Roosevelt Demands Steel Code Harmony With Recovery Act
Roosevelt pressed Myron Taylor to produce a steel industry code aligned with the recovery act. Johnson and Roosevlt weighed legal battles, while private shipyards seek navy contracts and outsider bidders face Navy vetoes. An auditor, O V Kessler, exposed Mercur Corp losses and was fired, later suing for damages. Postmaster General Farley greets visitors with upbeat talk amid internal Johnson challenges.
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Washington
Myron Taylor
U. S. Steel
Roosevelt
National Industrial Recovery Administration
Hugh Johnson
NIRA
Taylor
World of Steel
General Johnson
Department of Justice
Pensacola
Florida
Navy
Newport News
War Department
O. V. Kessler
Mercur Corporation
Army
Newark
Europe
Canada
Kessler
Hurley
Federal District Court of
New York
United States
Dern
Jim Farley
Jim
Hugh
Johnson
Right as Roosevelt income tax argument in Alabama campaign
Alabama voters weigh a proposed income tax as a progressive measure. Proponents cite President Roosevelt and the Democratic platform supporting taxes on income and ability to pay, arguing the plan shields the poor from burden while curbing taxes on essentials. Opponents warn of shifting costs to the little man.
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Alabama
Roosevelt
Miller
Birmingham Post
Hildreth
New York State
New York
Connell Alive and Well According to AP Report
John OConnell is alive and well as his family released a note from the kidnapped nephew of the OConnell brothers. The letter to the missing man’s uncle demands a new list of intermediaries after the first negotiators were rejected. A second ransom note was received for August Luer of Alton Illinois but handwriting did not match Luer.
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Associated Press
John O’connell
O’connell
O’connells
August Luer
Alton
Luer
Elliott Roosevelt Files Divorce Brief
Elliott Roosevelt, second son of the President, filed suit for divorce from Elizabeth Donner Roosevelt of Philadelphia. The complaint charges extreme cruelty and the suit will be heard Monday when she is expected to file a cross complaint.
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Linden
Elliott Roosevelt
Elizabeth Donner Roosevelt
Ofelphia
Greer Delivers Talk for Twenty-First Amendment Support
Chas W Greer prominent Birmingham attorney passes Decatur en route to Moulton to address supporters of ratification of the twenty first amendment to the US Constitution He is scheduled to speak in Scottsboro this evening and is identified as brother of Dr H D Greer of Decatur.
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Chas. W. Greer
Birmingham
Decatur
Moulton
United States
Scottsboro
Mr. Greer
H. D. Greer
Conference to Recess July 27
London reports the steering committee of the world conference decided to recess the parley on July 27. All committees were told to have reports ready next Friday. A full bureau meeting follows Tuesday and a final plenary session on the 27th.
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London
World Conference Today
Reverend Layman Visits Decatur Today from Vincetown
Reverend Horace M. Layman of Vincetown was a visitor in Decatur today, stopping for a brief appearance and to meet local residents.
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Horace M. Layman
Vinemont
Decatur
Senator Hildreth Opposes Taxes at Hartselle Speech
Senator E F Hildreth spoke at Strand Theatre Hartselle urging against an income tax amendment and criticizing Governor Miller’s record. He cited rising deficits, increased salaries, and claimed funds owed to Confederate veterans widows and creditors were being withheld while arguing for economy and proper revenue allocation.
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E. F. Hildreth
Alabama
Strand Theatre
Hartselle
C. R. Walker
Miller
Bill Feagin
Feagin
Hildreth
Confederate Veterans and Widows
North Carolina
Georgia
Innessee
Morgan County presses final push to reduce cotton acreage
County efforts energize business leaders and large planters as Morgan moves toward a 24 300 acre quota set by Roosevelt. Gibbons notes contracts total 16 070 acres, 7 230 short, banks and suppliers back the drive, with an intensive final push to end Saturday night and lift Morgan over the line.
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Morgan County
Roosevelt
Morgan
H. Gibbons
Decatur
George
Gibbons
Mr. Gibbons
Training wild beasts challenges born in captivity
The author argues trainers rely on jungle bred animals and warns cubs born in captivity become spoiled and uncontrollable. He notes cage born animals are harder to train and emphasizes early discipline to avoid pet like behavior. Public notice indicates continuation on page eight.
Hildreth Speaks at Court House in Decatur
State Senator E F Hildreth of Eutaw Alabama arrives this afternoon and will address a Decatur audience at eight oclock in an anti administration speech. He opposes the income and tax and warrant amendments up for a vote next Tuesday in Alabama. He will be introduced by Hon E W Godbey. This is his first Decatur appearance this campaign. Public is invited to attend.
