Washington Merry-Go-Round and the Dollar Debate
Allen and Drew Pearson describe a split in economic policy between Roosevelt Brain Trust and financial experts over pegging the dollar. They note foreign trade aims clash with domestic recovery goals, and report labor leader John L. Lewis expanding union power while U S policy shifts away from France.
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Drew Pearson
Robert 8. Allen
Washington
London
Roosevelt
Brain Trust
George Harrison
New York Federal Reserve Bank
James Warburg
Bank of Manhattan
J. P. Morgan
New York
France
Britain
Timiae Reed
Almon Dies in Washington at 73 After Long Service
Representative Edward B. Almon of Alabama, 73, died of heart disease in his Capital hotel after a long illness. A Democrat and Muscle Shoals advocate, he chaired the House roads committee and served Alabama’s eighth district since 1914. Funeral set for Tus cumbia Saturday at 5 PM.
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Washington
Edward B. Almon
Alabama
Almon
House Roads Committee
Muscle Shoals
Congress
Tuscumbia
Lawrence County
State Normal College
Florence
University of Alabama
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
State Highway Commission
Methodist Church
Masonic Order
Knights of Pythias
Knights of Honor
Woodmen of the World
Luie Clopper
James A. Ryder
Clopper Almon
First Methodist Church
Cotton futures reach new high for year and season
October cotton futures climbed to 9.64 a bale, a fresh yearly and seasonal high. The market rose about 65 cents overall with gains led by higher sterling rates aiding the morning rally.
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New Orleans
Cove Creek Dam 10 Be First Under TVA Muscle Shoals Plan
Chairman Arthur Morgan announced Cove Creek Dam and reservoir as the first major project in Roosevelt's Muscle Shoals Tennessee Valley development program. He said construction might start in about six months with an estimated $34,000,000 total cost over four years and local labor to be used where possible.
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Arthur Morgan
Roosevelt
Muscle Shoals
Educators Meet at Courthouse to Plan Alabama Schools
Renters gather at Morgan County Courthouse Friday at 2 PM to map a plan for keeping Alabama schools open. W H Hill Mrs BR Showalter and Mrs W D Salmon prominent state women volunteer services. Citizens councils are forming statewide to educate voters about issues in the July 18 election.
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Morgan
Alabama
W. H. Hill
BR. Showalter
W. ‘D. Salmon
Citizens Comnels
Alabama slayer Tom Wilson seeks pardon after commuted death
Tom Wilson, condemned for the Kirby Cole murder in Limestone County, hopes for a pardon from the Alabama board following a death sentence commuted to life by Governor Brandon. The case drew wide North Alabama attention as Cole was killed in a taxi ride near Athens with his body allegedly left roadside.
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Tom Wilson
Kirby Cole
Alabama Board of Pardons
Wilson
Limestone
Limestone County
W. W. Brandon
Cole
Alabama
Athens
Public works board pushes rapid spend of 3 billion
Roosevelt's public works board said the nation will proceed as rapidly as possible to flow the three billion dollar appropriation for construction activities. An efficient organization is being formed to manage state county and city projects with a state administrator and advisory board to be appointed. The federal board through Secretary Ickes aims to submit a list of state administrators for President Roosevelt's selection upon his vacation return.
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Washington, DC
Roosevelt
Public Works Board
Congress
Federal
Ickes
Westminster League Picnic Near Somerville Pike
About twenty five young people plus Mrs. Clifton Penney attended a picnic last night, traveling roughly six miles out on the Somerville Pike to enjoy the evening together.
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Westminster League C. E. Society
Somerville Pike
Clifton Penney
No Rainfall Recorded Through Morning Time
A weather note reports no precipitation in the 24 hours ending at seven this morning. The report records dry conditions and notes a quiet weather pattern for the region.
Elbert Roy jailed for manslaughter in Golden slaying case
Elbert Roy found guilty of manslaughter in the W. T. Golden slaying near Hartselle and jailed for one year after self defense claim. He posted a $1,500 bond with suspension of sentence and plans an appeal set for February.
