Pledged group drafts plan to curb recession at Roosevelt meeting
The business advisory council in the cabinet room near the president discussed broad proposals to stem the recession. They urged tax and antitrust reforms, wage and hour measures, and long-range planning while noting some holding companies may remain useful. They supported private capital flow and modernized trust laws with and without NRA cooperation. Roosevelt signaled cautious support and urged new securities channels for small investors.
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Business Advisory Council
Business Council
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Uim
NRA
White
Etowah Man Held on Arson Charge
Gadsden Jan. 20. George H. Hubert 52 was jailed on a first degree arson warrant after police held him following a confession alleging he set a fire beneath a house on North Twelfth Street where his estranged wife, two stepdaughters and five others resided.
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Gadsdein
Ala
George H. Hubert
Etowah
L. O' Brannon
Hubert
North Twelfth Street
Union Grove Social Roundup Reflects Small-Town Visits
Sunday highlights include Miss Lillian Laawrence with Miss Helen Lemley and Miss Imogene Tyler as guests of Miss Marvelene Thomas. Families like the Pritchett, Lemley, Childers, and Williams groups share visits at Decatur Huntaville and local homes. The junior basketball team hosts Mt Olive and Science Hill, while many local residents report weekend trips and family gatherings.
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Lillian Laawrence
Helen Lemley
Imogene Tyler
Marvelene Thomas
Luther Pritchett
Betty Jo
Lula Boyd
Huntaville
W. ©. Williams, Sr
Sarah Grace
F. B. Hughes
Decatur
J. B. Goodson
Buel Green
Jack Leach
W. B. Lemley
J. D. Williams
Helen
Bessie Tyler
Verlin Whisenant
J. D. Whisenant
Clarence Childers
John Childers
Lester Lamons
Jeff Parvin
Birmingham
Mt. Olive
Science Hill School
L. N. Prince
J. C. Williams
Ralph Cobb
Miller Haga
Wellie Thomas
D. A. Hipps
Mildred Hipps
Bowman vetoes gifts for 90th birthday crowd
In Everett Washington on January 2 TH Bowman celebrated his 90th birthday by vetoing his 12 children’s plan for a cushioned chair. He urged instead for practical help saying he needs exercise and even asked for a five foot cross-cut saw to stay active.
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Everett
Wash
TH. Bowman
Pictures of Bathing Coeds Banned at Northwestern
The Purple Parrot humor magazine at Northwestern University was barred from distribution after a two page bath photo supplement with coeds was found. University officials halted the issue when sorority girls used candid cameras to photograph unsuspecting students in baths. Editor Kyle R Morris said photographers asked coeds to stay concealed behind soap bubbles.
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Chicago
The
Purple Parrot
Northwestern University
Kyle R. Morris
Local Farmers Yay Hall Louds Peak Cowbell Tunes
Shelbyville reporters describe a hillbilly program played through a barn door loudspeaker. Horses respond to the tune by trotting, while milking and feeding wait on the frost. The scene captures rural life and farm humor in winter.
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Shelbyville
Wilson
Two Rescued From Anthracite Mine Tragedy
Barre Pa Jan 20 Rescue crews at the Chauncey Mine recovered the body of George Dorkavage after ten hours of digging. John Drabek and Anthony Witzek II were trapped overnight. Drabek and Witzek were rescued alive but in shock.
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Barre
Chauncey Mine
George Dorkavage
Plymouth
Dorkavage
John Drabek
Anthony Witzek
Pennsylvania
Drabek
Witzek
Wreckage in Barcelona Yields Fifty Bodies After Bombardment
Fifty mangled bodies were recovered from wreckage in the southern part of Barcelona after a heavy bombardment by insurgent airplanes.
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Barcelona
Spain
Defense view letter supports national defense act and Army Day
A dated letter endorses the National Defense Act and explains the regular army as the nucleus of an expanded force. It notes the National Guard and reserve officers contribute in peacetime to prepare for defense. The letter accompanies presidential support for Army Day on April 6.
