Move to curb presidency to six years sparks third term clash
WashingtonJune 20 The Senate Judiciary Committee slated July 3 to vote on a one term amendment opposed by Burke and Van Nuys who warn a Roosevelt third term would threaten democracy. McNutt acknowledged no run. Ickes defends reelection as two term tradition political humbug.
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Washington
Pres- Roosevelt
Senate Judiciary Committee
Burke
D. Neb
Rooset
van Nuys
D. Ind
Paul V. McNutt
Philippines
McNutt
Honolulu
Rowevelt
Roosevelt
Ickes
Evacuation Tightens as Siege Pressures Grow at Tientsin
Amid a week of blockade 1500 besieged Britons face new threats as Japanese demand changes at Kulangsu. Chinese workers quit vital services while the Kulangsu dispute remains deadlocked with 42 foreign and 42 Japanese troops stationed there.
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Tientsin
Shanghai
Amoy
Japan
Kulangsu
Goro Uchida
Japan fights China and Britain over terrorists and trade
The report says Nipponese surrender four Chinese alleged terrorists to Japan and accuse Britain of aiding the Chinese. Beyond these incidents, the Japan England trade dispute remains unresolved and ongoing. It appears the conflict may reach a decisive end at this distance.
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Japan
Britain
T E
England
Model home under construction at Johnston Street
Valley Coal and Lumber Co begins erection of a one story asbestos sided model home at 518 Johnston Street. The house will be furnished and opened to the public before sale. contractor J H Kelley and manager T B Middlebrooks note the project aims to be one of the most modern in the area with an estimated cost around 4000 dollars.
Bankruptcy Sale Notice in Solon Robertson Estate
In the District Court of the United States for the Northeastern Division of Alabama a bankruptcy sale is ordered for Solon Robertson. On June 30, 1939 at 11:00 A M at the former Solon Robertson store on Second Avenue Decatur Alabama the trustee will sell the bankrupt estate’s assets including jewelry stock and fixtures to the highest cash bidder.
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District Court of the United States
Northern District of
Alabama
Solon Robertson
Bankruptcy Court
Solon Robert
Second Avenue
Decatur
Honoray Bankrupy Co
E. W. Phillips
Markets Rally On Light Buying Across Wall Street
New York stocks moved higher as light buying kept the market in rallying waters. Leaders extended the advance with fractions over a point while brisk but not aggressive trading limited gains and transfers hovered around 450,000 shares. Commodity futures closed mostly unchanged with cotton seeing early gains and then quieting amid distant selling.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
Lssues
Bombay
Chicago
Average price in New Orleans midings June 20
Middling cotton prices reported in New Orleans on June 20 show average levels across markets. Trade sources note steady demand and cultivation outputs influencing proxy values for staples.
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New Orleans
Trial crew details on Squalus as submarine dives tested
Naquin describes the Squalus trial on May 23 with 60 crew aboard to test capabilities. He notes varied dive procedures due to differing instruments and outlines the trial crew organization ensuring battle telephones in each compartment for clear communication during surface and submerged operations. He explains targeted instruction with small sections under experienced instructors.
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Naquin
Secret Service Work in World War Era Highlights
The article notes years of counter espionage risk and labor, praising the service for protecting King and Queen during their U S visit. It also discusses public perception and the elusive nature of its leaders, comparing public visibility to hidden duties.
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Secret Service
England
United States
Wilson
Cory
Errol Flynn and Lila Damita Hurt in Auto Crash
Hollywood star Errol Flynn and his wife Lila Damita were injured when Flynn swerved to avoid two pedestrians and hit a wall. Flynn suffered a concussion and facial cuts requiring 12 stitches, while Damita was shaken but escaped serious injury. Doctor Frank Nolan treated Flynn with eight stitches on the forehead and four on the right eyelid.
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Hollywood
Errol Flynn
Lila Damita
Frank Nolan
Flynn
New Orleans Cottonseed Oil Prices Hit Summer Levels
Cottonseed oil closes steady with bleachable prime summer yellow at 6.45. Prime crude quoted 5.37 to 5.50, July 603, Sept. 6208, Oct. 4.25, Dec. 631B, Jan. 6.36B. B-Bid indicates market status.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed Meal Prices Steady in Memphis Futures
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed steady in Memphis on June 20 with 41 percent protein. June 22 price 22.40 for June, July, and August contracts. September 22.35. October 22.25. November 22.20. December 22.20. January 22.20. Sales reported at 1,800 units.
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Memphis
Tenn
Wheat Prices Edge Higher in June Market Rally
In Chicago wheat edged up at the close after a modest rally sparked by mills and dealers expecting a technical rebound. July wheat finished at 70 3/4, September at 71 1/2, while corn and oats moved modestly lower.
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Chicago
Nashville Livestock Market Report
Salable cattle 150 calves 150 with good demand for slaughter classes and steady market. Plain and medium steers and heifers 650-825 with Monday's receipts around 9.00. beef cows and bulls 6.50 down. cutter grades 3.75-5.00. feeders 9.00. Hogs salable 700 steady with weights 120 lbs up mainly 5.40-6.40 and tops 170-225 lbs. sheep 1,000 with undertone steady. recent sales better springers to 9.25 and 9.50.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Poultry market steady for leghorn broilers under two pounds
In Chicago on June 20 traders reported live poultry sales with 45 trucks arriving. Leghorn broilers under 2 pounds sold at 14 1/2 cents per pound and 2 pounds at 16 cents. other prices remained unchanged.
