Hats Over Politics At National Convention Gathering
Women at the national convention focus on hats and corsages while a debate over an equal rights plank unfolds. Notables like Mrs. William Bankhead and Frances Perkins mingle amid fashion and political tension as discussions hinge on a broader women’s rights push.
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Arne
Poli
William B. Bankhead
Woodrow Wilson
Jesse Jones
Texas
RFC
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
Federal Security Commissioner
Doris Stevens
PRP
Guffey Miller
Pennsylvania
Franklin D .D. Roosevelt
Italian British naval battle rumors fuel July 9 air reports
Reports from both sides claim Italian bombers challenged British forces on July 9. A British communique says 20 Italian planes shot down and 42 100 ton battle cruiser and carrier hit, while Haifa fires and a Palestine raid are reported. The Admiralty cites tonnage losses and a submarine campaign against the British Isles.
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High Command
Carrie Papa
Briadmiralty
Japanese Foreign Minister Warns West On East Asia Status Quo
Hachiro Arita told Western powers not to disturb the East Asia and South Seas status quo, framing the region as a matter of concern to Japan. Subsequent dispatches showed dissent over the firmness of his presentation amid Europe’s war diversions and allied pressures.
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East Asia
Yonai
Hachiro Arita
South Seas
Japan
Arita
Market rally lifts steels motors aircrafts and specials
New York stocks rose 1 to over 2 points in midday trading as the market recovered from gloom. Volume reached about 400 000 shares for the first time in two weeks and price gains narrowed by close amid possible adverse news developments. Wheat futures advanced as much as 2 1 8 cents with most contracts closing near day highs. Corn and oats held firmer with modest gains.
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Victor Eubank
New York
Chicago
Markets at a Glance Stocks Firm as Recovery Leads
New York markets report firm stock Advance in steels leading a partial recovery. Bonds steady domestically. Foreign exchange irregular with the pound slipping. Commodities mixed with cotton and sugar covered by liquidation and buying. Metals quiet with copper easing. Wool tops improved. Wheat rising while corn holds steady. Cattle higher.
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New York
Cotton futures rise on unfriendly crop reports in New Orleans
Distant positions in cotton futures advanced in New Orleans today amid unfavorable crop reports and strength in other markets, with July, December, January and May contracts showing mixed movements. Closing quotes were steady with modest gains and declines around daily oscillations before first notice day.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed Meal Futures Steady in Memphis Close
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed steady in Memphis with July 24.50, September 21.80, October 20.65, December 20.60, January 20.60 F.O.B. Prices. Sales totaled 2,800.
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Memphis
Tenn
F.O.B
Spot Cotton Closure in New Orleans Trade Quiet
Spot cotton in New Orleans closed quiet with 10 point drop. Sales totaled 101 bales as market offered low middling at 9.60, mid fair at 10.60, and good middling at 11.05 per unit. Receipts reached 615 with stock at 568,823.
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans Market
In New Orleans trading on July 16, cottonseed oil stayed steady with a prime summer yellow grade. Prices listed include 6.05N for prime crude 5.12 1-2B, July 5.55B, Sept. 5.62B, Oct. 5.63B, Dec. 5.668B, Jan. 5.68B with a B bid quoted.
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New Orleans
Primie Crude
Butter Market News Summary
Butter receipts total 1,227,882 with prices steady and market unchanged. Eggs receipts 14,178 show fresh grade activity.
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Chicago
Poultry Prices and Stock Report From Chicago Market
Chicago market update notes live poultry trading with 386 trucks and steady to firmer tone. Prices list hens around 16 to 18 pounds and Plymouth Rock varieties at about 18 pounds, with roosters and leghorn roosters priced between 10 and 11 pounds. Other prices remain unchanged as buyers and sellers balance supply.
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Chicago
Nashville Livestock Prices Move Mildly Lower
Salable cattle 200 calves 175 mostly steady with Monday's uneven prices. Vealers up 60 with yearlings and heifers 6.50 to 9.50. top fat cows 6.50. canners 3.50 to 5.00. Top bulls 6.25, vealers to 10.00. Hogs 300 up 15 cents. 150 lb plus 5.80 to 6.80. sows 4.70. Sheep 800 steady to 50 lower. ewes and wether springers 8.75 to 9.75. buck lambs 7.75 down. others 6.00 down. Bulk fat ewes 2.00-2.50.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. C
Engineer Held in Death of Employer in West Virginia
Fred B. McClure, mining engineer, was arrested on a murder warrant in Welch after police said he confessed to hurling his unconscious employer G D Hylton from a six story elevator shaft in a failed plan to obtain a $40 loan. Hylton, 42, was found atop an elevator in a downtown building July 10.
