Alabama Abolish Absentee Voting By Mail Proposal Set Up
Alabama lawmakers prepare a bill to end vote by mail for absentee ballots. Senator Verde Elmore and Rep. E C Boswell lead drafting with Senator Daniel Boyd and Governor Frank Dixon said to favor abolition. The plan requires duplicate affidavits, signed ballots, and locked ballot boxes with multi party access.
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Alabama
Ala
Verde Elmore
Elmore
E. C Boswell
Geneva
Daniel Boyd
Roanoke
Frank Dixon
Presidents Abroad After Leaving Office Explore Later Tours
The article notes former presidents who traveled abroad after serving, including Grant on a world tour and Theodore Roosevelt visiting South Africa and Europe. It discusses norms of post presidency travel, comparisons to British monarch and prime minister duties, and remarks on potential future trips by Roosevelt.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Panama
William Howard Taft
Mexico
Warren G. Harding
Canada
Calvin Coolidge
Cuba
Roosevelt
White House
Grant
Windsor Castle
Queen Victoria
Coar
Russia
St. Petresburg
Japan
South Africa
Europe
Italy
France
Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm
Edward VII
England
Mr. Roosevelt
PTA Conference At Florence State Teachers College
Delegates from Decatur and Morgan County plan to attend the PTA conference June 14 and the annual curriculum conference June 15 16 in Kilby Auditorium at Florence State Teachers College. Speakers include Dr Agnes Snyder Columbia University Mrs James Fitts Hill national PTA VP Elbert Norton AEM president Mrs B R Showalter Auburn PTA president and Dr J A Killer Florence State Teachers College president will preside with other speakers Dr Caswell and Dr Snyder among others.
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Decatur
Morgan County
PTA
Kilby
Florence State Teachers College
Agnes Snyder
Columbia University
James Fitts Hill
Montgomery
Elbert Norton
AEM
B. R. Showalter
Auburn
J. A
Markets reel as meat stocks fade on quiet session
In New York on June 13 Victor Pubank reports meat stocks showing limited fighting spirit with leading issues down fractions to over a point. Transfers for five hours around 500 000 shares while hogs and sheep sales remain light and prices edge lower across weights. In Chicago trading on June 13 prices hold firm with eggs steady and storage packed firsts at 16 1 2 to 16 3 4.
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Wall Street
Victor Pubank
New York
Chicago
Butte
Ege
Markets at a Glance New York June 13
Stocks lower with industrials leading a slow decline. Bonds fall across all groups. Curb market mixed in leadership. Foreign exchange steady with Belga slight drop. Cotton firm due to adverse weather and crops. Sugar mixed amid liquidation and demand. Coffee uneven from new buying and profit taking. Chicago wheat nearly steady. corn higher on smaller receipts. Cattle weak to 15 higher. hogs mostly down 10 with spots 15 off.
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New York
Chicago
New York Stock and Cotton Quotes Dated June 13
Stocks declined for some names while most issues were unchanged as trading opened. Cotton futures at New York closed higher with July at 9.21 cents, October 8.32, December 8.06, and January 7.97 cents, amid firm margins and spot quotes for middling cotton at 9.92 nominal.
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New York
Tue
Mon
Agveroe Cick de As
Icc
N.Y
seithwestBaind Tyres
Cotton market closes slightly higher in New Orleans
In New Orleans on June 13 trading quiets with unsatisfactory crop news. The cotton market ends steady with net advances of 6 to 11 points. Prices shown: July around 9.30, October 8.43, December 8.24, May 8.00, with various highs and lows noted in morning and afternoon sessions.
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N._O
New Orleans
Cottonseed Meal Futures Steady in Memphis Trade
In Memphis on June 13 prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent held steady with settlements at 22.75 for June and July and 22.50 for August through October and January, with 3,200 sales recorded for the day.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cottonseed Oil Prices Range Across Summer Contracts
In New Orleans on June 13 cottonseed oil closed steady with bleachable prime summer yellow at 6.50, prime crude at 5.37, and months July to Jan quoted from 6.09 to 6.44 with bid-b.
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New Orleans
Spot Cotton Rebounds Slightly in New Orleans Close
Spot cotton in New Orleans ends 5 points higher amid light trading. Sales total 111 bales with low middling 8.30, middling 9.45, good middling 10.00. Receipts 1,907 and stock 417,961.
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SPOT
New Orleans
Nashville Livestock Market Report June 13 Three
Cattle and calves on hand show a sizable assortment. Steady to firm prices noted for plain to medium light cattle and heifers. Kilibe classes and salable cattle listed. mostly stock cattle on sale waiting.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U, Dept. Agri
Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Trading
Poultry live markets in Chicago on June 13 show 40 trucks steady with prices unchanged as buyers and sellers maintain cautious stance in the mid week session.