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Congress
National Guard
of Wice
Life Begins At Red Lodge Wedding Plans To Gettysburg
Washington A. Unc Boyer, Civil War veteran, wed Dolly Be Trotter in Red Lodge Montana on January 26. They plan a wedding trip to the G A R reunion at Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
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Red Lodge
Mont
Washington A
Unc
Boyer
Dolly BE. Trotter
Gettysburg
Dr Statts Scratch No Mor The 30 Minute Itch Treatment
An advert announces Dr Statts Scratch No Mor as a quick itch remedy with a single grease solution, claiming no mess or bed linen soiling and no time lost from school, sold by local druggists.
Be Warned About Cough Remedies That Claim Fast Healing
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for coughs from colds and chest congestion. It promises soothing of mucous membranes and expulsion of mucus with a money back guarantee if not effective from the first bottle.
Community Gathers for Visits and Local Basketball Events
Miss Margaret Palmer spent the weekend at home with her parents in Decatur. Bennie Waugh from Somerville visited his son Harold Waugh and Mrs Waugh Sunday night. Miss Jo Peck from Pines stayed Thursday night with Miss Edyth Peck. Mr and Mrs Harold Waugh and Mrs G Vincent attended the Eva Cotaco basketball game in Eva Friday. Cecil Weaver and Miss Ina Lee Weaver were in Arab Sunday. Sherman and Pete Brisco from Russellville spent the weekend with their parents Harve and other Briscos. Several community members attended the funeral of Tom Crawford at Center Grove Sunday. Miss Edyth Peck and Sherman Brisco attended the basketball.
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Margaret Palmer
Decatur
John Palmer
Bennie Waugh
Somerville
Harold Waugh
Waugh
Jo Peck
Pines
Edyth Peck
G. ©. Vincent
Eva-Cotaco
Eva
Cecil Weaver
Ina Lee Weaver
Sherman
Pete Brisco
Russellville
Harve Brisco
Tom Crawford
Center Grove
Sherman Brisco
Union Hill Social Notes Reflect Small Town Life
Miss Edna Earl Slate of Hart selle spent a week with Mrs. Gradie Thomas. H. C. Culbreath visited Hartselle on business. Laray Lemons ill writing detention. Dalford Lamon family visit to Oza Lamon. Metcalf couple welcomed twins a boy and girl on Jan. 13. Senior teams defeated Hartselle Thursday. William McClure and Al Metcalf hosted guests. Imogene Henderson visited Auneta Flack. Walter McClure visited Hendersons. Eugene Tucker on the sick list. Arlen Henderson and Albert Cryer from Athens CCC camp visited home. M D Henderson visited Thursday with Herman Culbreath.
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Edna Earl Slate
Hartselle
Gradie Thomas
H. C. Culbreath
Laray Lemons
Dalford Lamon
Mabel
Oza Lamon
Metcalf
William McClure
al Metcalf
Imogene Henderson
Auneta Flack
Walter McClure
Dillard Henderson
Eugene Tucker
Arlen Henderson
Albert Cryer
Athens CCC
M. D. Henderson
Herman Culbreath
Inca Ruins Precede Babylonian Antiquities Study
Archaeologists contend Inca site remains are older than Babylonian ruins, challenging previous timelines. The claim centers on radiometric dating and stratigraphic evidence from Peru, suggesting earlier urban activity in Andean regions than Mesopotamian counterparts.
Luckies Viewed By Farmville Tobacco Expert Auctioneers
In Farmville North Carolina tobacco auctions Mr Branch Bobbitt praises Luckies noting the higher auction prices boost profits. He emphasizes knowledge of tobacco quality and independence from manufacturers. Sworn records show Luckies have twice as many exclusive smokers among independent experts.
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Farmville
North Carolina
Luckies
Mr. Bobbitt
Bobbitt
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