Alabama Chamber Plans State-Wide Promotional Push
The Alabama state chamber of commerce announced a campaign to open a headquarters in Montgomery and form units in all 67 counties. H G Dowling of Tuscaloosa will direct the effort, with Cliff Walton and G Arthur Cook named temporary secretary and treasurer. The group also expanded its board to 90 directors and chose 10 new members while planning two county surveys on agricultural products and industrial opportunities to boost farm income.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce
H. G. Dowling
Tuscaloosa
Dowling
Tus- Caloosa
Cliff Walton
Lafayette
G. Arthur Cook
Montgomery Textile
Birmingham
M. F. Jackson
Benjamin Russell
Alexander City
Chamber
Publishers See No War Danger
Three American publishers and editors returning from Europe on the Rex said they saw no immediate danger of a continental war. Grove Patterson of the Toledo Blade noted less war talk in Europe than in the U.S. and cited British rearmament as a factor calming fears. Oliver J. Keller of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said Europe was dominated by uniforms but not fearing immediate war, and Italian officials doubted a general war over the Spanish situation.
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New York
Europe
Rex
Grove Patterson
Toledo (Ohio
Alabama Surpasses Most States in Road Paving Pace
Alabama paved more roads quickly than all states except Colorado and Michigan. Colorado funded its program with bond money to advance paving efforts.
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Alabama
Colorado
Michigan
Mary Norton Tops Labor Committee After Connery Death
Washington reports Mary Norton, long a District of Columbia committee chair, becomes chairman of the House labor committee after William Connery's death. The move boosts female influence in federal labor policy while Frances Perkins already heads the Cabinet labor post. Norton, widow and Jersey City native, has built political voice through local roles and European travel.
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J. Calude Allen
Central Press
Washington
Congress
Mary Norton
Labor Committee
House of Representatives
William Connery
Massachusetts
House Labor Committee
Norton
United States
Frances Perking
Roosevelt
District of Columbia
House
National Capital
Day Nursery Association
Jersey City
St. Elizabeth's College
Little Miss Betty Ann Scurlock Visits Sheffield Kin
Miss Betty Ann Scurlock of Sheffield visits her aunt Mrs G C Vincent. Mrs Tom Crawford of E gham spent last weekend here with Mr and Mrs J Earl Peck. Miss Vera Nell Vice had an appendicitis operation at Benevolent Society Hospital Decatur. Born to Mr and Mrs Hilton Mayson on Saturday night June 19.
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Betty Ann Scurlock
Sheffield
G. C. Vincent
Tom Crawford
E Gham
Hartselle
Jep Dendy
Mary Nell
Birmingham
G. W. Peck
Beck
Mr. Crawford
Dorothy Parker
Bluette Landers
Margaret Palmer
Decatur
Roger Hamilton
Auburn Graduates Reach 230 With 53 From Other States
Auburn marks graduation this year with 230 total grads including 53 nonresidents from other states. Local officials note diverse origins reflect broader enrollment patterns across the state.
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Auburn
States
Legion Post to Hold 7:30 Tonight in Martin Arena
The local American Legion post will meet at 7:30 this evening in Martin arena to elect officers for the coming term. With no nominating committee, all nominations will be from the floor, and Commander W. L. Grims urges all members to attend amid high election interest.
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The
American Legion
Martin Arena
W. L. Grims
Children Help to Bury Author Sir James Barrie
Three hundred school children joined townspeople in Kirriemuir to bury Sir James M Barrie creator of Peter Pan. The funeral drew many local residents who knew the author whose tales gave the town the nickname thrums of Scotland.
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Kirriemuir
Scotland
James M. Barrie
Peter Pan
Senator Norris’s aide reports improvement after indigestion attack
John Robertson said the 75 year old Independent rested comfortably at Naval Hospital last night and was improving from an indigestion attack earlier in the week. The education appropriation totals 12,071,261 with 9,987,920 for elementary and high schools and 2,083,341 for higher learning and miscellaneous agencies.
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Washington
John Robertson
Norris
Nebraska
Naval Hospital
Patrol ships act on own in Spanish coast crisis
German and Italian warships patrolled the coast of Spain on their own initiative with commanders ready to strike back at any attack on the Valencia government. Berlin blamed Bolshevist Moscow for pressuring Spain while Franco allies faced cabinet turmoil in Catalonia and skirmishes across Basque and Asturian fronts.
