Decatur Diary Notes From Town Activities And Health
Little Misses Mary Jane and Blaine Mitchell recover from tonsil removal. Mrs. Roy Odom transported by ambulance from Baugh's to Austinville home. Mrs. W. B. Anderson hospital patient and mother of Dr. W. H. Anderson. Captain Van Gilbert and companions travel to Gorgas Hollow for fishing. Mrs. J. T. Niager improving at home. Mrs. W. G. Maze undergoes operation. Winston Powell ill at home. Cavaliers Club elected officers with new president to be disclosed June 18. Gussie Poole and son honored guests in club event. Mrs. J. M. Minor and Mrs. E. Breed return from Birmingham. Miss Lolette Roberts hospital patient. Curtis Campbell leaves Baugh's Infirmary. Mrs. J. D King resting well after operation. Dr. Redding Emens returns from New Orleans. National Re-Employment Service manager Still back from Camp Hill. D. F. Crawford visits from Vinemont. E. A. Roles visits Decatur. Merchants observe Thursday half day close. Revival planned at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist. Merchants barbecues to be renewed. Vacation Bible class attendance rising at First Methodist. Decatur Scouts to Washington trip late this month.
BLOW AIMED AT TWO STATE JOBS
Proceedings in circuit court aimed to block Alabama legislators from holding paid state jobs. Attorney Conrad Jarrell said paying lawmakers amounts to wholesale usurpation of legislative functions by the governor and a step toward state dictatorship.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Conrad Jarrell
J. J. Powers, Jr
Man fined under new liquor law in Birmingham
In Birmingham on June 3 the first recorder court sentence under the new liquor law was imposed. A young man received six months in jail and a fine after officers said he owned a case of un stamped whiskey found at a barbecue stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Martin
Recorder’s Court
Alabama
Local Help Plan Pushed in Relief Spending Debate
June 3 Washington senators press for relief funds. Byrnes urges cutting next year's WPA to 1 billion while House backs 1.5 billion. Hopkins testifies as lawmakers weigh local cost sharing and need tests for federal aid in unemployment relief policy.
Miners End Sit-Down Strike at Wilsonville Mine
About 700 miners were to return to Superior Coal Company No 4 mine in Wilsonville Illinois ending a 200 hour underground sit-down strike. President Pfahler agreed to a share-the-work plan with reservations amid recent labor unrest. Police and troopers patrolled after a riot in Little Falls New Jersey left one driver injured. More than 1,000 pickets observed at daybreak.
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Republic
Chicago
Superior Coal Company
Wilsonville
Fred 8. Pfahler
Little Falls
N. J
Hughes Returns Home From Hot Springs Visit
J. K. Hughes has returned home after a visit to Hot Springs Arkansas.
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J. K. Hughes
Hot Springs
Ark
Recognition Issue Tops Detroit Labor Riot Coverage
The principal point is recognition of United Laundry Workers a CIO unit. Eighteen people were injured May 26 at a Ford Dearborn disturbance. A one man grand jury probe of a riot in Detroit was delayed over jurisdiction questions. At Fremont Ohio women pickets clashed with workers at W F Emmons Manufacturing Company. Police restored order after injuries to company president and others. The Hudson New York papers resumed after a strike ending claims of union recognition and a five percent wage increase with a June raise.
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United Laundry Workers
C I. O
Ford-C. I. O
Detroit
Common Pleas Court
Ford
Dearborn
W. F. Emmons Manufacturing Company
Fremont
Ohio
W. F. Emmons
Hudson, N. Y
Evening Register
Hudson Morning Star
Emory van Loan
the Star
Market Quotation Report From New York June 3
The stock market opened with a feeble shift and slow pace, showing little improvement as steel, rail and copper shares trended downward while a cluster of industrials and techs held ground or tapped small gains. Transfers ran around 550000 shares as traders stayed cautious amid ongoing steel strike tensions and steady domestic earnings news.
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Victor Eubank
New York
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Republic American Steel Foundries
N. Y. Central
Southern Pacific
Baltimore & Ohio
Anaconda
American Smelting
International Nickel
DuPont
Chrysler
Inland Steel
United Aircraft
North American
Atlantic Coast Line
Santa Fe
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Southern Railway
Continental Oil
General Electric
Texas Corp
Celotex
N. Y. Steam Preferreds
Central Railroad
N. J
General Motors
Goodyear
Goodrich
International Harvester
Markets at a Glance From New York and Chicago
New York and Chicago market summaries report mixed bonds and U S loans drift, uneven curb rates, and lower cotton. Funds show firmer coffee. frost reports in Brazil lightly affect grains. Wheat unsettled, corn weak, cattle steady with top steer price around 14.25, hogs down 15 to 25 cents to 11.65. Cotton futures close steady to down 1, spot middling around 12.60s.
