President Hoover Proposes Global Arms Reduction Plan
President Hoover proposed reducing world armaments by about one third at the White House, outlined with Secretary Stimson. The plan calls for abolition of tanks chemical warfare mobile guns and bombing planes along with a one third reduction of land forces battleships and submarines and would be presented at the Geneva disarmament conference.
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Washington
Hoover
White House
Stimson
Battery Care for Motor Cars Keeps Engines Ready
A neglected battery can stall a car and fail to start. Regular visits to the battery man, checking distilled water and specific gravity, cleaning terminals, and keeping the battery fully charged in winter prevent faults and freeze damage. Ensure correct terminal connections when reinstalling a removed battery.
Still no clues in robbery of store in Hartselle
A Sunday night robbery at People's Drug Store in Hartselle yielded about $5 in cash four thousand cigarettes and 12 to 15 cigars. The loot also included hypnotics valued around $100 and some strychnine. The crime occurred in under thirty minutes with no leads yet for investigators.
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People’s Drug Store
Hartselle
John Houston
Decatur Community Sing At West Side Church
The Decatur community sing will be held at West Side Presbyterian Church at 7 45 PM with many local singing groups expected to participate. The public is invited to attend.
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Decatur
West- Side Presbyterian Church
Strange Ad Promises Job From Owning Land
A classified notice urges readers to invest in land with the promise of a steady job. It features an invitation to talk with Otto Moebel about acquiring property as a path to earnings.
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Otto Moebel
Wounded Woman Refuses Name in Louisiana Bank Robbery Shootout
In Monroe Louisiana on June 22 gang bank raid at Baskin led to deputy Slim Ferguson’s death and four possemen wounded. A 29 year old woman companion was shot in the hip and later jailed at Winnsboro while the trio fled through swamps near Bayou Macon. Bloodhounds pursued them as reinforcements swarmed the chase.
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Monroe
Macon
Here
Winnsboro
Slim Ferguson
Rayville
Bayou Macon
Sheriff Ayers Patrols Lawless Still Bust in Lawrence Area
Sheriff J K Ayers of Lawrence County runs a long-standing crackdown on illicit distilling. The 338th still, with 500 gallon capacity, yielded ten gallons of liquor seized and 500 gallons of mash poured out. No arrests reported as Ayers presses to curb illicit booze traffic.
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J. K. Ayers
Reid
Ayers
Winston County
Lawrence County
Court hearings continue with sentencing in whiskey cases
The court, led by Judge James E. Horton this week, handed down sentences of one year and three months to Clinton Herbert and related terms for Jodie Mears. Both defendants appealed and received suspended sentences with bail set at $1,000.
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Jodie Mears
Clinton Herbert
James E. Horton
Smith Calls for Dry Law Repeal Platform Plank
Alfred E. Smith urged repeal of the eighteenth amendment and immediate modification of the Volstead act in Chicago. He avoided party dispute talk, focusing on prohibition while his Roose velt confrontation looms, with Garner Hearst and McAdoo backing him.
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Smith
Chicago
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin Roosevelt
Friends
Senate
Ieee Unk
Garner
William Randolph Hearst
William G. McAdoo
Richmond Parks Dedicated Today
Richmond Battlefields Parks in Virginia was dedicated in a ceremony linking the descendants of Confederate and Union leaders. General Lee’s grandson and Ulysses S. Grant III attended as Major General Lytle Brown spoke, marking the 42nd Confederate veterans reunion.
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Richmond
Richmond Battlefields Parks
Grant
Lee
George Lee
General Lee
U.S. Grant
Lytle Brown
Arm Engineers
Legion membership lags year to date in Decatur post
The Alabama American Legion reports its overall quota is nearly met at 500 short, but the Decatur post trails last year’s peak. Last year’s membership was 151. current paid-up members total 103 to date. The membership drive continues.
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Alabama Department of the American Legion
Decatur
the Legion
The
Legionnaire
Board Of Review Continues Sessions At Morgan County
The Board of Review, reviewing tax claims, continued in session today at the Morgan County courthouse. Numerous requests were received this year seeking lower property valuations.
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Board of Review
Morgan County Court House
Veterans' Hospital to Open July 6 in Tuscaloosa
The veterans' hospital now nearing completion is set to throw open on July 6 with elaborate ceremonies planned by the Tuscaloosa post of the American Legion.
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Veterans’ Hospital
Tuscaloosa
The
American Legion
Sparkman Works on Courtland Construction
Sparkman was in Courtland today engaged in construction work in the Lawrence county town.
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Courtland Tennis S
Sparkman
Courtland
Lawrence County
Clayton Buford Goes On Trial In Morgan County Court
Clayton Buford, charged with robbery in connection with an alleged hold up at Cottrell’s several months ago, was to go on trial today in Morgan County circuit court. Judge O Kyle oversaw jury selection and the afternoon session before the actual trial began.
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Clayton Buford
Cottrell
Morgan County
Buford
O. Kyle
Dance On Fourth at Valley Country Club Plans
Plans are being made to hold two dances on the evening of July Fourth at the Valley Country Club. There will be no Saturday dances until after the Fourth. Invitations will be sent out very shortly.
