Parity Payment Advocates Heartened By Higher Farm Prices
Washington reports farm prices rose to the highest level in two years with the index near 99 percent of the 1910 14 average. The House moves to fund farm activities while the Agriculture Department plans to distribute 225 million dollars in parity payments among cotton corn wheat and rice producers.
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Administration
Congress
Agriculture Department
House
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Contracts On Roads Awarded Across Alabama
State Highway department awarded road and bridge contracts totaling over 792 thousand dollars. Projects include concrete overpass on St Joseph Street Mobile and grading drainage and bituminous surfaces on routes from Phenix City to Tuskegee and Troy to Henderson. Firms include Foster & Creighton Nashville Vandigriff Construction Co Montgomery and S R Batson Birmingham with amounts ranging from 97 thousand to 362 thousand dollars.
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Montgomery
Als
Genna
State Highway Department
Mobile County
Southern
St. Joseph Street
Mobile
Foster & Creighton
Nashville
Lee Russell
U. S. 80
Phenix City
Tuskegee
Vandigriff Construction &Co
Pike
Marshall
Albertville
Rainsville Road
Sullivan
Long & Hagerty
Bessemer
Market declines mix with late day recovery on Wall Street
Market overview shows stocks weakening then paring losses in late trading. Leaders face pressure in steels motors aircrafts and specialties with volume around 50,000 shares. Bonds see selective support for utilities rails while commodities edge lower including cotton and grains with hogs and cattle mixed.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
Liverpool
London
Chicago
New York Futures Close Higher on Old and New Contracts
In New York on January 30, tire futures edged up with old and new contracts seeing gains. The market showed mixed bid offers with May and July deliveries quoted around the 10.38 to 10.06 range, while other items reflected minor movements and a middling spot price at 11.02 for 15/16 inch stock.
Cotton prices steady as futures trade in New Orleans
Futures for cotton in New Orleans showed steady closing prices with small point gains and losses across contracts. March 10.76 to 10.83, May around 10.50, July near 10.17, October 9.50s, December 9.50s, reflecting mixed demand and steady trading activity.
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New Orleans
Jay
Cottonseed Meal Futures Close Steady in Memphis Trading
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed steady in Memphis on January 30 with 41 percent meal. Contract prices for March 27.60, May 26.85, July 26.80, September 24.75, October 24.60. Volume reported at 1,100 contracts.
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Memphis
Tenn
Poultry Prices Steady In Chicago Market Report
Poultry live meats in Chicago show 39 trucks with steady to firm prices. Ducks 4 1 2 lbs up colored 12, white 13 1 2, small white 10. Geese over 12 lbs 12 1 2, 12 lbs 13 1 2. Deen 13 1 2, other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Chicago dairy market report shows mixed butter and eggs
In Chicago on January 30 butter trade 676067 unsettled prices unchanged. Eggs 6220 weakened with fresh graded items. Extra firsts local 23 1 2, firsts local 22 1 2, cars 23, current receipts 22 1 4, other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Wheat and corn prices listed in Chicago market report
NEN RAEN CHICAGO January 30 market notes show No 3 hard cash wheat at 99. Corn No 2 mixed trades between 63 3 4 and 64 1 4, with several No 1 to No 3 yellow and white corn quotes. Oats, seed, and hay prices for Timothy, Red Top, and Alfalfa ranged with typical bid-ask spreads.
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NEN
Raen
Chicago
Wheat price dips and closes lower on January demand
Wheat prices fell early by 1 2 7 8 cents with the lowest levels in over six weeks, but losses were recovered by the close. Wheat finished 1 8 to 3 8 cents lower.
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Chicago
Nashville Livestock Prices Report January Market
U S Dept of Agriculture cattle salable 125 calves 50 steady overall. Common and medium heifers and steers 6.50 to 8.00, yearlings 9.00 to 9.50, beef cows 5.50 to 6.50 with some down, canners 3.60 to 5.00. Top dealers 12.10. Hogs 350 salable, market down a dime, 125 lb plus 4.30 to 5.55, sows 4.15. Sheep 25 salable, fat lambs up to 8.25, fat ewes 2.00 to 3.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agr
Farm Parity Funding Prompts debate on crop insurance and tenancy
Testimony before the committee weighs parity payments plans for 75 percent parity, with proposals to extend crop insurance to cotton and to continue acreage adjustments. Farm tenancy problems persist as land purchases show limited displacement, while Farm Bureau advocates $807 million parity support.