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New York
U. S
Brazil
Chicago
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Near Steady
June cotton for 8000 bales including 3900 American traded quiet with prices down three points. Quoted values include American grades: strict good middling 8.21, good middling 7.91, strict middling 7.61, middling 7.36, strict low middling 7.11, low middling 6.61, strict good ordinary 6.11, good ordinary 5.71. Futures closed barely steady with July 7.15, Oct 7.07, Dec 7.02, Mar 7.02, May 7.08.
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Liverpool
Potatoes mixed market report from US Dept Agr notes
Chicago report shows US Department of Agriculture market update with prices for Idaho Russel Burbanks and Louisiana Bliss Triumphs. Prices listed for US No 1 and No 2 grades in various sizes. demand described as light to good and supplies light to rather light amid steady to firm tones.
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Chicago
Idaho Russel
Butter Prices Steady Amid Mixed Market Signals
Chicago reports show butter prices at 22 119 steady with no change, while ages 24 985 appear unsettled and unchanged. market notes indicate stable butter pricing despite slight motion in related figures.
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Chicago
Poultry Live Truck Totals and Weights Reported in Chicago
Chicago reports Poultry live 46 trucks steady. Hens over 5 pounds and various breeds with weights listed for Leghorn, Plymouth Rock, White Rock, Bareback and colored varieties. Turkeys, ducks and geese shown with hen and tom weights and No 2 turkeys.
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Chicago
Plymouth
White Rock
Plymouth Rock
White Rocks
Leghorn Roosters
Hog and cattle market summary from Chicago auction
Hogs total around 12 000 with 5 000 direct. prices 10 15 lower than Wednesday. Early top 11 65. most 11 30 11 55 for 200 300 lbs. Packing sows steady. 160 190 lb hogs 10 85 11 50. Cattle 5 000, calves 1 500. best medium steers 14 25, largely 10 50 12 50. native grassers 7 50 9 50. Grass and grain fed heifers varied, 900 lb averages near 12 50.
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Chicago
Roper warns on letdown after armament buying
Secretary Roper warned that abrupt drop in arms orders could depress business and worsen economic mood. He urged cooperation to guard against temporary orders and inflation driven planning, noting government emergency spending boosts but predicts only modest summer activity unless new shocks arise.
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Washington
Roper
Commerce Department
Funeral guests and social notes from Bent Creek area
Charlie and Willie Dixon of Bent Creek Virginia return home after attending the funeral of C. M. Dixon. A Six Mile chicken fry Saturday night featured Emma Sue Lynn Evelyn Johnson Nellye Bland Ethel Hough Florence Orr Berta Overstreet Georgia Dunn Mildred Hough James Lynn Bud Murphree Leon Chunn Lester Wooten Phil Vassar Alex Archery Joe Brantley and chaperones. Various local residents visited, traveled or hosted events at Gum Springs Montevello Wheeler Dam and Center Grove. birthday dinner for John Miler noted.
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Charlie
Willie Dixon
Bent Creek
Virginia
C. M. Dixon
Six Mile
Emma Sue Lynn
Evelyn Johnson
Nellye Bland
Ethel Hough
Florence Orr
Berta Overstreet
Georgia Dunn
Mildred Hough
James Lynn
Bud Murphree
Leon Chunn
Lester Wooten
Phil Vassar
Alex Archery
Joe Brantley
Alex Archer
Joe Eee
Montevello
Tromery
Etheridge Mason
Cecil Miller
John Miler
Mason
Gum Springs
Sunny
Coiaco
J. W. Lynn
Abbeville
Alex Dunn
Wheeler Dam
Livestock Market Report: Cattle Higher and Lamb Demand Strong
Selling at a new high on crop cows steady bulls 15 25 higher sheep 11000 including 5000 direct fat lambs and spring lambs active 10 25 higher native spring lambs 12.00 13.00 Idaho spring lambs 12.25 with five per cent short clipped lambs 9.50 10.15 sheep steady 3.00 4.50
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Idaho
Mail delivery tied to confined dogs in Birmingham
Postmaster Cooper Green warns Housewives to keep dogs confined to ensure mail delivery. Since April 1, 50 letter carriers bitten in Birmingham. General delivery available for homes with loose dogs as required by postal law.
