Finnell Calls for Tax Cuts and Prison Reform in Alabama
Col Woolsey Finnell addressed about 100 in the circuit court room urging Alabama Democrats to back him for governor. He attacked state extravagance and the prison system, proposed a nonpolitical prison board, severer classing of inmates, reduced payroll, and a centralized tax department with a single tax official and assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolsey Finnell
Circuit Court Room
Alabama
Finnell
Tuscaloosa County
Classified Ads Offer Hidden Opportunities
A brisk note urges readers to monitor classified ads for chances and deals. It cautions that intentions alone may fail and emphasizes staying alert to the diverse opportunities found among listings.
Senate group puzzled by Cannon stand in inquiry
Washington June 6. Senate lobby investigators pondered how to handle Bishop James Cannon Jr who refused to answer questions and walked out of the committee. Senator Walsh said no action would be taken until Caraway returns. Cannon sent a telegram from Jonesboro Ark. noting possible address in Dexter Mo. He refused to discuss his 1928 anti Smith activities and defied the panel by leaving the room.
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Washington
Caraway
Arkansas
Senate
James Cannon
Walsh
Montana
Jonesboro
Ark
Dexter
Cannon
Alfred E. Smith
Montanan
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate Lobby Committee
James Cannon, Jr
Caraway says no subpoena for Bishop Cannon Jr
Senator Caraway visiting Jonesboro said he has no plan to subpoena Bishop James Cannon Jr. The senator, head of the Senate lobby committee, emphasized the probe targets lobbying and not political matters and suggested Cannon could be excused if he declined to answer.
Graf Zeppelin Lands at Friedrichshafen After World Voyage
Graf Zeppelin returned from an 18 000 mile voyage to South America and the United States landing at Friedrichshafen after a 19 day cruise. She made landings in Spain Brazil and the United States and flew over the North African coast.
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Friedrichshaffen
Germany
South America
United States
Graf
Spain
Brazil
Hill Chevrolet Chief Returns From Georgia Visit
Georgia A. W. Hill, head of Hill Chevrolet, has returned from a tour of his former home state in Georgia.
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A. W. Hill
The
Hill Chevrolet Company
Georgia
Mrs. Virginia Chadwell Returns Home to Nashville
Mrs. Virginia Chadwell returned to Nashville Thursday afternoon after spending several days visiting relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Chadwell
Nashville
Police Chief Kills Self On Eve Of Murder Trial
Columbia South Carolina June 6. A B McGraw New Brookland chief of police killed himself at his home before a murder trial for killing Henry Martin. The shooting occurred while awaiting trial after a 1929 hospital incident.
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Self
Columbia
A. B. McGraw
New Brookland
Henry Martin
McGraw
Martin
Alabama Mayors Discuss Problems at State Meeting
Mayors and officials from Alabama towns continued discussions of municipal government challenges at the Alabama League of Municipalities banquet. They backed early disposal of Muscle Shoals and sent a resolution to President Hoover. Paving, financing, and utility profits from Piedmont and Cullman were highlighted.
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Florence
Ala
Alabama
Alabama League of Municipalities
Hoover
Henry K. Dickinson
Opelika
G. P. Phillips Haslan
Piedmont
M. L. Robertson
Cullman
W. D. Copeland
Auburn
Sidney J. Reaves
Anniston
Sumpter Cogswell
Pel! City
Farmer Shot Near Greensboro. Suspect Held Without Bond
B Gaines Phipps of Newbern, wounded in a car near Greensboro, fights to recover as B M Weeks of Bear Whitsett is jailed without bond after Phipps names him in a statement. Weeks denies the shooting and says he was at home. Phipps's wife and two sons arrived from Kingsport, Tennessee.
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Greensboro
Ala
B. Gaines Phipps
Newbern
Here
B. M. Weeks
Bear Whitsett
Hale County
Weeks
Phipps
Jamies, Jr
Kenneth
Kingsport
Tenn
Local Cotton Market Telegram Listing
The market notes show Strict Middling around 14.00 with a 13.75 quoted okun and Strict Low near 12.75. The fragment indicates daily price ranges for cotton grades but lacks full context or dates.
Tragedy Near Athens Claims Lif e of Joe P Trim
Fifteen year old highway worker Joe P Trim died at 5:35 PM after a gravel pit near Athens on the Huntsville highway caved in. He suffered a possible broken back and internal injuries while driving a tractor when the bank collapsed. The body returned to Athens for burial after the Decatur trip. Funeral planned from his Athens home Saturday at 10 AM with pallbearers from his circle.
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Joe P. Trim
Athens
Huntsville
Decatur
Young Trim
Joe B. Trim
Marion County
J. O. Hill
Banquet interest rises for gubernatorial candidates
A. G. Patterson, congressional candidate, says widespread interest exists in a June 12 banquet here hosted by the League of Women Voters. He reports conversations with Florence mayors and other leaders indicating broad community enthusiasm for the event.
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League of Women Voters
A. G. Patterson
Varrious
Florence
Mr. Patterson
Condition of Mrs Marvin Pattillo Reported Unchanged
Mrs Marvin Pattillo of Hartselle remains in Birmingham hospital under specialist care after transfer for treatment. The update notes her condition is unchanged since admission.
