Court rules federal land condemnation illegal for housing program
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals sixth district in Cincinnati holds the federal government cannot condemn land for public housing. The ruling, upholding a Louisville case, blocks a $1.618 million project while affecting a broader $180 million housing program in about 40 cities. Justice Allen dissents, arguing constitutional authority exists for eminent domain in public use. Continues on page 2.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Charlies I. Dawson
Louisville
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County agrees to repair ward work funds secured
The council will discuss a plan to repair a part of the county. Citizens agreed to place the read in good condition. One resident pledged $200 to the repair fund.
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Ersbadd
Care Used by The Mob of 85
A fragmented clipping mentions a mob of 85, with care emphasized in handling the situation. No further readable details clarify the event or individuals involved.
Markets At A Glance Show Rail and Steel Leads
New York July 1 thin firm tone along rails and steels guides improved secondary carriers in demand. Curb steady metals gain but trade quiet. Foreign exchanges narrow. iron quiet. Wheat markets steady with some higher prices amid damage notes and cautious trade. Cattle market uncertain with some higher spots.
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New York
Morgan Money For Secondary Roads Budget Report
Budget figures show allocations for Alabama secondary roads and related projects across several counties. Names like Montgomery Fairfield and Tuscaloosa appear with specific construction and improvement amounts, including school facilities and street work.
Suspects Seized in Robbery Case Involving Identity Theft
Chicago police detained two suspects linked to an alleged robbery and identity theft plot that targeted a grocery clerk named Sara Hike. Detectives pursued the couple Mrs Evelyn Smith and Harry Jang in Lang district before confirming Chicago police no longer needed them.
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Sara Hike Tak Alee
Ueseman Tae Ness
Evelyn.Smith
Harry Jang
Iy Lang
Chicago
Hauptmann Trial Publicity Sparks Debate
Journal notes that publicity surrounding the Hauptmann trial provoked strong reactions among spectators and lawyers. The piece discusses concerns about sensational coverage and its impact on fairness and public perception.
Social welfare theme urged by governor at Legionnaires meeting
In Mobile Alabama on July 15 the governor urged public health school and youth programs, backing gun readiness and personal responsibility to prevent leftward drift and safeguard individual rights. He called for strong protections for child welfare and labor programs as part of national patriotism. The Scottish Rite auditorium hosted Legionnaires and visitors.
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Mobile
Ala
Garden
America
Road Funds Allocation For Alabama Highways Scrutinized
Montgomery July 15 federal work funds exceeding eight million dollars for Alabama highways arrived in Washington with state highway director Gaston Scott stating no comment until a conference with U S Bureau of Public Roads officials. Scott and aides remained in meetings all morning as they digested the lengthy allotment and its implications for road programs.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Washington
Gaston’ Scott
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Scott
Roger Aie
Plans to Resign Abandoned in New Orleans Political Row
New Orleans reports a split Long regular coalition abandoned efforts to force Mayor Tee Palmsley's resignation. A caucus decided to let the issue rest for now as city officials viewed the majority’s action favorably. William A. Bisso and others faced pushback after pledges and a later vote related to resignation demands.
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Regular
Tee Palmsley
Sec‘ret
Maycer
Laeviously
William A. Bisso
Wea
de Welmsley
Bisco
Banks claim on school funds sparks Alabama dispute
In Montgomery on July 15 a committee reported that the Perry school fund asserts priority to Central Bank assets. The education department contends funds were on deposit at the bank and subject to claims by creditors.
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Tgomery
Ala
Tramway General A. A. Car- Fulet
Perry d ‘of Education
Central Bank
Couple Dead in Sulphur Baths Two Italians? City News
A couple died after visiting sulphur waters at Acque Albule. Doctors suspected sulphur inhalation as the cause. Their bodies were found in the afternoon. police and the American consulate opened an investigation. Mrs. Thompson, a Brooklyn tourist, traveled with Edwin F Thompson and planned to proceed to Florence.
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Edwin F Thompson
Brooklyn
Italy
Rome
Naples
Florence
Ghost haunting persists on Billingsley farm in Rock Island
The George Billingsley family near Valhalla cemetery reports a nightly ghost that groans taps windows and milks cows. Sheriff asked to chase it away after six shotgun and revolver shots failed to stop the disturbance. The specter reportedly attacked the family car and now wears a black robe and straw hat.
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Rock Island Iil
George Billingsley
Valhalla Cemetery
Billingsley
Acquittal Directed for Two Ex Guards
In Charlotte on July 15 Judge Warlick directed acquittals for two of five former prison camp officials charged with mistreating two Black prisoners. The state failed to introduce sufficient evidence to warrant jury deliberation on those defendants, J. W. Eudy and another former guard.
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Charlotte
N. C
Suge Wilson Warlick
Juge Warlick
Agaldon
J. W.eudy
Tennessee Faces Money Problems in Three Proposals
Sources close to the governor describe three fiscal moves for the assembly. A $2,000,000 bond issue to cover a $1,500,000 biennial deficit and cash in advance of unsettled assets. A excise tax on capital investment to raise $1,750,000 annually and repeal of the corporation tax yielding $250,000. An appropriation bill would match prior allotments.
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Assembly
Police Seek Suspect After Stolen Car Crash on Athens Bridge
Police hunt a man who leaped from a stolen car that struck a vehicle driven by W. W. Sloan of Athens on a bridge near the hangar in Moree Basapscog. Investigators say the car had been stolen about an hour earlier from Pete Biles in Atheril.
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W. W. Sloan
Athens
Hangar
Moree Basapscog
Peté Biles
Atheril
Recruits Sent From Decatur Two Men Report Fort Benning
Leroy Morgan and MMM White, both of Decatur, recently at Fort Benning, write they are very pleased with conditions and report their transfer from Decatur.
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Decatur
Leroy Morgan
Mmm. White
Condi
State Senator Placed Under Bond on Bribery Charge
State Senator William M. Clark posted a $1,500 bond in Harrisburg on bribery extortion and corrupt solicitation charges. Governor Sage announced changes amid the case as officials report ongoing investigations and political repercussions.
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William M.clark
Sage Eee
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