Gadsden Peace Call Amid Labor Drive Rally Thwarted
In Gadsden Alabama a peace rally followed a labor drive by United Rubber Workers executives after a local beating claim. The city tightened policing with 200 officers under a new ordinance allowing arrest without warrant to curb disruptions. City officials defended the law as protection for peaceful citizens and industry relations at Goodyear Gulf States Steel and a large cotton mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Ala
Alabama Labor
S. H. Dalyrmple
Akron
United Rubber Workers
George S. Vann
Commission
Dalrymple
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Alabama
City Commission
Washington
Feidelson
Charles N. Fiedelson
Atlanta
National Labor Relations Board
National Labor Board
Black and Bankhend
Starnes
Feiderson
Goodyear
Gulf States Steel Co
Vann
Birmingham
Beloved Eva resident dies at home
Sam D. Davis a widely known Eva route one resident died last night at ten o clock Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Lawrence Cove with Rev W F Griffin of the Eva Methodist church officiating Interment will be directed by Drinkard and Howell of Falkville He is survived by two sons two daughters and two brothers A retired farmer Davis was a Eva community pioneer active in civic affairs His passing caused widespread sorrow
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Sam D. Davis
Eva
Route One
Lawrence Cove
W. F. Griffin
Eva Methodist Church
Drinkard and Howell
Falkville
Davis
Figtoud
civietatYatts
Bonus money circulates as bonds issued to veterans
Postmaster Leroy McEntire reported many checks for bonds received this morning and substantial cash circulation by ex service men. Officials here certified 115060 dollars in bonds while about 130 veterans have not certified any portion for cash.
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Leroy McEntire
Fine course offered for Alabama pastors in Athens
The Alabama conference wide school for pastors laymen women and youths runs June 22 to 27 at Athens College. Sponsored by church boards and societies, it features five standard credit courses led by Dr. R E Smith Miss Helen Bourne Rev Horace M King Prof Fagan Thompson Dr J Richard Spann. Dr. Hutchinson will preach daily with opening sermon June 22 at 8 p m. other speakers include Dr. Franklin Dr. Freeman Dr. Morris and Dr. Rudolph. classes run 9:20 to 11:40 a m and 11:40 a m sermons. No charge beyond meals.
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Alabama
Athens College
General Conference Boards
Woman‘s Missionary Council
Conference Boards of Christian Education, Missions and Lay Activities
North Alabama Conference Woman's Missionary Society
R. E. Smith
Centenary College
Shreveport
Helen Bourne
Nashville
Church
Horace M. King
San Antonio
Texas
Fagan Thompson
Vanderbilt University
J. Richard Spann
Baton Rouge
Forney Hutchison
Tulsa
Okla
Hutchinson
America
Marvin Franklin
Birmingham
M. Freeman
J. E. Morris
Florence
K. L. Rudolph
Athens
Otis E. Kirby
Conference Board of Christian Education
Ingalls Iron Works Orders Four 45-Ton Scows For Government
Ingalls Iron Works in Birmingham launched a 45 ton dump scow and three identical ships at W Market yard. The four scows will be delivered to the U S government in Pittsburgh late July. They will tow down the Tennessee to Paducah and then via the Ohio to Pittsburgh. The plant cost over 35000 and measures 1100 feet by 350 yards between W Market and the Tennessee river. Friday visitors included W R Guest and R I Ingalls Jr vicepresidents of the company.
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Ingalls Iron Works Company
W. Market Street
United States
Pittsburgh
Tennessee
Paducah
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ingalls
Tennessee River
W. R. Guest
R. I. Ingalls, Jr
Birmingham
Mrs Tucker Goes to Rest in Local Cemetery
Mrs E B Tucker will be laid to rest this afternoon after Friday funeral services at 2 30 at Herrin Cemetery led by Rev J D McClannahan and Rev L Smallwood Interment follows in the chapel cemetery Drinkard Howell directing Pall bearers L H Winsett Clarence Winsett Emmett Barclay Clayton Hicks Harris Pannall and Fuller Brown Flowers by Lottie Thomason Lizzie Pannall Evelyn Hicks Irene Barclay Altha Shaneyfelt Elsie Collins Survived by four daughters Mrs Leslie Parker Mrs W T Knox Mrs Georgia Eaton and Miss Ola Tucker one stepson Claude Tucker two sisters Misses Kate and Mattie Huckaba one brother Charlie Huckaba
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E B
Hartselle
Herrin Cemetery
J. D. McClannahan
L. Smallwood
Chapel Cemetery
Drinkard-Howell
L. H. Winsett
Clarence Winsett
Emmett Barclay
Clayton Hicks
Harris Pannall
Pull
Campbell Receives Suspended Sentence for Manslaughter
Judge A A Griffith sentences Johnny Campbell for first degree manslaughter in the December slaying of E Bramlett at Union Hill. Jury recommended a 10 year term but the sentence was suspended after no appeal was filed and Campbell was released on $1000 bond. Noah McEnti pleads guilty to grand larceny and is sentenced to one year and one day to four years six months.
