Rail strike plan grows as miners shift focus to wage cuts
Washington reports a potential combined railroad and miners strike that could involve up to six hundred thousand workers. Labor leaders anticipate September as peak disruption, with wage cuts likely triggering a nationwide, brief shutdown to maximize impact while controlling costs.
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Ford Bid Advances on Muscle Shoals Lease
The House Military Affairs Committee recommended favorable action on Henry Ford's offer to lease the Government Nitrate plant and water power project at Muscle Shoals. An agreement with Ford's engineers sets terms including a full capacity nitrate plant allocation, with final House action to follow.
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Muscle Shoals
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Washington, Jane
Lyon Affairs Committee
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Side Lights of Through a Glass Window at Prin gess Theater
A human interest note highlights a roller coaster thrill and fra grant doughnuts as an Italian American troubadour sings from a vegetable wagon. It mentions a little girl aiding her blind mother and frail brother, framing the side lights of a gripping Pringess Theater feature.
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Pringess Theater
Evangeli st Urges Modest Dress and Morality in 20th Century Woman
Evangelist Tucker denounced modern dancing and lax sex standards to a crowded tabernacle. He urged girls to wear more clothes and stay home unless needed, citing a tale of a girl ruined by a dance and criticizing worldly parents. He linked his sermon to Abraham and Isaac, inviting women to become “daughters of Zion.”
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Present Season III Contrasts With Last Season III
The article notes a sharp contrast with last season as April rains broke a long drought last year and August rains aided hay harvest. this year lacks solid weeks of workable ground, hindering planting and allowing rapid vegetation to outrun young crops, a situation farmers bear patiently, showing resilience despite setbacks.
Banker's Case Continued in Montgomery Bank President Delayed
B L Gaddis president of the Merchants Bank of Montgomery who closed December 22 will not be tried this term on banking law violations. He received a continuance when the cases were called and will likely face trial in July or November instead.
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B. L. Gaddis
Merchants
Bank
Washington wire joy over Muscle Shoals action
The Daily reports the military affairs committee voted to report favorably on the Ford offer for Muscle Shoals. The move is hailed as boosting Albany and Decatur property values and confidence in development. A prominent Albany citizen claims his property value rose $210,000 in the last day.
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Wilson Dam
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House
Miss Margaret Clarkson to Sing at Tucker Revival
Announcement notes Miss Margaret Clarkson will sing at the Tucker revival service Sunday evening at 7 45. The event is of interest to all members of the community.
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Margaret Clarkson
Woman Saves Face With Salad After Stove Blast
Mrs. R. S. Garrettson avoided facial burns from a gas stove explosion by rubbing a newly prepared oil rich salad over her face. Doctors say the oil and salad application prevented disfigurement in Glendale California.
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International News
Env
Glendale
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R. S. Garrettson
Woman Sells Noodles, Builds Local Noodle Business
Mrs Charles Kraut of Bucyrus Ohio started her own venture by making twenty pounds of fresh noodles daily labeled Grandmothers Noodles. She sells them through local shops earning steady income from her home produced product.
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International News Service
Bucyrus
Ohio
Charles Kraut
Weather Forecast for Alabama Looks Fair Next Two Days
For Alabama. Generally fair tonight and Sunday with no significant changes in the weather pattern. Winds light, temperatures mild, and no rain expected across the state.
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Alabama
Ford backs Muscle Shoals lease fight in House defense panel
Washington, June 3. Ford supporters press for a House vote on his Muscle Shoals lease offer as Senate moves to resume army construction and fund next year's work. Mayo and Worthington clash with Military Affairs over fertilizer production while iron clad clauses and Gorgas plant terms threaten agreement in ongoing talks.
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Henry Ford
Senate
United States Army
Ford
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Army Engineers
Muscle Shoals
Congress
Army
Wilson Dam
Ysterday
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Wheeler Estates Signs Cotton Contracts in Alabama
Special to The Daily reports heavy rains slow the June 3 state wide cotton marketing drive. Wheeler Station’s General Gibbs Wheeler Estate signed a 553 bale contract and a Geneva County deal for 500 bales. County Agent Cole Savage notes these were among the largest contracts this week as the campaign extends to June 17 with committee plans forming to carry on.
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