Dickinson Faces Recall Threat Over Liquor Speech
Lansing July 19 Governor Dickinson of Michigan, 80, prepared to deliver a temperance speech amid a recall threat by John B. Corliss Jr. Dickinson said he would sign the petition himself if needed. Republican leaders dismissed the threat as unlikely and noted divisions within the party while Dickinson enjoyed growing fan mail and reported feeling fine.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Ego D. Dickinson
National Conference of Governors
New York State
Mackinac Island
Dickinson
Frank D. Fitzgerald
John B. Corliss, Jr
Detroit
James F. Thomson
Dickson
Vernon J. Brown
Roosevelt Plans Inaction on Neutrality This Session
A three hour White House conference with Secretary Hull and President Roosevelt led to a plan to avoid Senate action on neutrality this session. Leaders predicted no debate until next session while hoping for a possible special session if a European crisis arises before January.
Three Charged in Opulentia Narco Raid Bonds Set
In Opelike Alabama two men Milford Davis and Davis Broadway and Willie Estelle Broadway were bonded after marijuana raids in Phenix City. Davis pleaded guilty to selling marijuana cigarettes with 56 found. Three marijuana plants were found in the Broadway backyard as federal investigators expect more arrests in the Alabama-Georgia area.
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Opelika
Ala
Phenix City
T. L. Guerard
Milford Bh. Davis
Davis C. Broadway
Willie Estelle Broadway
Davis
Guerard
Federal grand jury urged to reconvene over Minneapolis riots
Federal authorities called for the reconvening of the federal grand jury to review violations. During the strike in Minneapolis two deaths were reported, one from gunfire, with seven riots last week. Friday saw the most serious outbreak with one fatality and 18 others wounded.
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Federal Grand Jury
Minneapolis
Revival to be led by Rev R B Conner at Vincent
Rev R B Conner, former pastor of the Church of God, now in evangelistic work, will conduct a ten day revival at Vincent starting this evening. He has just finished successful meetings in North Carolina and Virginia.
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R. B. Conner
Church of God Here
Vinemont
Conner
North Carolina
Virginia
Senate Debate Over Neutrality Law Provokes Issued Clash
A heated exchange between senators Borah and others centered on who must bear responsibility if the nation acts or fails to act as war looms in Europe. discussions touched on votes for neutral ity legislation and a six point peace plan proposed by Secretary Hull including embargo zones and restrictions on belligerent credits. The House moved to limit the embargo to sales of munitions and land warfare implements, while retaining munitions control provisions.
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Hull
Roosevelt
Senate
United States
Garner
Congress
Foreign Service
Barkley
White House
Borah
Idaho
McNary
Pittman &D
New
Foreign Relations Committee
Austin
RVT
Wen
Stephen Early
Europe
Nina -Perteeyjenteheentoun- Stat
Muntions Control Board
House
Miss Michigan Aviation visits New York society
Mary Elizabeth Plummer reports on Miss Michigan Aviation Willy Sheridan of Detroit enjoying New York City nightlife with champagne and clubs while maintaining a modest stance. She meets celebrities, defends Gov Dickinson’s views, and declares at 23 she likes to have fun in a good way.
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Mary Elizabeth Plummer
New York
Miss Michigan
Siren D. Dickinson
Michigan
Willy Sheridan
Detroit
Tallulah Bankhead
Patsy Kelly
Ethel Merman
Quentin Reynolds
Cobina Wright, Jr
Times Square
Willa
Shep Fields
Ben Bernié
Bernie
Dickinson
No Change in Plan Likely’s WPA Strikes Continue
The Associated Press reports President Roosevelt says the 130 hour WPA work month can be changed only by an act of Congress. Harrington lacks authority to waive the rule and 32,582 workers were dismissed for five day walkouts with 26,511 on strike yesterday. The Workers Alliance led a planned nation wide protest. David Lasser urged work stoppages unless reinstatement follows. In Minneapolis disputes arise over returning to work while Philadelphia extends walkouts on all government financed jobs.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Harrington
Workers Alliance
David Lasser
Lasser
Alliance
Leach
Washington
Philadelphia
FL Building Trades Council
East Tennessee and Middle Tennessee to share new 11 million bond sale
Swidler proposed a single bond sale for all East and all Middle Tennessee municipalities with Knoxville and Nashville as sale sites. TVA power flow to affected areas should start August 16 after contract completion. Tepco's 145,000 customers could save about 4.1 million annually due to TVA rates.
