Government moves to centralize control amid strikes and industry aid
The article notes growing government power shifts under a centralized administration as labor unrest spreads nationwide. It mentions plans to extend influence over industry and communications while Congress debates new lending and policy measures without full international ratification. It highlights the tense economic climate and the risk of broader political changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Thas
Conde
Federal funds boost Alabama road and post office projects
Washington July 3 The Treasury reports new federal relief money totaling about 65 million dollars will expand Alabama road building by 4.25 million and fund post office and courthouse work in multiple cities including Brewton Anniston Gadsden Fairfield Tuskegee Marion Clanton Russellville and Mobile’s new customs and court house plans with various extensions remodeling and land purchases under the recovery program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. LE May
Associated Press
Alabama Corre
Washington
Alabama
Brewton
Anniston
Gadsden
Fairfield
Tuskegee
Marion
Clanton
Russellville
Treasury Department
Customs and Court House
Mobile
Prince Consort Dies in Holland at 58
The Hague July 3 AP Henry prince consort of Holland died today at his Red Cross headquarters after a period of heart illness. He was 58 and his death came suddenly around three in the afternoon. He had been ill for several days prior to the fatal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Henry
Prince Consort of
Holland
Red Cross
Second Child of Widow Is Killed By Car Within Year
On the Athens Florence highway west of Athens Mrs J E Brown widow loses her second child within a year. A 5 year old son was struck while crossing the road by a car driven by Battles of Jacksonville Alabama. He died after reaching Powers Hospital in T. Distant relatives accompanied the lad at the time of the accident. The driver waited briefly before leaving after witnesses spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Jé Brown
Athens
Florence
Brown
Battles
Jacksonville
Ala
Powers Hospital
Informationai
Beloved Athens Resident Bourland Dies After Illness
Athens mourns the sudden death of T. A. Bourland at Powers Hospital from complications after appendicitis. The longtime Crutcher Brothers pharmacist died at 9 15 this morning. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church. Interment will be in Amory, Mississippi, his former home. He is survived by his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
T. A. Bourland
Crutcher Brothers
Bourland
Powers Hospital
First Methodist Church
Dubose
J. E. Norris
Florence
Amory
Mias
Death of Morgan County Plant er Robert J. Thomas
Robert J. Thomas 64 known Morgan county planter died at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon at his Lacey's Spring home after a brief illness. Burial was at Mt. Tabor with Brown of Decatur in charge. Survived by four sons Jack Ollie Hardy and R C all of Morgan county four daughters Mrs Charles Thompson Mrs Wayman Eddy and Gladys and Tempie Thomas a group of siblings and in laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Tabor
Marshall County
James Hallman
Robert J. Thomas
Morgan County
Lacey’s Spring
Brown
Decatur
Thomas
Jack
Ollie
Hardy
R. C
Charles Thompson
Dallas
Texas
Wayman Eddy
Rescue
Ala
Gladys
Tempie Thomas
R. T
W. M
Elijah
Joseph
Lacey’s Springs
Jennie White
Wus Eee
Henry West
Ernest Price
Natural Bridge
McClure to Speak on Canal Plan at Chamber Meeting
W C McClure field secretary of the Tennessee Valley Tombigbee River Association will address the Chamber of Commerce directors this afternoon. He will discuss a canal proposal linking the Tennessee river near Riverton Lauderdale county to the Tombigbee reducing shipping distances to a seaport by 628 miles and present many facts to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. McClure
Tennessee Valley-Tombighee River Association
Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee River
Riverton
Lauderdale County
Tombigbee
McClure
Traffic Warning Getting Results
Police say parking ordinances are being rigidly enforced with arrests for violations and the crackdown continues, especially in the downtown business district where complaints persist about improper parking.
Business Visitor J D Spiegie in Moulton
J D Spiegie of Route 4 Moulton arrives in the city as a business visitor for the day. He is listed among local visitors making brief calls and discussions with area firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. .D. Spiegie
Moulton
District offices open in Decatur hub of Brown Service
The Brown Service Funeral pany selects Decatur as hub of its North Alabama operations. Dan R. Hudson will manage the Decatur office with counties Morgan Limestone Lawrence and Cullman. Sub-offices will be in Shoals Huntsville Florence and other cities. The Decatur district leads the state in new business this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Service
Puneralpany
Decatur
North
Ama
Dan R. Hudson
Th Company
620 Street
Morgan, Limestone
Rence and
Cullman
Mr. Hudson
Edbert EL. Darby
J. M. Ton
Dle Shoals
Ake
Oe Teas Hardware Company
Hartselle
Laughlin and McCaleb
Huntsville
McAnesley Funeral Home
Scottsboro
N. S. Hollen Company
Athens
Brown-Service Funeral Home
Florence
Tuscumbia
J. R. Dozier and Son
Haleyville
Fischer and Son
Schelling Funeral Home
Hudson
Brice
Typhoid and Diphtheria Vaccination Tour Schedule
Health officer Dr L R Murphree releases an itinerary for typhoid and diphtheria inoculations from July 9 to July 13. The daily route covers towns like Dripping Springs Union Hill Eva Centerdale Gum Pond Rock Creek Lawrence Cove Piney Grove Lacon Bell Springs Jones Collins Ryans Center Grove Florette Pines Six Mile Sum mitt Neal Liberty Johnson Chapel Den ville Oak Grove Round Top Lebanon Windes Massey Andrews Penns Wilder Flint Leesdale Parkville Gandy's Gove Oden Ridge Hartselle ilareal Gum Springs Union Mount abor Trinity Moulton Heights Pleasant Hill Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Murphree
