Hull Presses World Conference for Open Trade and Monetary Reform
London reports Secretary Hull urged a world economic conference to reject economic nationalism and promote full participation in a tariff truce. He called to remove trade barrier excesses and to define a permanent monetary standard with gold and silver roles. Daladier pushed France to lead the gold standard group and chair the economic commission, which Hull declined.
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London
Amerigo
Hull
America
M. Daladier
France
Economic Commission
Italy
South Africa
Roosevelt to Move on Soviet Sales Amid Economic Strife
The piece outlines Roosevelt weighing a move toward Soviet grain and wheat sales, with timing tied to Congress adjournment or London talks. It notes stock market reactions and suggests railroad wage pressures influence the decision, while critiquing Brain Trust dissent and Taussig's role.
Plan Submitted For Acreage Cut By Cotton States
Washington June 14. Commissioners of agriculture from cotton growing states, after a conference, submitted a plan to remove at least ten million acres from production and opposed a processing tax. The plan proposes $6.00 per acre with an option to buy government cotton at five cents a pound, retiring one third bale per acre, or a rental of $10.00 per acre if no option is chosen. Secretary Wallace is to work out the tentative plan.
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Washington
Commissioners of Agriculture
Wallace
Consumption Of Cotton Reaches New High in May
American cotton mills, spurred by higher demand, consumed more cotton in May than any month since October 1929. The census bureau reported needs of over 600000 bales, nearly double last year’s usage and well above April figures.
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Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Boys Camp Plans Near Completion
The Boys Work Committee led by Rev Hart Paul Dix Dr Joe Hughes and Frank Chenault outlines a three year plan for a boys camp to be held the first week in July. Members urged in touch with designated boys to earn their trip and provide work. Will Mitchell of Florence spoke at last week’s meeting.
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Metchree Tenor Club
Rev
H. Hart
Paul Dix
Joe Hughes
Redding Emiens
Frank Chenault
Dick Kennedy
Will Mitchell
Florence
Part of Highway Open to Travel to Decatur Link
Motorists can now use the Decatur link from Vine Street to the highway toward the Tri Cities. The Vine Street intersection section and new concrete road are open, while the Church Street entrance awaits another week to settle. Drivers may detour via Wilson Dam road near Tuscaloosa, avoiding Moulton.
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Decatur
Tuscumbia
Vine Street
Church Street
Tri-Cities
Wilson Dam
Moulton
Royer Returns From the Capital
George W. Royer reports from Washington after a week there attending congressional and senate activity. He notes discussions on the Muscle Shoals project near home and says interest in the South's development was strong. He also mentions questions from strangers about beer availability near the Capitol.
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George W. Royer
Washington
Morgan Banking
Congress
Senate
Capitol
Montgomery
Royer
Muscle Shoals
South
Three Million Dollars Guarded at Atlanta Capitol
New York dispatch reports Governor Talmadge in Atlanta for Flag Day as guards guard three million dollars moved from banks. High authority says militia posted at the capitol to shield the money amid legal action and fear of a federal injunction.
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New York
Talmadge
Georgia
Atlanta
Rev Comer Lile Leads Episcopal Services
The Rev. Comer Lile formerly of Hartselle now visiting Decatur was ordained deacon by Bishop St George Tucker of Virginia. He will assist at 7:30 a.m. and lead the 11:00 a.m. service at St. John's Episcopal Church and preach. He departs to take duties at the Church of the Ascension in Richmond on July 1.
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Comer Lile
Hartselle
H. T. Lile
Grant Street
Decatur
Episcopal Church
St George Tucker
Virginia
Lile
McDowell
Alabama
St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. John’s
Tennessee Valley
Church of the Ascension
Richmond
Decatur Fire Chief Bilis Jones Struck by Malarial Illness
Bilis Jones Decatur fire chief is confined to bed with a malarial attack. Friends express hope for a complete recovery soon.
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Bilis Jones
Decatur
Mr. Jones
Grand Jury Report Recommends New Jail in Morgan County
Morgan county grand jury impaneled by Judge W. W. Callahan on June 5 1933 filed a final report after examining witnesses. It notes 18 county poor farm inmates with satisfactory care and lists needed repairs including screen-door springs and leaks. It cites solvent bonding companies except National Surety, now being absorbed by National Surety Corporation, and urges officials to secure liability assumption.
