Behind The Scenes In Washington
A 1936 report notes the Labor Department faces mass deportations of about 2862 illegal aliens with good status amid fears of family separations and political obstruction by Senator Reynolds. The piece cites Perkins and MacCormack backing delays, while Congress has paused action after Reynolds blocked a unanimous consent measure. Fahis Abdul Nour, a 12 year old linked to the case, exemplifies the human stakes.
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Rodney Dutcher
KDA Service Star
Department of Labor
Frances Perkins
Bob Reynolds
North Carolina
Otto
Daniel W. MacCormack
Congress
Senator Schwellenbach
Washington
Reynolds
Labor Department
Fahis Abdul Nour
Hisrother
Syria
Mexico
Iowa
Retary
Perkins
MacCormack
NBA Service Inc
Market Quotions Wall Street See-saws amid drought and steel talks
Market activity mixed as grains and commodities draw attention from equities amid worsening drought. Major cereals hit daily limits while Chrysler reached a six year high before retreating. Dow members like U S Steel and Bethlehem declined, and rail and farm equipment shares showed cautious trading as crop losses dampen sentiment.
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Wall Street
Victor
Macy and
Gimbel
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
National Steel
Inland Steel
Youngstowm Sheet & Tube
J. S. Case
Westinghouse Air Brake
Deere
International Harvester
Caterpillar Trac
Reward Offered for Missing Yellow Persian Kitten
Lost yellow Persian kitten last seen at Ala Drug Store. Reward will be paid to A. & P. manager on Bank Street.
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Ala
Bank Street
J. A. Buttrey
Sater
Jackson Street
Liverpool cotton and Chicago livestock market notes
Liverpool spot cotton prices show steady bids with American grades firm in fair demand as futures close steady. Chicago hogs and cattle expect mixed demand with trims on weights and classes. top hogs at 11.15 and cattle futures softer in light of large offerings and varied weights.
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Liverpool
America
State plans to send three doctors to the valley
Health officials urge shrinking social mingling as a disease spreads insidiously. The plan involves sending three doctors to the valley and restricting gatherings like picnics and festivals until health authorities deem precautions unnecessary.
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STATE
Record Mark of Heat for Western Belt
Farmers in Wyoming North Dakota and Montana were called to WPA relief work on dams and roads. Administrators planned to employ at least 50 000 and officials prepared a detailed drought report and relief outline for President Roosevelt. AAA suppliesmen disclosed distressed cattle purchases would not proceed immediately.
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Wyoming
North Dakota
Montana
South Dakota
Minnesota
Washington
Roosevelt
AAA
North Central States
Feeder Market Report Shows Cattle and Sheep Runs
The market lists vealers around 9.50 with many 9.00s and grassy calves 5.00 to 7.00. Sheep totaling 6,000 head with 2,800 direct, rangers 9.40 to 9.50, clipped Californias 9.50, natives mostly throwouts. Lightweight fat cattle around 6.00 to 7.50, yearling offerings limited, large weights around 3.00.
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Idahos
Montana
Decatur Diary Notes Rains Help Farmers and Local News
Joe Taylor Robinson, prominent farmer, says recent rains helped his section. Local items cover visits, hospital recoveries, reunions on Monte Sano, courthouse closure, a Leipzig reunion card, Chamber of Commerce meeting plans, ambulance transfers, and telephone outages in Decatur.
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Joe Taylor Robinson
Davidson
Monte Sano Mountain
Huntaville
H. L. Davidson
Gon. Lawson
Decatur
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Herman Hing
Leipzig
Germany
Mr. Hing
Potatoes on Track as U S Shipments Reported
Chicago reports U S Department of Agriculture figures for potato shipments over Friday to Sunday totaling 69 81 and 15 thousand cwt. Demand is good with moderate supplies and varied grades from US No 1 to partly graded. Prices range from 2.25 to 2.85 per cwt with best largely 2.45-50 and some 2.55 while US No 1 1.25.
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Chicago
U. 5
S. Dept
Missouri Cobblers US
Refrigerator Meals From SISTER MARY'S KITCHEN
Practical menus show how to plan make ahead meals using leftovers and cold dishes. Recipes include potato salads, croquettes, and meats prepped a day ahead, with reheating guidance and time-saving steps.
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Mary E. Daguenea
Wester
Steel strike drive shakes UMW and open shop stance
In Homestead and Chicago delegates rally as John L. Lewis prepares a radio address on industrial democracy in steel. Pennsylvania official Thomas Kennedy pledges state relief for workers facing job loss amid anti union sentiment. U S Steel backs the open shop while union organizers press for broad organizing.
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Congress
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Committee For Industrial Organization
Homestead
Thomas Kennedy
Pennsylvania
Farre
Kennedy
Lewis
Chicago
van A
Private funeral set for Miss Vallette in Gary Indiana
Investigators linked her remark about getting out of the racket to a life of alleged extortion schemes and social revelry. Private services for the 31 year old, whose events in gaiety ended in a violent death, were held in Gary with burial planned in Wheaton Illinois near Judge Elbert H. Gary's family plot.
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Barry
Elbert H. Gary
U. S. Steel Corporation
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du Pont
Monsanto Chemical
Douglas Aircraft
Loews
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N. Y. Central
Norfolk & Western
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American Can
Union Carbide
Wesson Oil
Consolidated Edison
Western Union
Standard Gas
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Public Service of New Jersey
American Telephone
General Motors
Netherlands
R. IL. Polk & Co
Bell System
Albany Grain & Coal CO
Davis Street
U. S. Dept
Robert
Lor
Hartselle
Loretta
Daily Wantly
Basil Rathbone
Decaatur’s
Athens
J. G. Shumake
Ternn
Bason Shumake
Bige Boggess
Benevolent Hospital
D. D. Srygley
R.M. Srygley
Fred McGilathery
Birmingham
Charles H. Byster
Emory
Bud” Vinson
Arizona
Mn Union Epee
Jackson
Tenn
Mildred Yarborough
Evergreen, Ala
Ruth
Nell Johnston
J. M. McCraw
Johnston Street
Benevolent Society Hospital
Brown
H. G. Croley
Second Avenue
Mr. Croley
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
J. H. Acker
Sherman Street
Claude” Gossett
Chestnut Street
Feapeerey
Wis
Alma Chniwaz
Fifth Avenue
South
James Hood
White Street
J. C. Hebble
Rome
É Daily
Sister Mary's
Preed
North Side
Miss Vallette
Captain Barry
Goidel
Decatur Cleaners
American Cleaners
Sepp Te Ea
Faultless Starch Company
Kansas City, Mo
Myra North
Blck and
Lew Wen
Myra
Jack
Lew
Edmond
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