Stabilizing the dollar key to Roosevelt recovery plans
Advisers urge Roosevelt to stabilize the dollar to aid his recovery program as stock speculation undermines fair trade codes. Despite prosperity, industry fears regulation of hours wages prices and production and worries over Roosevelt’s London Conference stance. A&P reports 7.6 percent drop in five weeks end July 1 signals consumers lack money for groceries. Farm Relief plans a $100 million pork sale to Soviet Russia via an export corporation funded by a small hog tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rooosevelt
General Johnson
NIRA
Johnson
Roosevelt
A. and P
London
Farm Relief Administration
Russia
Treasury
Italians Guests of President
General Balbo head of the Italian fliers arrived in Washington for a visit with President Roosevelt. He and 10 officers were welcomed at Bolling Field by government dignitaries before a luncheon with the President at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Balbo
Roosevelt
New York
Bolling Field
White House
Miss Mabel Dews Visits Columbia En Route Home
Detroit visitor Miss Mabel Dews stops in Columbia Tennessee to say goodbye to Mrs. Claude Terry after spending a week there following her mother Leah B. Dews death.
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Mabel Dews
Detroit
Claude Terry
Columbia, Tenn
Leah B. Dews
Post Starts Hop Across Pacific From Siberia
Wiley Post began a trans Pacific flight from Khabarovsk, Siberia, aiming to beat Harold Gatty’s 1931 record. The journey, 15 hours 46 minutes ahead of the old pace, faces heavy weather across much of the route as Post departs for Alaska.
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Mogggcow
Wiley Post
Trans- Pacific
Pwante
Khabaroosk
Siberia
Alaska
Harold Gatty
Gatty
New York
Khabarovs
Outbound Freight In Decatur Rises Says Railway Agent
E. M. Morrow, a Southern railway freight agent, reports a substantial rise in outbound shipments from Decatur. Lumber and log movements have grown notably in recent weeks, with building materials also increasing. Cotton and silk shipments are up, and through tonnage shows an upward surge.
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Decatur
Morrow
Southern Railway
Rev Vance Gordon to Preach at Westminster Sunday
Rev Vance A. Gordon will preach at Westminster Presbyterian church Sunday at 11 o clock morning service. Mrs Cooper Adams will render a special solo number.
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Vance A. Gordon
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Cooper Adams
Miss Cleo Lovn Returns From Chicago Exposition Visit
Miss Cleo Lovn has returned from Chicago where she visited the Century of Progress Exposition and toured the fairgrounds.
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Cleo Lovn
Chicago
Kidnapping Ring Neatly Dug Out in Illinois Lair
Department of Justice agents raided a hideout near Madison, Illinois, ending the mystery of banker August Luer’s kidnaping. Three women and two men were arrested. prisoner names were not released. Percy Fitzgerald, an ex convict, is in jail and named as a gang member.
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ST. Louis
Department of Justice
August Luer
Madison
Percy Fitzgerald
Markets Recover From Dizzy Whirl
New York markets regained some balance after a volatile session. Stocks rose by 1 to 3 dollars, wheat and cotton fluctuated but improved after an opening dip. Repeal issue trading remained irregular, and the promised rally did not materialize as stocks and commodities slid again by mid afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cullman Votes Narrowly For Eighteenth Amendment Repeal
Complete returns show Cullman in favor of repeal by a margin of nine votes, reflecting a close countywide contest in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Alabama
Legion Gathering At 7 30 Tonight
The convention delegation of the local American Legion post will entertain delegates from Hartselle and Athens posts at Martin arena this evening. Local post members invited to attend the "dutch" treat at 7 30 o clock.
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American Legion
Hartselle
Athens
Martin Arena
Tuscaloosa
City Council to Convene for Routine Bi-Monthly Session
The city council will hold its regular bi monthly meeting tonight with only routine business on the agenda.
Still raid nets man and woman near Decatur
Sheriff Davis and deputies seized two stills near Flint Creek mouth three miles east of Decatur at noon Wednesday. One 400 gallon still was operating.16 gallons of whiskey confiscated. A second 40 yard distant still had two beer barrels nearby. The couple fled toward the river. both were captured after police pursuit. Hearing not yet set.
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Davis
Kilgore
Walton
Willoughby
Kirkpatrick
Flint Creek
Decatur
Transportation of beer legal across Alabama highways
Attorney General Thomas E. Knight Jr. states in a formal opinion that transporting beer from one state to another through Alabama is not illegal if the beer is merely passing through for use in another state. The ruling notes Alabama prohibition laws apply only if the beer is shipped for use within Alabama.
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Alabama
Thomas E. Knight, Jr
T. P. Griffin
Etowah County
Morgan County
Bee Line
Crisis warning on recovery plans to curb rising prices
Recovery administrator Hugh Johnson warns industries that a fiscal crisis may hit within 30 to 60 days as prices surge. He notes rapid nationwide price increases and a growing lag in purchasing power, urging actions to restore parity amid industrial strain.
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Washington
Hugh Johnson
Johnson nears approval of nationwide wage and hour plan
Industrial Administrator Hugh S. Johnson indicated near approval for a sweeping plan to raise wages and limit hours across U S industry. Public hearings opened on covenants for electrical workers and shipbuilders with bids for 40 to 50 cent an hour varies. labor opposes. Additional hearings set for lumber and cloak and suit trades as Johnson urges voluntary adoption backed by public opinion.
