Long-Turn Clean-Up Push Hits Louisiana Political Group
Governor Earl Long launches a cleanup within Huey P. Long’s political network while James Monroe Smith remains jailed in Baton Rouge on embezzlement charges. Federal probes in New Orleans investigate suspected tax fraud and diversion of WPA funds, with officials weighing forgery and confidence-game charges if Smith is released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Long
Rouge
Louisiana State
K. Long Toda
Huey P. Long
James Monroe Smith
Governor Long
State Publicity Bureau
Hard W. Leche
Louisiana
Long
Federal Grand Jury
New Orleans
U. S
Rene A. Wieson
New
Delt
Smith
Charles A. Byrne
Reward Goes Unclaimed In Smith Surrender Case
In Baton Rouge July 1 nobody claimed the 2750 reward for capturing former Louisiana State University president Dr James Monroe Smith amid embezzlement charges. Brockville police arrested him en route to surrender after he telephoned to surrender. Louisiana and East Baton Rouge Parish offered 2500 of the total. He and his wife fled together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
Brockville
Ont
Louis ¥. Guerre
East Baton Rouge Parish
Smith
Guerre
Workers protest as Washington orders return to work
Nationwide walkouts and protests erupt over the new federal relief act with thousands idled and 1668 warnings for those who refuse to work. The government demands five days to resume duties under a wage scale tied to extended monthly hours, while WPA laborers face penalties for not meeting the revised hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
George Caldwell
University
Caldwell
L. 8
Federal
State ‘University
Cerworks Progress Workers
Eecaneer Ass
Paul Ferninvent l
Southern Hansen
Washington
LSU
Markets stagnate as July session closes with little change
New York trading ended with a muted session as stocks stayed in a narrow range. A few gains in metals aircrafts mail orders and specialties faded and overall turnover hovered near 300 000 shares the smallest for a July period in 17 years. In Memphis prime cottonseed meal futures closed steady with contracts for July through February quoted between 21.35 and 21.85 dollars.
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New York
Munape Gt
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady Amid Summer Market
In New Orleans on July 17 analysts report cottonseed oil remained closed steady with bleach able prime summer yellow at 6.30 nominal for fal. Prime crude stands at 5.12 to 5.25. July 5.82B, Sept 5.97B, Oct 6.03B, Dec 6.11, Jan 6.16B.
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New Orleans
Markets at a Glance New York July 7
Markets at a Glance outlines mixed action across sectors with stocks steady to gains, industrials mixed, and leadership up, foreign exchange steady with the guilder dropping, cotton higher on mill and foreign buying, sugar easier on hedging, and coffee steady. Chicago items show wheat and corn lower, cattle steady on light receipts, and hogs steady to 15 lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Cotton Futures Jump on Export Subsidy Rumor
New York July 7 futures rose as rumors circulated that an export subsidy would not be on a flexible scale. The market closed 11 to 13 points higher with notable activity in nearby and deferred contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spot Cotton Edges Higher in Quiet Market
Spot cotton closed quietly with a 5 point gain. Prices shown as low middling 8.40, middling 9.55 in the latest market report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
WPA Workers Strike Across the Nation Over WPA Policy
AFL Building Trades Council in New York orders a strike to the finish on all WPA projects. An estimated 25 000 to 30 000 workers quit, with state welfare officials vowing no home relief for those refusing to work. Similar walkouts spread to Detroit Wayne County 45 000 WPA workers and unions in Cleveland Rochester Toledo Minneapolis St Paul San Francisco and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Building Trades Council
AFL
New York City
Council
Thomas A. Murray
WPA
Breyjos
David C. Arcie
Williams
Detroit
Wayne County
Wpa”Welfare Department
the Automobile Workers (Cio
United Office and Professional Workers of
Cleveland
Rochester
N. Y
Toledo
Ohio
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Cotton futures hold gains amid trade demand and contract shortages
Cotton futures rose with steady closing prices after trade buying and contract shortages. July through December contracts edged higher by about 11 points as bids remained firm despite market volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Chicago Market Report Heads Into July with Steady Prices
In Chicago on July 7 butter shows 253 845 unsettled prices unchanged while eggs reach 23 755 firm with current receipts 14 1 4 and storage packed extras 17. Other prices hold steady across commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market Report
Chicago reports poultry prices with live birds and broilers listed for colored and Plymouth Rock varieties. Under 2 pounds broilers rise to 18 1 2 cents, 2 pounds to 17 1 2. fryers at 19 for colored and 21 for Plymouth Rock. Other prices unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Plymouth Rocks
Leguési
Plymouth
Nashville Livestock Prices Mixed as Market Holds Steady
Nashville Tenn July 7 VP The Dept of Agriculture reports salable cattle 125 calves 200 with little change in values. Plath cattle range 6.50 7.50 with some fed steers above 8.00. Beef cows and bulls 6.50 down. Vealers 10.00 down. Hogs 400 steady top 6.70 for 170 225 lb, bulk 120 lb 5.70 6.70, sows 5.20. Sheep 1200 no early sales undertone stronger spring lambs to 9.25 fat ewes 2.76 down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Plath
Amendments Pushed at Alabama Bar Convention
Governor Frank M. Dixon urged support for five constitutional amendments at the Alabama Bar Association meeting in Selma. Judge Charles Almon of Florence was elected president of the Alabama Association of Circuit Judges. The two day session drew about 200 lawyers with officers to be chosen tomorrow.