Dripping Springs
Union Hill
Eva
Centerdale
Gum Pond
Rock Creek
Lawrence Cove
West Center
Piney Grove
Lacon
Bell Springs
Jones
Collins
Ryans
Center Grove
Florette
Pines
Six Mile
Summitt
Neal
Liberty
Johnson Chapel
Oden Ridge
Hartselle
City Hall
Cedar Creek
Ilareal
Gum Springs
Union
Mountabor
Trinity
Moulton Heights
Pleasant Hill
Means
Henderson visitors stay with the Safleys on Watteworth
Mrs A B Murphree and her daughter Miss Glenn from Henderson North Carolina are visiting Mr and Mrs J G Safley at 1012 Watteworth Street, sharing time with local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Murphree
Miss Glenn
Henderson, North Carolina
Mra. J. 'G. Safley
Watteworth Strest
Revival Sermon Promises Citywide Weeknight Service
An audience of similar size attended the first weeknight session of Decatur's six week revival. The large choir and War Rodgers directed chorus featured Cowell and Mrs. Heri. Rodgers emphasized that spiritual awakening requires proper conditions and Christ centered preaching. The gathering echoed Samaria’s revival as a model for unity and Holy Spirit work, amid world tensions discussed by Cowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War S.“Rodgers
Herié
Rodgers
Cowell
Samaria
Philip
Park Board Meets at Mrs Jones Home Tonight
The recreational park board will convene at 7 30 PM at the residence of Mrs John W Jones on Ferry Street. All members are urged to attend promptly at the designated time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreational Park Board
John W. Jones
Ferry Street
Frank musings on Hitler and Mussolini in Hollywood
In Hollywood, a July 3 rambling letter comments on Hitler relying on Mussolini for information. The writer mocks the dictator and notes the danger of killing someone to solve problems, predicting turmoil in Germany and sympathy for France. The note ends with an odd jab about ammunition.
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Hollywood
Calif
Hitler
Germany
Mussolini
France
Hitler ends revolt measures in Germany move toward regular courts
Berlin July 3 AP Chancellor Hitler orders end to special suppressive measures used to quell the second revolution and directs that regular courts handle offenders. Goering named vice chancellor and Von Papen resigns as Hitler’s chief aide as cabinet and Nazi inner council meet to decide fate of the Fatherland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hitler
Herman Wilhelm Goering
Germany
von Papen
Bertin
Roups
Hier
Nazi Party
Fire strikes Vienna City Hall amid arson fears
Vienna reports an incendiary blaze at the city hall, a former Socialist stronghold, with explosive devices found near the provincial security director's private office. Police in Salzburg also report a dynamiting incident, while the building remained under guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Salzburg
Auutainceaceburg
TVA clears land north of Tennessee River for TVA projects
TVA begins work with a 60 man unit on the north side of the Tennessee River in Limestone County. More than 1,000 workers have been engaged on reservoir and clearance on the south bank from Hillsboro to Decatur. Remodeling of the Savoy Cafe space in the First National Bank building progresses, with moves planned by July 15. The area will be split into 14 compartments for offices, medical rooms, and a waiting area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee River
Tennessee Valley Authority
Hillsboro
Decatur
Limestone County
Savoy Cafe
First National Bank
TVA
Tennessee Valley Horse Show Becomes Annual Event
An enthusiastic St John s Guild meeting at Mrs H B Beards home Monday afternoon resolved to make the Tennessee Valley Horse Show an annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley Horse Show
St. John’s Guild
H. B. Beard
Dwight Roper Injured After Fall From Car
Dwight Roper of Austinville TVA worker is recovering at Benevolent Society Hospital from injuries after falling from a car on the Joe Wheeler highway while returning from work near Hillsboro. He suffered a bruised shoulder scalp wounds and contusions. He was riding on the fender when he lost balance and was dragged several feet. Hospital attendants say he is not seriously hurt and may be sent home this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Roper
Austinville
TVA
Benevolent Society Hospital
Joe Wheeler
Hillsboro
Roper
Lilienthal Sees Council in Executive Session
David E Lilienthal of the Tennessee Valley Authority discussed matters in an executive session with Decatur city council members. The session proceeded with potential action anticipated and was joined later by Authority associate Mare court Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Decatur City
Marecourt Morgan
Authority
Dillinger Hunt Extends Across Eastern Roads
July 3 AP report says John Dillinger was hunted today along country lanes and trunk routes toward the East Boston area as authorities intensified the manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John Dillinger
Legion barbecue draws ex service members to Fourth
A large crowd of ex servicemen is expected at the American Legion barbecue on the Fourth. The barbecue will be served around noon as Legionnaires gather for a joint meeting and social event.
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Mi Congress
Wonder
PWA
Prince Consort
Lacey
Park Board
Will ‘Rogers
Itler
HS Victory von
Goering
If Assurance
North River
Lilenthal
Council
Dr. Harcourt Morgan
Lilienthal
Dillinger Hunt
T. H. Napier
Montevallo
Sallys
Sallie
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