Secret naval suggestion to FDR aims at recognizing Japan in Manchuria
Secret high level talks urge Roosevelt to accept Japanese claims in Manchuria in exchange for commercial privileges. Stimson policy of nonrecognition cited, but opposition suspected. Reports note Balbo flight costs and a proposed American air squadron to Europe, with Treasury deficits hindering approval.
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Dammers Top Southern Rails In Florence Tilt
The Dammers beat Southern Rails 4 to 3 at Florence day. Lefty Stinson was pulled in the eighth after four straight Dammers hits. H Bolton pitched well with six strikeouts and seven hits allowed. Andrews homered for the Rails. Dammers face Anderson Clowns of Memphis August 2 and 3, then Southern Rails August 4 at Florence.
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Dammers
White
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Andrews
Ratls
Anderson Clowns
Memphis
Southern Rails
Services Postponed At First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church will suspend preaching services for August as Rev. J. D. Wallace takes a vacation.
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First Presbyterian Church
J. D. Wallace
Capital and Notices From Washington in 1933
A miscellaneous 1933 column notes various items: a Harvard president’s grandson mentioned. home loan figures broken down by lender type. a nudist camp in Washington run by Mrs. Alice Capron separating men and women by a tree trunk. William Orthman named chief of police at the Capitol. Roosevelt family fruit preferences. NRA deputy administrators serving without pay and drawn from their organizations.
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Washington
Alice M. Capron
League of the Larger Life
Chesapeake Bay
Chicago
J. “Ham” Lewis
Illinois
Roosevelt
NRA
Johnson
McCarthy and Hornsby to Face Off in August Series Photo
In Yankee Stadium on August 27 the St. Louis Browns open a series with the Yankees and Rogers Hornsby will meet Joe McCarthy again. The meeting aims to quell rumors of McCarthy’s rancor and showcase cordial ties between the ex Cubs managers.
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Yankee Stadium
St. Louis Browns
Yankees
Rogers Hornsby
Joe McCarthy
Chicago Cubs
Hornsby
Marie Joe
Chicago
Cubs
Joe
Giants
Hornsby Era Echoes for Browns After Cardinals Trade
The recall ties Rogers Hornsby to Cardinals success in 1926 and notes parallels with a Browns era opportunity. It recalls John McGraw’s jibe over Frisch and Ring for Hornsby and mentions Rajah's Giants move and Breadon’s famed line about Hornsby after Hornsby sold his stake for 100000.
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Cardinals
Browns
John McGraw
Frankie Frisch
Frisch
Jimmy Ring
Hornsby
McGraw
Rajah
Giants
Sam Breadon
Hornsby to Lead Browns as Rajah Shapes Weak Hitting Club
The Rajah will run the team with Hornsby guiding a Browns squad noted as the league's weakest hitters. Hornsby, famed for his bat handling, faces the task of turning around a lineup that has been 50 points behind the Senators.
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Hornsby
Rajah
Browns
Senators
Yesterday's Results in Baseball By League
Southern League Atlanta-Little Rock played the lone game last night. American League Cleveland defeated Detroit 7 to 2 while New York and Washington had rainouts. National League Philadelphia beat Boston 13 to 13 in a high scoring draw.
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Little Rock
Cleveland
Detroit
National League
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Boston
Daily NBA Matchups Highlight Top East and Midwest Showdowns
Today’s slate features Chattanooga visiting Birmingham and Atlanta at Little Rock while Nashville plays New Orleans and Knoxville hosts Memphis. The big city pairings include New York at Washington and Philadelphia at Boston with Boston visiting New York. Brooklyn and Cincinnati draw repeated games against Philadelphia and Pittsburgh respectively. Chicago travels to St Louis in a cross conference clash.
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Tate
Memphis
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Little Rock
Nashville
Atlanta
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Philadelphia
Cleveland Newes
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Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburgh St. Louis
Southern League
New Orelans
National League
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Pittsburgh
Gobbler Law of State Praised for Turkey Protection
Alabama conservationists applaud the 26 year old gobbler law for its success in boosting turkey hunting and saving wild turkeys from extinction. A Philadelphia author will dedicate a chapter of his new hunting book to the law and its enforcement in Alabama enacted in 1907. The statute bans killing turkey hens and restricts gobbler hunting to December with a period from March 1 to April 10.
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Ala
Alabama
Philadelphia
River Rises as Gauge Reaches Four Feet
The Tennessee river level climbed today with a four foot reading recorded at 7 o'clock prompting weather and safety advisories for nearby communities along the riverbanks.
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Tennessee
Weather Report Shows 89/71 Degree Day
The weather bureau recorded a high of 89 degrees and a low of 71 degrees for the 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. The report notes typical conditions for the season and outlines brief temperature ranges.
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Double Wind-Up Wrestle Session at Martin Arena
North Alabama fans are promised a four-wighter card next Tuesday at Martin arena featuring Dynamite Joe Dillman vs Stanley Buersch and Stanley West vs Tuffy Cleet. The 90 minute bouts aim for a high attendance with extra seats added and early arrival advised.
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North Alabama
Martin
Chris Jordan
Joe Dillman
Stanley Buersch
Stanley West
Tuffy
Cleet
Chris
Legion
Major Crops of State Improved in Alabama
Normal temperatures and scattered rainfall quicken Alabama crops toward a good harvest. Cotton and corn progress amid open bolls and shower rainfall. farmers obtain emergency permits to plow pledged acreage and plant feed crops. Peaches, berries, vegetables move to market as pastures improve reducing feed costs. Canning starts with Miss Helen Johnson predicting a high record in food preservation.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Houston
Henry
Geneva
Covington
Mobile
Baldwin
Escambia
Helen Johnson
Play Resumed In Woodall Tennis Tournament
Play resumed in the Woodall tournament after rain. David White and Ed Neville beat Hal Walker and Charlie Malone 6 3 6 4. Billy Boswell defeated Early Phinizy 3 6 10 8 6 4. Boswell to face Lon C. Morrow. Warren to meet Billy Day. Shealey to play Goree with several Sunday matches planned.
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David White
Ed Neville
Hal Walker
Charlie Malone
Billy Boswell
Early Phinizy
Lon C. Morrow
Ed Warren
Billy Day
James Shealey
Rigg Goree
All-day Singing at Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek hosts an all-day singing the first Sunday in August with a noon dinner. Those with loved ones buried there are asked to meet Thursday August 3 to tend the cemetery lots and welcome community singers.
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Cedar Creek Cemetery
Cedar Creek
Don’t Drink If You Plan To Drive In Traffic Safety Note
A lighthearted safety page outlines that driving after drinking increases penalties, warns drivers to avoid risky parking and reckless riding, and features street observations about parking holes and roadside humor. It references tires, rumble seats, motorcycle officers, and common driving missteps with humorous asides.
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Si Slocomb
Noahs Luck and Railroads Change the Road
Dispatches note railroads spend heavily to rebuild overhead bridges not for cars but to provide safe passage for freight trucks and trailers that damage highways. The column mixes humorous verses about Noah and Doctor Pillsbury with remarks on street safety and modern transit competition.
Nabors to Fill Pulpit at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist
Rev. A. N. Nabors of Central Methodist church will fill the pulpit at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist church this Sunday at 5 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
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Central Methodist Church
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
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