Mars Closest Approach in 15 Years Prompts Study
Scientists eye Mars close approach on July 27 as 36 million miles separate Earth. New photo film and sensors will probe lines resembling canals, test for life, and measure temperatures and oxygen in Mars atmosphere during the extended viewing period this month.
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W. Blaresler
Associated Press
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Jupiter
Senate debate shifts allies and proxies in nine power pact talk
Pittman reports a proxy from Pepper while lawmakers including Marricon Wag ner Connally Thomas Guffey Schwellenbach Barkley Green and others back foreign policy moves. He cites a draft to curb foreign commerce with China seen as a tool to pressure Japan over its China aggression.
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Pittman
Nev
Marricon
D-Miss
Wagner
Connally
Texas
Thomas
Utah
Guffey
House rules panel introduces bills to end $1.30 hour rule
The house rules committ ers intro duced yesterday a first of several bills to eliminate the 1.30 per hour requirement. Strong opposition surfaced as Rep Woodrames Va chairman signaled the house would vote to modify the law. All WPA supervisors meet in Chicago tomorrow. Commissioner Harrington said the meetings have no relation to the strikes.
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Woodrames Va
Apo
Mittee
WPA
Chicago
Harrington
Instructors Class to Start Monday in Decatur
Ellis D. Fusal National Red Cross representative will lead a life saving and water safety instructors class in Decatur starting Monday July 17 at the Senace Springs pool. Interested persons should contact John F. Roberts or call the Red Cross office at 110 West Vine Street.
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National Red Cross
Decatur
Senace Springs Pool
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Red Cross
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Tax removal asked Montgomery Alabama officials urge Wisconsin oil tax change
Alabama agriculture officials ask Wisconsin Governor Heil and Assembly chair Rice for an equal tax treatment of oleomargarine and salad oils. Commissioner Haygood Paterson telegraphed the Wisconsin leaders seeking removal of taxes and licenses on these products to create an even break.
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Montgomery
Ala
Wisconsin
Alabama
Commissioners of Agriculture
Haygood Paterson
Julius P. Heil
Ora R. Rice
Wisconsin Assembly
Amendments Fail Amid Apathy In Dallas County Vote
Dallas county Martin station reported the amendments vote late with only four ballots cast by 10 a m reflecting voter apathy. Dixon led campaign efforts urging adoption of the amendments tied to poll tax law changes and reapportionment plans defeated earlier by the legislature.
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Dallas County
Martin Station
Dixon
Markets rebound on New York trading amid upbeat home prospects
New York stocks edged higher with a fair recovery as optimism over domestic business grew. Trading volume roughly doubled from the prior session with gains exceeding one point for leaders before the close. New Orleans cotton middling prices slipped two points to 9.57 cents per pound. Chicago poultry markets showed mixed results across grades and weights rounded by region.
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New York
Morgan County Absentee Vote Favors Amendments Strongly
Absentee voting in Morgan county shows margins from 10 to 1 up to 34 to 1 in favor of five constitutional amendments. Decatur ballot boxes posted very light turnout with only 35 ballots at the city box final counts and requests for 46 ballots. Courthouse box tally at noon reported six votes with light participation. Amendment tallies: No 1 34 for 1 against. No 2 233 for 2 against. No 3 33 for 2 against. No 4 32 for 3 against. No 5 32 for 3 against.
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Morgan
Morgan County
Decatur
Markets at a Glance: mixed results across commodities and meats
New York stocks firm with leaders rallying on higher volume. bonds and industrials show gains while cotton and sugars trade unevenly amid liquidation. Wheat and corn rise in Chicago. cattle hold steady to 25 off, hogs 15 to 25 lower amid heat and demand shifts.
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New York
Chicago
Alabama Absentee Ballots Show Straight Ticket Vote
Jefferson county's absentee box contained at least five ballots cast by Birmingham registered voters for five constitutional amendments all mailed from a Montgomery office of Governor Frank M. Dixon. The governor Mrs Dixon Roland Mushat Carolyn Morton Hixon Wages and J Miller Bonner voted absentee by mail. Mushat said they all voted straight down the line.