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Chicago
Senate Finance Hearing on Social Security and Private Insurance
Altmeyer of the Social Security Board said some private firms might offer more liberal old age coverage than the social security program in a few cases. He noted the number is small and that private benefits would require contributions from both employers and employees under the law.
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Altmeyer
Social Security Board
Senate Finance Committee
Mining bill faces federal mine inspection debate
A. W. Dickinson of the American mining congress calls a pending federal mine inspection bill duplicative. Senator Neely's measure has United Mine Workers backing, while union leaders cite rising fatalities. Opponents warn federal control could undermine state responsibility and research flexibility.
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Washington
A. W. Dickinson
American Mining Congress
Senate
Neely
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Thomas Kennedy
Dickinson
Guffey
Herbert
Salmon
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Freddie Haas Jr Takes Early Lead in Southern Golf Qualifier
Freddie Haas Jr of New Orleans, twice a championship winner, shot 69 in the opening round of the 37th Southern golf tournament 36 hole qualifying test, breaking par by two and posting a four stroke lead over early finishers.
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Nashville
Tenn
Freddie Haas, Jr
New Orleans
Limit Asked On Two Bonds For TVA Purchase Plan
The House committee on military affairs proposed capping TVA bond authorization at 61.5 million dollars to finance private electric utility acquisitions. The Senate had approved 100 million, and supporters aim to raise the House figure. The bill would keep TVA bonds as obligations of TVA not the federal government and limit earnings refunds to five percent.
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Washington
Military Affairs Committee
House
Tennessee Valley Authority
Senate
TVA
May
Tennessee Electric Power
Alabama
Mississippi
Memphis
Czech Legion Draws Bohemia’s Able Bodied Men
The report notes hundreds of Prague and Bruenn residents vanish to join a Cz patriots legion formed by General Prehala in Poland. May 28 Karl Voita Benes reportedly fled protectorate and rumors tie him to the legion. Unclear if Czech ex-president Benes has underground U S ties.
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Bruenn
Protectorate
Bohemia-Moravia
Legion of ‘Cz
Prehala
Poland
Germany
Voija Benes
United States
Benes
America
Votja Benes
Bohemia
County committee plans June 21 Decatur stop
Barbour County and Tal ladega County officials study agricultural markets. After reviewing county conditions the committeemen will spend the night of June 21 in Decatur for meetings and discussions.
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Barbour County
L. N. Payne
Talladega
Talladega County
Decatur
Torture Cell Trial Shocks Madrid Court in 1936 Spain
In Barcelona on June 13 a packed court heard 30 witnesses recount torture in Republican detention cells. Architect Alonso Laurent Cik, 28, faced accusations over building the cells used to torment Nationalists and suspected Franco sympathizers, while prosecutors cited brutal methods and eye injuries.
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Barcelona
Alfonso Laurent Clik
Cik
Francisco Franco
Europe
Spain
Real Monasterie
Convent de Los San Juanitas
Calle Zaragoza
Judgment Sermon at Central Methodist Emphasizes Death and Judgment
Rev. Sullins Dosser leads a second week revival at Central Methodist Church, with growing attendance. He centers on Hebrews 9 27 and the God appointed day of judgment, urging readiness before the Judgment seat and noting the measuring stick of the Ten Commandments for all.
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Central Methodist Church
Sullins Dosser
Dosser
Sodom
Gomorrah
Jesus
Decatur
Hell
Christ
Entertainment Night at Florette Hosts Open House
Mr and Mrs Harold Waugh entertained guests at their Florette home hosting a social evening. The living room featured Queen Annes lace and ferns while tea was served. candles lit the scene. The Black Brothers Orchestra provided music as dancing and games concluded the night with a list of attendees including Mr and Mrs Tom Crawford Mr and Mrs James Gurley Jr Mr and Mrs James Palmer Miss Dorothy Wayne Quinn Melvin Black Miss Mary Lucille Quinn and Marion Black.
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Harold Waugh
Florette
Hartselle
Tom Crawford
James Gurley
James Palmer
Dorothy Wayne Quinn
Melvin Black
Mary Lucille Quinn
Marion Black
Decatur Police Court Fines Highlight Local News
Four fined in police court today three for over parking and one for drunkenness. Multiple updates on local church events medical notices and civic items including a Bible school closing a mid week prayer service a revival in Birmingham and people traveling to nearby towns.
State Takes Hand In Suit Over County Funds
Alabama state takes part in the suit by Eugene C. Whelan former Jefferson County license inspector seeking 10064 on hand when leaving office in January. State contends it gets two thirds of the funds with the county receiving one third while a prior judge ruled against Whelan. Hearing set for Thursday as Whelan seeks dismissal of the declaratory judgment.
