France Seeks to Lift Limit on Ship Sizes
France moves to revise the 1936 London naval treaty to allow battleships over 35000 tons and seeks support from the United States and Britain. Ca mille Chautemps forms a new cabinet amid labor troubles while Romania and Russia face internal strife and China trains for decisive campaigns. Stalin orders end to mass expulsions as Romanian elections loom and Jewish refugees seek havens abroad. A Japanese drive against China’s Lunghai railway is forecast.
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Associated Press
France
Romania
Russia
Spain
China
Camille Chautemps
Chautemps
Bordeaux
Soviet Union
Joseph Stalin
Communist Party
Moscow
Carol
Octavian Goga
Rumania
Goga
Lunghai
Davis Declines Governor Bid in Alabama Primary
Harwell G. Davis U S Internal Revenue collector for Alabama says he will not run for governor in the May 3 Democratic primary. The Thomasville Times notes his lack of candidacy, cites support for prohibition repeal as a factor, and mentions his Thomasville roots and Birmingham residence.
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Thomasville
Ala
Thomasville Times Today
Harwell G. Davis
U. 8
Internal Revenue
Alabama
Davis
Generan
Bibb Graves
the Times
U. S
Ciry
McE
Times
Birmingham
Dean Noe Misses Knoxville Diocesan Session due to Wife Illness
Memphis, Jan. 19. Dean Israel Harding Noe unable to attend the state Episcopal diocese convention in Knoxville because his wife Mrs Noe fell ill. She fainted at the deanery. a doctor ordered bed rest amid concerns over high blood pressure. Noe hopes to attend Thursday's session if her condition improves. The affair follows a 16 day fast and a public interview by Noe's brother criticizing the fast as unnecessary.
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Memphis
Tenn
Episcopal Church
Knoxville
Israel Harding Noe
Noe
Alex C. D. Noe
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Bath
N. C
Dixie Faces Traffic Suit
Former Alabama and 1936 Rose Bowl star Millard Dixie Howell is named in a $5425 damage suit filed in Santa Barbara. Plaintiff Arthur Haberl accuses Howell and his wife Peggy of causing a collision on a blind curve that left driver Lowell Enyart in critical condition. Howell admitted speeding before the crash.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Millard “Dixie
Howell
Alabama
Here
Arthur Haberl
Joe Haberl
Peggy
Lowell Enyart
David Licker
Enyart
Ice Bridge at Niagara Falls Draws Police Patrols
Police maintained barriers around a natural ice bridge forming at the foot of Niagara Falls to stop pedestrians from crossing. The slick, hazardous path has drawn people despite officials warnings.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Tracy G. le Vee
Ancient Egypt Gifts to Royal Couple Ahead of Queen Farida’s Wedding
Cairo dispatch reports gifts from Egypt and abroad poured at the feet of King Farouk and 16 year old Farida Zulficar, who will become Egypt’s queen tomorrow. The scene at Koubbeh Palace included henna for Farida, two shotgun presents from Sir Miles Lampson, and a German automobile. Bedouin horsemen and flags marked the royal ceremony as the nation awaits the royal wedding and Farida’s public debut.
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Egypt
Farouk I
Farida Zulficar
Appellate Court of
Alexandria
Cairo
Ancient
Farouk
Farida
Koubbeh
Miles Lampson
George
Germany
Aiop
Cleopatra
Desert
Paul Dix Receives National Scout Silver Beaver Award
Paul Dix of Decatur is honored with the Silver Beaver Award, a top national Scout Council honor for outstanding service. The Tennessee Valley Council presentation in Athens cited similar awards to Dr. D. W. Hollingsworth of Florence and W. B. Whitfield of Huntsville.
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Paul Dix
Decatur
National Scout Council
Tennessee Valley Council
Athens
D. W. Hollingsworth
Florence
W. B. Whitfield
Huntsville
Tennessee Valley scouts honor leaders with silver beaver
At Athens Alabama Dr D W Hollingsworth Florence Paul F Dix Decatur and W B Whitfield Huntsville received silver beaver awards for outstanding Boy Scout service. Harley E Erb Memphis region praised TVA council progress while I V Legg Athens retired president passed the gavel to J N Jenkins setting new year goals. District commissioners reported about 900 members in 49 troops before 142 attendees.