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the Valley Country Club
Roosevelt Says Mayor Walker Must Reply To Charges
Governor Roosevelt orders New York City Mayor James J. Walker to respond to charges raised by Samuel Seabury and supplemental accusations from civic groups calling for his removal.
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Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Walker
New York
Samuel Seabury
Legislative Committee
New York City
Mid-Week Prayer Service At Ninth Street Methodist
The Ninth Street Methodist church service class will lead the mid week prayer gathering at 7 30 p m The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
Triennial Lutheran Church Meeting in Waukee
More than 1,000 delegates from 1,150,000 members gathered in Waukee for the triennial session. Rev G Christian Barth opened devotionals at Concordia College in Milwaukee. Dr F Pfotenhauer of Chicago urged peace and a clear vision amid world economic distress, stressing conscience and Christ's work.
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Waukee
G. Christian Barth
Concordia College
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
F. Pfotenhauer
Chicago
Ilinois
Prem
China
Pfotenhauer
Fourth of July Glorious Event Lineup at Alabama Mills Park
Schedule lists morning and afternoon baseball between the Blue Sox and Knitters at Alabama Mills park, a night wrestling match sponsored by the American Legion Post, and a night dance at the Valley Country Club.
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Decatur
Alabama Mills Park
Blue Sox
Knitters
Shanna
American Legion Post
the Valley Country Club
North Alabama Decisions Reported by Court of Appeals
A list of North Alabama cases handed down by the court of appeals yesterday includes reversals and remands. Notable actions cite Buddie Austin lauderdale county overruled applications and Jim Groom v Knox reversed and remanded under Ex parte Jim Gross.
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North Alabama
Court of Appeals
State
Buddie
Guy
Austin
Lauderdale
Jim Groom
W. W. Knox
Limestone Circuit Court
Jim Gross
Gross
Knox
Bricken
P. J
F. B. Ray
Jefferson Circuit Court
Frank Williams
Cherokee Circuit Court
Jess Gravette
Talladega
Henry Allen
Lawrence
Alto Lott
Morgan County
Samford
Robert A. Smith
Alias
Chambers Circuit Court
Lloyd Hill
Walker Circuit Court
Charlie Bishop
Etowah
George Sweeney
Talladega Circuit Court
Ervin Noltey
Franklin Law and Equity Court
Longest Day Of The Year Arrives
The article notes June 22 as a selected date for a Ki Wanis Rotary baseball game and contrasts it with December 22 as the shortest day, highlighting the seasonal timing reasons behind the choice. It reads like a brief column on date selection for a local event.
Tennessee River River Reach Falls at 5.2 Feet
The Tennessee river stood at a stationary 5.2 feet this morning according to the weather observer.
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Tennessee River
Mrs Jones Named Principal of Northport Grammar School
Mrs Kimball Jones has accepted the principal post for the Northport Grammar School for 1932 33. She has served as elementary supervisor for Etowah county and was previously principal at Gordon school Albany New Decatur. She studies at the University of Alabama summer school and is sister to Ben Bloodworth and Claire Bloodworth.
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Kimball Jones
Grammer
Northport
Ala
Jones
Etowah
Decatur
Northport Grammar School
County Board of Education
Gordon School of Albany
New Decatur
University of Alabama
Roosevelt Sketch Sent To Delegates
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt sent autographed pen and ink sketches of himself to members of the Alabama delegation for the Democratic convention. The gesture recognizes Alabama delegates as staunch supporters and underscores the important role they will play at the gathering.
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Alabama
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Home Destroyed by Fire in Hartselle Section
The residence of Charlie Sims, a Black resident of Georgia in the Hartselle negro section, was left a total loss by a fire Monday night. No injuries were reported. The origin of the blaze was listed as undetermined.
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Charlie Sims
Georgia
Hartselle
Appendicitis Operation Leads To Recovery At Hospital
Teu Sheppard of The Daily rested comfortably at Valent Hospital after undergoing an operation for acute appendicitis Tuesday afternoon.
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Daily
Valent Hospital
Decatur Area Reports No Rainfall in 24 Hours
Official records show no rainfall in the Decatur area over the past 24 hours. Data indicates a dry period with no precipitation during this interval.
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Decatur
Fept
U S Signals Debt Policy Shift at Geneva Meeting
United States officials told European governments that increasing armament efforts may trigger a revision of war debts. The stance, praised by experts as a major shift, was announced by Hugh head of the American delegation at the Geneva disarmament conference in a late night meeting with Premier Edouard Herriot in Morges.
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Geneva
Switzerland
United States
Europe
Hugh Head
Lausanne
M. Harriot
Markets Highlights And Grain Prices In Early Trading
Markets show New York quotations for January through December at varying levels with neon summaries. New Orleans and Chicago figures follow, with wheat corn and oats prices alongside a stock market snapshot featuring United States Steel American TelTel and Tel American Electric and other major names.
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Chicago
New York
United States Steel American Tel
Tel Int
Tel
Genhéral Electric
Atchison
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Senator Sheppard
Texas
Lutheran Church
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Grammer School
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