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Birmingham
Ala
Eugene C. Whelan
Jefferson County
J. Frits Thompson
Whelan
Henry S. Long
State Tax Commission
Prisoners Revolt in Silk Hoist Shaft Plants 1927 Crackdown
On July 10 1927 Silk unblocked the hoist and 372 convicts protested overcrowded conditions by barricading in the shaft. They capitulated to hunger after 36 hours. Lansing and nearby Leavenworth have seen other prison strikes including a federal convict outcry at Leavenworth with yelling stomping and pan throwing.
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Lansing
Leavenworth
Senate firm in farm aid demand
Senator Russell said after a White House conference that the Senate would keep its demand for 338 million dollars in additional farm benefits in the farm appropriation measure. The conference with President Roosevelt also touched on other farm issues and possible funding sources.
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Senate
Washington
Russell
Roosevelt
White House
Wallace
Bankhead
Ala
House
TVA power limits eyed as refinancing gains seen
The House Military Affairs Committee's vote to curb TVA property acquisitions may open about 300 million dollars in refinancing for Commonwealth and Southern subsidiaries Georgia Power and Alabama Power. Willkie, head of the parent company, notes uncertainty over TVA expansion hinders debt refinancings and lower carrying charges. Utility observers anticipate renewed large scale refunding as TVA’s future remains unclear.
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New York
House
Military Affairs Committee
Tennessee Valley Authority
Southern
Commonwealth & Southern Corp
TVA
House Committee
Federal Agency
Tennessee Electric Power So
Commonwealth & Southern System
Wendell L. Willkie
Wall Street
WPA Reorganizes Projects and Seeks Local Sponsorship
The plan moves project directors to Washington for tight national supervision, aims to boost local sponsorship, reorganizes the federal theatre project, and makes personnel changes to improve operations. Legislators debate limits on outside domination of privately run projects. Phone 46, ask for Ad Taker.
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Washington
Federal Theatre Project
Slaying on Louisville & Nashville Freight Train
Escambia county officers sought a black hobo after a fatal shooting on a Louisville & Nashville freight train near Brewton Alabama. The slain man was tentatively identified as Paul L Montgomery by Bay Minette undertaker L D Owens who had he body. Mobile police heard the name J W Lucas. Sheriff O R Emmons held an unidentified young white man as a material witness. bloodhounds failed to track the fleeing suspect after both a white man and a negro jumped from the train.
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Emmons
Mrs Helmick Called Home
Mrs. Mary Ellen Helmick age 69 died at 6 20 p m Monday at her daughter's home on Second Avenue. Funeral at 2 30 Wednesday at Grant Street Church of Christ with Landsay Allen officiating. Burial by Drinkard Howell. Survived by three daughters including Mrs Parker of Columbus Georgia and Mrs Edwards of Columbus Georgia, a sister, a brother, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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Mary Ellen Helmich
W. H. Parker
Second Avenue
Grant Street Church of Christ
Landsay Allen
Drinkard-Howell
Parker
Helmick
James F. Edwards
Columbus
Annie Porch
Manchester
Red Wing Girl Scouts Hold Weekly Meeting
Red Wing Troop 3 met Monday at Central Methodist church for roll call and pledge. Jean Link introduced Sanders Fusch of the highway patrol who spoke on cycling. Court of honor awarded cyclist badge to Jean Link and safety badges to Ladge Cherie Chandler Kathleen McGlathery and Captain Mary Louise Reed.
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Red Wing
Central Methodist Church
Jean Link
Sanders Fusch
Ladge Cherie Chandler
Kathleen McGlathery
Mary Louise Reed
Week end visitors include Vaughan-Daniel Quartet and Indian Quartet
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hogan hosted week end guests from Boaz and Lawrenceburg Tenn. G. K. Vaughan attended with his Indian Quartet. At 6 pm Sunday dinner were G K Vaughan and Indians Edna Harner Tendy Cass Adam Christy Arthur Alexander and Sidney Cass. Also present were John Daniel Troy Daniel Edgar Moss and others including two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pruett, Albert Williams, Wallace Fowler, Carl Raines, Bev T. Howell and Marvalene Howell.
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J. E. Hogan
Sixth Avenue
South
Vaughan-Daniel
Boaz
G. K. Vaughan
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Edna Harner
Tendy Cass
Adam Christy
Arthur Alexander
Sidney Cass
John Daniel
Troy Daniel
Edgar Moss
Jimmie Moss
Lawrence Pruett
Albert Williams
Wallace Fowler
Carl Raines
Bev T. Howell
Marvalene Howell
Vacation Bible School Opens Monday at St. Pauls
The daily vacation Bible school of St. Pauls Lutheran church will begin Monday. Rev. E. T. Town, the pastor, will direct the work. A picnic will mark the end of the session.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
E. T. Town
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