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J. R. M. Evans
AAA
Rep. Cannon
DMO
Evans
W. W. Alexander
Howard R. Tolley
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Weather Patterns Drive Storms Across Regions
Weather expert Weightman explains air pressure shifts sweep southward across the continent reaching Alabama and Mississippi in recent weeks. He notes Arctic NE winds contributing to Europe's cold spell and stresses incomplete data due to wartime noncooperation from European nations.
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Weightman
Alabama
Mississip
Finland
Arctic
Weighman
Europe
Weather Bureau
Tre
Icebreaker Ledoff Returns After Polar Drift
Soviet dispatch to Joseph Stalin reports the icebreaker Ledoff freed from polar floes and brought home after drifting at the top of the world for 27 months. The Northern Sea Route Administration praised the vessel and crew for the successful voyage ending in Moscow.
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Moscow
Northern Sea Route Administration
Joseph Stalin
Ledoff
U. S. Planes for Finland Land in Bergen
Two hundred United States warplanes for the Finnish air force arrived in Bergen Norway from the United States aboard steamers. The aircraft were loaded aboard Marmacline ships and transported by rail to Finland. Names of ship arrivals indicate possible Ministry of Shipping involvement and prior approval from Washington for Finland to purchase planes originally meant for the U S Navy.
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Norway
United States
Finland
Kirkwall
Orkney Islands
Britwin
Washington
Pinland
United States Navy
January Coldest on Record Across Alabama State
Snow lingers in upstate areas as winter crops survive under heavy snow. Welfare agencies struggle to feed 10 000 to 20 000 interrupted by the cold wave. Upstate schools suspend travel, with 300 000 children on holiday. sunshine returns to ease conditions. Temperatures range from 22 to 35 degrees across Birmingham Montgomery Tuscaloosa Mobile Florence. Meteorologist Emigh cites January as potentially the coldest on record for the state.
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Davis
Mobile
Alabama
Florence
Birmingham
Montgomery
Dothan
Tuscaloosa
Florida Grapefruit and Veggie Losses Hit Millions
Heavy freezing across Florida and adjacent states caused widespread crop losses with early vegetable crops devastated in Alabama and Mobile counties while Dade and Broward citrus damages were still unaudited. Estimated vegetable losses near 15 million dollars in South Florida, and nationwide aid surveys were promised to assist distressed farmers.
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Fla
Florida
Washington
Florida Citrus Commission
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Mobile
Baldwin
Dade
Broward
Jaude Pepper
Tar Security Administration
Disaster Loan Corporation
Farm Credit Administration
WPA
Roy Schroder
Farm Security Administration
Farm Loan Bank
Back to Normal Weather Movement Spreads Across Nation
The Associated Press reports shifting temperatures push the nation toward normal weather. The South thaws from crop damage, while parts of the Northeast endure frigid blasts. Winter vegetable and fruit prices rise as conditions shift.
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Associated Press
Morals Case Denial From Dr Johnson In Austin
Dr W J Johnson the San Antonio state hospital head faced seven former female employees who testified he attempted to fondle and kiss them. Johnson denied all improper advances and any urging of relationships, saying reports of an unamicable marriage with wife were false and that they do not share meals.
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Austin
Tex
W. J. Johnson
San Antonio State Hospital
Hitler attacks postwar ideals and disarmament promises
The speaker ridicules the idea of a new European order built on universal disarmament and free trade. He argues Versailles and the League of Nations disempowered nations, kept Europe fragmented, and led to economic decay and religious neglect. He condemns Allied dictates and the postwar Democratic Germany as exploited.
