Johnsons Recovery Plan Outlined With Six Man Team
The confidential setup approved by the President aims to launch an industrial recovery bill administered by six executives led by General Hugh Johnson. A legal adviser Donald Richberg, a labor adviser tied to the American Federation of Labor, and Henry Harriman of the United States Chamber of Commerce are named among aides. The program targets iron and steel, oil, coal, automobile, and textile sectors with goals of higher prices and wages, expanded employment, and millions returning to work within a year. Johnson signals blunt leadership in a blunt exchange with a caller, revealing his no-nonsense style when confronted with negotiators.
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Washington
Hugh Johnson
Johnson
Donald R. Richberg
Brotherhoods
Interior
Ickes
Amercan Fedeation of Labor
Farley
Frances Perkins
Henry S. Harriman
United States Chamber of Commerce
Iron and Steel Industry
McGrady
Ngeneral Johnson
Robert P. Lamont
Lamont
King George Calls for World Cooperation at Opening of Economic Conference
London reports King George urges global cooperation for peace and progress as the world economic conference opens. MacDonald notes debt issues are top priority and must be settled before recovery. diplomats prepare for 66 nations. Hull and delegates discuss plans ahead of the Monday opening.
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London
George
MacDonald
Washington Administration
Hull
Little Theatre Gains Advocates Seek Board Election
The Little Theatre movement gains headway with a planned meeting in the Tennessee Valley Bank assembly room Friday night to elect a board of directors and advance the organization. Members are urged to attend to support the project.
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Little Theatre Movement
Tennessee Valley Bank
Cape Codders to Try Kidnap Pair
A Barnstable jury, largely Cape Codders, adjourned after the first salesman was examined to take a ride over the kidnapping terrain. Jurors familiarized themselves with the crime scene as part of court proceedings.
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Barnstable
Mass
Ten Die In Plane Crash At World’s Fair Visit
Chicago June 12 ten persons eight of them skyward bound as passengers on a sightseeing trip from the World’s Fair perished in a flaming amphibian airplane crash at Glenview. The Northern Light twin motor craft plunged 600 feet during a gusts and fireball explosion enveloped the wreckage. Identified dead include pilot Carl V Vickery and aviation mechanic Harry Jacobs others were tentatively identified from papers found by investigators. No passenger list was kept and two women were reported among the casualties.
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Chicago
Glenview
Carl V. Vickery
Harry Jacobs
Wheeling
Edward M. Fay
Joseph George Robinson
Edith
New York
Fairgrounds
Duncan Hodges
Westside Bible School to Open at 9 OClock
Westside Bible School plans a 9 o'clock opening with faculty selections this week. All children in the community are invited to enroll on the first day.
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Westside Bible School
Ning
Attorney General Thomas E Knight Jr Visits Decatur
Attorney General Thomas E Knight Jr a Decatur visitor Monday passed through en route to Athens on legal business.
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Thomas E. Knight, Jr
Decatur
Here
Athens
Cullman Editor Visits Decatur on Business
Robert Rosson editor of the Cullman Democrat was a business visitor in Decatur today.
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Cullman
Robert Rosson
Cullman Democrat
Decatur
Jeffries 15 Hurt in Atlanta Explosion Incident
Otis Jeffries left Sunday for Atlanta to be at his father J B Jeffries bedside after a chemical explosion in a Decatur produce firm basement injured three others seriously. An Associated Press dispatch noted the elder and two others wounded with cause undetermined. Firemen entering the basement to rescue workers were overcome by fumes and hospitalized.
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Otis Jeffries
Atlanta
J. B. Jeffries
Associated Press
Youth Admits Slaying Mother in Flint Case
Balfe Mac Donald, 17, confessed to killing his mother in Flint last May by beating her with book ends after a two hour interrogation following his return from Nashville where he was arrested last week. The prosecuting attorney Transue announced the admission.
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Flint, Mich
Transue Today
Balfe MacDonald
Transue
Nashville
Tenn
Rainfall totals for the 24 hours ending 7 am
Rainfall here during the 24 hour period ending at 7 o clock this morning totaled .16 of an inch.
States Rights Stand at Morgan County Repeal Race
Hart Selle attorney J N Powell filed for the July 18 repeal election, arguing the issue is states rights and local self government. Decatur attorney W H Long also filed, both backing repeal of the 18th amendment. May influence hinges on filing deadlines June 16 and strong anti repeal activity noted across Morgan County.
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J. N. Powell
Hartselle
Montgomery
Mar Powell
Alabama
Powell
Franklin D. Roosevelt
W. H. Long
Decatur
Sealock
Dry
Morgan
Cars collide injuring four on Church Street and Bee Line
Two persons were injured when a car driven by Rev. Vance A. Gordon of Decatur and another car driven by a Mr Marion of Courtland collided Saturday on Church Street and the Bee Line highway. Rev Gordon's sister Miss Mary Jo Gordon broke a collar bone and Carlos Handon of Courtland suffered a severely cut lip.