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Jefferson County
Montgomery
Frank M. Dixon
Dixon
Roland Mushat
Carolyn Morton
Hixon Wages
Birmingham
J. Miller Bonner
Wilcox
Mushat
Tobacco quotas in doubt as crop outlook looms
Officials warn that a record 1940 crop could trigger another referendum on marketing quotas under the farm law. If approved the quotas would not take effect until the 1940 crop begins marketing. Wallace plans a Thursday conference with cotton and textile reps to speed domestic consumption and seek cooperation to cut prices.
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Wallace
Butter and Egg Prices Steady in Chicago Market
Butter trading at 1,584,719 pounds, steady with creamery at 89 score and 21 1 2, 90. Centralized carrots at 22 1 2. Other prices unchanged. Eggs totaling 18,116 units, steady with no changes.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
Springs
Plymouth
Rock
Nashville Livestock News: Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Salable cattle 150 and calves 150 with light supplies and little changed values. Heifers and steers 6.50 to 8.00 with top vealers 9.50. Beef cows 6.50 down, cutters 4.00 to 5.25. Hogs 500 head. top 6.60 for good and 120 lb plus 5.60 to 6.60. Sheep 700. spring lambs steady to weak with sales to 9.25. fat ewes 2.75 down.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U.S. Dept. Agri
Wheat Rebounds Sharply in Chicago Market
Wheat showed its strongest recovery in days on July 11 with gains up to 1 3 8 cents a bushel. Wheat closed 3 8 5 8 higher than yesterday with July at 66 1 8 and September 67 66 7 8, while corn was steady to 5 8 higher and oats rose 1 8 1 4.
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Chicago
Cottonseed meal futures close steady in Memphis trading
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent protein close steady in Memphis after July 21 through February contracts. Prices listed at 21.60 to 21.85 dollars with sales totaling 9,800 units.
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Tenn
Memphis
Spot Cotton Market Quiet in New Orleans
Spot cotton in New Orleans July 11 closed quiet with sales 699 and low middling 8.40, middling 8.55 and good middling, while receipts reached 1 763 and stock stood at 406 910.
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New Orleans
Ryan Bounces Sarazen Out
Jack Ryan of Louisville defeats two time champion Gene Sarazen 1 up in the national PGA Championship. Sarazen missed a crucial 8 foot putt on the 17th and failed to convert on the 18th as Ryan pitched in from 8 feet to win the match.
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New York
Gene Sarazen
Connecticut
Jack Ryan
Louisville
Gene
Sarazen
Ryan
Louisville Slugger
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady In New Orleans Trade
New Orleans July 11 Cottonseed oil closed steady with bleachable prime summer yellow at 6.05 nominal and prime crude at 5.87 1-2 to 5.12 1-2 nominal. Futures quoted July 5.56b Sept 5.74b Oct 5.79b Dec 5.8Tb Jan 5.92b bid.
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New Orleans
Birmingham Southern Authorizes Committee to Withhold Degrees
Birmingham Southern College in Birmingham Alabama formerly in intercollegiate football announced a four man faculty committee will withhold degrees from students with defective English language knowledge. Dr Raymond R Paty the college president said faculty advisers would assist students with language deficiencies.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Southern College
Raymond R. Paty
Rabies Vaccination Cuts Infections in County Dogs
County health officer Dr. L. R. Murphree reported a sharp drop in bite incidents since dog vaccination began two years ago. He noted savings in treatment costs and livestock protection, urging all dogs be vaccinated for communal and economic benefits.
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L. R. Murphree
Sharp Child Rites Today in Hartselle
Funeral services for Maygha Jo Sharp two died Sunday at home of her parents Mr and Mrs Luke Sharp in Louisville Kentucky were held at 2 30 this afternoon at the Church of God in Hartselle Reverend W T Wallace of Louisville and Reverend W D Owen pastor officiated Burial was in Hartselle cemetery with Drinkard Howell directing Pallbearers were Hollis Sharp Howell Turney R C Sharp Grafton Sharp Flowers were arranged by Maggie McCutcheon Elizabeth Sharp Lottie McCutcheon Elaine Sharp Wanda Gay and Claudine Sharp Survivors include the parents two sisters Fay and Helen and grandfather D C Sharp The family formerly lived in Hartselle.
