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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1935

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Nurse Gow Identifies Lindbergh Baby Garments in Court

Betty Gow nursemaid to baby Charles Lindbergh identified the clothing worn by the infant on the last night at the Lindbergh home and admitted knowledge of plan changes. Prosecutors seek to place the baby’s death in Hunterdon county as defense argues over the thumb guard.

William A. Kinney Associated Press Flemington N. J Betty Gow Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr Nate Hunterdon County Edward J. Reilly Hauptmann Miss Gow Reilly Lindberghs Hopewell Englewood

Nurse identifies shirt tied to Lindbergh baby

Betty Gow testifies she made and placed the undershirt on Charles Lindbergh Jr. the night he vanished. Attorney General Wilentz presents the discolored garment as evidence in Hauptmann murder trial while Gow confirms the shirt, thumb guard, and knot tied to the baby’s night clothing.

Flemington N. J Betty Gow Charles A Lindbergh, Jr David T. Wilentz Bruno Richard Hauptmann Lindbergh Wilentz Hunterdon County Hauptmann Miss Gow

Weather Summary for Tennessee and Alabama Regions

The Tennessee River gauge read 8.4 feet as levels fell. Temperatures ranged from 53 to 58 degrees with a trace of rain. Occasional rain expected tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions in the extreme west and colder Tuesday night, especially in the west.

Tennessee Alabama

Graves unveils plan to reorganize Alabama state offices

Governor-elect Bibb Graves announced a sweeping reform package to expand the State tax commission and Highway department while abolishing the state prison inspector’s office. He proposed consolidating the fire marshal with the Insurance department and moving sanitary work to the Health Department. He named Shelby Fletcher as Administration Leader in the Senate and J. G. Duncan as recording secretary.

William S. Truby Associated Press Montgomery Ala Jan Bibb Graves State Tax Commission Highway Department State Department of Insurance Shelby Fletcher Huntsville Senate J. G. Duncan Prattville Frank Covington Nal State Insurance Department State Health Department Comptroller’s Office State Health Depart J. N. Baker Ealth Graves

Instructor Added To Business School Growth in Alabama Institute

C. W. Rhodes announces another instructor joins the Alabama Business Institute as the new term opens with good enrollment.

Alabama Business Institute C. W. Rhodes

Private groups aid rural lines in Alabama survey plan

Private electric utilities in Alabama join with the Alabama Public Service Commission to back a rural electrification survey for the Alabama Reli Administration. The effort aims to create jobs and extend electric service to farm homes, with Alabama Power Company officials expressing support and feasibility.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Alabama Reli Administration Alabama Public Service Commission ARA E. C. Easter Alabama Power Company

Yo-Yo Champ Ben Ralis Visits Decatur Schools

Visiting Filipino yo-yo champion Ben Ralis will appear at Riverside High Central High Gordon Drive Lafayette Street South Town Joe Wheeler East Town Fairview and Austinville schools to showcase tricks and inspire practice among students as part of the Daily’s upcoming Decatur championship events.

Mary Ben Ralis Ben Riverside High Central High Gordon Drive Lafayette Street South Town Joe Wheeler East Town Fairview Austinville Coun- Ben Pilizino Bandelor

James H Alexander Dies in Decatur at 50

James Harvey Alexander a longtime Decatur resident 50 died at 10 10 last night at 306 Grant street after years of illness. Funeral at Westminster Presbyterian Tuesday 1 PM with Rev E N Hart and Rev J A Smith. Interment Pulaski Tennessee. Widow Mrs L E Griffin Cullman and Mrs Herman Kyle Birmingham son Dunlap Alexander Miami and four grandsons. Active pallbearers from L N railroad Brotherhood include R L Baskette Nashville and others. Honorary pallbearers Westminster elders listed. Women's Auxiliary will handle flowers. Alexander longtime Sunday school superintendent and church elder. Remembered as a beloved L N Railroad employee and city figure.