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Swidler
Knoxville
East Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Nashville
TVA
Tepco
Funeral held for Mrs Ellen Moor in Leeds
Funeral services for Mrs Ellen Moor 80, a pioneer resident of Leeds, will be at 3 p m tomorrow at Mt Hebron Baptist church. She is survived by three sons, four daughters, several grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Leeds
Ala
Ellen Moor
Mt. Hebron Baptist Church
Market Close Mixed As Air Shares Lead Recovery
Air craft shares led a final hour recovery in New York trading but many leaders remained in a narrow rut with more minus than plus signs at the close. Transfers neared 1,000,000 shares as traders sought gains from recent rallies and the special group showed late strength.
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Victor Eubank
New York
Motors
Cotton futures rise as buyers steady prices in New Orleans
Active foreign and domestic buying boosted cotton futures in New Orleans with closing prices showing gains of 8 to 10 points. futures for October, December, January, March and May move higher across the session amid steady demand.
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N. C
New Orleans
Cottonseed Meal Futures Steady In Memphis Session
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent closed steady in Memphis with July at 20.50 and February at 20.40. Market activity totaled 3 800 contracts for July 20.50 Aug 20.25 Sept 20.40 Oct 20.40 Nov 20.80 Dec 20.25 Jan 20.25 Feb 20.40.
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Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans Spot Cotton Prices Edge Up
Spot cotton in New Orleans closed quietly up five points with sales totaling 522 bales. Prices listed: low middling 8.00, middling 9.15, good middling 8.70. Receipts were 6,017 and total stocks 412,679.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady with Mixed Futures Quotes
Market closes steady as prime summer yellow trades at 5.85 on nominal basis. Prime crude quotes at 4.62 to 5.00, July 5.238, Sept 5.36 and 5.41 for October, Dec 5.56, Jan 5.60, March 5.69. B bid indicated.
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New Orleans
Butter and Eggs Prices Report From Chicago Market
Butter prices steady with firm creamery at 93 score and 1 24 date noted. Centralized carrots listed with 22 1 2 3 4. eggs hold at 16 826 with no changes in price.
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Chicago
Poultry Market Report Chicago July 19 Prices Steady
Poultry live 1 car 37 trucks steady leg horn broilers under 2 pounds 13 1 2, 2 pounds up 13 1 2, small colored ducks 9, small white 9, other prices unavailable due to partial text.
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Chicago
Corn futures slump to season lows amid crop prospects
Chicago July corn futures fall 11-8 to 11-4 cents a bushel, the lowest since 1934, after modest trade and waning speculative buying as new crop prospects brighten and Argentine exports loom. Wheat ends lower, oats ease, with nearby and deferred contracts quoted.
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Chicago
Florida authorities seek Mrs Rice in fort myers killing
A coroner’s jury blamed Mrs Thelma Rice for the shooting death of Earl Haskew at Fort Myers Beach. Officials say Rice may be en route to Georgia with a companion, Gertrude Davis, who was detained in Cedartown. Davis claimed she left Rice in Tampa and denied involvement.
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Fort Myers
Fla
North County
Florida and
Georgia
Thelma Rice
Earl.Haskew
Haskew
Fort. Myers Beach
Rice
L. H. Furen
Cedartown
McCown
Mrs. Davis
Mrs. Rice
Tampa
FDR Changes Suggested on Wage Hour Amendments
Washington July 19 President Roosevelt criticized proposed wage hour amendments and Rep Cox proposed seeking White House advice in redrafting them to avoid veto. Roosevelt said passag e of Rep Barden amendments could sanction unconscionably low wages for about 2 million of the lowest paid industrial workers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rep. Cox
White House
Congress
Rep
Barden
Decatur Echoes of Daily Life and Local Visits
Numerous residents visit Decatur including Pagey Moore of Jasper and relatives of Imogene Jee. The Elks meet at 8 pm. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Sims' daughter. City police court fines issued for petty larceny and disorderly conduct. Church groups, baptist world alliance travel, and city council postponement noted. Several residents travel to Atlanta for church sessions and other trips.
