Night of Terror as Peru Quake Shakes Cities
A major Peruvian earthquake caused collapsed walls, cracked houses, and at least one death with many injured. Huaraz Huacho Pisco Canaete Ica areas reported severe damage. lights failed as crowds fled. Surge of panic filled streets, churches, theatres amid aftershocks.
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Bea
Lima
Calo Leo
Aequake
el Commercio
Aravid
Huacho
Huaraz
Pisco Canete Ica
Protests Grow as Bombay Market Closes in Boycott
In Bombay on January 20, mass meetings are planned to protest restrictive ordinances aimed at Nationalists and Mahatma Gandhi. Organizers expect up to a hundred thousand attendees in defiance of a five person gathering limit while markets stay shut for sixteen days. Japan gains cloth market share as boycott bites England despite higher duties.
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Bombay
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Japan
England
Robert White to Be Upon Program at Princess Theatre
National commander Robert E. White and four World War Veterans Voters Union members will broadcast Friday night January 22 at 10 30 from the Princess theatre. Other speakers and bugle players will join a mid-night national hookup with calls to arms and appeals to veterans and curious youths alike.
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Robert E. White
World War Veterans Voters Union
Princess Theatre
Butler Hine
W. W. Rahm
Prayer Services Tonight at Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Willoughby Presbyterian Church hosts a continuation of chalk talks an illustrated program by Rev. Vance A Gordon. The public is invited to attend this evening's service and presentation.
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Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Vance A.gordon
Emblem Club Set to Meet Friday at Riverside High
The Emblem Club with about 35 Decatur youths will gather Friday at seven at Riverside High School. A club basketball game between internal teams is anticipated as part of the evening events.
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Emblem
Decatur
Rverside High School
Women Take Up Sport Of Fishing In Alabama In 1932
Montgomery Alabama January 20. I T Quinn commissioner of game and fish estimates that about 125000 women will fish in Alabama waters during 1932. Last year more than 100000 women were regular anglers though no resident fishing license exists to prove exact numbers.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabélla
I. T. Quinn
Floodlights For The Flying Field At Auburn
Night flying planes will use Auburn Opelika airport after February 1 as sunset to sunrise floodlights become operational. Automatic solar clock controls lighting. Dr Bradford Knapp leads the airport group after talks with Lt C D Palmer of the Anacostia aviation lab. The Commerce Department leaseholder spent 5500 on grading 9000 on lights and a broader building program for future expansion to accommodate larger planes.
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Auburn
Ala
Auburn-Opelika
Bradford Knapp
C. D. Palmer
Aviation Radio Laboratory
Naval Air Station
Anacostia
D. C
Department of Commerce
Fight For Profit Ends In More Killings
In Chicago a man shot to death on a road near Dower's Grove was found with a cleaner's card bearing the name M. Costabile. Two weeks earlier Benjamin Rosenberg, an independent manager profiting from cleaning overalls, was killed by clubbing and shooting, with investigators linking both deaths to the racketeers' war in the cleaners and dyers industry.
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Chicago
Dower’s Grove
M. Costabile
Benjamin Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Dentist Dr W A Rickles Opens Fresh Offices Across Hall
The dented offices of Dr W A Rickles have been moved across the hall from his longtime quarters. The new premises are fully renovated and refreshed, signaling a modernized workspace for the prominent dentist.
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W. A. Rickles
Famed Flyer Lady Dolores to Visit Theatre in Decatur
Lady Dolores the All Americas girl arrives Saturday morning with escort Master Roy McDowell for a Princess Theatre event. The Hollywood based flying hostess and youngster will perform on stage with local merchants supporting the appearance, drawing thousands of local fans. A surprise awaits ladies and children in the news tomorrow.
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Dolores
Decatur
Hollywood
Princess Theatre
Roy McDowell
Radio Land
Lady Dolores
Daily
Training Class To Be Organized Soon
Miss Mary Kate Prather of Athens will visit Willoughby Presbyterian Church next Sunday for a teachers training course. She will be there during the Sunday school hour and invites all interested persons to attend.
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Mary Kate Prather
Athens
Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Veteran to undergo operation in Atlanta
Frank Reed a World War veteran of Battery B First Artillery leaves for Atlanta Georgia today to enter the Veterans hospital for an operation. He is employed by Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Co. and many friends here wish him a speedy recovery.
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Frank Reed
Walnut Street
France
First Artillery
Atlanta
Veterans Hospital
Reed
Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Co
Clabaugh Unable To Speak At Kiwanis Night
Sam F. Claybaugh president of Protective Life Insurance Co announced he could not appear at Decatur Kiwanis Club for Anniversary Night. He was slated to address the group Thursday evening.
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Sam F. Claybaugh
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Clabaugh
Protective Life Insurance Company
Kiwanis
Valley Bank stockholders elect new board at 40th annual meeting
More than seventy Tennessee Valley Bank stockholders gathered at the bank building for the 40th annual session. Officers reported a strong position with gains in accounts and confidence voiced. Clyde Hendrix was elected president and J C White vice president and cashier. New directors named include C S Biggers and W R Bonds among many others.
