Coroner Opens Inquest In Birmingham Barbecue Stand Shootings
In Birmingham Alabama a coroner's inquest is opened into the shooting deaths of Luther Gray and Louie Strickland and the critical wounding of Cooper Henderson at a downtown barbecue stand. Gray killed Strickland before fatally shooting himself. Henderson remains in critical condition. Margaret Clark, a waitress, says Strickland had been estranged from her husband and had been dating Gray. Henderson’s wife and two sons were at his bedside.
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Birmingham
Ala
UPA
Louie Strickland
Luther C. Gray
Cooper H Henderson
Gip Evans
M. V. Harless
Gray
Strickland
Henderson
Grays
Pist
Margaret Clark
Trickland
Shot
Harless
Seven Yield Lives to God at Austinville Revival
Dr. B F Tingle of First Methodist preached at 11 00 am on The Secrets of Real Living and last night to youths The Test of Youth. Seven members joined on profession of faith as Austinville Methodist invites all to attend through Wednesday evening with 11 00 am 7 30 pm services.
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B. F. Tingle
First Methodist Church
Austinville Methodist Church
A. L. Mitchell
Z. R. Carpenter
Children and Young Peoples
Austinville
Wife Trades Investigated in Michigan Grand Jury
Lapeer Michigan prosecutor Thomas C. Taylor announced a one man grand jury probe into alleged wife exchange between two Columbiaville families. He said seven witnesses testified and plans for about twelve more. Probate Judge Hollenbeck adjourned a July hearing on possible neglect until Grand Jury results.
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Lapeer
Mich
Thomas C. Taylor
Columbiaville
George Davis
Clarence June
Davis
Arthur H. Perkins
Taylor
Glenn Hollenbeck
Hol Jenbeck
Want Ads Sell Your Goods and Services Effectively
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One Year To Go Presidential Possibilities Hull as Nominee
Washington speculation says Cordell Hull could be chosen to unite New Deal and anti New Deal factions. As secretary of state and longtime Democrat he blends policy ties to Roosevelt with conservative appeal but faces isolationist and left wing opposition and age concerns. His chances depend on the international scene and public mood.
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Decatur Daily
Washington
Democracy
Cordell Hull
Roosevelt
Hull
New Deal
Tennessee
Congress
Senate
Democratic National Committee
Raymond Moley
Moley
Markets murky as tensions spark mild selling
NY markets eased on international frictions with light early selling, later brief volume spikes, and losses trimming by close. New York and New Orleans price shifts showed cautious optimism amid nervous speculative mood and war news.
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New York
Mongel
Markets at a Glance: Mixed Components Across Stocks and Commodities
New York markets show heavy declines in stocks and bonds, with industrials retreating and foreign loans down. Cotton steady with a late rally, sugar strong on buying, coffee soft with liquidation. Chicago wheat steady amid harvest delays, corn firm, cattle steady to 25 cents lower, hogs steady to 10 up with top at 7.20.
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New York
Chicago
Wheat rebounds after early tumble in Chicago market
Wheat fell about a cent in Chicago trading today then rebounded to erase nearly all losses. European price dips and large new grain movement in the southwest sparked the initial decline but buying support, aided by mills, offset the drop. Wheat closed steady to 3 8 higher versus July 1.
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Chicago
Southwest
Milla
Cottonseed Meal Futures Held Steady In Memphis Close
Prime cottonseed meal futures in Memphis closed steady with July at 21.90, August 21.90, September 22.00, October 21.90, November 21.90, December 21.85, January 21.90, February 22.00. Sales totaled 3,200.
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Memphis
Tenn
Nashville Livestock Market Report June 26
In Nashville Tennessee the USDA notes sales slow for most killing classes with a weak undertone. Strictly good fed yearlings 9.50, some 9.25. bulk fed steers under 9.00. plain and medium steers and heifers 7.00 to 8.00. cutters 5.50. beef cows and bulls 6.50 down. cutter grades 4.00 to 5.00. Top yealers 9.00. Hog action steady with about 700 head shown.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
S. Dept
Revival Sermon Urges Continuing Outreach at Central Methodist
The Central Methodist Church crowd heard Rev Dosser’s message from John 6 12 to gather up fragments and keep the revival burning. He praised sustained evangelism as the church’s primary task while urging holy living and warm, evangelistic programs for all ages.
