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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1932

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Morgan County votes tilt to Hugo Block in tight primary

Morgan county turnout was light due to bad weather as Hugo Block led in the first primary with strong support in Decatur boxes. Senator Black carried Morgan county but with narrow margins in Hartselle and other areas. Kilby trailed by a few hundred votes in this cell of the contest.

Morgan County Decatur Senator Black Black Hartselle Senator Forernor Kilby Kilby

Keep Cool With Your Radiator The Rules of the Road

A SAFETY COUNCIL summary on automobile cooling systems and maintenance. It covers radiator and water pump function, the need for a functioning fan, and avoiding leaks by prompt professional repair. It advises flushing radiators with safe solutions and notes carburetor care, fuel leaks, and engine stall risks.

Garage

Third Annual Young People's Conference Opens in Athens

The third annual state wide young people's conference will open at Athens college Tuesday evening with delegates expected from U S A Presbyterian churches across the state. Rev E N Hart pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church will serve as dean and chairs the committee. The faculty includes Rev R L Houston Ensley Rev W A Gordon Decatur Rev E L Orr Nashville P E Green Chattanooga Miss Marian Robinson Birmingham and Miss Mary Kate Prater Athens.

Athens College Chattanooga Marian Robinson Birmingham Mary Kate Prater Athens

Will Play Game at Mills Field Today

Gordon McDuff manager of the Bluex 0x announced at 1 30 this afternoon that the Hartselle versus Decatur game would be played this afternoon at Mills Field. The game had been called off at one o clock but after a survey of the diamond the decision was made to proceed.

Gordon McDuff Bluex Hartselle Decatur Atl

Means Sentenced to 15 Years in Lindbergh Kidnap Swindle

Washington June 15 Gaston B Means today received a total 15 year sentence in the DC supreme court. He was convicted of swindling Mrs Evelyn McLean of 104000 in a plan to return the kidnapped Lindbergh baby. He received ten years for larceny of 100000 ransom and five years for larceny of 4000 expense money. An appeal was noted.

Washington Gaston B. Means Evelyn McLean Lindbergh James Proctor District of Columbia Supreme Court Justice Department

Kiwanis to Double Date For Meetings This Week

Kiwanis members plan two meetings on Thursday with a 11 o'clock session at Hill Chevrolet Company and a 1 30 departure from Hotel Lyons to Camp Ki Y. Birmingham visitors will attend the Hill Chevrolet event at the auto firm home.

Kiwanislab Hill Chevrolet Company Camp Ki-Y Birmingham

House approves Pattman plan for veterans certificates cash

The House adopted the Pattman plan to pay the remaining veterans adjusted service certificates in cash, about 2.4 billion dollars. An amendment provides for issuing bonds if the dollar falls in value.

Washington House of Representatives Pattman

Republican Leader Urges Unity At National Convention

Representative Bertrand H. Snell, permanent chairman of the Republican National Convention in Chicago, declares party solidarity vital to salvation of the United States. He contrasts Republican discipline with Democratic chaos and praises Hoover while criticizing Democrat opposition and Smoot Hawley tariff as defense against global recession. He ends with a call to victory.

Chicago Bertrand H. Snell United States New Yorker Hoover L. J. Dickinson Iowa Republican Party Democratic Party Snell House of Representatives Con Germany

Howell Elected as Court Judge in District 10

J. R. Howell, longtime Hartselle businessman, wins the inferior court seat in beat No. 10 over incumbent J. R. Culver. Unofficial returns show Howell leading by 146 votes and set to take office in January 1933.

J. R. Howell Hartselle Howell J. R. Culver

Sheppard to Return From Little Rock Visit

E T Sheppard is expected to return Thursday from Little Rock Arkansas where he had been visiting his brother Dr J P Sheppard for the past week.

E. T. Sheppard Little Rock Ark J.P. Sheppard

Republicans Rally in Chicago as Hoover Support Grows

In Chicago on June 15 Republicans backed a Hoover Curtis ticket and approved a platform plank seeking repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment restoring state control over liquor. The convention showcased party unity with tributes to Hoover and a disciplined credentials committee report.

Windy City Chicago Hoover Credentials Committee Snell Hoover-Curtis Platform Committee

Cotton futures rise as July hits 5.24

Cotton prices edged higher with July futures reaching 5.24. The market implied cotton values near 4.54 to 4.64 at Decatur today.

Decatur

Lawrence County Returns Put Black Ahead By 44 Votes

unofficial results show Senator Hugo L. Black leading Thomas E Kilby in Lawrence County by 44 votes, with Mrs Malone and Mrs Frazier close in the state race. County commissioners Lansdell and Harris appear to win seats as counts proceed. officials expect full tally on Thursday.

