Complex claims mix of rum trade, Virgin Islands sale, and labor policy
The piece surveys historical notes on the Virgin Islands purchase in 1917, Danish involvement, and subsequent American investment to revive rum production. It discusses A F L dynamics amid employer union strategy, NRA codes, and a Wagner act provision affecting all employers, highlighting shifts in labor and policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amd
Manhattan
Igin Islands
St. Croix
Navy
Virgin Islands
Denmark
Hoover
A. F. of L
TVA Lines Purchases Approval Stays In Effect
The document states that approval of TVA lines purchases remains in effect and directs the state to align with TVA. It emphasizes maintaining the approved status and choosing the TVA side in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TVA
TVA favored in Tennessee Valley Authority dispute
The Tennessee Valley Authority continues under challenge as a commission vote ends 3 to 2 against avoiding approval. A rehearing for coal and ice interests is postponed, with Alabama signaling support for TVA if a hearing occurs. Attorney General nominee Albert Carmichael pledges to back TVA, while Forney Johnston seeks Governor Miller’s help for the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tensiessse Vaelly
Tennessee Valley Authority
Coal and Ice Companies
Ice
Commission
Alabama
TVA
Albert Carmichael
Montgomery
Forney Johnston
Miller
Alabama Public Service Commission keeps TVA sale order pending
The Alabama Public Service Commission refused to suspend its May 30 approval of Alabama Power Tennessee Valley transmission lines sale to TVA but took under advisement coal and ice firms’ bid to block the sale. Associate Commissioner Frank Morgan dissented as TVA and utilities attorneys argued intervention and judicial questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Public Service Commission
Alabama Power Company
Tennessee Valley
Tennessee Valley Authority
Frank Morgan
TVA
Borden Burr
Augustus Benners
J. C. Swidler
P. W. Turner
C. A. Bingham
Johnston
Jelks Cabaniel
Thomas E. Knight
Number Arrested on Traffic Charge Improves Law
Police announced a continued improvement in traffic enforcement as another arrest was made on a traffic charge. The report notes ongoing efforts to curb violations and enhance road safety.
Spanish American War Veterans Hold Sunday Reports Meeting
Delegates from the state encampment at Eufaula will report Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. The Spanish American War Veterans group will convene in the courthouse for the session urging all members to attend to hear the reports and discuss other important business.
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Eufaula
Political truce called by Nazis to curb opposition
Berlin reports a Nazi high command order declaring a political truce to erase revolutions past. Hitler departs for the Bavarian Alps while top sub-leaders pursue a purge of plotters and traitors. The fate of two million storm troopers on month-long leave looms as a key political issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Hitler
Bavarian Alps
Church Picnic at Gilbert White Plantation
The St. John's church school and parish will hold its annual picnic Thursday on the Gilbert White plantation in South Limestone. Parish riders will depart the church house at 2 30 p m. Atlee H Hoff superintendent urged all church members to attend and enjoy the outing.
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St. John’s Church
Gilbert White
South Limestone
Atlee H. Hoff
Burglars Break Into Sinclair Station
Burglars broke into the Sinclair service station at Sixth avenue and Eighth street south on Friday night. They stole a slot machine, moved it to an alley, and fled after breaking a glass panel to gain entry. Police were notified this morning.
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Sinclair Sevice
Sixth Avenue
Eighth Street
Scouts Qualified For Merit Badges In Troop Court
The Court of Honor of Troop No. passed Charles Henry Day George Bloodworth William Bibb Eyster and Frank Troup for merit badges. Members present were Gilbert White chairman Dr E M Chenault and John G McGehes.
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Charles Henry Day
George Bloodworth
William Bibb Eyster
Prank
HOME OWNERS LOAN CORP REPORTS RECORD LOANS
The Home Owners Loan Corporation said in its first year it disbursed over 1 billion dollars for 341 162 homeowners and received 1 510 750 applications totaling 4 856 269 830. 17 510 loans totaling 51 911 690 closed last week, with Ohio leading 38 557 loans and Hawaii 216.
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Washington
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Ohio
Hawaii
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Alec Francis Dead at Hollywood Home
Alec Francis, an old time character actor in Hollywood since 1910, has died. Born in England, he studied law before turning to acting and appeared in numerous early motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Francis
Hollywood
England
Newspaper Executives Convene for Today’s Meeting
Newspaper executives attend a daytime meeting to discuss industry issues and strategy. Attendees gather to review circulation, advertising, and editorial directions. Organizers emphasize collaboration and information sharing among press leaders.
Clemency Hearing Planned for Tom Brown in Montgomery
Local officials oppose clemency for Tom Brown condemned for the 1933 attack on Mrs. Dugger near Knight farm. A clemency hearing is set for July 17 in Montgomery at 2 30 in the afternoon after Brown’s arrest and trial with Judge James E. Horton presiding and national guardsmen on duty. Mrs. Dugger, mother of seven, identified Brown during the case as crowds gathered outside the jail in Huntsville and officials prepared for protests against clemency.
