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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1939

Page

2

Two Year Mosquito Control Study Led by U A Biologist

Dr. Robert B. Hodges of the University of Alabama will lead a two year survey on mosquito control methods compatible with wildlife. The study will examine breeding and feeding patterns, natural enemies of larvae and adults, water conditions, pollution, and potential larvicide research.

Coman Ala Robert 8. Hodges University of Alabama Hodges Walter B. Jones Frank Dixon Jones Alabama Health Department Health An Conservation Department Alabama and Tennessee Valley Authority

Turbulent Drafts Highlight Judicial and Taxation Reforms

A legislative committee reported against several bills on jury secrecy mortgages and divorce grounds. Proposals to require blood tests for marriages and to exempt homesteads from taxes were also discussed with mixed support.

Ang County

Alabama lawmakers reconvene amid heated budget and reform bills

In Montgomery on July 18 the Alabama legislature reopened to finish 1939 business amid controversy over Graves era spending. Bills moved include constitutional amendments, TVA rate limits, and stricter liquor rules. Debate opened over a $526,726 outside legal fees with harsh and divergent minority reports from Crumpton Robinson and Boswell.

Montgomery Ala Bibb Graves Capitol Alabama TVA Recess Judiciary Committee Graves A. L. Crumpton Clay J Robinson Clair E. C. Boswell Ceneva Senator Street Tallapool Robinson Eec Apages

Markets Edge Lower In Uneven New York Session

Prices churned with fractional moves around two points as profits urged selling. Buying orders flowed nationwide at the open, but activity slowed after the first hour. Transfers reached about 1,900,000 shares, the biggest since March 31, with steels leading and a few specialties drawing interest.

Victor Eubank New York

Cotton Futures Slip After Mixed Weather Outlook

In New Orleans July 18 trading, favorable weather aided liquidation and hedging in the cotton market. Prices closed barely steady with declines of fractions of a cent across futures in October through July contracts, with notable levels listed for Oct, Dec, Jan, Mar, May and July maturities.

New Orleans New York N. Y Jan Weparese

Equal Rate Plea Made In Alabama Power Case

Tennessee Valley Authority yardstick powers reform discussed by Rep. W M Beck of DeKalb county. He proposed a bill to abolish surcharges and impose no penalties for late payments while creating a fund to defend the maximum rate. The measure parallels a Miami Florida ordinance upheld by the Supreme Court and would tax all power produced in Alabama for private utilities.

Montgomery Ala Tennessee Valley Authority Alabama W. M. Beck DeKalb County Beck DeKalb Miami Pla United States Supreme Court

G-MEN Contend Over Dock Board President Discharge

The federal indictment alleges L. U. bought the Bienville Hotel in New Orleans in 1936 for use as a nurse home during Charity Hospital construction. Defendants allegedly sold hotel furnishings to the university for 75009, with named individuals receiving varied sums. The mails were used to send checks between New Orleans and other locations.

New Orleans Dock Board Bienville New Orleans Cirle Hotel Co., Inc Weiss -and Hart Charity Hospital The University Smith Adams Weiss Hart Lesage

President seeks quick passage of 2.8 billion lending bill

President urged swift enactment of his 2.8 billion lending bill during yesterday's session. Senate and House banking committees study the measure as Barkley predicted prompt approval in some form. Opponents mount resistance to several features of the bill.

Senate House Barkley

Coast Guard Flier Killed in Florida Seaplane Crash

Fernandina Florida July 18 One Coast Guard flier was killed and two injured when their seaplane struck a beacon while taking off from the coast guard dock on Amelia River. The dead pilot was identified as F Cherning with Mack Kenyz radioman and Frank Dryden mechanic among the injured. They were rushed to a Jacksonville hospital by ambulance. Captain Johnson of the yacht Dream aided Kenyz and Dryden after the crash.