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Morgan County
W. W. Callahan
National Surety Company of
New York
National Surety Corporation
National Corporation
National Surety Company
Insects Ravaging Morgan County Crops Warns Agent Gibbons
County Agent Gibbons reports widespread insect damage to Morgan county crops including corn and beans. The Lesser Corn Borer Sugar Cane Beetle and flea beetles are active with recommended controls such as early planting fall plowing Bordeaux mixture sprays and crop rotation. He urges farmers to adopt all known pest controls to reduce yearly infestation risk.
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Gibbons
Morgan County
Ryan's Cross
Flint Creek
Day Candidates Yet Unannounced in Repeal Campaign
No filed qualification papers at the probate office as the July 18 election nears for repeal of the 18th amendment. Three days remain for candidates to enter the race with J. N. Powell and W. H. Lonf among the few named on the repeal side. Two delegates will be chosen from Morgen to attend the Montgomery convention, allocation based on the county's lower house representatives.
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J. N. Powell
W. H. Lonf
Morgen
Montgomery
Kentucky Recruits Move Through Decatur to West Coast Camps
Two 14 car trains carried forestry recruits from Kentucky en route from Louisville to New Orleans to camps in California for a six month work period. The exact number aboard was not reported. The move is part of a government plan to shift men from eastern states to California and other coast camps.
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Decatur
Louisville
New Orleans
Kentucky
California
West
Mississippi
New England
Alleged Blue Sky Violators Held in Morgan County Jail
Sheriff Bud Davis reported Alabama prisoner C Stuart McKendrick of Orleans Jefferson county faces nine grand jury indictments for false pretense and blue sky law violations tied to stock and bond sales from fall 1932. McKendrick’s Birmingham counsel filed a habeas corpus petition claiming duplicative indictments and excessive bonds totaling 4500 dollars. no hearing date set.
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Bud Davis
T C. Stuart McKendrick
Orleans
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Morgan County
McKendrick
J. Clark Taylor, Jr
Davis
Decatur
Officers Named By Rising Sun Lodge
Rising Sun Lodge A F and A M elected officers for the coming year. Wilbur Royer was named worshipful master J B Harlow senior warden W S Jamieson junior warden J C Holesapple treasurer John Mc Gehee secretary John R Butler senior deacon M H Kirkes junior deacon W S Russell tiler B R Ross trustee.
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Rising Sun Lodge
A. F
A. M
Wilbur Royer
J B. Harlow
W. S. Jamieson
J. C. Holesapple
John McGehee
John R. Butler
M. H. Kirkes
W. S. Russell
B. R. Ross
Funeral Services For Geo Phillips
Funeral services were held this week for George Phillips a prominent county farmer in Athens Alabama Rev G G Grimes conducted the rites Phillips aged 71 is survived by a daughter with details incomplete in the obituary text
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Geo. Phillips
Athens
Ala
George Phil»llips
G. G. Grimes
Phillips
President Roosevelt Accepts Partial War Debt With Conditions
Roosevelt indicated he would accept a 10 percent partial payment from Great Britain only if it is treated as an installment toward the full debt. French officials in Paris said France will not meet its payment and will send a notice to Washington tomorrow. Belgium also signaled it would default.
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Great Britain
Paris
France
Washington
Tomor
Belgium
Britain Suggests War Debt Settlement With 10 Percent Offer
Washington expects a fuller statement on a proposed settlement to pay 10 percent of the $75,950,000 installment with Roosevelt insisting it not set a precedent for the broader issue. Chamberlain refused to reveal terms, promising late Wednesday disclosure after Roosevelt’s anticipated favorable reply. An informal Italian proposal to similar effect was also presented to the state department.
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Washington
House of Commons
Roosevelt
Chamberlain
State Department
Italy
Miss Novel Miller Society Hostess in Somerville
Miss Novel Willer acted as gracious hostess to the Woman's Missionary Society Monday afternoon in Somerville Alabama. Two visitors joined members for a program on South Alabama mission work and a prayer discussion led by Rev. J W Archer. Plans for the zone meeting on Friday June 16 were announced with invites extended and luncheon to be served.
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Somerville
Ala
Novel Willer
Woman's Missionary Society
Tom Wade
Martha Turney
South Alabama
J. W. Archer
Vacation School Will Open Monday
The vacation church school of the First Methodist church will open Monday morning at 9 o clock. A splendid group of teachers and workers have been secured. Instruction will be given in Bible study.
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The
First Methodist Church
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