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Pagey Moore
Jasper
Imogene Jee
Maurice Sims
Decatur Route 2
Emens Cline
A. T. Hanson
Baptist World Alliance
Atlantas
Furman Names Bill Leffler as Football Coach
Furman University President John L. Plyler announced that former University of Tennessee star Bill Leffler was appointed to the Furman football coaching staff.
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Joe Greenville
John L. Plyler
Furman University
Bill Leffler
University of Tennessee
Furman
Nashville cattle and hog markets show mixed moves
Nashville Tennessee July 19 reports salable cattle 300 calves 200. Grass cattle in a dust spot with sales 26 50 under last week. Plain steers and heifers mainly 6.00 to 7.00 with meaty kinds around 17.50. Fed cattle scarce with a steady undertone. yearling sales 8.50 to 9.00. Cows under pressure 5.50 down. canners 4.00 to 5.00. Bulls 5.25 to 6.00. Top cattle 9.50. Hogs 500 salable with market steady to 15 higher. top 6.80 for good 170-225 lbs. bulk around 5.15 to 6.80. Sheep 500 steady.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agr
Legislative Tensions Rise Over Stock Law And Reapportionment
Opening day of the split legislative session sees over 100 bills filed including a statewide stock law and reapportionment measures. Governor Dixon signals largely passive involvement until administration goals are secured, while early discord emerges over outside legal fees and a minority report.
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Charlie Norman
Bullock
House
Roy Mayhall
Winston
Judiciary Recess Committee
E. C. Boswell
Geneva
Mayhall
Edd Clark II Called Home After Stroke
Edd Clark age 62 died at 10 30 am Wednesday after a stroke. Funeral at 3 pm in Johnson Chapel Cemetery with Rev Dan Praytor and Sam Kitchens officiating. Pallbearers John Standridge Ben Bates Percy Kenum B Bryant Almon Bryant Jim Singleton. Flower girls nieces. Survived by ten children and many nieces and nephews including Bertie Alta Bernice Zola Danville Decatur Ragzie Suggs Moulton and others.
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Johnson Chapel Cemetery
Dan Praytor
Sam Kitchens
John Standsridge
Ben Bates
Percy Kenum
B. Bryant
Almon Bryant
Jim Singleton
Clark
Bertie
Alta
Bernice
Danville
Zola
Jur
Ben Lentz
Decatur
Ragzie Suggs
Moulton
Fxina Clark
Fred Folette
Ellan Ferguson
Ida Copeland
Route
Alabama lawmaking session highlights tax shifts and reforms
The report lists bills from Alabama legislators including Aubrey Dominick proposing recapturing $1,000,000 annually from sales tax receipts for schools, and measures by Boswell, Bliss Jones, Nation, Sherrer, Hill, Hardwick, and Smyer. Proposals cover jury service, cash payments on demand by life insurers, highway rights of way, dam and reservoir regulation, county cost sharing, pensions, homestead tax relief, and wildlife funding. Local and executive amendments are noted with ballot and voting details.
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Aubrey Dominick
Tuscaloosa
Boswell
Alabama
George Bliss Jones
Lauderdale
State Highway Department
Natcheg Trace
Nation
Blount
State Public Commission
John L. Sherrer
Hill
Hardwick
Houston
DeVane
House
Ney Smyer
Jefferson
Appropriations Increase Debated in Alabama Legislature
In Montgomery the joint finance and taxation committee advanced a quadrennial appropriations bill adding 2.46 million for education within a total state outlay above 40 million annually and recommending diverting excess general funds to public schools. The plan includes a 1.962 million rise for high and elementary schools and a teacher retirement fund setup with the first 400 thousand directed there. The committee also voted to abolish the rural electrification authority and transfer its powers to the Public Service Commission. Governor Dixon questioned abolishment and noted a 15 to 18 thousand dollar need. educators urged a larger 2 million addi tion to support an eight month term.
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Montgomery
Ala
Joint Finance and Taxation Committee
Alabama
Hayse Tucker
Alabama Rural Electrification Authority
Alabama Public Service Commission
L. L. Herzberg
REA
Dixon
Herzbergs
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