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Marvin Pattillo
Hartselle
Birmingham Hospital
Ford Sees Upturn in U S Business and Global Plants
Henry Ford told The Philadelphia Enquirer that American business is improving as workers return to their jobs after stock market losses. He said plans include plants in China and Germany, with expansion into South America, Ireland, and a world prosperity approach.
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Philadelphia
The
Philadelphia Enquirer Today
Henry Ford
Ford
Washington
Hoover
the Enquirer
China
Germany
South America
Ireland
Free State
Cadet Hosiery Mill Expands as Payroll Soars in Columbia
Cadet Hosiery Mill at Columbia Tennessee reports a payroll of 5506.68 distributed to 150 workers for two weeks. The plant is expanding with 25 more machines installed and ready to operate soon, signaling a shift to big time production.
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Columbia, Tenn
Columbia
Patterson Encouraged by Alabama League Meeting Support
A. G. Patterson says campaign progress is encouraging after attending Alabama Municipal League meetings in Florence. Mayor B. L. Malone and Aldermen C. D. Patterson heard from valley executives about community strength.
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A. G. Patterson
Congress
Convict Dies in Solitary at Jefferson Camp No 8
J A Marshall 38 a Jefferson county convict at Camp No 8 Gilmore died of heart failure several hours after placement in solitary for misbehavior. He had just begun an 18 month sentence for petit larceny and died before Dr. Gwinn arrived. Board of revenue investigates. Survived by widow and mother.
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Birmingham
Ala
J. A. Marshall
Jefferson County
Gilmore
Marshall
E. H. Gilmore
Gio
J. W. Gwinn
Bessemer
Gwinn
Pickens
W. D. Bishop
Jefferson County Board of Revenue
Board of Revenue Today
Death of Ernest Walker Shocks Decatur Community
Ernest Walker a longtime Decatur resident died suddenly at 1 30 yesterday afternoon after ill health following a ten day period of poor condition. He is survived by his wife and son George, two sisters, and is to be buried in Alexander City after services at 8 pm at 416 Fourth Avenue West.
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Ernest Walker
Decatur
Walker
George Walker
J. M. Gargous
Alexander City
Ale
John Bridges
Autangville
Ala
C. A. Edwards
Fourth Avenue
West
James Allen Smith
H. T. Lile
Brown
F. A. Bloodworth
Lucian Royer
C. E. Malone
J. P. Matlock
W. V. Davidson
Charles Johnson
5. M. Thompson
Lamar Penney
Julian Bibb
Mr. Basham
W. H. Todd
L. O. Stout
L. A. Day
Bob Moseley
W. W. Rahm
F. P. Pettey
Judge Callahan Still Improving
Judge W. W. Callahan, once ill at home and at Benevolent Hospital, was reported still improving at his residence today. Friends remain hopeful for a speedy and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Callahan
Benevolent Hospital
Minstrel Show The Chocolate Drop at Riverside High
The Chocolate Drop Minstrel will be presented tonight at eight o clock in the Riverside high school auditorium under the auspices of Central Methodist church missionary societies. A large cast of local entertainers is included and a large crowd is expected.
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Riverside High School
Missionary Societies of the
Central Methodist Church
Mrs Elizabeth Horton Illness Reported During Visit
The many friends of Mrs Eliza beth Horton regret she is ill in Maryville Ohio while visiting and will return home Monday, met in Cincinnati by Mrs W B Edmundson.
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Elizabeth Horton
Maryville
Cincinnati
W. B. Edmund
Clark Rockefeller wedding in Philadelphia and Maine links
Todhunter Clark and Almira Susie Rockefeller wed in Philadelphia on June 28 as part of a family alliance with the Rockefellers. The couple, both from prominent lines, will honeymoon seven months aboard a world cruise before settling in a $75 000 Pocantico Hills home.
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Philadelphia
Todhunter Clark
Maine
House of Rockefeller
Northeast Harbor
Clark
Nelson
Miss Clark
New York
Foxcroft School
Virginia
Sorbonne
Paris
Elizabeth W. Roberts
George B. Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Percy Hamilton Clark
E. W. Clark
Rockefeller
Almira Rockefeller
William G. Rockefeller
Radnor Hunt Club
St. Asaph's Protestant Episcopal Church
Bala
Benjamin N. Bird
Clarks
China
India
Young Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
N. Y
The Book of Ruth Play By Church Youth Group
A play titled The Book of Ruth will be staged by the Church of God young people at 7 30 Sunday evening replacing the regular service. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Injured Girl Not Resting Well at Benevolent Hospital
Miss Loraine Winton, year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs R M Winton of West, was not resting well today at Benevolent hospital. The Winton home reported she had a fall or injury earlier, and concern about her condition persisted this afternoon.
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Loraine Winton
R. M. Winton
West
Benevolent Hospital
Winton
Spotted Rains This Section
Rain last night was described as spotted across the section with reports noting heavy showers. The weather likely stirred dust and limited outdoor activity as residents observed intermittent downpours.
Hartsel Resident J. D. Nelson Suffering Stroke
Hartsel resident J. D. Nelson is slightly improved after suffering a stroke on Monday. The paralysis episode has caused concern among his many friends.
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J. D. Nelson
Hartselle
Nelson
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Detroit
Mich
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Joseph O’connors
Soom
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Whro
Huntsville Road
Mr. Ford
Cadet Plant
Patterson
Jefferson
Sweetheart of
Mary Todhunter Clark
Nelson A. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Judge Callahan
Mrs. Horton III
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