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Sullity Dosser
Central Methodist Church
Table of God
Bro. Dosser
Centry Methodist
Rankin Reports On Rotary Convention
Secretary James Rankin delivered a report at the Decatur Rotary Club meeting on the recent international Rotary convention in Cleveland which drew about 12 000 rotarians from around the world. The gathering closed the Bailey administration and signaled Billy Wyker as incoming president to be installed next week. Birthday roses were given to Frank Stone Billy Wyker and Emmett McClary. Visitors included D W McNeill and Prof W P Snges of Hartselle and M T Buckler of Huntsville.
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James Rankin
Decatur Rotary Club
Cleveland
A. C. Bailey
Billy Wyker
Frank Stone
Emmett McClary
D. W. McNeill
W. P. Snnges
Hartselle
M. T. Buckler
Huntsville
Revival services end with belated pledge calls at Pom Baptist
Rev. C L Dobbs led morning and evening revival at Pom Baptist Church where more members joined the church. Rev Leon Macon preached twice highlighting God’s plan and urging believers to witness in daily life. The evening sermon urged Christians to speak as in the temple and stand for the gospel. Many attendees rededicated their lives at the service’s close.
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CL. Dobbs
Baptist Church
Leon Macon
Christ
Peter
John
Decatur Sees Absentee Ballots Arrive For July Elections
Absentee ballots have arrived in Decatur for the July 11 election. Local residents including John M. Smith home from Baughs Infirmary and others from Decatur, Hartselle, and nearby areas prepare to vote on five constitutional amendments.
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John M. Smith
Priceville
Baugh’'s
Somerville
Senate Delays Relief Debate Over Monetary Bill
Republican opposition and Senate leader Barkley push to sidetrack temp relief debate as a filibuster-like delay nears two weeks. House approved two year extension of administration powers to devalue the dollar and fund the exchange stabilization account. A companion $1.18 billion agricultural supply bill and other agency appropriations await final action.
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Senate
Barkley
House
Agricultural Department
Communications Commission
Good and Choice Sheep Prices Rise in Spring Trade
Early spring sale reports show bulk sheep at 120 pounds with good and choice quality 170 to 225 pounds selling, while salable sheep total around 1,000 head. Prices range up to 9.50 for lambs, with top lines around 6.60 to 6.50 and gains noted across the week.
Market Report Shows Dairy and Egg Prices Steady
Chicago quotes indicate butter at 1 282 765 unsettled creamery at 93 score with multiple grade lines, eggs at 23 538 steady with local firsts and extras around 15 1 2 to 16 3 4, and carrots at 22 3 4 to 23. Dates and units reflect market notes from June.
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Chicago
Poultry market report from Chicago shows mixed prices
Poultry live prices dated June 26 list 27 trucks with steady tonnage. Hens over 5 lbs fetch 14, 5 lbs and under 14, leghorn hens 11.5, broilers 2.5 and under, colored 17, Plymouth Rock 18. Leghorn broilers under 2 lbs 15, 2 to 3.5 lbs up 16.5, colored 20, Plymouth Rock 21.5. Fryers over 2.5 lbs colored 18, Plymouth Rock 19. Roosters 10.5, ducks 4.5 up colored 9, white 9, geese 10, turkey toms 13, hens 14.
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Poultry
Chicago
Poultry Live
Plymouth Rock
Roosters
State Employees Receive Extended Glorious Fourth Holiday
Alabama Governor Dixon announced that both Monday and Tuesday would be state holiday. Banks statewide may close and Montgomery merchants agreed to shut for the two days. State employees will leave at noon Saturday and return Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Dixon
Athens social notes highlight visits and dances
Mrs Roy Thomas is recovering at home after major surgery at Powers Hospital. Numerous visits and guests are listed including Mrs Jack Helton visiting in Athens from Tuscaloosa, and Mrs W S Peebles staying with her daughter in Washington DC. The Pengun Club held its annual summer dance at the Athens Armory with Harry Allen’s orchestra. births and illnesses are noted along with several travel updates.