Lawrence County Lansdell Harris Lawrence A. Y. Malone Dothan Frazier FP. B. Lansdell Town Creek A. C. Harris Hillsboro W. J Lee P. A. McCullough Morris Chapel

Limestone Helps Black Gain Big Lead In County Race

Limestone Countians voted Tuesday giving Hugo L Black a large margin over Thomas E Kilby for United States Senate. Amos Clanton won county superintendent of education. Arnett leads Morris by three votes in the revenue board race. unofficial ballots show close results awaiting canvass Thursday.

Lawrence County Hugo L. Black Thomas E. Kilby United States Senate Senator Black J. E. Frazier A. Y. Malone Amos Clanton J. M. Lawson County Board of Revenue Thomas £. Kilby J. E. Pradier Board of Revenue W.G. Arnett John D. Morris Cc. E. Gordon E. M. Taylor County Board of Education Crutcher W. Pepper Limestone Arnett Morris

Lynn Wins Fourth District Revenue Race in County

J. W. Lynn of Plorette won the fourth district commissioner seat as unofficial returns show him leading by 47 votes over John F. McCutcheon. Lynn, a current board member, will begin a new term in January after serving on the board for several months.

J. W. Lynn Plorette Mr. Lynn John F. McCutcheon

Kilby Concedes Defeat in Alabama Runoff Nomination

Former Governor Thomas E Kilby conceded the nomination to Senator Hugo Black of Birmingham after yesterday s run off primary. He wired congratulations and thanked voters across Alabama for their support.

Anniston Ala Thomas E. Kilby Hugo Black Birmingham

Grand Jury Session Likely to Extend Through Thursday

The grand jury, in session since Monday at the court house, may not finish today. It is expected they could complete their duties by Thursday evening if work continues at the current pace.

Court House

G O P Eyes Dems By LESLIE EICHEL

Chicago dispatch notes a Democratic convention mood among Republicans with talks of a Democratic nominee and debates over the wet plank. Baker Roosevelt and Seabury are discussed as mayor Walker case debates loom. Curtis Longworth and satire on Wall Street disclosures color GOP chatter as vice presidential talk heats up.

Leslie Eichel Central Press Chicago Baker Roosevelt Hoover Seabury Walker Congress Garner Ritchie Byrd Wall Street Owen D. Young Raskob al Smith

Rowe Wins Narrow Victory for Morgan County Board Seat

J. L. Rowe, a Parkville resident, wins the Morgan County third district representative seat by 49 votes over A. C. Summerford. The term begins next January replacing A. K. Frost, with Rowe known for active county involvement and development efforts.

J. L. Rowe Parkville A. C. Summerford Board of Revenue Third District Morgan County

House Debates Veterans Bonus as Senate Creates Committee

Washington June 15. The House moved to speed action on legislation to pay veterans a 2.4 billion dollar soldier bonus. The Senate, after a quick shift, voted 49 to 20 to take up the Lockhart resolution creating a standing committee on veterans legislation.

Washington House Senate Lockhart

Black leads in Alabama runoffs as vote totals rise

Senator Hugo Black widens his renomination edge in the Democratic primary runoff amid a push for a prohibition referendum. With 1700 of 2136 boxes reporting, Black had 91,751 votes to Kilby’s 66,009, as county returns trickled in and interest focused on the Fifth District race between Allgood and Patterson. Malone led Frazier for national committeewoman with 57,292 to 47,706.

Montgomery Ala Hugo Black Thomas E. Kilby Anniston Associated Press Black Kilby Miles C. Allgood Gadsden LaFayette Patterson Alexander City Frazier Birmingham Malone Prazier

Docket of cases for coming week listed for hearing

Additional cases were placed on the docket for hearing during the coming week. The report notes several defendants and charges including manufacturing whiskey, forgery, larceny, arson, burglary, and second degree murder with arraignment possible Wednesday. Key names include W. Bruce Charlie Bethany Percy Parker Patton Phillips Ernest Bolan Ben Herring Lewis William McDonald Gladys Jackson.

James E. Horton W. ©. Bruce Charlie Bethany Percy Parker Patton Phillips Ernest Bolan Ben Herring Henry Lewis Wm. McDonald Gladys Jackson

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Alabama Safety Council Morgan Timalone Hugo Block A. ¥. Malone J. E. Prazier Alabama Safety Council Mills Field Gilchrist U.S Kiwanis Lyons Party Solidarity the Culver Kilby Black Frazier Malone Cceen Csesccs Echeeenum Eeccene Sesenaeerweenenee Lane’s Falkville Tibwtomce Cove Center Grove i. Wrtopnong Si Somerville BOK Priveville Ht Renee Clanton Revenue Board Limestone County D. L. Rosenau, Jr the Daily Board of Revenue District No W. H. Beasley Oscar Vinson Lynn John McCutcheon G. O. P. Eyes Dems Rowe Summerford A. K. Frost Allgood Patterson
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