby
A. G. Dee
Claud Crear
Board of Education
Old Sunday School
Epworth League
General Board of Christian Education
Decatur
W. F. Price
Hartselle Youth Hits Parked Laundry Truck On Bee Line
Edward Stough of Hartselle collided with a parked Birmingham laundry truck on the Bee Line highway near the First National Bank building. The Chevrolet was badly damaged but no injuries were reported. Stough tried to avoid another vehicle before the crash.
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Hartselle
Edward Stough
Birmingham
Bee Line
First National Bank
Young Stough
Ernest Garrett Returns From Holiday Visit
Ernest Garrett superintendent at the Alabama Hosiery Mills returns to his desk after a holiday in the eastern states He visited Pennsylvania and spent New Year's Eve in New York City at the end of the trip.
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Ernest Garrett
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Pennsylvania
Mr. Garrett
New York City
Henry R. Davis Returns From Illness At Desk
Henry R. Davis president of the Decatur Iron and Steel Co has returned to his desk after a serious illness and operation. Friends report his recovery is now steady and progressing.
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Henry Davis
Henry R. Davis
Decatur Iron & Steel Co
Mr. Davis
Poll Tax Payments Fall Short in Morgan County
The Tax Collector reports only about 900 poll taxes paid in Morgan County, reducing voting power to under 4 000. In past years the county boasted at least 11 000 voters. Last day to pay is February 1, 1932. polls remain open at the courthouse tax office today.
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Morgan County
Court House
SING CONVENTION TO DRAW CROWDS AT OAK RIDGE
Prentice W. Sparkman of Morgan county invites the public to a two day winter sing at Oak Ridge four miles from Hartselle. The event runs Saturday morning to Saturday afternoon then Sunday full day with no night sessions. Oak Ridge expects several thousand visitors.
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Prentice W. Sparkman
Morgan County Singing Convention
Oak Ridge
Hartselle
Death of Mrs Lou Horton After Stair Lift Incident
Funeral services were held at Mt Pleasant Methodist church for Mrs Lou Horton 79 of Russellville who died after being badly burned at her son Johns home and then while being carried up stairs to another son Lewis home. She sank just as helpers reached the steps and died shortly after physicians arrival.
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MT. Hope
Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church
Here
Lou Horton
John
Russellville
Charles Counts
Horton
Lewis
Rainfall totals 1.55 inches in 24 hours
Rain during the 24-hour period ending at 7 this morning measured 1.55 inches.
Alabama to Host 73 County Meetings Over Next Two Months
Alabama will hold 73 county meetings from January 7 to February to study agricultural and business conditions and plan a profitable farming program. District Agent J T High and Emmett Sizemore announce schedules with extension specialists and vocational education staff assisting.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
J. T. High
R. G. Arnold
Emmett Sizemore
J. C. Cannon
G. T. Sargent
P. C. Brook
Manhunt Follows Shootings Near Brownsville Farm
Ernest Shaw, 50, operator of a 3000 acre Brownsville area, is hunted after Sheriff S. T. Hunter and Deputy John Stoots were wounded while attempting to arrest Tom Jones at Shaw’s farm. Stoots listed in critical condition. Shaw sought on a warrant charging assault with intent to murder.
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Brownsville
Texas
Ernest Shaw
S. T. Hunter
Haywood County
John Stoots
W. R. Norville
Hunter
Stoots
Shaw Farm
Tom Jones
Norville
Brownsville Hospital
Stonts
Shaw
Decatur Garden Club Thanks Judges for City Decorations
The Decatur Garden Club expressed gratitude to the judging committee for a difficult yet rewarding city Christmas decoration contest. More entries and higher attractiveness than previous years highlighted local effort, with Decatur surpassing nearby cities in festive displays.
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Decatur Garden Club
Decatur
Violin Concert At Y Club Thursday Evening
The National Institute of the Violin will present a concert at the Y M C A Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock as the next in the entertainment series. An invitation is extended to the public to attend.
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National Institute of the Violin
Invita
Falkville visitor W. E. Clark in Decatur on business
W E Clark of Falkville was a business visitor in Decatur today. He arrived to conduct consultations and meet local contacts.
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W. EB. Clark
Falkville
Wes
Decatur
Presiding Elder Visits Two Churches This Weekend
Rev. R. T. Tyler, presiding elder, will visit Danville churches Saturday and Sunday. He preaches at 2 PM Saturday, conducts conference in the afternoon, preaches again Sunday morning, and leads a conference at 3 PM Sunday with a Menes congregation in the evening.
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R. T. Tyler
Danville
Ees
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