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Roy Thomas
East Pryor Street
Powers Hospital
Jack Helton
Tuscaloosa
Ronald D. Gray
South Limestone
W. S. Peebles
Charles Brown
Brown
Washington, D. C
Charles Hall
Ollie London
Pengun Club
Athens Armory
Harry Allen
J. S. Crutcher
North Carolina
L. L. Wallace
Prof. Wallace
A.G. White
T. M. Remson
Sylacauga
H. G. Garrett
Athens
Myrtle Langston
Athens College
H. O. Pettey
Columbia, Tenn
John Hill
Tanner
T. T. Martin
Rebecca Yeargin
Rome
Co. W. Sarver
Martha Ann Downing
Pulaski
Stablers Hospital
Greenville
Ala
William Harrison Clem
J.A. Carlos
Limestone Country
Limestone County Hospital
Mamie Lou Christopher
W. H. Christopher
Theron Jones
Ardmore
J. EB. Beasley
Officers Thanked By Negro Masons in Journal Letter
An open letter signed by A. O. Sheffey Jas. Yarbrough and Jas. Skinner praises Chief Police Moore and the state highway patrol for their fine assistance during the St John s Day sermon and union meeting of A F P A M Masonry in this district. The event drew many visitors with no disturbances.
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A. O. Sheffey
Jas. Yarbrough
Jas. Skinner
Our City
Hall
Corner Canal
E. Market Sts
First Baptist
W. Vine Street
Police Moore
State Highway Patrol
A. F P
A. M. Masonry
Lawrence
Morgan
Union services emphasize church cooperation in two congregations
The First Presbyterian and First Methodist churches held their second of eight union services at the First Methodist church. Dr. R. E. Ramage preached on Christian fellowship and cooperation, urging neighbors to know and love each other through shared faith. Kenneth Hennessey led the union choir as the service closes with plans for next Sunday's 7:30 p m meeting at the First Presbyterian church.
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First Presbyterian
First Methodist
RE. V. Ramage
First Presbyterian Church
Ramage
Disappearance of LSU President Dr. James Smith shocks Louisiana politics
Baton Rouge reports say LSU President Dr. James Monroe Smith vanished after allegations of financial irregularities possibly totaling hundreds of thousands. Governor Leche postponed resignation as a special grand jury investigates, with police guarding campuses and transport hubs. Lieutenant Governor Long commented on the crisis as state leaders scramble for answers.
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Baton Rouge
James Smith
Louisiana State University
Earl K. Long
Smith
Richard W. Leche
Leche
Huey P. Long
New Orleans
Long
James Monroe Smith
Lousiana State University
Dr. Smith
Edgar N. Jackson
C. Gordon Johnson
L. 8
U. Toopers
Winnfield
Ly “2
Louisiana
Huey Long
Writer Ford Dies in Deauville at 66
British novelist Ford Madox Ford died in Deauville France at the Deauville Clinic at age 66. His death was reported on June 26.
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Deauville
France
Ford Maddox Ford
Deauville Clinic
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H. W. Nance
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Tarrant City
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Doris
Nashville, Tenn
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Decatur
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Benevolent Society Hospital
McAfee and Young Ambulance
Sixth Avenue
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States of the Union
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Tanner Route
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Christine Ball
Route 3
W. T. Walling
Falkville
J. F. Smith
Will Ralp
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Eva Phillips
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Edna Inez
Virginia Lee Coyle
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Drinkard-Howel S
Sherman Street
Margaret Hutson
Ozella Corum
T. B. Middlebrooks
Johnston Street
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Mt. Olive
Bunk Whitt
Ardmore, Tenn
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