Opposition to Proposed Lending Program at Export-Import Bank
The article outlines sharp opposition to loans to foreign governments defaulting on debts, citing the Johnson Act and Garner. It notes the bank’s limited lending over four years, its role financing US exports in heavy machinery and farm equipment, and its standard practice of using local or foreign banks to arrange financing while avoiding direct government guarantees.
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Export-Import Bank
Congress
Senate
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Garner
England
Italy
Warren Lee Pierson
Bank
Decatur's Diary Abounds With Community News and Transfers
Decatur’s Diary reports on a Fourth of July family reunion including Leonard Evans and others from Birmingham and Trenton Tennessee, visits by Mrs. Lois Ward and Mrs. M. L. Sullivan, church events led by Rev. W L Spearman and Rev C M Tyndall, plus numerous hospital transfers and local business visits across Decatur and nearby towns. The item lists many residents' movements, church activities, and upcoming conventions in Austinville and Hartselie with dates and locations.
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George. Evans
Leonard Evans
Birmingham
Chester Frana
Sheffield
Lester Evans
Trenton, Tenn
Willie Cox
Decatur
Alabama Governor Proclaims Election on Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Governor Frank M. Dixon proclaims a statewide election on July 11 1939 to consider amendments to the 1901 Alabama Constitution. The measure grants governors power to grant reprieves and commutations and outlines pardons and parole administration. Proclamation requires weekly notices in all counties for four weeks prior.
Ernest Sandin Dies at Home in Hartselle
Ernest Sandin, 51, died at 11 45 last night at his home on Hartselle Route 1. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday at Herring Cemetery with Rev. Clarke of Florence and Rev. R A Nesser Smidt officiating. Survived by widow, two daughters Dorothy Thompson and Ortha Sandlin, three brothers of Austinville, four sisters Pattie Gordon Walker County, Mary Anders Hart selle Route 1, Annie Blackwood Falkville, and Maggie Orr Falkville.
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Ernest Sandiin
Hartselle
Herring Cemetery
Clarke
Florence
R. A. Nessersmidt
Dorothy Thompson
Ortha Sandlin
Austinville
Pattie Gordon
Walker County
Mary Anders
Annie Blackwood
Falkville
Maggie Orr
Services Held for Mrs Dozier In Sumiton Area
Funeral rites for Elizabeth Florence Dozier 36 of Sumiton were conducted at 2 30 this afternoon at Friendship near Somerset after she died at Balighs Infirmary. Burial followed under Drinkard Howell direction. She is survived by husband Clifton Dozier two sisters Mrs William Elliott of Decatur and Mrs R A Wall of Athens two brothers Thomas F Morgan of Chattanooga and Ben B Morgan of Decatur route 2.
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Elizabeth Florence Dozier
Sumiton
Baligh's Infirmary
Friendship
Somerville
Drinkard-Howell
Dovier
Clifton Dozier
William Elliott
Decatur
R. A. Wall
Athens
Thomas F. Morgan
Chattanooga
Ben B. Morgan
Concert at Falkville High School by The Birmingham Four Quartet
The Birmingham Four Quartet will perform in Falkville High School auditorium on Saturday night July 8. The concert is sponsored by the Women's Missionary Society of Falkville Baptist Church.
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Birmingham Four
Falkville High School
Women's Missionary Society of
Woman Found After Three Day Search Near Wallace
An 82 year old Mrs Douglas Lowell of Escambia County was found by Louisville and Nashville railroad bridge crew in Wallace adjacent woods after three days lost. She was in a dazed condition with torn clothing and weakened but expected to recover.
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Brewton
Ala
Douglas Lowell
Escambia County
Wallace
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Sowell
New Record Set in Country Club One-Day Tournament
Eleven foursomes competed at the Country Club in a one day event drawing players from Cullman, Hartselle and Athens. Sam Brown traveled from Weampka for the annual tourney as John Peach drew the teams. First team net 76 led by Billy Wyker, Charlie Eyster Jr, Bill Armstrong and Sam Brown. Second team net 78 included Pick Dozier Ed Self Mr Walker and Bob Hunter.
