Roosevelt urges seven regional authorities for power projects
President Roosevelt asked Congress to create seven regional authorities to manage federal hydro power projects and guard against floods droughts and dust storms. He outlined a plan for seven “little TVA s” to coordinate water power resources and prevent private monopoly. Bills to implement the program would be introduced in both houses covering Atlantic Seaboard Great Lakes and Ohio Tennessee and Cumberland Missouri and Red river basins and Colorado basins.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Little Tva
Atlantic Seaboard
Great Lakes
Ohio
Tennessee
Cumber Rivers
Missouri
Red River
North
Colorado
Two Teens Sentenced in Bayonne Mother Murder
Gladys MacKnight 17 and Donald Wightman 19, both convicted of second degree murder for the slaying of Mrs. Helen MacKnight in Bayonne, receive 29 to 30 years at hard labor. Judge Meaney imposed the sentences after a ten day trial ending last week.
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Jersey City
N. We
Gladys MacKnight
Donald Wightman
Helen MacKnight
Thomas F. Meaney
Donald
Gladys
Meaney
Sen
Mussolini and Hitler Press Attack on Spanish Coast
Reports say Italian and German forces launched a simulated air strike on a mock naval base off Almeria to demonstrate air power against the Nationalist and Republican fronts. The two leaders reportedly authorized a vigorous push to blockade and pressure the government held eastern Spanish coast.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
Fortes
Oda
Bat- Spania
Benito Mus
Cine
Adolf Hitler
Spanish
Britain
Anthony Eden
Italy
Germany
Eden
France
Almeria
Spain
Two New Members for Elks Lodge Initiated
At the regular meeting of the Elks Lodge last night two new members, the Rev. Lewis H. Knight and Frank Yaney, were initiated. Members were reminded that meetings will be held every Wednesday night.
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The
Elks Lodge
Lewis H. Knight
Frank Yaney
Lodge
Four Tried in Police Court Fined for Drunkenness and Prohibition
Four persons were tried in police court today. Three were fined on charges of drunkenness and one for violation of the prohibition law.
FISTS FLY AT LYNCH TRIAL IN MONTGOMERY
In Montgomery Alabama on June 3 ten believed Henry county mob members named in the Stephen Corbitt sheriff impeachment trial. Attorney General Lee and Carmichael clashed over maps and a library confrontation followed by a crowd. Johnson’s Feb 2 killing prompted the case.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henry County
al- Tt
W. L. Lee
Supreme Court
J. L. Corbitt
Carmichael
Lee
J. W. McClung
McClung
Columbia
Wit- Corbuttts
Johnson
James McClung
Abbeville
Ebou
Neave
Hubert Farmer
J. P. Mitchell
Choir Rehearsal Adjusted Time at Southside Baptist
The Southside Baptist church choir will meet for its weekly rehearsal this evening at 7 o'clock, moved up 30 minutes specifically for this week's practice.
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Southside Baptist Church
Akron Goodyear Plant Halts Today Over Sit-Downs
Four Akron Goodyear plant departments shut production as sit-down disputes emerged. Union president John House declined to comment. A Postal Telegraph Co office in Akron also closed as Commercial Telegraphers Union members struck.
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Goodyear
United Rubber Workers of America
John House
Akron
The
Postal Telegraph Co
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Ohio Governor Optimistic On Early Settlement Of Steel Strike
Governor Martin L. Davey said he was hopeful an early settlement would bring 72 000 workers back to mills as talks continued with steel leaders and the workers organizing committee. Philip Murray urged strategy talks in Youngstown with union leaders from Chicago Buffalo and Ohio while Rubber Workers pledged support in Akron and Canton. A Warren Ohio plant faced food and supply concerns as loyal workers reported three months stock. a mass funeral was held for five of six riot victims.
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Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Davey
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Priday
Philip’ Murray
Chicago
Buffalo
Ohio Steel
Youngstown
Sherman Chut
United Rubber Workers
Akron
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Dalrymple
Akron Rubber Workers
Canton Cio
Cleveland
East Side
Republic
Warren and Niles, O
Warren
A. Bittner
Roosevelt
Widow Shoots Burglary Suspect at Alabama Post Office
In Nokomis Escambia county Mrs. Bessie M. Camp, a postmistress, shot a night intruder as he tried to rob the local store and post office. The man identified as Rutledge Miner from Atlanta was wounded in the thigh and leg and taken to Brewton for treatment.
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Nokomis
Ala
Bessie M. Camp
Camp
Escambia
Braddock Suspended for Missing Schmeling Title Bout
The New York State Athletic Commission suspended heavyweight champion James J. Braddock indefinitely for failing to appear in the 15 round title fight with Max Schmeling. Braddock and Joe Louis were fined 1000 dollars each, with potential additional suspensions for boxers who meet Braddock before he defends his title.
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New York
New York State Athletic Commission
James J. Braddock
Max Schmeling
Germe Commission
Braddock
Joe Louis
Chicago
John L. Phelan
Commission
New York Solons
All State Athletic Com
New York Board
Paper Mill Men Get Wage Boost in Gulf States
Gulf States Paper Corporation in Tuscaloosa will pay a 10 percent bonus to more than 750 employees on June 15. The bonus covers wages and salaries earned in the quarter ending May 31, excluding executives, totaling about $24,000.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Gulf States Paper Corporation
New Auto Repair Shop Opens at 810 Bank Street
A new automobile repair shop opened at 810 Bank Street by W. G. Harrison and R. T. Statton. The shop features modern frame straightening axle and wheel alignment machinery and both owners are experienced in auto repair.
