Johnson backs steel bosses in arbitration clash
General Johnson deems steel industry leaders tougher than union chiefs amid strike talks. NRA policy fights over arbitration boards, with barons demanding a three member panel void of AFL leaders, while Johnson vetoes tentative deals. Norris blocks electoral college abolition by shying from names.
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Johnson
Washington
General Johnson
A. F
NRA
A. F. of L. Steel Union
Two Steel Bridges Planned Over Flint Creek Decatur
A 40 man crew under P. E. Kidder and B. H. Austin arrives to begin two steel and concrete bridges on the Decatur Somerville road linking Flint Creek and a nearby branch. Clearing starts Saturday with equipment arriving next week to push rapid completion. The new structures replace an old wooden span and straighten the road to Hooper Construction Company’s route.
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P. E. Kidder
B. H. Austin
Martin Wunderlich
Jefferson City
Decatur
Flint Creek
Decatur- Somerville
Hooper Construction Company
Bunnell, Fla
Somerville
Effort Renewed to Halt Strike Amid Labor Bill Push
NRA administrator Hugh S Johnson said he could do no more at a press conference as Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill prepared to push a Wagner bill substitute. The plan would appoint conciliation boards to avert the strike set for Saturday.
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Washington
Hugh
Johnson
NRA
Capitol
Congress
Former Albany Resident Mrs Newell Dies in Indiana
Mrs J P Newell aged 88 died June 12 at the Lagro Indiana home of her niece Mrs H B McKinley after 17 years with the McKinleys. She lived 34 years in Albany. Her husband Mr Newell was buried Feb 25 1920 in Decatur. She will be buried June 15 at the family lot in Wabash.
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J. P. Newell
Albany
H. 8. McKinley
Lagro
Ind
Wabash
Decatur
Cotton Consumption In May Rises In U S
The census bureau reports May cotton consumption at 519 765 bales of lint and 63 888 bales of linters, up from 500 012 lint bales and 67 000 linters in the prior period.
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Washington
Census Bureau
TVA Moves to New Quarters as Bank Building Is Leased
The First National Bank liquidating agency began moving equipment from Bank street to quarters once used by Central National Bank on Second avenue. TVA will occupy the Bank street building, with initial units including timber crews, then medical and engineering groups. The move enables TVA to use the Second avenue offices and prepare space for about 100 staff. Negotiations with bank liquidators ended two weeks ago and tenants were told to relocate.
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First National Bank
First National
Bank Street
Central National Bank
Second Avenue
Tennessee Valley Authority
Authority
TVA
Ana Departments
Suits Challenge TVA Validity in Alabama
Two bills of complaint filed in a U S district court attack the constitutionality of the Tennessee Valley Authority and seek injunctions to curb its hydro electric and home electrification programs. Plaintiffs include coal producers and Alabama manufacturers. The suits also target the Alabama Power Company and the Electric Home and Farm Authority over selling appliances and equipment with public funds or credit.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Valley Authority
United States District Court
Alabama
TVA
Alabama Power Company
Electric Home and Farm Authority
Pick-Wick Eat Shop to Open in Decatur
The Pick-Wick Eat Shop will formally open its doors June 20 at 715 Bank Street. Mrs LaVera Hampton, manager, announced today. The remodeled building will feature orange and green color schemes, French tan floors, and a modern refrigeration plant.
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Decatur
Bank Street
LaVera Hampton
Hampton
Hilda Hotel
Florence Normal
Alabama College
Montevallo
Four Injured in Bee Line Highway Collision Near Decatur
An early morning head on crash on Bee Line Highway eight miles north of Decatur injured four people. Miss Jean Peck and Clifton Stewart of Tanner and Belle Mina respectively, plus J T Pettey of Decatur and John Page of Tanner were treated for cuts and bruises as their Ford sedan collided with a Ford truck causing extensive vehicle damage.
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Bee Line
Decatur
Jean Peck
Tanner
John Page
Miss Peck
Clifton Stewart
Belle Mina
J. T. Pettey
Pettey
Athens
Hubert Ross
Page
Stewart
Mr. Ross
Recital Tonight by Mrs. Rollo Piano Class
The piano class of Mrs. 8. T. Rollo presents a recital tonight at 8 o'clock in the Annex of Central Methodist church. The public is invited to attend as talented young musicians perform.