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Athens
Ala
Tennessee Valley Council
D. W. Hollingsworth
Florence
Paul F. Dix
Decatur
W. B. Whitfield
Huntsville
Harley E. Erb
Memphis
Alabama
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
I. V. Legg
J. N. Jenkins
TVA
Missionary G Oberheey to Lecture at St Pauls Lutheran
Rev G Oberheey a missionary in India for 15 years will give an illustrated lecture at St Pauls Lutheran Church on January 30 at 7 00 pm He is presently on a year long furlough and the event invites all interested in mission work to attend.
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G. Oberheey
India
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Oberhuey
Half Million In Checks For 10 Farmers Soon
Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties await Uncle Sam rental checks totaling about 500 000 dollars. Each county to receive near 200 000 in Morgan and Limestone, and around 150 000 in Lawrence. Checks issued from Atlanta with first payments possible mid March to early April. Farm agencies have been checking farms since November under the soil conservation act. weather delays noted.
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Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence Counties
Uncle
North Alabama
Farm Agency
Poll Tax Plans Being Completed by Key Club
The Key Club at the high school urges residents to pay poll tax by February 1. Members distribute bright red stickers to call attention to early payment and emphasize school collections.
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Key Club
Dr Arthur E Morgan Improves After Illness
Dr Arthur E Morgan TVA chairman recovered from influenza and sinus trouble. Official said he ran a fever earlier but today shows marked improvement after illness last week.
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Chicago
Arthur E. Morgan
TVA
Willkie Pushes Federal Purchase of Utility Systems
Nashville report cites Wendell Willkie proposing the federal government advance funds to Tennessee Valley states to buy Commonwealth & Southern utility systems. He urges buying entire systems rather than fragmented assets to preserve value, and suggests a three person arbitration panel involving the president, the Supreme Court, and the utilities.
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Nashville
Tenn
Wendell Willkie
Commonwealth & Southern
Tennessee Valley
TVA
David EB. Lilienthal
Commonwealth & Sowthern Corporation
Southeastern
Willkie
Tennessee Electric Power Company
Lilienthal
Supreme Court
Syetehait
Public ownership urged for Alabatim Power Company
Thomas Martin, president of the Alabatim Power Company, urged public ownership of the utility's entire holdings as a preferred alternative to piecemeal purchases. He argued the state power system should be operated as a unified system and taken over in fairness to workers, security holders, and customers.
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Birming Ala
Thomas Artin
Alabatim Power Company
First Gift Made to Fort Stephen Decatur Armory
Mrs. L. O. Stout donated three leather upholstered settees and a dozen chairs to the Fort Stephen Decatur Legion armory in Delano Park as officials welcomed the gift. The public is urged to donate odd used furniture for reconditioning by Legion members, contact Garner Pride or Leroy McEntire to contribute.
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Fort Stephen Decatur
Legion Armory
Delano Park
L. O. Stout
Legion
Garner Pride
Leroy McEntire
Sub Zero Weather Grips Eastern Seaboard For Second Day
Sub zero cold continues to press the eastern seaboard with readings down to 38 below in spots and cities like Berlin New Hampshire 32 below and High Point New Jersey 24 below as New York reports a modest recovery to 11 below. Forecasts indicate gradually rising temperatures as warmer air moves in from the northwest with New England and New York State expected to thaw slowly. A distressed Richard J Nunan fishing schooner sought by coast guards entered Cutler Maine under sail after engine trouble while Satan s Kingdom Connecticut records 22 below as the region endures the deep freeze.
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Associated Press
Seaboard
New England
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New York State
New York
Berlin
N. H
High Point
N. J
Connecticut
New York City
Pocono Mountain
Boston Weather Bureau
Portland
Richard J. Nunan
Cutler
Conn
Slayer on Trial Over Wife and Friend Slayings
Paul Wright manager of Union Air Terminal Glendale faces life in Les ex trial for allegedly killing his wife and his best friend after allegedly finding them in a compromising situation. Mrs Maureen Kimmel widow of the friend testifies for the prosecution seeking premeditation.