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England
Europe
Britain
Versailles
League of Nations
League of Free Nations
Germany
DeKalb Negro Druggist A. O. Sheffey Dies at 59
A. O. Sheffey 59, a well known Decatur Negro druggist, died at his home after a long illness. He began in the drug business in 1918 and was respected by both races. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Negro First Baptist Church. He is survived by a son, wife, three daughters and six grandchildren.
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A. O. Sheffey
Decatur
Cold wave devastates Southern crops and leaves be low parity nationwide
Frost and freezing weather sweep from the Rio Grande Valley to the Everglades causing millions in crop losses especially in Alabama Mobile and Baldwin counties. More than 400 deaths nationwide from two weeks of cold with unprotected livestock harmed. Northern cities report subfreezing readings from New York to New England while Florida sees warmer pockets in Jacksonville Tampa and Miami.
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Decatur Community News Briefs Highlight Services And Local Visits
Rev. Oliver leads midweek prayer at Memorial Drive Methodist and Grant Street Church of Christ hosts service. City warns one day remains to pay licenses. Residents travel for markets, medical care, and visits to relatives in West Texas New Mexico and Alabama. Local meetings include Mizpah Chapter delay, Young Men's class, and church events.
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Memorial Drive Methodist Church
B. E. Isbell
West Texas
San Saba
J. B Scott
Jimmie Holloway
Asa Haynes
Debbis Isbell
Old
New Mexico
Grant Street Church of
Grant Street
Church of Christ
Nazi Protest at Vatican Over Polish Conditions
German ambassador Diego Von Bergen urged the Vatican secretary of state to address Polish policy broadcasts deemed prejudiced against the Reich. Vatican and Polish charges cite mass shootings and religious persecution in occupied Poland. Hans Frank pledged Reich protection and intensified production as he spoke in Krakow during Fuehrer anniversary observances.
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Diego von Bergen
Holy See
Wilhemstrasse
Vatican
Poland
L'Osservatore Romano
Hlond
Hans Frank
Germany
Krakow
Russia
Toyank
Deutches Theater
Frank
Fuehrer
Hitler
Arcthur Greiser
Vernor
Naw
Roosevelt seeks federal funds for 50 new hospitals
President Roosevelt asked Congress to approve a 7.5 to 10 million dollar experimental program to build about 50 hospitals in poor areas unable to pay. The Public Health Service would select sites and set standards while theFederal Works Agency would handle construction. Title would be federal, but local communities would finance operations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Public Health Service
Federal Works Agency
UMW Opposes U S Loans to Finland at Convention
The United Mine Workers backed withholding U S government loans to Finland while urging Congress to avoid US involvement in European and Asian wars. They condemned the wage-hour law enforcement, backed National Guard restrictions in labor disputes, and debated a third term for Roosevelt amid internal division. John L Lewis led opposition to Roosevelt, signaling possible no immediate presidential endorsement.
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United Mine Workers of America
U. S
Finland
Union
Europe
Asia
Congress
United States
National Guard
Roosevelt
New Deal
UMW
John L. Lewis
John Owens
Resolutions Committee
Um.w
Canada
Lewis
Democratic Party
Labor
Britain Reports Staunch Coast Guard in Worst Winter Storm
In the latest air battle the British fought back as 15 to 20 German planes attacked along a 100 mile front from the Shetlands to the Kentish coast. Thirteen British ships and one Latvian freighter were bombed with few inland hits. Seven enemy ships were claimed destroyed by Berlin. The Latvian freighter Tautmila suffered seven dead. the Gripfast lost one crewman. Captain Dreismann gave details of direct hits on engines and lifeboat, killing several and wounding others.
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Shetland Islands
Kentis
Berlin
Dreismann
Cook
Want Ad Service Offers Courteous Phone Help
Let other results through the Want Ads be your proof. Phone 46 for courteous service.
Pleasant Awakening Laxative Syrup of Black Draught
An advertisement promotes a laxative powder and a new kid friendly flavor for relief of constipation biliousness headaches and bad breath. It highlights tested reliability and palatability with two sizes Economy 50c and Trial 25c and suggests keeping Syrup of Black Draught on hand for children and adults.
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