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Birmingham
Ala
Cooper Green
Green
Tragic Drowning of 16-Year-Old Everett Hood in Short Creek
Everett Hood, 16, drowned last night in Short Creek near Albertville. According to two companions, Hood was seized by cramps and sank before a boat could reach him. searchers scoured the creek throughout the night for his body.
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Albertville
Ala
Everett Hood
Short Creek
Young Hood
Owens Receives Honorary LL D Award in Alabama
Mrs Marie B Owen director of the state department of archives and history is named the third in her family in two years to receive the honorary LL D degree. The Alabama ceremony highlights a family tradition of scholarly achievement.
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Montgomery
Ala
Marie B. Owen
State Department of Archives and History
Owen
President outlines national planning for flood and drought relief
The president urges Congress to adopt a national planning board to coordinate flood prevention and drought emergency projects. He advocates state and local financing share and says regional authorities should draft integrated plans for water, soils, forests and power, with annual congressional review.
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Congress
Tennessee Valley
Columbia Valley
Mississippi
National Planning Board
Amendment Offered in Washington on Public Works Relief Bill
Senator Hayden of Arizona proposed an amendment in Washington today to extend the Public Works Act as part of the relief bill. The move aims to broaden funding and extend programs supporting infrastructure projects amid ongoing relief efforts.
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Washington
Hayden
D-Ariz
Jefferson Davis Birthday Observed Across Alabama
Alabama observed the birthday of Jefferson Davis with public offices closed, banks shut, and state departments at the capitol except the supreme court of appeals. The event marked the holiday honoring the Confederacy leader.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Jefferson
Davis
Supreme Court of Appeals
Southern Metal Products expands after overhaul
Huntsville Alabama June 3 The Southern Metal Products Corp recently overhauled and placed in full operation and now begins a major expansion program adding quarters and extra equipment installation.
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Huntsville
Ala
Southern Metal Products Corp
Montgomery tests new police radio system success
The first test of Montgomery Alabama's new police radio system, conducted last night, was declared a complete success by officials. The test was directed by M. Baker of Birmingham.
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Ala
Montgomiery
M. Baker
Birmingham
Dean Refuses to Sign League Reinstatement Statement
Frick and Frisch press for Dean to sign a final statement detailing balk rule enforcement and alleged remarks about umpire George Barr. Dean declares his conscience clear and refuses, while Leonard Landis is informed of the league action. The St Louis club may pursue further action.
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Dean
Dizzy
Frisch
Lloyd
Frick
National League
Landis
League
St. Louis
Administration Funds Loans and Grants Shelf Life Extended
The administration proposed a two year program allocating 325 million dollars for loans and grants. The plan aims to expand funding channels and support public projects.
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Decatur Daily
Byrnes
Decatur’s
Mary Jane
Blaine Mitchell
Hosmer Robertson
Hunte- Ville
Decatur
Roy Odom
Baugh
Austinville
W. B. Anderson
Athens
Benevolent Bede Hospital
W. H. Anderson
van Gilbert
Lewis C. Brown
William Hockensmith
Gorgas Hollow
J. T. Niager
Roy Niager
Sixth Avenue South
W. G. Maze
Winston Powell
the Daily
Cavaliers
Gussie Poole
Bruce
Tuscumbia
J. M. Minor
Mrs. E. Breed
W. T. Minor
Fort Worth, Tex
Lolette Roberts
Hartsellenne 2
S Infirmary
Curtis Campbell
Baugh’s Infirmary
J. D
Redding Emens
New Orleans
H. P. Still
The
National Re-Employment Service
Camp Hill
D. F. Crawford
Vinemont
E. A. Roles
Decatur Toy
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
C. L. Dobbs
First Methodist Church
Munsey MacGlathery
BLOW
Harry J. Hooking
House
Burness
Federal Treasury
Steiner
Ore
McCarran
Nev
Byrd
Hopkins
Peager
Senator McKellar
Tenn
McKellar
Akron
Blondie
Chic Young
I Satia
Mioney
Tetterine
MAX Factor
Rouge
Dillehay Bros
Republic Steel Corporation
Warren
Central Press
Wall Street
Blers
Mississippi Bliss Triumph
Alabama Bliss Triumphs
Florette Miss Winifred Vincent
J. Craig Smith
Avondale Mills
Mens College
Nashville
Alabama Women’s College
Montevallo
Eugene Peagler
T. M. Wiley
Wiley
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