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Paul Wright
Union Air Terminal
Glendale
Cal
Lesex
Maureen Kimmel
Wright
Senate Tells of Scandal and Filibuster Curb
Vice President Garner announced a tightening of senate rules to curb dilatory tactics in the anti lynching bill debate. He warned no senator may speak more than twice on a subject in a day and that yielding the floor for any purpose other than a question would cost the speaker the floor.
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Washington
Garner
Senate
Senate Hearing Reveals Interior Dept Laxity
Senator Pittman told the senate that the public lands committee heard astonishing revelations about the interior department. Testimony linked Reno Stitely a payroll clerk to a fraud of 84000 in CCC funds and described B J Burlew as Ickes administrative assistant with vast signing power over interior department orders and letters.
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Washington
Pittman
D-New
Senate
Public Lands Committee
Interior Department
B. J. Burlew
Interior
Reno Stitely
Ickes
Burlew
Senate Resigns to Delay Washington Showdown
Senate leaders resigned to further delay of the administration legislative program abandon hope for an immediate showdown on the anti-lynching bill. Southern opposition has blocked debate on the government reorganization bill and Roosevelt proposals. Senator Clark called for strict enforcement of debate rules to curb delays while Senator Ellehder has held the floor since Friday.
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Senate
Washington
Barkley
Clark
D-Mo
Ellehder
D-La
Sen
23 Witnesses Called By State Today as Trial Opens
Los Angeles reports the state opens against Paul A. Wright an airport executive accused in the Eveline Wright murder case. The prosecution seeks first degree murder status with 23 witnesses, including ballistics experts and diagrams, while Wright’s defense challenges the confession and timeline. The nine member jury is seated with three alternates as the trial proceeds.
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Los Angeles
Af Fo
Paul A. Wright
Lise
Evelyn
Ernest Roll
Wright
Glendale
Roll
Jerry Giesler
Ingall W. Bull
Fred Kohl
Traffic cop charged with manslaughter after fatal Montgomery collision
In Montgomery Alabama on January 19 Patrolman T W Berrey 29 was charged with manslaughter following a motorcycle crash that killed 83 year old Gaston Murrell. Berrey remained hospitalized with injuries including a broken collarbone and broken teeth. investigators say Murrell stepped from behind a car into the patrol vehicle. Authorities call the case routine and expect trial.
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Montgomery
Ala
T. W. Berrey
Gaston Murrell
Berrey
L. G. Ernest
Wisnesses
Morrell
Ernest
Penitent Pair Glad Trip Is Finally Over
Penitent Audria Marie Free and Christine Lawrence from Decatur returned home after a missing-wirls episode. They appeared in juvenile court with probation set for a year. Rev Homer Britton recounted travel from Decatur to San Marcos with letters of identification. The girls were charged with theft and burglary. two boys remained unnamed suspects in the case.
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Penitent
Audria Marie Free
Christine Lawrence
Decatur
P. G. Free
Forney Steenson
Homer Britton
Central Baptist Church
San Marcos
Texas
Billy Jones
Owensboro
Kyle
Highway Patrol
Brother Cowell
Memphis
Texarkana
Austin
Cation
J. C. Penney Co
Brother Free
Way Is Paved for PWA Loan in Alabama Cities
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals dissolved injunctions against the Public Works Administration in five Alabama cities Sheffield Decatur Hartselle Russellville and Guntersville clearing the way for municipal power projects. PWA said initial fund requisitions would be filed with allocations totaling 350000 for Decatur 125454 for Russellville 52000 for Sheffield 60000 for Hartselle and 87272 for Guntersville.
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Washington
Alabama Power Company
Public Works Administration
Alabama
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
PWA
Sheffield
Decatur
Hartselle
Russellville
Guntersville
Weather Summary for Tennessee River Region
The Tennessee river gauge stood at 16 feet this morning. Temperatures ranged from 37 to 65 degrees with no rainfall. Alabama saw cloudy to partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions in the northwest. Light to gentle variable winds along the coast. Northwest area expected cloudy to partly cloudy Thursday with light to mostly westerly winds.
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Tennessee
Alabama
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