Chamberlain says Britain would have paid token June 15
Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Britain would have paid a token on June 15 on the forthcoming debt installment but Roosevelt could not guarantee Britain would not be a defaulter. He said the note was released in Washington by a misunderstanding not the American government’s fault.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Treasury
Washington
Republican Chief Search Intrigue Underscores Open Race
In six weeks since the convention call no clear front runner emerged for the Republican chair. Several possible names have been discussed but none meets the hoped for mix of money prominence and political savy, making the race unusually open and unsettled.
Britain Defers War Debt Payment As Finland Plans Cash Remittance
Britain informed the United States on Monday that it would defer the June 15 payment of 261 781 011 68 dollars on war debts. Finland said it would make a full cash installment of 166 538 dollars in New York on June 15. The note cited the Johnson act as reason for Britain’s default status.
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Britain
L. Astrom
State Department
New York
William Phillips
Philip Mainwaring Broadmeady
Sir Ronald Lindsey
Great Britain
Absentee Ballot Rush Numbers Climb as Deadline Nears
Absentee ballot applications rise with 450 received by 10 AM and a record 549 anticipated in May primary. Officials expect a late surge but do not foresee a deluge before the Wednesday midnight cutoff.
Decatur Students Earn High Grades in Spring Quarter
Miss Evelyn Beard of Decatur and Murray Braswell of Decatur route 1 were among students achieving an average of B plus during the spring quarter at Fior High. The report notes many fine scholarship records being established by local students in higher education.
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Evelyn Beard
Decatur
Murray Braswell
Fior
Cotton Advances on New Orleans Market in Tight Trading
Cotton rose to a bale value between 1.35 and 1.40 in New Orleans trading as stocks and wheat strength lift prices. Futures jumped with Juby at 11.89 October 12.11 December 12.23 after an initial softer open amid weak stocks and poor crop reports.
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New Orleans
Juby
Reorganization Finance Saviour Looks to State Reform
Russellville Alabama June 5 De ecader an M Dixon new Franklin county state finance reform advocate outlines a pie counter plan for Alabama finances. He criticizes current bonds and warrants valuated last year and argues for a governor led government with recall and appointed officials. He vows to remove Bill Feagin from the capitol and opposes Graves Feagin book contract impacting Alabama schools.
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Russellville
Ala
de Ecader
Dixon
Public Service Commission
Bill Feagin
Alabama
Book Trust
Colonel Graves
Bill
Graves-Feagin
Final Exercises for Decatur Senior High Class of 1934
The 1934 Decatur Senior High graduates receive diplomas under the theme Opportunity is Obligation. Dr. T. H. Napier of Alabama College delivers remarks urging students to master fundamentals, use science for good, and uphold honesty and responsibility as they begin adult life.
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Napier
Harvard
America
Alabama College
Play The Price of Love Staged at Chalybeate Springs
A play titled The Price of Love will be presented at Chalybeate Springs Methodist Church on Saturday night June 9 at 8 o clock. Music by the Mountain Home String Band. All are invited to attend.
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Chalybeate Springs Methodist Church
Mountain Home
Mrs Charles Sheets Visits Friends in Decatur Trinity and Moulton
Mrs Charles Sheets of Berea Kentucky is visiting friends in Decatur Trinity and Moulton. She is seen greeting locals and sharing hospitality during the tour.
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Charles Sheets
Berea, Ky
Decatur
Trinity
Moulton
Drought relief program and silver debate dominate Capitol actions
In Washington the relief package of 525 million dollars for drought aid aligns with cattle purchases and feed seed distribution while Roosevelt and a congressional delegation push for federal relief work. The senate silver bill debate draws filibuster speculation as Nazi propagandizing committee probes open.
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Washington
D. C
Roosevelt
Senate
Best Time Had By Class of 1934 In Local Schools
City school officials praise the 1934 graduates as possibly the best time in school history. Consolidating Central and Riverside high schools saved thousands annually and boosted student participation. Commencement May 12 featured the class play Lookin' Lovely to a capacity audience. The senior class party May 1 and a tour toville May 26 followed, with Riverside hosting the finals and awards.
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Central
Riverside High
Educaton
Iville
Ue Poe
E Hoff
Riverside
Slight Fire Causes Minor Damage on Second Avenue
Fire at 9 30 damaged an apartment owned by G P Jones at 701 Second Avenue. Fire departments responded quickly and contained the flames before they gained headway, with an estimated damage of 25 dollars.
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Second Avenue
G. P. Jones
Three Prisoners Force Stand at Tennessee Prison
Three long term inmates surrendered after a seven hour standoff at the Tennessee state penitentiary in Nashville. The trio Carl Pentecost Lonnie Taylor and J Raines held guard W W C Smith captive as Deputy Warden Ed Connors hesitated to fire. Taylor had earlier been connected to a prison break and a slaying case.
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Nashville
Tenn
State Penitentiary
Carl Pentecost
Lonnie Taylor
J. Raines
Taylor
C. Smith
Ed Connors
Smith
Dozen Fined in Police Court This Morning
An even dozen offenders were tried in municipal court this morning. Most were fined on gaming charges with minor offenses including prohibition violations and drunks.
Court Opens June Term With Criminal Docket
Judge J. E. Horton will convene the June term of circuit court on the 18th with only a criminal docket. A grand jury will be empanelled on opening day. Clerks office attaches were unsure if the term would last one or two weeks.
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J. E. Horton
Circuit Court
Horton
God's Two Books Sermon on Nature and Bible
Nashville evangelist P. Pittman at Grant Street Church of Christ preached that two books reveal God Nature and the Bible. He argued Nature shows existence power bounty and punishment while the Bible tells origin destiny and resurrection noting flowers rebirth only through Scripture.
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de Beoeet
P. Pittman
Nashville
Grant Street Church of Christ
Abraham
Nature
God
Willoughby Ill at Home in Morgan County
W T Willoughby a widely known Morgan County chief deputy sheriff and sheriff candidate is confined to his home on Fourth Avenue West due to illness. Friends across the county express sorrow at his indisposition and hope he will resume duties soon.
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W. T. Willoughby
Morgan County
Fourth Avenue
West
Tonsils Removed From Elmer Lloyd Jr
Elmer Lloyd Jr. is resting well after his tonsil removal operation today.
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Elmer Lloyd, Jr
Power Plant and Jail Drive Early Approval Projections
Decatur awaits action as Carmichael's Office eyes favorable PWA decision on the six billion dollar relief bill. The plan includes a $112,000 county jail and a $10,000 school project, with allocations to be announced soon.
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Washington
ICN
Decatur Horizon
Organize a Group for Young People Under 16 and Over 16
A local notice invites all children under 16 to attend 3:00 PM activities and all people over 16 to evening service at 7:00 PM led by Rev. Ogletree. The public is invited to join these events, with Ogletree delivering the message tonight.
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Ogletree
Rev. Ogletree
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