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Selma
Ala
Charles Almon
Florence
Alabama Association of Circuit Judges
Alabama Bar Association
Frank M. Dixon
Dixon
Bar
Alabama
Alabama Association of Circuit’ Judges
Alabama Circuit Solicitors Association
J. E. Wilkinson
Dallas County Bar Association
C. H. Young
Anniston
State Association
R. T. Rives
Montgomery
W. H. Mitchell
Selma Country Club
Naval Leader Swanson Marked By Aerial Emphasis And Long Service
The article notes the Naval secretary praised for expanding air power and launching bids for new aircraft carriers after Ranger. It profiles Swanson’s rise from Virginia tobacco farming roots to governor and long federal service, highlighting his fiscal resilience and early teaching work. He balanced fishing, hunting, and camp visits with Hoover, shaping naval policy and reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger
Navy
Charles Francis Adams
Massachusetts
Mountain
Rapidan
Hoover
Virginia
Evon
Swanson
South
Chatham
TVA power sales limited to 150 miles from plant
May oppose any bond issue above 45 million dollars without a house approved territory limitation amendment. The note signals political friction over power sales reach and large bonds tied to TVA operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TVA
Lilienthal Sees No Hostility Between TVA and Alabama Coal
TVA Director David E. Lilienthal told reporters in Birmingham that there is no basis for hostility between Alabama coal interests and the Tennessee Valley Authority. He noted there is not enough water power to meet future electric needs and dismissed the idea of coal versus TVA conflict after meetings with officials from Bessemer and Tarrant City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilienthal
Birmingham
Ala
David E. Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Alabama
TVA
Bessemer
Tarrant
Three Men Use Ruses To Enter Federal Reserve Bank
In Birmingham Alabama three well dressed men attempted schemes to gain entry to the Federal Reserve Bank branch. Night watchman Harry Cleveland alerted police, but the trio had vanished before officers arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Federal Reserve Bank
Harry Cleveland
All Day Picnic At Cotaco High Set For Saturday
An all day event at Cotaco High will feature an ftule race games fiddlers corner show and foot races throughout the day with various activities planned for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotaco
Cotaco High
Riggs Edges Cooke To Win Wimbledon Final
Bobby Riggs of Chicago defeated his room-mate Elwood Cooke of Portland 2 6 8 6 3 6 6 3 6 2 in the all-American final of the Wimbledon championship. Riggs trailed early and benefitted from a late surge to capture the title on his Wimbledon debut ending Cooke’s 13-match streak.