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A. A. Griffith
Johnny Campbell
E. Bramlett
Union Hill
Campbell
Noah McEnti
Griffith
Industry's March Hits New Peak
New York June 20 The AP index of industrial activity rose to 90.9 of the 1929-30 average this week up from 90.3 last week and 73.6 a year ago signaling a return toward normal activity after a long postwar period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
March of Industry
Associated Press
Cooler Today With Temperature At 100
The weather bureau thermometer showed 100 degrees at 1 p m signaling cooler conditions. Thursday had reached 105 degrees making it the hottest day so far in 1936.
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Weather Bureau
Negro in Jail on a Shooting Charge
Willie Peebles, a Black man, was jailed in Morgan County on the charge of assault with intent to murder connected to a February shooting. The victim, Willie Stewart, had a right arm shattered by a shotgun at a residence on East Cherry Street, requiring amputation.
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Willie Peebles
Morgan County
Willie Stewart
Stewart
E. Cherry Street
Scouts to Gain Two New Cabins at Westmoreland Camp
Florence Rotary Club funds will build two 12 by 20 foot sleeping cabins at Camp Westmoreland for the Boy Scout council. Cabins will be mosquito proof with oak floors, screened sides, and will host library, hospital, and office spaces initially. The council plans eight to ten cabins, with six week camp sessions and growing attendance this year.
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Decatur
Boy Scout Council
Simpson Johnson
Florence
Fl Rotary Club
Secior Council
Council
Camp Westmoreland
Tennessee Valley
Paul Dix
Westmoreland
B. E. Morris
Scout Council
Decatur High School Class of 1933 Reunion Notice
The annual reunion of the class of 1933 for Decatur High School will be held Friday night June 26. Members were asked to contact Lamar Moye at Moye's shop or Bob Hunter at Hunter's Furniture Store no later than Wednesday of next week.
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Decatur High School
Lamar Moye
Moye
Bob Hunter
Hunter
Nore
One Man Dead in Decatur Mooresville Wreck
George Clarke about 50 of near Mooresville died after an automobile crash on the Decatur Mooresville road. J B Law of Mooresville was injured and taken to Benevolent Society Hospital with a broken collar bone and other injuries. Miss Annie Peebles Richardson avoided the collision but suffered shock. Clarke died at noon in the hospital. funeral arrangements to be announced.
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George Clarke
Mooresville
J. B. Law
Benevolent Society
Decatur-Mooresville
Clarke
Law
Clark
Annie Peebles Richardson
State Highway Patrol
Decatur Highway
Richardson
Benevolent Society Hospital
Dodge Cars on Display in Morgan County Opening
The Morgan County Motor Co announces a major Monday opening on June 22 featuring seven carloads of Dodge and Plymouth autos and a new Dodge line. H L Peterson urges all to visit. showrooms open all day and until 10 PM.
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Morgan County Motor Co
Dodge
Plymouth
H. L. Peterson
Boxes sold for Tennessee Valley Horse Show at Benson Field
A list published today names patrons who bought boxes for the June 26 Tennessee Valley Horse Show at Benson Field. Notables include Shelby Fletcher Huntsville J A Loomis Gordon McDuff E B Soper Colonel Edmundson Sam Wheat Frank Richardson Jr Mooresville Gene Orr Garner Pride Harvey Pride Lewis Brown Loyd Lively Dr W H Anderson Dick Kennedy J C Coates Jack Dillehay Spence Hardin Hillsboro Raphael Sartor J W Clapton Ruth Banks Henry Good Mrs M E Hayes Dr W P Baugh J B Bradford Rey Poteet Southern Cotton Oil Co. with only a few boxes remaining.
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Benson Field
Shelby Fletcher
Huntsville
J. A. Loomis
Gordon McDuff
E. B. Soper
Colonel Edmundson
Sam Wheat
Frank Richardson, Jr
Mooresville
Gene Orr
Garner Pride
Harvey Pride
Lewis Brown
Loyd Lively
Dr. W. H. Anderson
Dick Kennedy
J. C. Coates
Jack Dillehay
Spence Hardin
Hillsboro
Raphael Sartor
J. W. Clapton
Ruth Banks
Henry Good
M. E. Hayes
W. P. Baugh
J.B. Bradford
Rey Poteet
Southern Cotton Oil Co
Cops Crack Down On Gals Seeking Fun Near Navy Yard
Brooklyn police led a driving purge in the navy yard district to curb young women visiting sailors. About 15 were under 18, many from out of town, held for relatives or sent to homes while authorities warned others to stay away. No charges were filed.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Navy Yard
Tony
New York City
Crime Prevention Bureau
John Cone
Manhattan
Florence Crittenden
Scranton
Honeymoon Pranks Delay Cullman Newlyweds on Trip
A Cullman couple married recently faced playful obstacles on their honeymoon drive to Knoxville. Sheriff Pierce and deputies jacked a rear wheel, then officers stopped the car for license checks. Captain Van Gilbert coordinated a playful chase as friends staged the jokes, eliciting grins and well wishes.
