Registration and fireworks toll drop after Fourth of July
The Chicago AP report notes a sharp decline in Independence Day fatalities as official tallies show about a dozen deaths nationwide. Injuries exceed 700 with 214 in New York and 228 in St Louis, amid enforcement drives and a Chicago forest preserve blast injuring many, including children.
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Morgan County registrars push voter registration in ten day drive
The Morgan County board of registrars worked with volunteers to register voters as the ten day drive began. A record 314 registered on Monday plus an estimated 4 000 visitors to the courthouse yesterday. Officials expect hundreds more today and consider possible night sessions to handle the surge.
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Two Negroes Drown In Tennessee River Accident
Two Black men drowned while crossing the Tennessee River Sunday morning near the new highway bridge. Jim Crutcher's body was recovered, Beauguard remained missing as search teams scoured toward Limestone side after the skiff sprang a leak and sank.
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Man And Woman Sought By Police
Memphis and New Orleans police joined the search for Lemuel T. Harwell 78 and Anna Le Faivre 27 who disappeared from Memphis two weeks ago. Harwell is accused of kidnapping and was said to have had a large sum of money. Walter Le Faivre reported the incident to police.
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Sudden Passing of Dr. Gunter Shocks Community
Dr. Joseph Leon Gunter, about 65, died suddenly near 12:30 after moving about his room. Funeral at Central Methodist Church with Knights Templar escort. interment in Columbus, Miss. He served as an ENT specialist, Royal Arch Mason Past High Priest, and helped at Central Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife and brother G P Gunter of Denver.
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James D Hunter
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Southland
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Royal Arch
Alabama
Quiet Fourth In Morgan County Report
Sheriff B E Davis reports Morgan County observed the Fourth of July quietly and orderly. When asked how the day went he called it fine and one of the quietest he remembered increasing public safety and calm celebration.
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B. E. Davis
Grace's Plane Crashes in Kauai Flight to California Ends
Richard Grace Hollywood stunt flier survived a crash at Mana Kauai after an early takeoff bound for California. The monoplane was wrecked with tail flutter and rough sands weakening the rudder. Grace and his mechanician planned to return to Honolulu with materials ordered for rebuilding.
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Byrd Prepares 10 Sail for America
Commander Richard Byrd plans to depart Paris aboard the Leviathan around July 12 after a weekend at Letoque. He and his party seek to return to the United States for a welcome and to begin work on a proposed South Pole flight. Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine, who crossed the Atlantic earlier, joined Independence Day celebrations in Paris and were acclaimed by crowds.
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Johnson Reports Record Park Attendance at Cedar Lake
Otis Johnson manager of the Decatur White Sox said he set a new attendance record at Cedar Lake Park Monday. He noted eight hours were spent packing fans into the new double deck stands as tickets were sold starting at ten in the morning and by eight at night he had not finished checking.
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Wofford Hotel Host Burned In Miami Beach Fire
Tatum Wofford aged 55 a pioneer resident and owner of the Wofford Hotel in Miami Beach was killed when a fire of unknown origin partially destroyed the hotel early today police reported.
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Post Office Plan Unclear Says Albany Official
Local post master L A Day states no official word on changes in Albany post office operations. An AP dispatch from Washington said Albany would be eliminated through consolidation with Decatur and Day would continue as superintendent under Postmaster Crawford, effective July 1.
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Tax Office To Be Kept Open
The tax office will remain open throughout the year while final settlements are completed by Tax Collector J. H. Hill. His term ends October 1, and Hodges Crow will succeed him.
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Senate opens with 200 bills on Montgomery agenda
More than 200 bills fill the house calendar as the legislature reconvenes in Montgomery. The opening session starts at 2:30 with the text book bill by Lovelace and a dairy farm inspection bill by Kirkpatrick among early measures.
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Decatur Pilot Club Meeting Set for Wednesday at YMCA
The Decatur Pilot club will hold a meeting Wednesday night at 6 30 o clock in the YMCA. Club officials announced the gathering to discuss upcoming events.
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Churches in Independence Sermon Urges Gospel Over Laws
Rev. R. W. Hahn at St. Pauls Lutheran on Independence Day urged churches to abandon lobbying and return to preaching Jesus Christ. He warned that laws fail to curb crime, claiming 60 million Americans are Christless and that the gospel reforms hearts, boosts citizenship, and strengthens the nation.
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America submits new ton figures at tri party talks
Geneva July 5 The American delegation proposed higher cruiser tonnage during the secret tri party naval conference session. They reportedly suggested a total near 400000 tons for Britain and the United States, about 100000 tons more than the original plan, aligning with Britain’s existing cruiser strength. The experts then adjourned for British and Japanese deliberations.
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Tri-Partite Naval Conference
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Great Britain
Acreage Decrease Indicated In Cotton Report
A report from J W Jay and Co New York cotton firm shows total cot ton acreage this year down nine percent from last year Alabama condition summary notes delays seven days late cultivation fair to good stands fair to good weather too wet plant normal some counties report above and some undersize ample labor in scattered sections hoppers two grassy fields in nine fair to good
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Alabama
Burleson Held at Hartsel l Illness Halts Legislator
Alabama House debate on courthouse commission bill resumes as Rep F E Burleson remains ill in Hartselle. Brother Rep John Patterson plans to press the bill before rules for placement on next Tuesday calendar, with legislators hopeful for action by Friday.
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Decatur
Alabama
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Public figures speak on holiday program in Athens
Perry head Alabama remarks stirred listeners Monday on a holiday program arranged by the Chamber of Commerce Pilot Club Athens Hundreds attended the event on Athel streets where the speaker’s message was well received. An old fashioned Fourth was observed at the county capital with barbecue and horse events. Kiwanis club 5 2 in one baseball game while the Independents defeated the feature game of the men.
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Sion
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Heaviest Road Travel Reported Between Rivers
Large crowds moved across the river from this city toward Athens and Huntsville on Monday to attend the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Pilot Club celebration facilities. The weekend traffic was described as the heaviest in months with people traveling south and east to participate.
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