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Coass
Spain
Graf Spee
Britain
Leipzig
Koln
Gibraltar
Tangier
Morocco
Paris
France
England
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
Valencia
Berlin
Bolshevist
Moscow
Communist International
Catalonia
What Congress Is Doing
Senate today debates extension of nuisance taxes and resumes inquiry into strike mail. Labor committee begins private study of wage hour bill while Agriculture conducts Norris flood power hearings. Judiciary panel weighs a constitutional amendment to tax government securities. House actions include municipal bankruptcy legislation and tax dodging device study. Agriculture committees consider sugar quota bill. Senate yesterday approved 633 million army appropriation and railroad pension act. House rejected Indian claims commission bill.
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Post Office Committee
Labor Committee
Agriculture Committee
Judiciary
HOUSE
Agriculture
Senate
Indian Claims Commission
No. 37-16 Tennessee River closure update at Chickamauga Lock
Notice to Navigation Interests states Chickamauga Lock at mile 471.0 did not open June 21 1937 and will remain closed until about June 28 1937 when it opens to navigation. District Engineer Perry notes ongoing education funding with Alabama allocating $300 000 for free textbooks for first and second graders and plans to provide third grade textbooks next year.
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Tennessee River
Chickamauga
Alabama
Youth programs in Delano Park urged to guide Decatur youths
John calls Decatur to invest in youth through park clubs at Delano Park and support from Boy Scouts and Kiwanis. He argues that wholesome recreation, not corrupt influences, shapes future citizens and reduces crime, urging municipal action and pride.
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Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
Delano Park
United States
Boy Scouts
Kiwanis Club
Vinemom
John
Man pays debt to city by polishing fire trucks
George Bula 32 was jailed for a day for civic duty and released on good behavior to finish polishing the city fire trucks. He told jailer Orian Martin he wanted to repay the city for his offense by keeping the trucks ready for service.
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Neb
George Bula
Orian Martin
Sign of Safety Forces Window Pane to Fall
A heavy glass pane and sash fell from a city hall window but a sign below halted the fall. pedestrians were injured. The sign read Take time to be safe.
Bible School Ends Friday at Westside Presbyterian
The Bible school at Westside Presbyterian Church will close Friday with a 10 a.m. program and a Trinity Mountain picnic for attendees. Public invited. Instructors include Mrs. W. F. Busch Mrs. W. J. Tarpley Mrs. K. Grubbs Miss Katherine Hoppers Miss Helen Kaylor Rev. L. J Kaylor and Edward Tarpley. Thirty six children attended and found it profitable and enjoyable.
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Westside Presbyterian Church
Trinity Mountain
W. F. Busch
W. J. Tarpley
K. Grubbs
Katherine Hoppers
Helen Kaylor
L. J Kaylor
Edward Tarpley
Blasingame to Chair Tennessee Valley Horse Show Registration
Mrs T W Blasingame of Knox ville will arrive Saturday to act as chairman of registration for the Tennessee Valley Horse Show next Tuesday night. She previously chaired the event and earned favorable comment. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs EB Soper of Decatur.
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T. W. Blasingame
Knoxville
Blasingame
EB. P. Soper
Decatur
Ban on Nudism Ordered by Mayor in Fontainebleau
Mayor Jacques Louis Dusmensnil bans nudism in Fontainebleau forest for violating public decency. He warns visitors they face prosecution if found unclothed and requires clothing covering the hips abdomen chest and back.
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Fontainebleau
France
Jacques Louis Dusmensnil
Fontainebleau Forest
Gas attack backfires on Tucson dignitaries
Deputies used tear gas bombs during a crowd dispersal in Tucson on June 4. The gas drifted back on a stiff breeze as dignitaries began to depart. Sheriff Ed Echols faces scrutiny over the incident.
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Tucson
Aziz
Ed Echols
Morning After Headache Remedy Ad Preview
An advertisement promotes a quick-acting BC formula to relieve headaches and neuralgia from overindulgence. It suggests keeping BOC on hand in convenient 10c and 25c sizes or by the dose at fountains.
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N. J
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Big Feller
TWA
Los Angeles
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Helen Tiernan
Bill, Williams
Bill Williams
Sequatchie River
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Tenn
Henry Barker
Williams
Willams
Voice OF
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Speake, ‘Warren & Ratliff
Bible School
Mrs. Blasingame
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Wilder
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