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E. F. Hildreth
Eutaw
Ala
House
Hildreth
Alabama
Decatur
E. W. Godbey
Senator Hildreth
Cullman Cotton Drive Hits Snag
Cullman county faces delays in the cotton acreage reduction plan with 17 000 of 26 000 acres signed for plowing and about 500 contracts filed at an average of 3 4 acres each. Morgan similarly trails behind the target though officials expect Cullman to reach the goal by Saturday night.
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Cullman County
Morgan
Cullman
Four in Court Fined for Fighting and Prohibition Violations
Four men appeared in police court this morning, two of whom were arraigned for fighting and two for violation of the prohibition laws.
Yes or No Vote Held Necessary on Eighteenth Amendment
Voters are urged to mark yes or no on repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment in the direct referendum. Delegates to the convention are bound to follow the ballot and any ballot not indicating the choice will be discarded.
June Cotton Consumption Reaches Record High
Cotton consumption in June hit a record, with 606000 bales needed by textile mills, more than double last June. Active spindles numbered 25000000, up from 20000000, and June 30 stock in consuming establishments stood at 1400000 bales while public storage and compresses held 6300000 bales.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Policeman Killed by Three Robbers in Philadelphia
Three gunmen shot and killed Patrolman Charles Stockburger as they burst into a factory payroll office and seized a $6,000 payroll. Stockburger, 50, had served 22 years with the Philadelphia force. The attackers fled after the ambush.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Charles Stockburger
Hearings for Negroes Postponed in Cotton Theft Case
Hearings for Goodloe Kelley and Leonard Paine, both Negroes, charged with stealing cotton from the Union Compress, were continued until next week. They were set to be arraigned at 10 o clock this morning before Judge W. T. Lowe.
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Goodloe Kelley
Leonard Paine
W. T. Lowe
Rabies Signs Found in Animal Heads in Tennessee Valley
Seven animal heads were tested at the Tennessee Valley Laboratory. Two Decatur dog heads were positive, with treatments issued for Lloyd Tapscott. Huntsville heads were negative, Madison County received two treatments, Cullman head positive with one treatment. A Decatur cat head was negative and a Tanner cat head showed rabies signs with no treatment.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Decatur
J. E. Dendy
Lloyd Tapscott
Mr. Tapscott
Huntsville
Madison County
Cullman
Tanner
Primary Plea Is Rejected Today
MOBILE Alabama July 14 The Association of County Commissioners and Probate Judges rejected a resolution urging the state democratic executive committee to call a primary in the eighth congressional district to nominate a successor to the late Representative E B Almon The measure was sponsored by former Governor W W Brandon and Dr Turner Granade of Mobile a state committee member spoke in its favor Judge B L Malone of Decatur also supported the resolution
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Mobile
Ala
Association of County Commissioners and Probate Judges
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Eighth Congressional District
E. B. Almon
W. W. Brandon
Turner Granade
Dr. Granade
B. L. Malone
Decatur
Turn In Names to Win a $5 Prize at Local Theatre
Those present at performances by the Little Theatre or The Play Without a Name may enter a contest by submitting a name for the show to win a five dollar prize. Entries must be sent in by readers at the events.
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Little Theatre
Announcement of Cotton Acreage Reduction Program Result
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Wallace to publicly announce the cotton acreage reduction program later today aiming to cut 3,000,000 bales. Returns from 16 cotton states are being tabulated with contract offers analysis as farm administrators discuss processing tax plans set for August 1.
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Washington
Wallace
Italians Off For Montreal in Flight to Chicago Stop
Italian aviators today hopped for Montreal the next scheduled stop on their flight to Chicago. Montreal 500 miles away is the last scheduled stop before arriving in Chicago. The Lindberghs resumed their aerial survey expedition leaving St. John's Newfoundland for Cartwright Labrador.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Chicago
Lindberghs
St. John's
New Foundland
Cartwright
Labrador
Kiwanis Campers Enjoy Week At Miwanis Camp
The Miwanis camp hosts 27 boys and four leaders as the new three year program begins. J. O. Colvard Jr and Bobby Strother lead in the first half of week two with top scores and receive the remainder of the camp time. The boys will stay until Monday when Elkmont Girl Scouts arrive for a week.
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Miwanis
Kiwanis
J. O. Colvard, Jr
Bobby Strother
Elkmont
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