End of One Of The Most Momentous Supreme Court Sessions
Washington reports the Supreme Court closes a historic term as Justices weigh major Roosevelt era cases. Justice Van DeVanter retires tomorrow after 26 years. others may withdraw. Wagner actSocial Security minimum wage decisions upheld while administration victories total fourteen this term.
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Wenn
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Casselens
Associated Press
Congress
Justice McReynolds
Justice Roberts
Hoover
Hughes
van DeVanter Brandeis
Sutherland
Butler
Stone
Steel unions press for recognition amid factory shutdowns
The John L. Lewis coalition demands contracts recognizing the union as bargaining agent, while Republic, Inland Steel, and Youngstown Sheet and Tube refuse under Wagner Act grounds. With three independents inactive, Republic alone keeps some output flowing as nationwide steel production grapples with labor unrest.
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Republic
Inland Steel
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
John L. Lewis
Labor violence fears eased by Gadsden police chief
Gadsden Alabama June 1 193? reports of labor trouble prompted Police Chief S L O Brannon to say violence is unlikely to spread. He warned against overreacting to fist fights noting recent incidents at the Rempastes Steel plant involved a former employee and a hogshead not disclosed.
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Gadsden
Ala
S. L. O'Brannon
O’brannon
Obrannon
Repastes Steel
Onanos
Aid Promised Detroit From Committee for In
A Detroit report notes promised aid from the Committee for In and related groups. The brief item cites early pledges and outlines expected channels for relief and support to the city.
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Detroit
The
Committee For In
Co Ed Trailers Teach Cooking on Wheels at Battle Creek
Battle Creek college home economics students study trailer cookery in a campus lab a two wheel and hitch setup. They learn balanced meals compact storage safe sanitation and marketing to prevent spoilage and ensure nourishment on the road.
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Margaret Carlson
Central Press
Battle Creek
Mid
Battle Creek College
School of Home
Margaret Ritchie
China
Battle Creek, Mich
Beth Shorney
Littleton
State moves to exchange bonds for Mobile Bay Bridge purchase
State officials began signing 2 145 000 in bonds from 50 to 1000 dollars to swap for Mobile Bay Bridge Corporation bonds as the toll bridge purchase is finalized and tolls removed. Selma hospital reorganized under nine physicians and H G president of City National College Florence. Exercises held at Alabama colleges. Jud Eugene Carter issues penitent order for Franklin Hall linked to pocketing a bank detective's wallet.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mobile Bay Bridge Corporation
Selma
Alw
Selma Baptist Hospital
H. G
Disappearance Mystery Ends With Riverbody Find
The missing wife of William S. Aman was identified by authorities after her body was recovered yesterday seventy miles downstream from a bus stop near the Alabama River.
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Montgomery
Ala
William S. Aman
Alabama
North Alabama prisoner to seek clemency Monday
Roosevelt Collins a Black man under sentence of death for attacking a white woman will appear before Governor Gravese and the state pardon board on Monday for a final clemency appeal.
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Montgomery
Ala
Roosevelt Collins
North Alabama
Gravese
State Pardon Board
Birmingham stores set midweek half holidays this summer
Birmingham retailers announce half holidays on Wednesdays during June July and August. The policy affects grocery stores in the city as part of summer hours.
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Birmingham
Inspector probes crash that killed two in Alabama and Georgia
U S department of commerce inspector Fred M. Lanter returned to Atlanta after investigating a Sunday airplane crash. Victims were Russell C. Luquire of Birmingham and Miss Evelyn Frances Williams of Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
Fred M. Lanter
U. S. Department of Commerce
Atlanta
Russell C. Luquire
Birmingham
Evelyn Frances Williams
Bankhead Heads to Washington After Alabama Stop
Speaker William B. Bankhead journeyed to Washington after touring Alabama where he addressed the University of Alabama graduates, his alma mater. He and his party departed Birmingham yesterday following the visit.
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Birmingham
Ala
William B. Bankhead
Washington
University of Alabama
Bankhead
Alabama Graduation Exercises At Howard College
Commencement activities in Alabama near completion with graduation exercises at Howard College in Birmingham and at the State Teachers College. The ceremonies mark the close of the district’s spring term as students prepare for summer plans.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Howard College
UAW Drive at Ford Sees Support from CIO Chief
Homer Martin said John L. Lewis telegrammed assurance of full assistance to the United Automobile Workers as it presses to unionize Ford. The move comes amid a pending Wayne County inquiry into bloody clashes last Wednesday where union organizers were beaten from Ford property.
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Ford Motor Company
Homer Martin
John L. Lewis
CTO
Auto Workers
Martin
Wayne County
Ford
Huntingdon College Names Clifton Academic Dean
Montgomery Alabama June L L Clifton superintendent of Tipton Oklahoma schools was announced today as academic dean at Huntingdon College to succeed L E Williams who resigned.
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Montgomery
Ala
L. L. Clifton
Tipton
Okla
Huntingdon College
L. E. Williams
Alabama firms win Tampa pipe orders over $100000
Orders for 6000 tons of cast iron pipe destined for Tampa Florida have been placed with two Alabama companies. The deals total more than $100000 and broaden commercial ties between the states.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tampa
Fla
Alabama
Vandalism Hits Five Downtown Firms in Birmingham
Birmingham police blamed labor disputes for a fresh vandalism wave that saw plate glass windows smashed at five downtown business establishments in the early hours.
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Birmingham
Ala
Conservation commissioner to address Biloxi wildlife meeting
Mississippi Association for the conservation of wildlife in Biloxi will hear remarks from Conservation commissioner I. T. Quinn on Friday. The group closely parallels Alabama's wildlife federation in scope and aims.