Fernandina Fla Coast Guard Amelia River F &Cheining Mack Kenyz Frank Dryden Jacksonville Johnson Dream Kenyz Dryden

Markets at a Glance New York July 18

Markets at a Glance shows irregular stock behavior with steels holding early gains while rails lead in demand. Bonds rise and foreign exchange improves though gains are uneven. cotton softens on liquidity fears and coffee holds. Chicago grain fronts show wheat higher on short covering, corn lower, and cattle steady to higher while hogs dip.

New York Shanghai Cofee Asier Chicago

Spot Cotton Prices Dip as Market Slows

Spot cotton closed dull twelve points lower with no sales. Low middling values at 7.95 cents, middling 9.10, good middling 9.65. Receipts reported at 3 712 bales and stocks at 405 462 bales.

New Orleans

Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans Trading

In New Orleans on July 18, cottonseed oil finished steady with bleachable prime summer yellow at 5.95 nominal and prime crude trading from 4.75 to 6.00. July 5.35B, Sept. 0.48B, Oct. 5,568. Dec. 568. Jan. 5.72B. March 5.75B. B bid.

New Orleans

Grain market recovers with modest gains across wheat corn oats

The wheat market staged a strong recovery erasing early losses and posting net gains up to a cent per bushel. Wheat closed higher across futures with July 66 1 2 3 8, September 67 1 8 68. corn fell around 1 4 1 2, July 43 7 8, September 44 7 68 45. oats gained 1 8 1 2.

Man Recovers After Car Crash Head Wounds

John Holley of Rush Kentucky was thrown through a car windshield in an accident. Dr H H Holbrook stitched 75 head wounds over two hours. Holley resumed travel home after the lengthy surgery.

Greenup John Holley Holly H. H. Holbrook Holley Rush

Cottonseed Meat Futures Steady in Memphis Trading

Prime cottonseed meal futures closed steady in Memphis on July 18 with prices edging down for July 21 to 22.00. Futures quoted include October 20.85 November 20.80 December 20.70 January 20.75 and February 20.80 with total sales of 2 900 units.

Memphis Tenn RUE Brco

Nashville Livestock Market Report Summary

Salable cattle include 200 calves 150 fed cattle scarce and steady. Good steers 8.50 to 9.00, grass cattle weak to lower. Beef cows and cutters 4.00 to 5.00, Wealers weak. Hogs 500, prices about 5.65 to 5.75 for lighter weights. Sheep 600, spring lambs to 8.75, fat lambs 2.00 to 2.75, breeding ewes on market.

Nashville Livestock Nashville Tenn U. S. Dept. Agri

Lawmaker Proposes Minor Apportionment Shifts in Alabama

A bill by Ston would tweak the apportionment of both houses. Mayhall’s plan would add an extra representative for Cullman Covington and Marshall, while reducing Bullock Lowndes and Henry. Senate plan would merge Lowndes and Wilcox into one district and redraw districts 12 22 31 with Payette Walker Lamar Marion Gol bert Franklin. Neither chamber’s total membership would change.

Ston Mayhall Cullman Covington and Marshall Bullock Lowndes Henry Senate Wilcox Payette Walker Lamar Marion Golbert Franklin

Butter and Eggs Prices Steady in Chicago Market

Butter prices at 1,141,137 pounds remain steady while eggs at 12,263 units hold unchanged in Chicago trading. The firm market shows no change in latest price readings.

Chicago

Officers Destroy 60 Gallon Still in Village Creek Area

Officers destroyed a 60 gallon drum still about 10 oclock this morning in the Village Creek section six miles south of here. Sheriff W T Willoughby Deputies Chandler Pittman Bibb Humphrey and John Blankenship and John Miller of the ABC took part in the raid.

Here W. T. Willoughby Chandler Pittman Bibb Humphrey John Blankenship John Miller The ABC

Farm plan urged to boost self sufficiency and income

A joint committee on agriculture endorsed a plan to keep land in food and feed crops for family and livestock, maximize yields from cotton and peanuts, and grow feed for stock while improving timber use. The program aims to keep labor employed, provide daily and annual income, and raise farm cash earnings.