James Harvey Alexander Decatur Resi Dence Grant Street Westminster Presbyterian Church E. N. Hart J. A. Smith Pulaski, Tenn Birmingham L. E. Griffin Cullman Herman Kyle Dunlap Alexander Miami Fla Edgar Alexander Florida Marjorie Alexander New York Westminster L. B. Wyatt A. D. Jervis L. M. Graber George D. Redding W. E. Howe A. 8. Pickens Henry Norton James Wilson Women’s Auxiliary Alexander

Church thanks Daily for notices and announcements

A Decatur church board in conference extended a unanimous vote of thanks to The Daily for courtesy and prompt publication of church notices and announcements over the past year. The letter wishes the paper the best year yet.

the Daily Decatur Daily Decatur Ala

Budget Message Seeks Public Debts and Tax Extension

President Roosevelt outlines a 1936 budget with receipts of about 3.99 billion and a deficit near 4.63 billion, proposing to extend miscellaneous internal revenue taxes and maintain current rates. He argues for continued aid to recovery while avoiding new taxes this year and cites the need to finance relief programs and government functions.

Treasury Congress Roosevelt Senate House United States Agricultural Adjustment Administration

Congress may curb electric utility holding strong stance

Washington January 7 AP reports the prospect of federal regulation of electric utility holdings is described as a new agency approach by critics, who warn regulation would broaden government control over the industry.

Washington Congress

Arrest in Flint Shooting

John Wesley Bevels was arrested Saturday night by Deputy Aaron Walton on a charge of assault with intent to murder connected to the shooting of Hugh McClellan at his Flint home last Thursday. McClellan, struck in the back by a shotgun blast, was treated at home. the wound was not serious.

John Wesley Bevels Aaron Walton Hugh McClellan Flint Bevels McClellan

Different Factors Are Given As Cause of Improvement

United States retail sales in 1964 rose about 16 percent in dollar volume over 1963. A Standard Statistics Company survey cites consumer confidence and farmer subsidies as drivers, with holiday trade up across regions. Grocery chains led gains, while price sensitivity and a smaller decline after the holiday peak hint at a strong start for 1935.

Rader Winget Preas Financial Writer New York Jan Standard Statistics Company

Plans Complete For C of C Meeting And Banquet

All is in readiness for the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting and banquet to be held at the Junior Chamber of Commerce hall on Second avenue. The event gathers local business leaders for remarks and fellowship in a formal evening.

Chamber of Commerce Second Avenue

Last-Minute Bulletins From Across The Nation

Federal spending at the rate of 835000 a month during the first six months of 1935 would yield a current year deficit of 4869438338 and a gross debt peak of 31086633874, Morgenthau forecast in the Treasury report to Congress. Effien Crittenden, the Alabama attorney general office stenographer, leaves for Washington to join Senator Black's office.

Washington Morgenthau The Treasury Congress Montgomery Als Alabama State Capitol Effien Crittenden Attorney General Hugo Black Crittenden

Versailles Vote On Hitler Rise Quiet as Powers Debate

In Saar Basin territory voters began deciding whether to accept Adolf Hitler’s leadership under the League of Nations framework. The article notes the ongoing process of Allied powers evaluating Germany’s future and the role of the League in guiding the decision.

Saarbruecken Saar Basin Versailles Adolf Hitler League of France Fermain

President Seeks Large Funds for Valley Regional Program

Budget message outlines financing for a Valley program including power operations fertilizer development and economic and social aims. The report notes substantial totals requested and obligations already incurred with remaining needs estimated in the millions.

Nanielie Dam

State sets school apportionments by census counts

The 1934 school census determined county shares of the education fund. Jefferson county receives 111 192 dollars, with other counties including Barbour 11 184 and Mobile 31 431, indicating 96 percent of the fund goes to teacher salaries and a three mill school tax is involved.

J. M. Hard, Jr Jefferson County Barbour Colbert Dallas Henry Houston Lauderdale Lee Madison Mobile Montgomery Morgan Pike Tuscaloosa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nurse Senator Pletcher Thomas E. Knight, Jr Betty Yo-Yo Crane Brotherhood R. L. Baskette Nashville W. J. Bowden Memphis E. J.zimmerly Cincinnati Mr. Jewell Covington J. P. Jessee Louisville Biggerstaff Z. .K. Goode L. & N. Railroad Company FDR Beredine Dunning De‘bate Bere Lovis Kolb C. of C American Iron and Steel Institute Hollywood Calif Johnny Weismuller Tarzan Lupe Velez Johnny Lupe John HS Valley Hehnes Caine Stevenson
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