Roosevelt era Commerce Office doors close as recovery bill takes over
Washington Today reports the Department of Commerce offices in Washington and abroad shut, with job seekers and delegates flooding corridors. The shift marks a focus from foreign trade to domestic recovery measures, shaping pay, factory hours, and price levels as the New Deal advances. Hidden reforms grant the Budget Director power to reallocate 12 percent of any department’s funds, strengthening White House control and stirring debate in Congress and with foreign governments.
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Hoover
Roosevelt
Canada
Argentina
Spain
State Department
Congress
White House
Trial of Elbert Roy Draws Crowds at Hartsel
Crowds gathered at Morgan courthouse for the second day of the criminal docket. Elbert Roy faces murder charges for the March shooting near Hartsel that killed W. T. Golden and wounded Roy’s left arm. Roy claims Golden entered the Roy farm field when firing began.
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Morgan
Elbert Roy
Roy
W. T. Golden
Hart- Selle
Arron
Golden
Roy Place
Benevolent Hospital
Hartselle
Arthur Faohceueentsys
Priceville
Callahan
Harwell
Tithus Harris
J. O. Jones
Reynolds Ball
Tom Stover
Rector Heard In Splendid Address
Rev Peter M Dennis rector of Saint John s Episcopal Church preached at Belle Mina Methodist on Religious Education highlighting church school needs for qualified teachers and active parental support He urged attendance by children to prepare them for life and impressed listeners with his appeal for a return sermon.
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John’s Episcopal Church
Belle Mina Methodist Church
Dennis
Rev Comer Lile Delivers Sermon At Local Church
The Rev Comer Lile of the Church of the Ascension Richmond preached at St John Episcopal Church on Job. His message asserted the universal truth of immortality across ages and peoples and drew deep praise from listeners. He will depart for Richmond at month end to assume a new charge in Virginia.
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the Ascension
Richmond
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Rality
Lile
Old Virginia
Governor Miller may visit Decatur before July 18 election
Professor Woodruff says he wrote the chief executive to speak in Decatur during tax amendment campaigning. A letter from the governor promises efforts to comply. The itinerary is incomplete and no date is set, but Decatur is hoped to be included before the July 18 election.
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Professor Woodruff
Decatur
Miller
Hearing Opened on Alabama Power Rates Investigation
The Alabama Public Service Commission opened hearings to probe Alabama Power Company rates and charges. Perry Turner argued current rates are insufficient for a fair return. residents and municipalities urged rate reductions or removal of line charges. The session, at the PSC offices, will examine service across 67 counties and various customer concerns.
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Montgomery
Ala
Public Service Commission
Alabama Power Company
Perry Turner
Alabama Public Service Commission
Alabama
Alabama League of Municipalities
W. W. Ramsey
Russellville
Huntsville
New Market
Meridianville
Hazel Green
Easonville
Monroeville
Marvin Pearce
Winfield
Commission
Miss Leonard Ill at Home Heads Child Welfare Dept
Miss Claudine Leonard head of the child welfare department is confined at home with a malarial attack. She likely will resume duties at the courthouse next week.
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Claudine Leonard
Child Wefare Department
Miss Leonard
Ten Fined For Gaming In Police Court
Ten negroes were arraigned in police court this morning and assessed small fines on charges of gaming.
United States Considers Currency Stabilization Delay
Washington reports no near term stabilization plan. Treasury officials say conditions will guide currency policy, awaiting a normal level before deciding. Senator Key Pittman presents a detailed plan to cut backing metals and shift gold use, signaling a broader American delegation stance.
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Washington
Treasury
Commission In Monetary Questions
Key Pittman
Nevada
Pittman
Repeal Votes Open Across Iowa New Hampshire Connecticut
Voters in Iowa New Hampshire and Connecticut cast ballots on repeal of the prohibition amendment. Prohibitionists conceded defeat in Connecticut a state that never ratified the 18th amendment. Iowa and New Hampshire were seen as more evenly divided.
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Associated Press
Iowa
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Stevenson Held Blameless in Locke Shooting
J R Stevenson of Oak Ridge was taken into custody after Hubert Locke 16 was wounded in Oak Ridge. Police say Stevenson struck Elmer Story with a pistol but the assailant’s father believes the wounding was an accident and no warrants were sworn. The incident followed church services and Stevenson was released.
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J. R. Stevenson
Oak Ridge
Morgan County
Hubert Locke
Oak
Stevenson
Elmer Story
Locke
Story
Hartselle
President Roosevelt Sails Through Calm Seas to Provincetown
Weather improves as President Roosevelt steers the 45 foot schooner Amberjack II toward Provincetown. A prior threat of nor'easter and fog delayed the sail to Campobello Island. RoosevIt adjusts course after weather reports and enjoys sunny seas.
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Princetown
Nantucket
Campobello Island
New Brunswick
Cape Cod
Mr. Roosevelt
Absentee Ballots Ready for Morgan Voters in July Election
Absentee ballots for four amendments are available at the probate office with written requests required. no ballots on the repeal measure until after June 28. Ballots may be returned by election day. Candidates favoring repeal include J. N. Powell and W. H. Long. opponents include Rev. B. P Collier and Prof. E. L. Hayes. Morgan faces a tight July 18 vote on national prohibition.