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Chicago
Butter and Eggs Market Report From Chicago
Chicago price sheet shows butter at 1 455 018 steady with creamery 93 score 24 and 92 231 2 91 231 4 mostly unchanged. Eggs list EFegs 21 064 steady with prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Convict Ed Rabbit Breaks Brief Liberty At Alabama Camp
A prisoner named Ed Rabbit escaped from a work truck at a highway convict camp on Bee Line and Joe Wheeler roads, leading officers on a two hour chase before capture near Tanner. He was recaptured after crossing L N tracks with dogs on the trail. He was returned to camp and placed in stripes. The camp housed more than 60 convicts at the time.
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New Highway
Joe Wheeler
Ed Rabbit
Here
Bee Line
Athens
Rabbit
Cullman
Tanner
Commission firm on tobacco tax in Birmingham referendum
The Birmingham city commission refused to withdraw legal barriers to a tobacco tax referendum. Attorney Tom Skinner sought to strike attacks on the petition now in probate court. City officials said they would avoid an election deemed illegal until court questions are resolved.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham City Commission
Tom Skinner
James M. Jones
Skinner
Circuit Court
Probate
Senate set to pass business tax revision amid party support
Washington reports the House approved a business tax bill and the Senate planned no hearings before swiftly sending it to President Roosevelt. The measure would end the undistributed profits tax on large corporations and adjust rates, with provisions for loss carryovers and stock valuation changes.
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Washington
House
Senate
Aye
Terday
Rep
Tinkham
Mass
Harrison
Miss
Senate Finance Committee
Roosevelt
Treasury
Senate Committee
King
Utah
Agee Named Club Manager After Quick Rise
Joe Agee, a Courtland native who played catcher in 1934 and shortstop in 1935 for Goodyear mills, just earned his Vanderbilt diploma and arrived in Pittsburgh. He reports to McKeesport in the Penn State league as manager, succeeding Leo Mackey who was suspended for the rest of the season following a dispute with an umpire.
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Joe Agee
Courtland
Goodyear Mills
Joe
Vanderbilt
Pittsburgh
Pirates
McKeesport
Agee
Leo Mackey
Contract Signed Ends Alabama Coal Miner Holiday
The April first halt in Alabama coal mines ends with a contract between Woodward Iron Co and the United Mine Workers of America CIO. The accord excludes the union shop clause used with commercial operators and omits the penalty clause fines for unauthorized strikes.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Woodward Iron Co
United Mine Workers of America
CIO
Amendment No 2 to transform Alabama parole and probation system
The amendment would let the Legislature remove most Governor powers and create a three member state parole board. It enables trial judges to suspend sentences and place prisoners on probation, reducing political influence and building a modern classification and supervision system for offenders.
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Alabama
State Parole Board
State Department of Corrections and Institutions
Canps
State Pardon Board
Sena
Decatur Social Highlights Include Visits and Church Events
Mrs Eva Ferguson and daughters Sylvia and Audie visit near Hartselie while Modie Lyle hosts a singing gathering. Rev John C Cowell Jr returns from Chattanooga and will lecture on False Teachers at Central Baptist. Red Cross life saving instructors return from Camp Kittywake and local health board plans meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Eva Ferguson
Sylvia
Audie
Near Hartselie
Modie Lyle
John C. Cowell, Jr
Central Baptist Church
Peter
John Roberts
FE. L. Drinkard, Jr
Eugene Speer
Morgan County
Red Cross
Pass Christian
Miss
Red Cross Aquatic School
Camp Kittywake
Lumber Company Builds New Warehouse at Valley Coal Plant
A two story warehouse 60 by 110 feet rises at the Valley Coal and Lumber Company plant on Fourth Avenue East. The facility will store lumber and is due for completion in about two weeks, expanding the company’s Fourth Avenue complex.
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Valley Coal and Lumber Company
Fourth Avenue
East
The
Coal and Lumber Company
Macon preacher urges understanding in sermon on tongues
A large crowd heard Reverend Leon Macon of Athens speak on the unknown tongue and the unpardonable sin from First Corinthians. He urged clarity in worship, explained the Holy Spirit’s role, and warned that rejecting Christ leads to eternal punishment, noting salvation is a free gift. Three candidates professed faith and were baptized bids announced for daily services this week.
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Leon Macon
Athens
First Corinthians
Paul
Corinth
Macon
Christ
God
Hell
Communion to Be Observed Sunday at Gillespie Church
Communion will be observed Sunday at the Church of God on the Gillespie place along Moulton route two. Sunday school starts at 10, preaching at 11, and communion in the evening at 7 30 announced by Rev. L Tacket.
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Uncle Pick
Church of God
Gillespie Place
Moulton
L. Tacket
Betting Referendum Tests Pari-Mutuel Racing Law in New Jersey
A 42 year old prohibition, denounced by Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City as curtailing civil rights, goes to a statewide referendum to decide if pari mutuel betting on horse races shall be legalized in New Jersey.
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Newark
N. J
Frank Hague
Jersey City
New Jersey
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Lee Counts
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Cove Springs
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Grant Street
Blanche Martin
Third Avenue
J G. Beeler
Baby Joe Hastings
Prospect, Tenn
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T. A. Goodwin
Hillsboro
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Alabama Mills
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Tallassee
Johnson
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Hartselle
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A. M. Roan
PTA
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