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Maygha Jo Sharp
Luke Sharp
Louisville
Church of God
Hartselle
W. T. Wallace
W.D. Owen
Drinkard- Howell
Hollis Sharp
Howell Turney
R. C. Sharp
Grafton Sharp
Maggie McCutcheon
Elizabeth Sharp
Lottie McCutcheon
Elaine Sharp
Wanda Gay
Claudine Sharp
Fay
Helen
D. C. Sharp
Dimagios Hitting Rally Pushes Nationals Ahead In Rough Yankee Tilt
In a tight exhibition, DiMaggio batted for Derringer and fouled a few balls before an infield single. Greenberg and Selkirk drives boost the Americans. DiMaggio belted a left field homer to spark a 3 1 lead. Feller works seventh as Nationals rally ends.
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Decatur Diary Briefs Highlight Local News
Decatur items note Ala bama Business Institute enrollment deadlines shorthand classes end this term. Birth announced Nada Sue Frank and Buddy Owens welcome a 714 pound daughter on July 1. Baseball reports cover All Star game highlights with DiMaggio home run and strong pitching by Bridges and Feller. Community notices include sermons, charity events, and moves of residents in Morgan County.
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C. W. Rhoads
Alabama Business Institute
Buddy Owens
Nada Sue
League Hears Suggestions for Decatur Civic Projects
A Layman's League meeting at St. John's Episcopal in Decatur proposed six ideas. They include welcoming new families, creating a city Superintendent of Parks, partnering with TVA to beautify the waterfront, cleaning back alleys, promoting Decatur to surrounding areas, and maintaining city weights and measures.
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Decatur
Montgomery
Smith Makes Fine Record At West End Baptist Church
Mr and Mrs A L Moye Arthur Moye George Moye and Mrs W A Boutwell visited West End Baptist Church Birmingham on Sunday. Dr James Allen Smith, pastor since Jan 1 1937, reported 900 new members and debt cut from 46000 to 20000. Seven joined the church that day.
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Arthur Moye
George Moye
W. A. Boutwell
Birmingham
West End Baptist Church
James Allen- Smith
Central Baptist Church
Dr. Smith
Nine New Members Voted Into Club
At a special membership meeting of the Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club held at St. John’s Guild last night nine new members were voted in, bringing the total to 39. President Winifred Sentiff presided as the nine new members Gussie Bell Mary Louise Chenault Carolyn Gilley Dorothy Ham Harriett Irow Troy Martin Susie Ral W. A. Sullivan Oleta Whitman were welcomed.
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Decatur Business and Professional Womens Club
St. John's Guild
Winifred Sentiff
Gussie Bell
Mary Louise Chenault
Carolyn Gilley
Dorothy Ham
Harriett Irow
Troy Martin
Susie Ral
W. A. Sullivan
Oleta Whitman
Elks Barbecue Planned at Cave Springs on Decatur Road
The Elks club will hold a Thursday afternoon barbecue at Cave Springs on the Decatur Valhermosa road to raise funds for sanatorium equipment. Proceeds will benefit two rooms for TB patients one for a man and one for a woman at the local sanatorium.
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Cave Springs
Decatur-Valhermosa
The
Clinic patients moved home in Brown ambulance
Mrs. E. O. Ange and her infant were discharged from the Hamil Clinic this morning to 601 Eleventh Avenue West in a Brown ambulance after tonsil removal. Later Mrs. John Harvey and her infant Gaughter were transported from the Hamil Clinic to 211 W Gordon Drive in another Brown ambulance.
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Fourth Avenue
West
Hamil Clinic
Brown
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Benevolent Society Hospital
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South
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Hamil
Eleventh Avenue, West
John Harvey
W. Gordon Drive
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