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Wimbledon
England
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Elwood Cooke
Portland
Ore
Riggs
Cooke
Wim
Cooké
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Ellsworth Vines
Pig Club to Organize in Decatur County
Through the Decatur Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club plus individuals, 25 4-H boys will receive registered pigs Saturday morning at the Chamber office under supervision of L T Wagnon assistant county agent. The program aims to boost interest and improve county live stock. Next spring the initial litter gifts will double membership to 25 new boys joining the pure bred pig club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Chamber‘ of Commerce
L. T. Wagnon
Nomonhan Front Across Khalka River Described
A frontline correspondent reports heavy fighting along the Khalka and Khorsten rivers near Nomonhan. Mongols retreating from Noro Height. Balshogal and river positions contested as Japanese air and artillery duels persist. Prisoners and tanks change hands amid scattered combat on the marshy plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khalka
Lake Bor
Khorsten
Holstein
Nomonhan
Noro
Balshogal
Kholsten River
Balshaga
Tokyo
Noro Heigh
Dumas Dies At Rural Home At Age 80
J Dumas 80 of Danville route 3 died at his home at 9 30 last night Funeral services set for 11 Saturday at Johnson Chapel with Rev R N Moore officiating Burial to be conducted by Drinkard Howell Survived by four sons Guy Falkville route 1 Clifton and Aubrey of Hartselle route 2 Albert of Altoona two daughters Mrs Jimmie Ne lood route 8 and Mrs Own Danville route 1 plus other children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dumas
Danville
Johnson Chapel
R. N. Moore
Drinkard Howell
Mr. Dumas
Guy
Alabama Man Dies After Car Collision
An Alabama man, Willie Gil, died from injuries after a car struck him following a tire puncture. He was working near the roadside when another automobile collided at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Gil
Anniston
Wollte
Decatur Notes Show Community, Church Events and Visits
Decatur diary notes church services meetings and social visits across the city. Readers learned of prayer services at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist and Ninth Street Methodist, sermons at Temple Lighthouse and St John’s Lutheran, plus social calls from families in Monroe and Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. H. Harvey
Birmingham
St. John’s Lutheran
Burton Wins British Open Title at St Andrews
English pro Dick Burton won the British Open at St Andrews with a 72-hole total of 290 after a final 71. Chicago and Greensboro native Johnny Bulla finished second at 292 with a 71 final round. Fallon Whitcombe and other contenders faltered on the wind blown links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Andrews
Scotland
Dick Burton
Royal and Ancient
Burton
Johnny Bulla
Chicago
Greensboro
N. C
Bulla
Jock Fallon
Fallon
Reg Whitcombe
Mission School to Open Monday at Southside Baptist Church
Mission School at Southside Baptist Church opens Monday at 7 30 p m and runs through Friday evening. Sunbeams led by Mrs Prince Jones Junior G A s by Mrs Will Spana L Junior R A s by Mrs W O Wright Intermediates by Mrs E L Ash ford Young People by Rev J A Chambers Adults by Mrs A T Hanson. Mrs C J Dotson will speak each evening at 8 10 with two of her children assisting.
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School of Mission
Southside Baptist Church
Sunbeams
Prince Jones
G.a’s
Will Spana L
R. A's
W. O Wright
E. L. Ashford
J. A. Chambers
A. T. Hanson
C. J Dotson
Africa
Birmingham Man Sentenced After Guilty Plea in Kidnapping Case
Robert Eugene Dobbs, 32, of Birmingham, changed his plea to guilty before Judge T. A. Murphree and was sentenced to a 35 year term. He had earlier pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and faced transfer to the Atlanta penitentiary after the charge of kidnapping Earle M. Bazinsky of Vicksburg, Mississippi, near Monroe, Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Robert Eugene Dobbs
Atlanta
Dobbs
T. A. Murphree
Earle M. Bazinsky
Vicksburg
Miss
Monroe
Birming
55 Bodies Found as Kentucky Flood Toll Mounts
Jackson Kentucky July 7 The 55th body was recovered in eastern Kentucky floods as 41 people remain missing. Millions in property damage reported. Health officials ordered typhoid inoculations. 1200 already vaccinated in Morehead. Red Cross from Baltimore to send 500 children's garments to the refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Kentucky
Morehead
T. A. Evans
Lightseerg
Breathitt
Rowan
Lewis
The
Red Cross
Baltimore
Former Resident Honored At Party
Dolores McClusky a Birmingham native and former Decatur resident was honored at a gathering hosted by Miss Juanita Nunn on Danville road Tuesday. Attendees included Edison Johns Norma Todd Arthur Parker Rosalie McKenna and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores McClusky
Birmingham
Decatur
Juanita Nunn
Danville Road
Edison Johns
Norma Todd
Arthur Parker
Rosalie McKenna
Smoocher Dyer
Helen Kitchens
Betty Holesapple
Betty Jane Thompson
Elaine Campbell
Marjorie Scott
Helen Newsome
Elizabeth Hyde
Omie Dee Tucker
Milton West
Self
Thomas Hunter
8. C. Ose
John Howland
Junior Elkins
Wille Reed
Iley Lowery
Billy Maynard
Robert Draper
Clifford Holesapple
Paul Justice
Eugene Stockton
Harold Lichtenstein
B. F. Wear, Jr
Convention Set for Young People at Hartselle Tabernacle
A young peoples convention of the Church of God will be held at the Hartselle Holiness Tabernacle one mile south of Hartselle on July 15 and 16 with all day services each day. Representatives from many congregations across the state are expected to attend. The public was invited. Melvin Moody is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Young People’s Convention
The
Church of God
Hartselle Holiness Tabernacle
Hartselle
Melvin Moody
Classified Agvernang phone 46 practical buy guide
A concise guide explains practical steps to purchase a Phone 46 through classifieds. It covers evaluating listings, verifying seller legitimacy, comparing prices, and securely arranging payment and delivery.