Montgomery Ala Joint Committee On Agriculture

Will Get Aid for Damaged Crops in Deep South

The Agriculture Department plans aid for farmers whose crops were damaged by heavy rains in Alabama and Mississippi. Senator Bankhead Harrison and Bilbo met with Secretary Wallace and officials to discuss relief options and possible forms of assistance.

Washington Agriculture Department Alabama Assissippi Bankhead D-Ala Harrison D-Miss Bilbo Wallace Alexander Milo Perkins Surplus Commodities Corporation

Cotton Fixing Bill Heads to President for Signature

Washington July 18 The House completed action on a bill setting the minimum cotton production under the agriculture department program at 10 million bales down from 12 million The measure goes to President Roosevelt for signature and applies to the 1940 crop The House previously supported 11.5 million before adopting the Senate figure of 10 million

Washington House Agriculture Department White House Roosevelt Senate

Fugitive Jack Russell Captured After Oklahoma Slaying

Jack Russell, 39, the Oklahoma kidnap slayings suspect known as Billy 8 Hamilton, was seized today in Ozark Arkansas. Police said he was driving a police car stolen in Kansas City and had a gun obtained in McAlester after escaping the Oklahoma penitentiary a week earlier.

Kansas City Jack Russell Oklahoma Billy 8 Hamilton Ozark Ark Russell McAlester

State agency funding and conditional appropriations listed

A detailed ledger of state budgets shows Health Department allocations totaling specific sums and conditional amounts, plus line items for Conservation, Public Welfare, Corrections, Pardons, and various schools and institutes. It notes the retention of certain revenues, planned purchases, and endowment interests across multiple departments and institutions.

Decatur Roundup Notes Guests and Local Jobs

Decatur area items include Richard Banniza of Pasadena visiting his father G. P. Banniza for several weeks. Announcements cover library closures, births at Benevolent Society hospital, and local business visits. Community members from Eva, Hartselle, Athens, Danville, and Union Grove are listed with hospital stays, travel, and social events.

Richard Banniza Pasadena California G. P. Banniza

Tax suits challenge federal capital stock and excess profits taxes

Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company files suit in Birmingham federal court seeking recovery of 368417 for 1934 1935 and 1936 claiming Fifth Amendment due process violations. Birmingham Southern Railroad seeks 7699 and Universal Exploration Company 800. Harvester Pavis ex collector now Howard College president named defendant.

Birmingham Ala United States District Court Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company U. S. Steel Tennessee Company Birmingham-Southern Railroad Tennessee Compay Universal Exploration Company Benners, Burr, McKamy A Forman Nnasee Harwester—Pavis Howard College Tennesee Company

Hartwell declines Mobile mayoral candidacy

Harry T. Hartwell former Mobile mayor announced he would not run for another term. He stated decision came after consideration of public service and personal reasons.

Mobile Ala Harry T.hartwell

Hatton Picnic Set To Be Big Event In Lawrence County

Hatton annual picnic returns Thursday July 20 with largest expected crowd. Committees foresee a bigger turnout and plan forenoon talks by noted speakers and afternoon baseball games. Barbecue cold drinks ice cream and other delicacies will be served.

Hatton Lawrence County

Oak Ridge Revival Has Splendid Start

The Oak Ridge Methodist church revival opened with strong attendance. Rev. R. D. Cook of Memorial Drive Methodist church preaches the first sermon and sets the tone for the series.

Oak Ridge Methodist Church R. D. Cook Memorial Drive Methodist Church

Old Time Revival Underway at Gillespie Church

An old time revival is in progress at the Church of God on Gillespie Place Moulton Route Two. Good singing is a feature of the meeting with Lewis Tackett the pastor delivering the preaching. Services are held each evening at eight o'clock.

