Legion Delegates Back From Meet in Tuscaloosa
Morgan county American Legion members return from the Tuscaloosa convention with A. W. Abramson of Florence elected state commander after a tight race against Col. W. C. Gayle. Monroe Holley of Wetumpka named vice commander at large. district officers and committee members also announced.
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Decatur
Hartselle
American Legion
Morgan County
Legion
Tuscaloosa
A. W. Abramson
Florence
W. C. “Tackey
Gayle
Montgomery
Monroe Holley
Wetumpka
A. C. Reland
Brantley
C. H. May
Dothan
Ralph R. Thompson
Selma
F.A. Miller
Gadsden
Judson C. Locke
Marion
Dewey Nation
Cordova
Martin F. Whitt
Athens
Hugh Trammell
Bessemer
Alabama
Birmingham Post No. 1
W. P. Bloom
Holley
Charlie Rainey
Cullman
Morgan ‘County
Rainey
Abramson
Col
William Pritchard
Birmingham
Pritchard
Heat Claims Four Lives In West
Four deaths in Southern California were linked to an extreme heat wave. An unofficial Riverside reading reached 114 degrees while Phoenix reported 113 degrees, marking the hottest July 26 in weather bureau history.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Riverside
Phoenix
Ariz
Weather Bureau
Japanese Field Marshal Nobuoyoshi Muto Dies at 63
Tokyo July 27 AP Field Marshal Nobuoyoshi Muto the Japanese supreme representative in Manchuria died suddenly after jaundice at age 63 He was known as the silent giant of the Japanese army Muto directed the recent campaign in Jehol and North China.
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Tokyo
Nobuoyoshi Muto
Manchuria
Muto
Jehol
North China
Shoes found along the L N railway right of way investigated
Detectives seek owners of two cases of shoes two cases of extract and a case of spice found by section men Tuesday between Decatur and Athens. Hoboes suspected in loot from a box car attached to a southbound freight. Decatur Chamber of Commerce initiates a recovery campaign under National Recovery Administration guidance with a meeting soon.
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Decatur
Athens
Hugh S. Johnson
National Recovery Administration
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Roland H. Gray
Police recover nine stolen chickens in Hatchett case
Police recovered nine chickens stolen from W. L. Hatchett of 407 Prospect Drive Sunday night. Bud Grayson was arrested at his West Church Street home and jailed awaiting a hearing after a local merchant reported suspicions from press coverage. Hatchett identified the poultry in an investigation.
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W. L. Hatchett
Prospect Drive
Bud Grayson
West Church Street
Hatchett
Grayson
Fliers Hurt on Take-off In Erin
Charles Ulm and three companions prepared for departure to America but the wheels of their plane sank in sand at Port Marnock Ireland. Five men were pinned or injured but all were hospitalized with no serious injuries. The Italians rested at Shoals Harbor New Foundland awaiting orders to depart for Ireland tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Charles Ulm
America
Port Marnock
Ireland
Shoals Harbor
New Foundland
County Court Concludes Two Week Civil Term
Morgan county court finished a two weeks docket of civil cases with the last week a non jury term. The seven days prior were devoted to trials by jury and only civil cases were heard in this July term.
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Morgan County Court
Cities discuss share of federal funds at Birmingham parley
Alabama officials including James A. Neson and Clyde Hendrix attended a Birmingham conference on the Public building fund. The meeting, called by the Alabama League of Municipalities with the Chamber of Commerce, aimed to explain how cities like Decatur would obtain their share of about 12 million dollars for highway construction.
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James A. Neson
Clyde Hendrix
R. N
Birmingham
Decatur
Alabama League of Municipalities
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Peak Roce Tall
Spain Recognizes Soviet Russia Amid Peace Rumors
Madrid July 27 reports say the Spanish president and cabinet decided to extend recognition to Soviet Russia. Rumors circulate that exiled communist leader Leon Trotzky may seek peace with Moscow and become the Soviet ambassador to Spain, possibly later envoy to the United States if Washington recognizes Russia.
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Madrid
Spain
Russia
Leon Trotzky
Moscow
Trotzky
United States
Washington
Young Blonde Seeks Movie Role in Alice in Wonderland
Paramount offers a Decatur teenager a chance to win the role of Alice in a film. Applicants aged 16 to 18 should mail a photo to Norman McLeod at Paramount Studios Hollywood. All applications must arrive by August 5 with public selection announced the following week.
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Paramount
Alice
Norman McLeod
Paramount Studios
Hollywood
Calif
Southern passenger rates cut to 11 2 cents per mile
The Interstate Commerce Commission approves 112 cents per mile coach fares for interstate trips within specified divisions. Current intrastate routes Chattanooga to Bristol and Chattanooga to Winfield will expand to 112 cents per mile for trips from Memphis to Bristol, Cincinnati to New Orleans, Chattanooga to Selma and Mobile, and Chattanooga to Asheville and Tyron, effective Tuesday, August 1.
