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.
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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.
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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.
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Bibb Graves
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ala
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DeKalb
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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.
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New Orleans
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Adams
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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.
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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.
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Fla
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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D-Miss
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Alexander
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Charles A. Baumhauer
Louis C. Hartwell
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