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Fin Tha Ort
Cullman
Hartselle
Athens
Sam Brown
Weampka
John Peach
Billy Wyker
Charlie Eyster
Bill Armstrong
Bill
Charle
Pick Dozier
Ed Self
Mr. Waller
Bob Hunter
Flood Rips Through Kentucky Towns After Cloud Burst
In Morehead and Clearfield Kentucky a sudden cloud burst sent Triplett Creek rising fast. Crutcher said 50 swift-boats could not reach Mrs Boyd and her husband and son. her whereabouts unknown. Factory whistles warned residents and volunteers were summoned as floodwaters surged through the mountain stream creeks.
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Crutcher
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Morehead
Clearfield
Triplett
Four Day Independence Celebration Toll Tops 600 Fatalities
A four day national Independence Day observance saw at least 612 deaths across the United States. Auto accidents led with 277 fatalities, fireworks caused 4, trains 29, and blunt reports cite drownings, plane crashes, and other accidents in a grim tally. Texas recorded the most deaths, followed by California and Ohio.
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Marlin
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Edward Fisher
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Southern textile wage fight reinforced at public hearing
The Southern States Industrial Council representing about 2000 businesses urged wage-hour administrator Elmer F. Andrews to reject a 32 12 cent hourly minimum for textiles. The group warned the minimum could close many small Southern mills and hurt regional competition.
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Southern States Industrial Council
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Sheppard
Clarks
Andrews
World Tensions Rise Over Danzig and China Disputes
Reports from Paris London and Tokyo indicate fears of German moves to annex Danzig while Britain Japan and the United States weigh warnings and policy shifts. Rumors of anti Chiang factions in Shanghai and threats to Tientsin milk shortages accompany a probe into Italian subsidies on textiles tomatoes silk and cheese.
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Manchoukuo
Outer Mongolia
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Treasury Department
Washington
Seventeen Die in Alabama Independence Day Tragedies
AP reports during a four day 4th of July celebration Alabama logged 17 deaths in autos drownings and a train collision. Victims include Mrs. Oliver Minton 25 and George Glover 19 of Gadsden plus others from Mobile Birmingham and Rutledge Springs.
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Alabama
Associated Press
Valley Head
Fort Payne
Gadsden
Mentone
Oliver Minton
George Glover
Francis Mitchell
Oza Glover
Grady Rice
Giles
Ala
Birmingham
Thomas L. Popé
Mobile
William Woodrow Wilson
Rutledge Springs
Ida May Patterson
Irving Lake
Birmingam
Markets Exchange Edges Higher on July Fourth Holiday
Victor Eubank reports cautious buying in a few industrial shares as the market steadies after a seventeen year low. Gains in favorites exceed two points with fractional advances common as dealings broaden slightly but many traders stay away for the holiday. Volume about 350000 shares.
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Victor Eubank
New York
Markets at a Glance Quick Summary
New York stocks firm with industrials advancing and bonds up on selective corporate issues. Curb market higher as specialties purchased while foreign exchange stays quiet. Cotton uneven amid July liquidation, sugar mixed with Cuban support. Coffee shows narrow speculative buying. Chicago grains higher. cattle steady to 25 lower and hogs steady to 5 higher.
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New York
Chicago
Cotton futures slip as profit-taking offsets early gains
New Orleans and New York cotton markets close with prices showing small declines. July, October, and January contracts drift lower by 1 to 3 points after an initial rise, with quotes around 9.50 to 9.55 in New Orleans and near 8.50 to 8.60 in New York.
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New Orleans
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New York
Cottonseed Meal Prices in Memphis Futures Quiet
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent closed quiet in Memphis with July 21.35, August 21.60, September 21.65, October 21.55, November 21.80, December 21.75, January 21.80, February 22.00. Sales 200. Memphis, Tenn. July 5.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady on July Markets
New Orleans reports show steady bids and quotes for cottonseed oil with listed prime prices across futures. July 5.90B, Sept 6.01B, Dec 6.15B, January 6.20B, and primaries for crude at 5,121-2-5.25.