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Elbert Roy
Morgan
W. T. Golden
Hartselle
Roy
J. N. Powell
Thurston Poole
Gulf Refining Company
Canal and
Summerford
Parkville
Poole
Johnny Payne
McCartney Street
Campbell
Payne
Odis Robertson
Ruby Miller
West Vine Street
Clarence Moore
Albert Griffin
Lee Johnson
C. Stuart McKendrick
McKendrick
Decatur
Birmingham
Morgan County
Sing Postponed Until Next Month
The afternoon singing at Mr. Zion is postponed to the first Sunday in July, the annual singing day. All invited, especially the singers.
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Mr. Zion
Legion Post Nears Close of Most Successful Year
The American Legion post will meet tonight at 7:30 for officer elections after a year described as the most successful. With 327 members, the Decatur post is the fifth largest in Alabama, Morgan county is second when combining Decatur and Hartselle posts, and county membership trails only Jefferson county. Commander Roy C. Billings notes many undertakings and a strong organizational future as committees may be chosen to plan details.
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American Legion
Decatur
Alabama
Morgan County
Hartselle
Jefferson County
Roy C. Billings
Educators Return from Tuscaloosa Parley on School Problem
A local delegation of educators led by Dr. W. J. Cooper reports the Tuscaloosa conference on school problems was valuable. They urge economy in education, propose teacher releases and three course classroom work with state university correspondence, and advocate platoon schooling to use leisure time and improve literacy and arts appreciation.
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Tuscaloosa
W. J. Cooper
U. S
W. W. Benson
Decatur
George T. Woodruff
W. T. Jordan
Riverside High
Reed
Fairview
Punesone
Cooper
Dr. Cooper
United States
Australia
Canada
Congressional Library
Boards of Education
Birmingham Police Seek Stolen Car
Decatur police were notified this morning of a theft in Birmingham last night. A 1927 blue Chevrolet sedan owned by George W. Terry was driven away by a man described as a negro. A quantity of oe
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Decatur
Birmingham
George W. Terry
Decatur Chapter Installs Officers This Friday
Decatur Chapter No. 38 Royal Arch Masons plans an officer installation Friday evening for the new term. Members are urged to attend.
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Decatur Chapter
Décatur
Royal Arch Masons
Record Heat Reaches 103 Degrees in Historic Heat Day
The mercury climbed to about 103.5 degrees at noon with the day’s high marking a new record, surpassing yesterday’s 103. The prior day’s high was 103 and low 69, as the hot spell continued into the morning.
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Weather Bureau
Canning Leaders Meeting Friday in Morgan County
Representatives from all sections of Morgan county will gather at the Hart Selle high school auditorium Friday at 9 am for a canning demonstration by Miss Margaret Garrett of the state extension department. A leadership school will train leading women to teach fruit and vegetable preservation for winter use. about 30 women named to represent their communities.
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Morgan County
Hartselle
Margaret Garrett
State Extension Department
Home-Coming at Hopewell Church
Hopewell church near Hartse may hold a homecoming on Sunday June 25 inviting all to attend with baskets. A musical program is planned featuring leading county singers expected to perform vocal numbers.
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Hopewell Church
HartseMe
River falling with gauge at 3.6 feet
The Tennessee river was dropping today reaching 3.6 feet at seven o'clock.
Kiwanis Club Sets All Kiwanis Night Monday
In observance of All-Kiwanis Night the local Kiwanis club will gather Monday at 6 30 PM.
Jury Verdict Overturned in Patterson Case by Judge Horton
In Morgan county Judge James E. Horton set aside the verdict convicting Heywood Patterson of attacking Mrs. Victoria Price. A new trial was ordered with hearings likely after August or September. The judge cited insufficient corroboration and noted Ruby Bates recanted her earlier testimony. The court did not address jury roll exclusion.
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Morgan County
Heywood Patterson
Victoria Price
James E. Horton
Athens
Horton
Patterson
Price
Ruby Bates
Thomas, HB
Knight, Jr
Lawson
Judge Grants New Trial in Scottsboro Case for Heywood Patterson
Athens Alabama June 22 Judge James E Horton granted a motion for a new trial for Heywood Patterson one of the nine negroes indicted in the Scottsboro case setting aside the conviction with the death penalty imposed in Decatur on April 9 In a lengthy written opinion Horton said the evidence greatly preponderates in favor of the defendant and that the law requires corroboration where the testimony is lacking
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Athens
Ala
James E. Horton
Heywood Patterson
Scottsboro
Decatur
Horton
Court Opens With One Drunk and Disorderly Case
Only one case reached the courtroom this morning a White man faced trial for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
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