Not Too Late for Planting in Alabama Farmland
Auburn July 7 A extension agronomist J C Lowery urged farmers to consider planting land left fallow or damaged by rain Many feed crops can still yield with normal rains including soybeans cowpeas sorghum sudan grass and corn He highlighted Grootan Laredo whippoorwill Brabham Mexican June Jarvis Prolific Truckers Payorite as viable varieties and noted mixtures like sorghum and cowpeas remain strong options
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
J. C. Lowery
Extension Agronomist
Sudan
Lowery
Senators Meet on Neutrality Policy Amid War Debate
Johnson and key senators gathered in Johnson's office including Borah Nye La Follette Bone Clark Van denberg Shipstead Capper Lodge Holt White Reed Danagher Clark to discuss neutrality. Lodge said the statement was not authored by a single person as the Senate weighs embargo and arms policy while Swanson dies and a state funeral is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whi
Reed
Kans
Danagher
Conn
Clark
Ida
Lodge
Johnson
la Follette
Nye
House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Howver
Pittman
D. Ne
Senate
Senate Banking Committee
Hull
Senate Republicans
Charles Fahy
Labor Relations Board
Senate Labor Committee
AFL
Labor Board
Union Outdoor Services Begin in Delano Park Decatur
Several Decatur churches will hold open air union services at Delano Park starting Sunday July 9 at 7 30 pm. Ernest McCulloch will lead singing, with a different minister preaching each night. Dr Edwin Wyle of the Christian Church preaches next Sunday. Public invited. details to follow in the Decatur Daily church page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Delano Park
Armory End
American Legion
Ernest McCulloch
Edwin Wyle
Decatur Daily
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Money
Marrow
Roosevelt
Alva Adams
Colorado
Robert Wagner
Wall Street
Victor Eubank
Memphis
N. C. Cotton
Winnipeg
NAVAL
U. S. Bank
Room
Europe
Decatur’s
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Mabel Wells
Jackson Street
John “Minor
J. T. Fergueson
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Ronnie
Herman Cavanar
Benevolent Hospital
T. H. Wilson
Ranceville
Temple Lighthouse Church
J. H. Albes
Council United Spanish War Veterans
Sheffield
J. A. Foster
Carrie B. Neeley
Jim Foster
Louis Black
First Street
Laura York
Frances Coleman
Russell K. Sanders
Indianapolis
G R. McLaughlin
Sherman Street
Ray Stewart
Luther Andrew, Jr
South Carolina
Myrtle Beach
Atlantic Ocean
F. R. Ling
Mrs
Louis Ling
Poce Court
J. M. Roden
First Christian Church
Ewart H. Wyle
Young Ladies’ Missionary Circle of
Edward V. Ramage
First Presbyterian Church
Conservation Club
Elks Lodge
Lyle Cain
E. O. Ange
Eleventh Avenue, West
Jerry Bland
George Johnson
Baughs Infirmary
Ninth Avenue
Lulene Blevins
Drinkard-Howell
Priceville
Benevolent Society Hospital
William Rankin
J. W. Ralfe, Jr
Somerville Route 3
Baugh’s Infirmary
F. A. Martin
Ruben Runge
Falkville
J. F. Raper
Mission School
Solons
Park
W. Gordon Drive
Princess Theatre
Warnt
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