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Southern Railway System
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chattanooga
Bristol
Tenn
Winfield
Kentucky
Cincinnati, New Orleans
Texas Pacific Railway
Memphis
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Selma
Mobile
Asheville
Tyron
Magee Sentenced to Death for Kidnapping Mary McElroy
Walter Magee was sentenced to death by a Kansas City jury after being convicted of kidnapping Mary McElroy daughter of the city manager. The case marks a historic use of the death penalty in kidnaping and the victim was unharmed. The jury deliberated about four hours. The trial of Magee's brother George paused to hear the verdict.
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Kansas City
Walter Magee
Mary McElroy
Magee
George
Harris Vacation School to Close
The daily vacation Bible school at Harris will come to a close Friday afternoon with closing exercises scheduled for Saturday evening at 7 30.
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Harris
Charles Alexander Illness Confines Bank Street Merchant at Home
Charles Alexander, a prominent Bank street merchant, remains confined to his apartment due to a severe illness. Neighbors report he has not left his residence for several days, and family members are coordinating care with local physicians.
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Charles Alexander
Bank Street
Home Loan Office to Open in County Soon
The county will open a home loan office in the Mansfield building between August 1 and 15 with appointments of Tidwell as tennis and Will V. Davidson as appraiser. Applications will be available at local banks in Sarteens and Parkville. The program aims to help homeowners finance town and city property, primarily for refinancing, with county agents handling inquiries awaiting completion of the county unit.
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Tennis Tidwell
Will V. Davidson
Messrs. Tidwell
Davidson
Black and Bankhead
Negro Woman Not Killed By Train In Athens
A coroner's jury ruled that Eula Malone a 35 year old Negro woman was not killed by a train but died at unknown hands. Her body was found on the railroad track and placed there after being killed with cuts about the head.
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Athens
Ala
Eula Malone
Roosevelt defends world economic conference as not a failure
In London Roosevelt told Prime Minister MacDonald the world economic conference is not a failure. He urged that results are not only measured by formal terms and praised the exchange of views for better understanding. The conference adjourned, with plans to reconvene after a recess to pursue renewed efforts for global prosperity.
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London
Roosevelt
Ramsay MacDonald
MacDonald
World Economic Conference to Close With Final Speeches
Leaders plan an indefinite closure of the parley on Thursday with a last round of speeches. American delegates will urge international cooperation and continued effort to solve outstanding problems. Cordell Hull aims to press for reducing trade barriers and sustaining the economic warfare truce.
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London
World Economic Conference
Tennessee days may not contest Tennessee repeal victory
Nashville July 27 A decision on whether prohibitionists will contest Tennessee's repeal victory will be made at a dry leaders session tonight before a public protest meeting. Some doubt exists that a contest is possible as attorneys cannot find a legal provision in referendum machinery.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Memphis
Child Is Laid to Rest on Thursday
Little Margaret Jones Motherway daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Motherway died Wednesday at 11 10 at 1413 Ninth avenue south Funeral services were held at 10 this morning at city cemetery officiated by Rev Arthur N Nabors Central Methodist Church with interment directed by Priest
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Margaret Jones Motherway
J. C. Motherway
Ninth Avenue
South
Joe, Jr
City Cemetery
Arthur N. Nabors
Central Methodist Church
Kay Ill At Hospital In Belle Mina
S. G. Kay, a well known resident of Belle Mina, is critically ill at Benevolent Hospital. Local residents in Limestone and Morgan counties express hopes for his complete recovery.
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G. Kay
Belle Mina
Benevolent Hospital
Mr. Kay
Limestone
Morgan Counties
Polk Daly Local Bar Keeper Entered Veterans Hospital
Polk Daly, a well known local bartender, was admitted to the Veterans Hospital after an unspecified incident. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Polk Daly
Veterans
Hostein Perro
Alabama Democrats near decision on 8th District race
The Alabama state Democratic Executive Committee met in Montgomery to decide whether to nominate a candidate or hold a primary in the 8th district to fill the late Congressman Almon’s seat. Harry Walker of Athens and B L Malone of Decatur were named candidates, while Louise O Charlton of Bloomington pushed for a primary with a $12,000 fund.
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Montgomery
Ala
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Harry Walker
Athens
B. L. Malone
Decatur
Almon
Louise O. Charlton
Bloeming
Union Vacation Bible School Ends Term
The union vacation Bible school at Willoughby Presbyterian church closes its session Friday morning. Closing exercises are Friday night at 7 30 and a picnic is planned for Saturday afternoon.
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Union Vacation Bible School
Willoughby Presbyterian Church
American Legion To Meet Tonight
The local American Legion post will meet this evening at 7:30 in Martin arena. Post officials urge all members to attend to hear a report of convention activities.
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Iocal
American Legion
Martin Arena
Rainfall Reported 0.32 Inch in 24 Hours
Rainfall totals 0.32 inch in the 24 hour period ending at 7 am. Local weather observers recorded the amount with no reports of flooding or severe weather.
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Haiti
Smedley D. Butler
Norman Armour
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Armour
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Europe
U. S
NIRA
Interstate Commerce
Dern
George Henry Dern
Utah
Public Works Fund
Congress
Ickes
White House
Gifford
Pinchot
MEET
William Harridge
Heat
West
Marshall
Oval Room
Hugh Johnson
Commerce Board
Roland Gray
Erin
Southern
Aidnaper
Alexander III
Tio
S. G. Kay
Union Vacation School
Lions and Tigers
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