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Bank Street
W. G. Harrison
R. T. Statton
County Health Officer Reports Decline in Infant Deaths
Morgan County's infant mortality rate fell last year to 6.2 percent under one year, continuing a multi-year downward trend matched by national progress. The talk cites better sanitation, care, feeding, prenatal attention, and cautions about summer stomach and intestinal diseases and winter respiratory illnesses as ongoing risks.
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L. R. Murprhee
M.D
Morgan County
Alabama
United States
Befere Senshing
L. Ernest Holt
Civil Service Backing Sought by President Against Exemptions
President Roosevelt urged Congress to place all but policy forming positions under the merit system. He cited a Civil Service Commission letter noting over 70 bills proposing full exemption and urged the president to oppose such measures. The commission signed by Mitchell, McMillin and White asked executive action to preserve merit procedures.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Garner Speaker Bankhead
Civil Service Commission
Harry B. Mitchell
Lascille Poster McMillin
Leonard D. White
Huey Loses Appeal in Town Creek Mayoral Battle
Alabama Supreme Court upholds ruling that Dr. J F Huey was not entitled to the mayoralty of Town Creek after an election contest. Court reverses lower decision in Etheridge case but remands to resolve residency and vote counts. Also affirms a 30 year sentence for Allen Whitaker in a separate murder conviction.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
J. F. Huey
Town Creek
Huey
Supreme Court
Lawrence Circuit Court
Green Etheridge
High Court
Etheridge
Tom Green
Etowah Circuit Court
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Robert A. Leath
Fred
Caudle
Allen Whitaker
Forgotten Man Is Wallys Ex
London, June 3. Ernest Aldrich Simpson, the new Duchess of Windsor’s former husband, lounged through a London chop house during the Windsor–Wallis wedding day. He shared lunch with an old friend as newspapers depicted the event.
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London
Wallis Warfield
Duke of Windsor
Ernest Aldrich Simpson
Monts
France
Simpson
Decatur Charity Council Aims Friday Steering Meeting
Harry Higdon president of the Decatur Charity Council called a steering committee meeting for Friday at 7 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce offices. All members were urged to attend.
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Harry Higdon
Decatur Charity Council
Chamber of Commerce
Windsor's Will Loud as Parson Blesses Union
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor wed in two ceremonies at Chateau de Cande. He spoke in a loud voice to bless the marriage, startling guests as Wallis Warfield became his wife. The service ended at 12 14 pm after pre-wedding festivities on the terrace.
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John Lloyd
Chateau DE Cande
Monts
France
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Touraine
Wasserloonburg
Austria
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Warfield
England
Empire
Edward
Rolypoly
Charles Civil Service
Government Still Silent on Windsor Marriage News
The British government declined to comment on Wallis Warfield's marriage to former King Edward VIII at Monts France and whether a congratulations message would be sent to Windsor. Prime Minister Chamberlain gave no answer. Baldwin is credited with supporting George VI's succession after Edward VIII's abdication.
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London
Britain
Wallis Warfield
Empire
Edward VIII
Monts, Frince
Windsor
Denenees
Leborite
J. eGovern
Deinster Necille
Chamberlain
Stanley Baldwin
George VI
Edward
Dean Refuses Apology. Dizzy Dean Suspended Indefinitely
New York reports Dizzy Dean refused to sign an apology statement to the National League after being suspended for conduct detrimental to baseball. Frick announced the indefinite suspension after a two hour conference with Frank Frisch and Dean, who denied making quoted remarks and declined to refute them in a signed statement. Dean can appeal after 10 days but remains off the Cardinals payroll for the duration.
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New York
Dizzy Dean
National League
Ford Frick
St.Louis Cardinals
Frank Frisch
Prick
Dean
Frick
Hisoo
Frank Prisch
Clarence F. Lloyd
St. Louis
Dizzy
Cardinal
K. M. Landis
Windsor's Wallis Cocktail Recipe Revealed
The Duke of Windsor shared a celebratory cocktail for his wedding party in Monts France. The drink mixes cointreau peppermint gin juice lemon soda and ice. Guests at a pre nuptial dinner were served the Wallis Cocktail as part of the celebration.
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Chateau DE Cande
Monts
France
Duke of Windsor
Windsor Duchess Weds Duke in Blue at French Castle
The American born Wallis Warfield becomes Duchess of Windsor as she marries the former king under a blue sky at Monts France. Edward thanks guests at a terrace breakfast before civil papers are signed with the town mayor and crier delivering documents to the town hall.
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Duchess of Windsor
Edward
Monts
Chateau Salon
Wallis Warfield
Mercier
Weather summary for Tennessee and Alabama regions
The Tennessee River at 21.6 feet rises with a 91 degree high and 70 degree low and no rain. Alabama remains partly cloudy with local thundershowers this afternoon or tonight and Friday. Tennessee shows similar light changes with no major shifts in temperature.
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Tennessee
Alabama
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