Church of God Gillespie Moulton Lewis Tackett

Sister of Local Man Attends Funeral in Jackson

J N Gibson left today for Jackson Tennessee to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs Eugene Morgan who died at her home last night. Funeral rites are set for 3 p m Wednesday in Jackson with burial in Huntington Tennessee.

J. N. Gibson Jackson, Tenn Eugene Morgan

Berlin boiler explosion aboard 17000-ton steamer kills fifteen

Fifteen people died and eighteen were injured when a boiler exploded on the 17,000 ton steamer Berlin about fifteen miles at sea. No passengers were aboard, officials said. The total extent of damage remained undisclosed.

Swinemunde Germany Berlin

Comiskey Critically Ill At Wisconsin Estate

J Louis Comiskey owner of the Chicago White Sox is critically ill at his summer estate near Eagle River Wisconsin as doctors hold little hope for recovery Harry Grabiner vice president of the club said today

Attendi

Baumhauer's Primary Role Explained in City Race

The report states Mayor Charles A. Baumhauer is involved in the September primary while his wife, Mrs. Louis C. Hartwell, is slated to run for the same office. This outlines a familial political dynamic within the city leadership sprint.

Charles A. Baumhauer Louis C. Hartwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. O. A. Biologista U. S. Coast Guard Atlantic Oceanographic Institute Atlantis George Priest Falmouth Mass Priest Campbell Frank Evers Wall Street Solons Oday Health Department State Service Commission Department of Conservation Geological Survey Moundville Park Public Welfare Department Confederate Pension Fund Department of Corrections and Institutions Board of Pardons and Paroles Negro Reform School Partlow School For State Training School Boys’ Industrial School State Department of Education Alabama Institute For Deaf and Blind Highway Department Rural Electrification Authority Dixon State Board of Adjustment Alabama Air Service Commission State Personnel Department State Toxicologist State Planning Commission Aviation Commission State Soil Conservation Committee Troy Florence Livingston Agricultural and Mechanical Institute Daphne Normal Alabama College Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn State Extension Service Tennessee Valley Sand Mountain Black Belt Gulf Coast Alabama School of Trades Gadsden Antarctic Inumus Poulter U. S Decatur’s Carnegie Library W. J Cobbs Eva Cullman Hospital Oscar Vest Falkville Linda Key Vest Evelyn Douglas el E M. M. Hipps J. A. Clements Hartselle Baugh’s Infirmary H. P. Still Irwin J. Quinn Center Point Cedar Creek Mgs Judian Butler Eva Schools Mrs. Grisby Griffis Athens Mrs. O. B. Smith J. B. Barnett Monroeville M. E. Lazenby Lake Junaluska, North Carolina John Bryant First Presbyterian Church Edward Ramage A. L. Burns Wilson Burleson Southside Baptist Church J. H. Riddle Austinville Road Manipshana Frankie Swalley Ben Campbell Marshall Haynes Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Haynes Louisville and Nashville Otto Moebes Indianapolis William M. Dowd Edward Stewart Benevolent Society Hospital Martha Clyde Little Jean Harris Parkville Bob Durham Gainesville, Ga W.G. Winstead Evansville, Indiana A. M. Roannestee Harrison Sharpe Decatur City R. M. McGlathery Union Delano Park Armory Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club Woodall James Watson Emens Sixth Avenue West McAfee and Young Henry Richardson Eighth Avenue, West Etmens Clinic Henry Abner Leonard Heflin Danville E. R. Skinner Anniston Gunter. Credit Clothing Alma Mason W. J. Cornelius Cornelius Bed Poole W. G. Maze Points Florida C. G. Shirley Somerville M. T. Stroup W. G. Dillard Oyne V. R. Sandlin C. A. Mattox Ethel Tunstin Hubert Blankenship Frank Roberts Ag Oo Oscar L. Dotson Richard Coots Lacon John F. Black Union Grove Barbara Meadows Huntsville Mrs. Lawson Draper Nt Ney Jerney Tennessee Valley Company James L. Rankin Sec'y-Treas Tennessee Valley Bank
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