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W. Va
Fred. B. McClure
Harry ©. Chaffins
G. D. Hylton
Hylton
Vera Pocahontas Coal Co
Chaffins
McClure
Tribute Paid to Jefferson Solon Welch
Governor Frank M. Dixon of Alabama comments on the death of Rep. W. Welch. Dixon calls Welch one of Alabama’s strong men and credits him with drafting the Alabama Code of 1940, saying his public service created a lasting monument and notes personal loss.
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Chicago
Frank M. Dixon
Alabama
Rep. W. & Welch
WS. Welch
United States weighs protectorate idea before Havana talks
In Santiago Chile Foreign Minister Jobal Saenz says a U S note on protectorate over European possessions in the hemisphere is being studied. In Washington officials say the United States is sounding out other American nations on such a protectorate as prep work for the Inter-American Conference opening in Havana.
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Chile
Jobal Saenz
United States
Central and
South America
South and
Central America
Washington
Havana
State Department
Claude Bowers
Hull
Roosevelt Third Term Debate Shapes 1936 Convention
Delegates heard Hopkins refuse to disclose talks with Byrnes while party leaders weighed Roosevelt’s third term and the vice presidential issue. James Farley received a rousing welcome as Bankhead warned for unity and freedom, contrasting with GOP accusations of weakness in foreign policy. Kelly urged drafting Roosevelt and Democrats claimed unity on preventing American involvement in Europe.
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Chicago
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Bague
Kelly
White House
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Europe
Tax Sale Held At Courthouse Here
Delinquent property sales occurred at the courthouse Monday with 13 assessments bought by individuals and 56 by the state. It was the smallest delinquent list in years. Tax and costs totaled $2,077.96 across various parcels.
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Smalies
Bankhead Pep Meeting Draws West Coast Support
Alabama delegation held a pep meeting at the National Democratic convention to press Speaker William B. Bankhead for the vice presidential nomination. Rep Sheppard of California said six California votes are pledged and more are forthcoming. Hobbs of Alabama praised Bankhead’s growing support and predicted momentum after the keynote speech.
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Chicago
Alabama
William B. Ba
California
Sheppard
Dcalif
Bankhead
Bill Bankhead
Hobbs
Threats and prospects of a quick settlement in WWII
The piece argues Hitler might seek a rapid peace with Britain to avoid a protracted invasion. Churchill notes Britain's growing forces and the need to recast plans, while the British navy and blockade tighten as neutrals shrink. A compromise could appeal to Germany and Italy to avoid a long war.
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Russia
Hitler
England
Germany
Italy
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North Sea
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Europe
Britain
Decatur News Briefs Highlight Local Events And Visits
Wayne Smith returns home from Chattanooga after a week with Joe Philpot and attends All Southern Air Show. Various residents reported on illness, hospital stays, and recoveries. Local church revival continues at Moulton Heights Baptist with daily services. Several visitors and residents listed with brief notes on travel and business in Decatur and surrounding areas.
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Wayne Smith
Decatur
Chattanooga
Tenn
Joe Philpot
Moulton Heights
Rain Lingers as Death Toll Rises at Night Viewings
Survivors endure long hours in the rain as the death toll climbs toward dawn. A young mother with a baby in arms shivers under a blanket while many viewers remain stoic until the moment for viewing bodies approaches, then break down.
Cattle Rate Debate Highlights Alabama Livestock Growth
Alabama cattle dealer G. C. Passmore told Interstate Commerce Commission examiners that rail rate inequality and lack of try the market privileges hinder livestock development. He cited a $92 to $142 freight delta on bulls and noted Alabama could expand pastureland to boost cattle production. Agricultural economist Frank W. Gist cited livestock income rising from 10.9 to 31.7 percent of cash income between 1929 and 1939.
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Interstate Commission
G. C. Passmore
Prattville
Ala
Alabama
Interstate Commerce Commission
Passmore
Tennessee
Gter Western Territory
Montgomery
Frank W. Gist
Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industry
NLRB Hearing Extends Into Second Day at Decatur Iron and Steel
The National Labor Relations Board continues its charges against Décatur Iron and Steel Co entering a second day of hearings. SWOC CIO claims the plant violated the National Labor Relations Act by recognizing a company dominated independent union, which the company denies. The proceedings at Decatur City Hall are expected to run the rest of the week.
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National Labor Relations Board
Décatur Iron and Steel Co
SWOC
CIO
National Labor Relations Act
Steel Company
City Hall
Four Million For Sabine Camp Planned By Congress
Congress has approved more than 4 million dollars for the Sabine concentration area maneuvers of the regular army and national guard. About 2 million is for field exercises, while the national guard bureau accounts for 2,124,219 in pay and allowances. Additional rail and subsistence costs will be determined later.
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Congress
Regular Army
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War Department
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