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Washington
Industrial Administration
Hugh S. Johnson
Hugh Johnson
Roosevelt
Johnson
Mitchell and Spencer Party Heads to Chicago World’s Fair
Mr and Mrs Irving Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Bruce Spencer plan travel to Chicago to attend the World’s Fair, aiming to explore exhibits and events during the visit.
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Irving Mitchell
Bruce Spencer
Chicago
Chamlee Seeks Bonds for Scottsboro Defendants
George W. Chamlee of the International Labor Defense announced in Chattanooga he seeks $40,000 bond pledges to free the Scottsboro nine. He plans a petition to gather bondsmen but report says no bond is yet fixed and success on bond acceptance is uncertain. The men, jailed in Jefferson County, have been held two years since their Scottsboro arrest on charges related to Mrs. Victoria Price and Ruby Bates. Seven were sentenced to death originally, later retried after U S Supreme Court action. Heywood Patterson was re tried again locally, conviction set aside by Judge Horton, with new trial dates unresolved.
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George W. Chamlee
International Labor Defense Attorney
Scottsboro
Chattanooga
Chamlee
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Victoria Price
Ruby Bates
United States Supreme Court
Heywood Patterson
Morgan
James E. Horton
Athens
Patterson
Allgood Dies at Bullman Home in Fairview
L. P. Allgood Confederate veteran and respected Fairview resident dies at 9 this morning after a two week illness. Funeral services set for tomorrow at Fairview with burial in the local cemetery. Survived by four daughters Hattie Nora Carter Harvey Elmore and Murray Goodier all of Fairview two sons John and Patrick of Cullman and one grandson Carl Allgood of Decatur. He was a member of the Church of Christ and well regarded in the Cullman community.
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L. P. Allgood
Fairview
Cullman County
Allgood
Church of Christ
Hattie Allgood
Nora Carter
Harvey Elmore
Murray Goodier
John
Patrick Allgood
Cullman
Carl Allgood
Decatur
Teachers Examinations Conclude At Morgan County High
State teachers examinations ended Monday morning at Hartsville Morgan County High School. County superintendent George T. Woodruff led the tests with nine applicants seeking first and second grade certificates.
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Morgan County High School
Hartcelle
George T. Woodruff
John R. Hutton
Route 2
Decatur
John T. Kyle, Jr
Hartselle
John T. Kyle
Samuel D. McAbee
Frank N. Philpot
Miss Irby Barrett to Visit Chicago Fair
Miss Irby Barrett home demonstration agent for Marion county will visit the Chicago Fair in a few days. Miss Mattie Masterson an attache of the Marion county unit and Miss Letha Brown of Decatur will accompany her.
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Irby Barrett
Marion County
Mattie Masterson
Decatur
Letha Brown
Chicago
Recommendation for Congress 10 Sought Today
Members of the state democratic executive committee from the eighth district meet at 2:30 PM to discuss a nominee. The full state committee may later consider the recommendation. No date set for the state group meeting. Governor Miller has called a November 14 special election to fill the seat. The party may primary or have the committee designate the nominee, who must run in November.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Eighth
E. W. Pettus
Selma
B. M. Miller
Almon
Democratic Committee
New Alabama Bell Chief Visits Decatur on Brief Stop
W. A. Steadman, named Alabama manager of the Southern Bell Telephone Co. with Birmingham HQ, is in Decatur for a brief visit. He succeeds Barton Baird, transferred to Georgia. Local manager J. W. Waller introduces him to Decatur business leaders.
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W. A. Steadman
Alabama
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Birmingham
Decatur
Mr. Steadman
Barton Baird
Georgia
J. W. Waller
Girls End Week at Ki Y Camp Here with Scouts Returning
Twenty five Girl Scouts from Elkmont finish a weeklong picnic at Ki Y camp in Vinemont and head home Saturday. Miss Julia Levin of Decatur served as camp leader and supervised the group.
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Elkmont
Vinemont
Julia Levin
Decatur
Farley Predicts Prohibition Repeal by Christmas
Postmaster General Farley told President Roosevelt repeal would come by Christmas and said the President agrees. After touring the South for repeal prospects, Farley reported to the President. Tennessee voted on repeal amid landslide claims by both sides with Alabama and Arkansas earlier approving the amendment.
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Washington
Farley
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Tennessee
Alabama
Arkansas
Believe It Or Not Supper Club Opens With Hosts
Mr and Mrs W J Duncan Miss Mary Bronaugh and Paul Naw will host the opening night of the Believe It Or Not Supper Club. The event starts at nine o clock Friday with a seven piece orchestra. Located on the Bee Line highway old Somerville road.
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W. J. Duncan
Mary Bronaugh
Paul Naw
Bee Line Highway
Somerville Road
James R. Stephenson Dies from Auto Wreck Injuries
James R. Stephenson, a widely loved Confederate veteran, died at Benevolent Hospital yesterday after injuries from a July 7 automobile crash. He will be buried this afternoon at Bethel with services led by Rev. J. D. McClannahan and Rev. ?.
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James R. Stephenson
Benevolent Hospital
Bethel
Peck
J. D. McClannahan
Phone Rates Heart? AEE Essential Fee Debate
Local report notes controversy over phone rate increases and essential service charges. Officials weigh subsidies, consumer impact, and regulatory options as residents monitor changes.
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