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Montgomery
Ala
I. T. Quinn
Mississippi Association For the Conservation of Wildlife
Biloxi
Alabama
Wildlife Federation
Treasury probes tax dodges as March shortfall grows
Morgenthau outlined wealthier evaders who cheat the government and urged a bigger probe funded by an appropriation. Preliminary findings show serious conditions prompting prompt action with a March deficit of 140 million dollars and full-year estimate around 267 million. Roosevelt urged Congress to limit tax legislation to closing loopholes and not to raise taxes, promising a general tax survey by November to guide possible revisions.
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International Non Intervention Council Postponed Amid Tense Europe
The International Non Intervention Committee postponed its meeting to craft a plan for Germany and Italy to rejoin the fold as fears grow over Spain’s fury after a German warship visited Almeria. The move aims to avert actions that could threaten European peace.
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International Non-Intervention Committee
Germany
Italy
Almeria
Europe
German Naval Bombardment Hits Almeria Coast
Reports from Almeria Spain on June 1 describe a naval attack that pummeled the Mediterranean port with about 200 shells. Officials estimate 20 to 200 casualties with hundreds injured as residents recount the deadly bombardment.
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Spain
Mediterranean
Market declines in light trading amid global tensions
New York stock leaders eased fractions as markets opened with thin dealings. Traders cited nervousness over Spain and a potential gold price cut, with many sectors pulling back including steels and autos. Bonds and commodities followed, wheat rose in Chicago, transfers near 750000 shares. Penn slow, cattle and hogs varied in Chicago summaries.
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Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
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Goodrich
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Kennecott
Cerro de Pasco
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Standard Oil
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Texas Corp
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Pure Ol
Continental Oil
General Electric
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
International Harvester
Oliver Farm
Boeing
Douglas Aircraft
Cotton Pool Prices Drift. Market Quiet Futures
On June 1 the Cotton Pool notes limited demand with spot prices four points lower. Quoted: American good middling 8.16, good middling 7.86, strict middling 7.56, middling 7.31, strict low middling 7.06, low middling 6.56, strict good ordinary 6.06, good ordinary 5.66. Futures closed quiet.
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Cotohh
Almeria Governor cites widespread damage from bombardment
Gabriel Moron the civil governor said there is not a single house which has not been damaged in some way by yesterday's bombardment. The statement notes an average of at least one victim each day.
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Gabriel Moron
Almeria
One Dead and Three Wounded in Gunfight at Guntraville
In Guntraville Alabama on June first Gordon Sims, 31, was stabbed to death. Tom King 22 and his wife were wounded by bullets and Charles Sims suffered a knife wound. Mrs Lee Masters and King and his wife were charged with murder amid a dispute over a dog.
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Ala
UPA
E. M. Boyles
Aog
Gordon Sims
Tom King
Charles Sims
King
Lee Masters
Poultry Prices in Chicago Market Report
Chicago on June 1 lists steady poultry bids with 49 trucks of live poultry. Hens over 5 pounds bring 17 1/2 dollars, 5 pounds and under 17 1/2, leghorn hens 13 1/2, fryers 21, colored 21, Plymouth rock 22 1/2, white rock 23, barebacks 19. Roosters 13, leghorn roosters 12, turkeys 15 1/2, toma 14, No 2 turkeys 13, ducks large 15, small 13, geese 11.
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Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Plymouth
Leghorn
Springs
Barebacks
Roosters
Leghorn Roosters
Sens
Toma
Butter and Eyes Prices Reported in Chicago Market
Market report from Chicago notes butter steady with 16 718 pounds sold and various grades and numbers including specials 93 score at 30 1 2 31, extras 92 at 30, firsts 88 89 at 27 1 2 28 1 4, and eyes at 41 960 with local grades and storage figures.
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PGGS
Chicago
Potatoes Trade Report from Chicago Prices and Stocks
Potatoes on track with 227 shipments on record and 843 Saturday 141 Sunday 641 Monday totals. Idaho Russets slightly weaker while U S No 1 sales at 2 40 to 2 45 for new stock. California stock softer at 2 05 to 2 15. Alabama Bliss Triumphs mixed quality at 1 50 to 2 00 with notable decay. supplies moderate and demand very good in parts.
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U. S&s. Dept
U. S
Idaho
Burbanks
Southern
California
Alabama Bliss
Livestock prices steady with mixed gains on cattle and sheep
June 1 Livestock market report shows hogs around steady with top 11.75 and most 150-190 lb 10.60-11.60, sows 10.00-10.50. cattle 16,000 head with fed steers 10.00-13.00, calves 25 lower, heifers down, cows slow, bulls steady. vealers and stockers mixed with light weights trading near 10-12.50, sheep 12,000 with fat lambs opening 25 higher and native spring lambs 11.40-12.75. California spring lambs 10.50, ewes 2.50-4.50.
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California
Decatur Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and School Events
Decatur residents host and visit family across Tennessee and Kentucky while church activities and youth assembly plans unfold. Local dignitaries, business visitors, and students attend meetings, services, and regional gatherings as painting and construction projects continue downtown.
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Huntsville
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Nashville
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Sherman Street
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Blanche, Tenn
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Falkville
Jack Bower
Decatur Route 2
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Flint
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Har‘selle
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J. H. Sanders
Morgan County
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Athens Route 2
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Ellisville
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Athens
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Winfield
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Cecil Neville
Evansville
Ind
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Pony
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Patterson Agency
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Sixth Avenue
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Indianapolis
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Eighth Avenue
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