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Vance A. Gordon
Decatur
Marion
Courtland
Church Street
Bee Line
Rev. Gordon
Mary Jo Gordon
Little Carlos Handon
Frank Price Improves After Appendix Operation
Friends report Frank Price is considerably improved after an April operation for appendix removal and hopes to go home Wednesday.
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Frank Price
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Dad in Decatur Stores
A New Deal for Dad urges sons to dress Dad well for Father's Day on June 18. It suggests a summer suit, tie, straw hat, handkerchiefs, socks, and underwear from Decatur stores, highlighting neatness as the thoughtful gift.
8 Legged Calf to Be Mounted for Exhibition
An eight legged calf, actually two calves sharing one head, drew interest at the Decatur Ice and Coal plant. Brought from Moulton, the calf will be mounted for exhibition. It has two hind legs, two fore legs, two spines and shares a single head, with bodies joined at the shoulder. The calf was born on P. D. Hollimon’s farm.
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Decatur
Nd Coal Company
Moulton
P. D. Hollimon
Alabama crop report shows drought stress and mixed yields
Official crop data from Montgomery on June 12 notes rainfall shortfalls leaving crops moisture stressed. Winter wheat yields 9% below 1932, early potatoes 65 percent normal, hay 64 percent, peaches 44 percent with larger expected crop. milk and egg production steady while hatchings down. Farm labor rose and planting nearly finished by June 1.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Vanderbilt head is paid tribute by peers in Nashville
Chancellor James H. Kirkland, 74, after 40 years leading Vanderbilt University, will be honored Monday during commencement. Tribute will come from Whitefoord R. Cole, Dr. W. P. Few, Dr. John J. Tigert, and Dr. Edwin Mims as part of ceremonies. Estimated tribute value ranges from less than 2 million to about 20 million dollars.
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Nashville
Tenn
James H. Kirkland
Varitterbilt University
Whitefoord R. Cole
Board of Trust
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
W. P. Few
Duke University
John J. Tigert
University of Florida
Edwin Mims
Vanderbilt
Drilling Renewed At Lacon Oil Well
K. J. Cole and Charlie Lemke of Garber Oklahoma and T. E. Johnson of Duncan Oklahoma arrived in Falkville and renewed drilling at the Lacon mountain oil well several miles south of Falkville on Sunday and Monday.
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K. J. Cole
Charlie Lemke
Garber, Okla
T. E. Johnson
Duncan,Okla
Falkville
Lacon Mountain
Weather Bureau Reports 91 68 Degree Day
The weather bureau today reports a maximum temperature of 91 degrees and a minimum of 68 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 a.m.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Government to Spend A Billion On Public Works Fast
Washington reports the administration aims to unleash about a billion dollars in public works quickly to spark demand. A nationwide program under Hugh Johnson will hire at least a million men, fund road and building projects, and set wage and hour measures to curb sweatshop conditions while dividing the nation into 12 districts for project approval.
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Washington
Congress
Hugh Johnson
Industry Control
Johnson
L. W. Robert
Cullman Men Injured In Sunday Car Crash
Edwin Puller and Walter Guthrie two Cullman residents suffered injuries when their car left the road one mile north of Cullman and struck a tree. Passed motorist rushed them to a Birmingham hospital where doctors described their conditions as satisfactory. Puller said loss of control caused the crash and the vehicle was nearly demolished.
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Edwin Puller
Walter Guthrie
Cullman
Birmingham
Puller
Cotton Climbs in Market Quotes Across Regions
Cotton rose with a five point gain in midday trading. Decatur middling price stood at 9.06 as New York July futures closed at 9.37, up two points from Saturday.
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Decatur
New York
River Gauge Reports Four-Foot Tennessee River Reading
The Tennessee river remained stationary with a gauge reading of four feet, indicating little to no change in water level today. Local officials monitored the measurement and warned river users to exercise caution around low-water conditions.
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Tennessee
Administration's New Surge Seeks Close by Tonight
Washington reports a mid week adjournment target set by Democratic leaders with a good chance to quit before Wednesday if no filibuster arises. Senate rejects a municipal bankruptcy bill path without committee report, effectively delaying the session. A Roosevelt forces push in Congress aims to bind the Senate to final actions by nightfall after a presidential conference.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
Laders
Sime
Morgan Aides In Numerous Units
Senate investigators reveal that J. P. Morgan & Co. directors sit on 89 corporate boards and control banks with assets surpassing 20 billion dollars. The evidence, released after the hearing, includes a list of Morgan clients sold stock from 1927 to 1929 to 700 individuals and firms.
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Washington
Senate
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan and Company
Russell C. Leffingswell
Morgan Partner
Morgan to Retain Post With College
YELLOW SPRINGS Ohio June 12 Arthur E Morgan will remain president of Antioch College while serving as chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Dean Algon D. son and the administration will be in immediate control during his government appointment.
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Yellow Springs
Ohio
Arthur E. Morgan
Antioch College
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley Authority
Algo D. Son
Monegan
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