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J. N. Powell
W. H. Long
B. P Collier
E. L. Hayes
Morgan
Corn crop below the average amid dry weather
In south Alabama dry conditions with hard soil reduced corn acreage by three to 25 percent and jeopardized early crops. Cotton area fell less due to earlier planting, though stands are poor and drought has hit pastures and gardens. Weevils appeared with light damage, and farmers plan continued plowing as cool spells and early rains could salvage yields.
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Auburn
Ala
Dallas County
Madison
Markets Surge As Dollar Slumps
Financial markets rose as the dollar fell and business improved. Stocks moved one to two dollars higher with heavy trading, while wheat and corn inched up and cotton gained eight to ten points early. Bonds joined yesterday's gains.
Dr Chenault New Head of Rotary Club in Decatur
A meeting of the old and new board of the Rotary Club of Decatur was held at Dr E M Chenault's summer home. After a swim and a bountiful supper, retiring president Henry Cullom and current officers discussed business before a social hour. Attendees included Henry Cullom, Dr BE M Chenault, Julian Harris, Rev Peter M Dennis, Jervis Jones, and A T Hanson.
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Rotary Club of
Decatur
E. M. Chenault
Henry Cullom
BE. M. Chenault
Julian Harris
State Forester Is Getting Much Mail
Dr. A. F Harman reports Alabama ranks fourteenth in national average school debt per pupil. Alabama owes $55.49 per pupil versus $114.08 national average, with New Jersey at $321.60 and Virginia lowest at $7.88.
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Montgomery
Ala
A. F Harman
Alabama
New Jersey
Virginia
Weather Report Notes Dry 24 Hours Ending Seven
The period ended at seven with no rainfall recorded. Data show continued dry conditions across the region, impacting soil moisture and outdoor plans. No significant weather events were reported.
Valley Residents to Get First Jobs in TVA Project
A TVA statement says initial employment will go to Tennessee Valley area residents. Headquarters will be in Reeves region with Reeves named director of personnel for the project. Earle Draper of Charlotte will be the landscape architect handling planning and housing.
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Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee River Basin
Reeves
Midwest Cannon
Earle Draper
Charlotte
N. C
Demonstration for RC Wives at Central High School
Plans are made for a large gathering of RC wives at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon in the Central High School cafeteria. Miss Margaret Garrett, food preservation specialist, will demonstrate canning beans tomatoes and turnip greens and give a talk. Welfare officers urge attendance even for those without gardens to learn canning for winter supplies.
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Central High School
Margaret Garrett
State Extension Department
Stricklin Child Dies After Nine Week Illness
Mable Ann Stricklin aged eight died Monday at 2 PM at her Courtland Route 1 home after a nine week illness. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs J Stricklin two brothers Leslie and Alex one sister Alice and grandparents Mr and Mrs H J Stricklin all of Smyrna. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Smyrna church with Rev Ray Morris presiding and Smyrna cemetery burial with Highsmith of Moulton in charge.
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Mable Ann Stricklin
Courtland
Smyrna
Highsmith of
Moulton
Epworth League Picnic At Seneca Springs
The Epworth League of Central Methodist church held a picnic supper Monday night at Seneca Springs on Trinity Mountain. About 30 young people attended with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Purifoy serving as chaperones.
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Epworth League of
Central Methodist Church
Seneca Springs
Trinity Mountain
H. M. Purifoy
Congressman Edward B. Almon in Critical Heart Attack
Washington June 20 AP Edward B. Almon 73 representative from Alabama's eighth district suffered a severe heart attack and lay in critical condition in a hotel room. A former TVA backer and Roads Committee chair, he has long fought for Muscle Shoals and federal highway funding for his counties Colbert Jackson Lauderdale Limestone Lawrence Madison and Morgan.
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Edward B. Almon
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Tuscumbia
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee River
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Lauderdale
Limestone
Lawrence
Madison
Morgan
House
Heat Wave Grips Dixie Area With Record Temperatures
The region endures extreme heat with many areas above 100 degrees. Deaths linked to the heat rise as crops suffer under the sun. Birmingham reaches a June high of 101, Atlanta 99, Augusta 104, with Montgomery 103 and Selma 101 as heat continues.
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Mid-West
Birmingham
Atlanta
Augusta
Montgomery
Selma
No Damage to Packard Car After Battery Short Circuit
Firemen answered a call in the 600 block on Second Avenue Monday afternoon when a battery on a Packard sedan belonging to Dr. J. C. Bragg short circuited. No damage was incurred to the machine.
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Second Avenue
J. C. Bragg
Prominent Farmer In Decatur Today
Welch Orr, a well known Falkville area farmer, was in Decatur today for unspecified business. Local residents noted his visit and that he discussed agricultural concerns with area officials.
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Decatur
Welch Orr
Falkville
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