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Montgomery
Tom Brown
Conde Negro
Wade Wright
Brown
George
Seventh Street
Nineteenth Avenue
East
Dugger
Knight Farm
West Street
Johnston Street
Iso
Huntaville
James E. Horton
Call for General Strike Issued in San Francisco
In San Francisco under guard fire, a joint strike committee of 50 longshoremen and maritime unions calls for a general strike in protest of police shootings of waterfront pickets. John O Connor says 120 unions with about 45000 members will meet to weigh a complete walkout with a two thirds vote. Roosevelt’s labor board also efforts to settle the dispute amid rising tensions.
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San Francisco
National Guard
Twoen
John O’connell
Central Labor Council
Roosevelt
Labor Disputes Board
Business Visitor Frank Adams Returns Home
Business visitor Frank Adams a well known Mobile insurance man has returned to his home after a stay here. The brief item notes his visit and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Adams
Aften
Leonard Wallace Becomes President at Ot Sing Convention
Leonard Wallace is elected new president at the Ot Sing Convention as rains fail to deter crowds. The event draws large attendance despite wet weather and showcases keynote speeches and community leaders.
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Leonard Wallace
Ot Sing Convention
Morgan county singing convention gathers crowd despite rain
A large crowd met at Camp Ground near Hartselle for the Morgan county singing convention. Officers were elected with Leonard Wallace of Decatur as president T J Clark Falkyville vice president G W Evans Decatur secretary and Robert L McDonald of Hartselle chaplain. The 1935 convention will be at Forest Chapel four miles west of Hartselle. The event runs two days with no night sessions and noon dinners.
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Camp Ground
Hartselle
Morgan County
Leonard Wallace
Decatur
T. J. Clark
Falkyville
G. W. Evans
Robert L. McDonald
Forest Chapel
Alabama
TVA Cities Accept TVA Power Plan In Alabama
Two more cities Hartselle and Falkville voted to accept the Tennessee Valley Authority plan for Muscle Shoals power. TVA representatives and city clerks attended as aldermanic bodies passed acceptance resolutions. No service start date set. Sheffield and Tuscumbia had already accepted, with other communities following.
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Texmessee
Tuscumbia
Riots End in Amsterdam After Three Days of Unrest
In Amsterdam, police and troops ended three days of rioting by clearing disturbed areas with tanks. Official death toll stood at four, as 50 wounded were treated in hospitals, with six in critical condition. Soldiers fired on barricades, driving rioters from the streets and restoring quiet.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Third Arrest Made in Slaying Case in Lawrence County
Lawrence county officers report the third arrest in the Patrick slaying case between Moulton and Wheeler. Jerry McVey is jailed in Moulton after denial of involvement while John Varnell and Stephen Troup were already arrested. warrants cite murder as authorities await grand jury action in August.
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Lawrence County
Patrick
Moulton
Wheeler
Jerry McVey
John Varnell
Stephen Troup
Troup
Varnell
Lawrence
Ayers
McVey
Settlement of Strike Reached at Woodward Iron Mines
Birmingham, July 7. A settlement ending a strike of about 1,000 ore miners at Woodward Iron Company was announced by conciliator L. Richardson. A cleanup crew returned to the mines and most workers are expected back next week with wage increases similar to those granted by Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company.
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Birmingham
Ala
Woodward Iron Company
12000 Farmers to Attend Alabama Exhibition
More than 12,000 Alabama farmers are expected to attend demonstrations in July and August at Auburn Alabama. The exhibitions aim to showcase farming methods and farm equipment to attendees from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Als
Alabama
Decatur Airport Project OKed After Delays
J T Budinger reports that the Alabama Relief Administration authorizes proceeding with a municipal airport in Decatur Morgen County. The project costs about 84 000 dollars more 17 000 already spent and will employ 200 workers. The field will accommodate four planes with earth moved and fencing and markers to guide landings. Citizens praise county wide support.
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J. T. Budinger
Rey Crow
Alabama Relief Administration
Decatur
Morgen County
Ray McMeans Home From Hospital Reported Recuperating
Ray McMeans of The Daily Stadt was driven home Friday afternoon by Brown's ambulance from Benevolent Society Hospital on Fourth Avenue where he recently had an appendicitis operation. Friends of Mr McMeans will be glad to learn that he is rapidly recovering.
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Ray McMeans
Daily Stadt
Brown
Fourth Avenue
Benevolent Society McS
Mr. McMeans
TVA Staff Transfers Reported for Huntsville
Messrs. Cherry Curry and Bilson of the TVA eng staff have been moved temporarily to Huntsville after a period of transfer.
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Cherry, Curry
Bilson
TVA Eng
Huntsville
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Alpine
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NRA
Ara
J.T. Budinger
Sallys
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