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Tennessee Valley Bank
C. S. Biggers
T. M. Blake
W. R. Bonds
F. G. Cook
W. J. Cottingham
W. P. Dilworth
Lee F. Dodd
R.A. Duncan
F H. Pointer
J. F. Proctor
A. F. Redman, Jr
S. H. Richardson
C. M. Rousseau
C. W. Sandlin
T.T. Terry
P. B. Timberlake
Addie West
A.J. Wachter
J. C. White
W. T. Williams
First Methodist Church
A. G. Patterson
Clyde Hendrix
M. J. Knight
Roy C. Billings
W. L. Padgett
Decatur
F. P. Hughston
Cherokee
R.H. Tweedy, Jr
Itland
O. D Kennamer
Lynne
Foste H. Pointer
Strawberry growers consider Decatur association
Decatur area planters weigh forming a strawberry grow ers association to aid financing and shipments. A Friday conference with local bankers and the Chamber of Commerce will determine feasibility and potential 200 acres commitment to boost carload shipments to markets paying top prices.
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Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Cold snap grips Decatur with 29 degree low
One of the coldest nights in months the Decatur area saw a 29 degree minimum and a 51 degree high in the past 24 hours. The flare of winter continues to press against spring and summer as residents brace for more severe conditions.
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Decatur
Poll Tax Lump Urges Early Payment in Morgan County
With 1300 poll taxes paid so far Morgan County faces election year turnout concerns as February 1 approaches. Officials warn that paying by February 1 is required to vote this year and that poll tax funds support the county school maintenance fund.
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Morgan County
Washington
Southland
Decatur Area Sees No Rainfall in Past 24 Hours
The government observer reported no rainfall in the Decatur area during the last 24 hours, indicating continued dry conditions in the region.
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Government Observer Today
Decatur
Baker Taken by Gang for Big Ransom
Denver police investigate the abduction of Benjamin Bower 62, manager of Denver Bakery Corporation, by two gunmen who seized him from his home after threatening a $50 000 ransom and forcing two women motorists to drive them there. Police assigned all detectives to the case.
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Baker
Denver
Col
Denver Bakery Corporation
Benjamin Bower
Bower
Bowers
Women urged to wear cotton in state led movement
Decatur women are invited to join a statewide Use More Cotton campaign to boost cotton consumption and aid southern farmers. Led by Mrs. W J Adams of Birmingham, the effort unites groups including the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs, Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers, American Legion Auxiliary, Home Demonstration Agents, BPW clubs, WCTU, League of Women Voters, and the Council of Jewish Women.
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Decatur
South
W. J. Adams
Birmingham
Adams
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs
The
Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers
American Legion Auxiliary
Home Demonstration Agents
Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Women's Christian Temperance Union
League of Women Voters
Council of Jewish Women
Girls Hi Y club to hold weekly meeting Thursday
Members of the girls Hi Y club will meet on Thursday evening for the regular weekly gathering. The meeting place is not yet definitely established.
Make A Will Day Offers Insight On Estate Law
National Thrift Week highlights Make A Will Day with advice from Decatur attorney E W Godby on how wills tailor estate distribution. It explains executors, bonds, and how a will can restrict sale of property, protect heirs, and avoid unintended transfers.
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E. W. Godbey
Decatur
Eanne
Huey Long's Political Influence Shifts to O. K. Allen
In New Orleans on January 20, Huey Long's influence appears to push O. K. Allen, his highway chief, toward the governorship as Allen leads in incomplete returns. Anti-Long forces see waning hope as results favor Allen district by district, with a Lafitte investigator jailed until polls closed.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Huey Long
Louisiana
United States
O. K. Allen
State Highway Commission
Long
Allen
Lafitte Ge
Court Postponed At Request Of Morgan County Lawyers
At the request of Morgan County Bar members in a petition to Judge William T Lowe the county court session scheduled for January 25 was postponed until after the circuit court meets in late February The petition cites several reasons for the delay and the judge granted the request so the court will not begin on a Monday
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Morgan County
William T. Lowe
Lowe
Heavy Selling Sinks Cotton Prices At Decatur
The cotton market declined as planters' heavy selling appeared to be the cause. Middling cotton at Decatur dropped to 5.95 cents per pound from 6.05 cents earlier this week, marking a several months low.
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Priebat
Decatur
River on Tennessee Falls Near Eight Feet This Morning
The Tennessee River level today shows a stage of eight feet and a continuing fall. Weather officials note the drop as flows ease from rising conditions earlier.
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Tennessee
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Great Britain
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Emblem Club
Famed Flyer
Valley Bank
Hartselle
Hi-V
Huey
Hoss
K. Allen
MR. Tomes
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