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Cullman
Knoxville
J. E. Pierce
Cullman County
van Gilbert
Decatur
Farley Sets $2 Million Goal For 1936 Campaign
Democratic chairman James A. Farley announces a $2,000,000 fundraising goal for the 1936 drive and notes that total spending in 1932 matched that amount. He says a Roosevelt renomination rally will draw about a million attendees at Franklin Field with $1 tickets. Farley avoids commenting on Lemke-Coughlin third party and says postal employees were advised to ignore campaign solicitations.
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Philadelphia
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Franklin Field
National Committee
Farley
Lemke-Coughlin
Senator Metcalf
R-Ri
Providence
City Votes on Three Mill School Tax Renewal
The city balloted today on retaining the three mill school tax whose 17 year term is ending soon. Voters reported an extremely light turnout at noon.
Removal of TVA Headquarters Sought in Suit
A mandamus petition filed in federal district court in Birmingham seeks moving the Tennessee Valley Authority headquarters from Knoxville to the Muscle Shoals district in Alabama. The filing, by Alabama citizens' lawyers, argues the TVA act requires headquarters near Muscle Shoals.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Valley Authority
Knoxville
Brown Bomber Blows Lead in Fourth, Out in Ring
In Harlem the celebration for Joe Louis's defeat turned violent as 700 officers struggled to quell shootings and stabbings. Two blacks were stabbed, another shot, and many passersby assaulted as disorder erupted after Schmeling's victory. Louis lay dejected in his dressing room after the loss.
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New York
Harlem
Joe Louis
Wilmer Cooper
Sehmeling
Joseph King
Samuel Kalim
WPA
William Woms
Eric
Thomas Jensen
Lem
Midland
Louis
Yankee Stadium
Max Schmeling
Dreamland
John Roxborough
Joe
MAX IS HAPPY YANKEE STADIUM
Yankee Stadium reports a boxing reflection from New York on June 20 as fans note the mood before the fight. The fragment hints at anticipation and local excitement surrounding the event.
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Max
Yankee Stadium
New York
Tax Bill Advances as Congress Aims for Adjournment
June 20 report from Washington notes the 74th Congress pushing toward adjournment with the tax bill near final approval. Senate debate focused on revenue changes, ship subsidies, and a major treasury post office appropriation as leaders aimed to finish business before midnight and before the Democratic convention.
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Washington
74Th Congress
White House
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Byrd
D. Va
Hastings
Del
Gerry
Barkley
Treasury
Post-Office Departments
Third Party Move Scored in Midwest Political Rift
Chicago report on William Lemke third party candidacy labeled a tragic mistake by Howard Y. Williams national organizer for the former labor party. He warned in Sioux Falls the split could aid Republicans. Leaders in North Dakota note Lemke's entry, with varied forecasts from Shafe Townsend Smith LaFollette and others.
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Chicago
William Lémke
Howard Y. Williams
Labor Party
Williams
Sioux Falls
Lemke
William Randolph ‘Frearsure
North Dakota
George F. Shafe
Republican Party
Francis E. Townsend
Lamke
Townsenditc
Cleveland
Gerald Smith
Huey Long
Phillip LaFollette
Progressive Party
Mrs Alice Kirby Dies At Rural Home In Decatur Area
Mrs. Alice T. Kirby aged 60 died at 8 35 last night at her rural Decatur home route 4 The last rites were set for 3 pm at Chestnut Grove on Danville road with Rev T H Wilson presiding Burial at Chestnut Grove cemetery was arranged by McAfee and Young She is survived by sisters Mrs Fannie Evans route 3 Decatur and Mrs Barta Lee Jackson route 4 Decatur plus five grandchildren
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Alice T. Kirby
Decatur Route 4
Chestnut Grove
Danville Road
T. H. Wilson
Chestnut Grove Cemetery
McAfee and Young
Weather and Regional Forecast Summary
Weather shows 24 hour max 104 and min 72 with no rain. Tennessee River falls to 24 feet. Alabama and Tennessee forecast partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with possible showers in southern portions. Central and East Gulf states expect showers early and late week with generally fair conditions inland.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Central
East Gulf States
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Yonkers
Charles Atlas
Atlas
Ruth
Industy
Gar Wreck
George Clark
TVA
Brown
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