Government Hands In On Mystery Plane Crash
Federal officials took control of the crash probe in Livingston Manor New York where seven died. Papers and three chemical bottles found in luggage of engineer William A. Bader were seized including a navy formula. An intelligence officer and two passengers, all in civilian dress, arrived at the coroner’s home and removed evidence. The coroner, Dr Victor G Bourke, said he was sworn to secrecy about the conference and turned over documents to higher authority.
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Livingston Manor
N. Y
William A. Bader
New York
Victor G.bourke
Sullivan County
Bourke
Last Chance Hill
Navy
Coromer
Official Ballot List of Governor and State Officials
Official ballot entries for governor secretary of state and public service commission with candidate numbers including Dixon Graves Davis Turner Hartwell Morgan and several county and executive committee beats listing names such as Bean MCCroskey Johnston Pence Sample Stephenson and Hough for various districts and positions. The fragment presents a snapshot of political candidates and party committee assignments.
Scouting Drive Hits $400 in Valley Council Funds
The Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts committee reports $400 raised toward reorganizing the council. Delegates plan continued fundraising through the week to ensure reorganization for the Decatur, Sheffield, Huntsville, Florence and Athens districts. A breakfast at Hotel Lyons outlined canvassing methods as meetings with Scout officials proceed.
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Tennessee Valley Council
Boy Scouts
Decatur
Sheffield
Huntsville
Florence
Athens
Lyons
Infant Dies at Six Weeks in Decatur Home
Little Elsie Marie Gray six weeks old, daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Gray, died Wednesday evening at 6 at their Decatur Route 3 residence. Funeral services are set for 2 this afternoon at Rapier with Rev E Montgomery presiding and burial to follow.
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Elsie Marie Gray
J. R. Gray
Decatur
Rapier
Hitler and Mussolini Meet to Discuss European Fate
In Venice Adolph Hitler and Benito Mussolini, both veterans of World War I, met to discuss Europe’s future. Hitler arrived by tri motor plane and was greeted by Mussolini, signaling possible Italo German accord on disarmament and the Western European situation.
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Venice
Europe
Adolph Hitler
Germany
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Hitler
Il Duce
Baptists Plan College Drive for Howard University
President T. V. Neal announces a fundraising drive to support Howard College’s budget. The college, with 60 to 75 ministers in training and a large program leading to bachelor and master degrees, has held firm financially but needs Alabama Baptists to meet ongoing educational and maintenance costs amid a low mood. Enrollment rose in the past two years, with last year surpassing 1,500 students.
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T. V. Neal
Alabama Baptists
Church
Howard
Neel
Theft Reported of Chevrolet Coupe in Sheffield
Sheffield police reported to Decatur officers the theft of a Chevrolet coupe Wednesday night. Authorities believe the thieves may have driven toward Decatur.
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Sheffield
Decatur
Carmichael Bill Held Valid By Alabama Supreme Court
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled the Carmichael bill valid, upholding Attorney General Knight’s decision and paving the way for TVA related contracts in Tennessee Valley cities. It held revenue bonds are not general obligations of cities and may fund light and power facilities without a constitutional amendment.
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Alabama Supreme Court
Thomas E. Knight, Jr
Tennessee Valley
TVA Current
Phen Hesipenne Canl Mp
Quartet Robbery At Blountsville Bank Reported In Morning
Police told by telephone of a bank robbery at the Bank of Blountsville this morning. Four gunmen looted cash estimated between 400 and 500 dollars, then fled toward Decatur as officers and citizens were alerted. The cashier and three customers were threatened during the heist.
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Bank of
Blville
Decatur
Name Places For Giving Out Checks
Officials announced distribution points for relief payments across District 2 and surrounding areas. Payments will be issued at Groover's stores in Hartselle and Danville, Russell's store in Valhermosa, and other county sites including Falkville, Torrette, and Eva, to relief workers and dependents.
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As and Watkins
7Th Avenue
Vine Street
Groover’s
Hartselle
Groover's
Danville
Falkville
Aom Russell
Valhermosa
Torette
Eva
Warning Issued After Rabid Dog Bite In Wi County
An unidentified boy in Wisconsin County was bitten by a dog that recently died. Officials say the dog showed signs of rabies and the identity of the boy is being sought to arrange treatment.
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Birmingham
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Bibb Graves
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Howell Turner
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Bob) Burleson
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Democratic Executive Committee
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