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New
Orleans
Spot cotton markets in New Orleans steady with no sales
New Orleans cotton market opened dull with no sales. Prices listed include low middling 8.35 cents, middling 9.50 cents, good middling 10.05 cents. Receipts zero and stocks reported at 407,083 bales.
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New Orleans
Chicago Dairy and Egg Prices Decline Mixed Meat Quoted
Chicago market report shows butter at 2 002 297 for three days with firm creamery scores and varied egg prices. Fresh graded extra firsts and local cars seen at specific cents and receipts values. storage packed firsts and extras listed with new price points.
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Chicago
Grain Firmness Pushes Liverpool Buying in Mills
Grain markets show firmness at Liverpool with strong buying attributed to mill demands. Chicago reports indicate stable prices amid steady activity as shipments move toward export channels.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Wheat futures and new crop movement spike in price
News notes wheat prices rising by 3 to 4 cents per bushel while new crop movement totals 6,696,000 bushels over two days at 12 terminals. Futures closed higher with July at 68 7-8 to 3-4, Sep at 70. corn up 1-4 to 3-8, July 46 3-4 to 7-8, Sep 48 7-8. oats up 3-8 to 1-2.
Market Report From Nashville Livestock Auction
Salable cattle 200 calves 150 with strong demand across classes. Beef cows and bulls show softness but top dealers reach 10.00. hogs top 7.00 for 170 to 225 pounds. sheep 800 head with no early sales. Monday sales to 9.25 for spring lambs amid a steady undertone.
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Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agrid
40th Camp Meeting Set at Hartselle
The 40th annual Hartselle camp meeting will begin at the Tabernacle a mile south of the city. It starts Thursday July 20 and runs 10 days, led by president B. F. Drake. Rev. R. H. Callas will preach and Mr. and Mrs. Wil Louis of Wilmore Kentucky will oversee singing.
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the Tabernacle
B. F. Drake
R. H. Callas
Wil Louis
Wilmore
Governor Cooper Delays State Action on TVA Move
Tennessee Governor Cooper stated the state will not pursue public ownership of Tennessee Electric Power Co until TVA abandons hope for federal legislation. He warned Tennesseans will gain TVA power by some method and said he will use all means to ensure delivery. Cooper cited hopeful reports from Washington on potential congressional authority for a $78.6 million TVA municipal purchase and planned to wait for Congress.
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Tenn
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Tennessee
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Seasor 7
Harris Rites Held at Valdermosa Church
Edgar Harris funeral service was held at Valdermosa Christian Church with Rev Slater presiding burial followed at Lacey's Spring by Laughlin Funeral Service Co Survivors include wife two sons Billy and James Harold Harris daughter Mary Ann Harris mother Mrs Jane Lang stepfather Louis Lang half sister Mrs Owen West half brother warl Lang pallbearers Carlisle Jennings Robert Atkinson Leon Lipscomb Jess Green Ira Arnold Odell Dean Woodrow Wright
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Lacey’s Spring
Laughlin Funeral Service Co
Huntsville
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James Harold Harris
Mary Ann Harris
Jane Lang
Louis Lang
Owen West
Warl Lang
Carlisle Jennings
Robert Atkinson
Leon Lipscomb
Jess Green
Ira Arnold
Odell Dean
Woodrow Wright
Two Cars Collide on Hartsel le Bridge Killing near Hartselle
Two cars met on the Hartsel le Bridge just south of Hartselle early Tuesday and were severely damaged though all occupants escaped unharmed. Harold Pruttt of Tuscaloosa and Ben Hite of Cullman drove the two vehicles, according to the highway patrol.
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Highway Patrol
Harold Pruttt
Tuscaloosa
Ben Hite
Cullman
Proclamation Announcing Alabama Constitutional Amendment Vote
Governor Frank M. Dixon proclaims a statewide election on July 11, 1939 to consider Section 74 of the 1901 Alabama Constitution. The measure allows investment of trust funds in private corporations with certain guarantees, to be published weekly in county newspapers before the vote. The notice is dated April 20, 1939, Montgomery.
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Nevein
Frank M. Dixon
State of
United States
Montgomery
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