Roosevelt plans presidential voyage to Hawaii and Caribbean
President Roosevelt will oversee a mobile presidential exodus with a crew from the U. S. Indians and service men checked to ensure readiness. The voyage includes stops in Colombia and Puerto Rico, with cabin details noted and a Houston ship chosen for the cruise while opposing favoritism in vessel selection.
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White House
U. S
Puerto Rico
Virgin
Panetha
Roosemild
Colombia
Houston
Stexieton
Roosevelt
Al 8
Indianapolis
Taking of School Census to Begin Next Week in Decatur
The Decatur school census starts next week with eight enumerators. Prof. W. W. Benson, superintendent, says the count covers ages six to twenty one and depends on state supplies arriving in time for training and tabulation.
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Decatur
W. W. Benson
Benson
State Department of Education
State Educational Department
Maid Iin. Se
Dillinger Identified As Bank Robbery Suspect
In South Bend Indiana a patrolman was killed when five men robbed Merchants National Bank. Detective Harry Anderson identified the driver as John Dillinger after exchanging shots with the robbers. Three more people were wounded as police and gang members exchanged fire.
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South Bend
Ind
John Dillinger
Merchants National Bank
Harry Anderson
Dillinger
Anderson
Howard Wenger
Air Mail Rate Cut to Six Cents an Ounce
Postmaster Leroy McEntire announced a new air mail rate of six cents per ounce for all U S destinations and to Canada. The reduction from eight cents was approved to promote use of the air mail lines, effective July 1.
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United States
Canada
Leroy McEntire
Tal
Returns home of Mrs Pat Tyne in Birmingham
Mrs Pat Tyne has returned to her Birmingham home after visiting her mother Mrs B R Mc Guire.
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Pat Tyne
Birmingham
B.R. McGuire
No Hearing Set for Suspect Pair in Slaying Case
Lawrence county officers reported no date set for a hearing for John Varnell and Stephen Troup held in jail for the Patrick disappearance and death three years ago near a cabin. Varnell and Troup are white and black. investigators say Varnell killed Patrick and burned the body after discussing disposal.
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Lawrence County
John Varnell
Stephen Troup
Kumps Ayers
Varnell
Anderson
Lauderdale County
Patrick
Lawrence
Troup
Ayers
Traffic Warning Renewed by City Police
City officials renewed a traffic warning stating that from Monday onward police will arrest violators for improper parking to reduce congestion in business districts. Vehicle owners are urged to park all cars at the curb to cooperate with the crackdown.
Two Hugs Stills Destroyed In Morgan County Raid
Raid demolishes two 500 gallon stills in Morgan county the operation fully underway when a lookout signaled and the operators fled. Destruction completed as authorities removed evidence near the stills.
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West End
Morgan County
First Rehearsal by Large Chorus at Decatur Success
EB John Cowell Jr. of Faye week arrives as campaign director for Cowell Rodgers. A large local choir from city churchs joined by pastors and laymen held the first tent rehearsal despite rain. Chorister Rodgers led with J D Ligon directing and Mrs H O Troup on piano for about an hour.
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EB John ©. Cowell, Jr
Faye
Rodgers
J. D. Ligon
H. O. Troup
Decatur
Hartselle Athletic Field Under Repair Under FERA Plan
County High School’s athletic field is being upgraded under the FERA program. Prof. W P Snuggs states grounds are being smoothed and cleared, fence repaired, a new fence section added, and upon completion the grounds will be among the most modern in the region.
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County High School Atony
FERA
W. P. Snuggs
No Rabies Signs Found In Cat Heads
Two cat heads from Decatur examined at Tennessee Valley Laboratory this morning showed no rabies signs. Three anti rabies vaccine treatments were issued as a precaution and additional treatments were sent to Florence today by the laboratory.
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Decatur
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Florence
Heflin Jr. Dies of Pneumonia in Alabama
J Thomas Heflin Jr son of former Senator J Thomas Heflin died at the family home in Lafayette Alabama today from bronchial pneumonia. The father was at the bedside at death. Funeral services were set here tentatively for Monday.
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Lafayette
Ala
J. Thomas Heflin, Jr
J. Thomas Heflin
Heflin
Torrid weather moderates across much of nation
Weather relief arrives as showers and winds ease heat across Ohio Iowa Indiana and the east. Alabama reports rain aiding Morgan crops and feeds. Three deaths attributed to heat emphasize ongoing danger while Decatur and surrounding areas see temperature drop from 99 to 88.
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Ohio
Iowa
Indiana
Decatur
Weevils Reported in Limestone County Cotton
Weevils appeared in Limestone County with punctured bolls from the White plantation in South Limestone found on a field where cotton is blooming. Farmers urged close crop inspection and picking up snipped bolls to slow the pest. No reports of weevils in Morgan County yet.
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South Limestone
Morgan County
P. W. Sparkman Improves After Illness at Home
P. W. Sparkman has been ill at his home but is considerably improved today friends expect further recovery and they will be glad to learn of his condition.
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P. W. Sparkman
13 bankers in Detroit indicted headline shocks readers
Beverly Hills dispatch notes confusion over Detroit indictment coverage and a crowded newsday mood. The unsigned item hints at public concern and mentions Marie Dressler amid a tense, uncertain newspaper flow.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Detroit
Marie Dressler
Lilienthal to Visit Decatur for TVA Talks Next Week
David B. Lilienthal, TVA power director, will visit Decatur next week to confer with officials on TVA affairs in the area. Local business leaders and civic heads anticipate productive discussions on cheap power rates and TVA activities. He has prior contacts in the Muscle Shoals district and has made several Decatur visits since TVA’s creation.
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David B. Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Decatur
TVA
Lilienthal
Muscle Shoals
Roosevelt
Governor Langer Sentenced To Prison Term
Gov. William Langer received an 18 month federal prison term and a $10,000 fine for defrauding the United States government. He smiled at the sentence as friends predicted heaviness. Attorneys for Langer and four codefendants plan immediate appeals to the circuit court, or the U.S. Supreme Court if needed.
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Fargo
N. D
William Langer
United States
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Marie Dressler Clinging to Life
Actress Marie Dressler remains critically ill with little hope of recovery. Doctors report her condition has deteriorated and she is unable to communicate or respond to treatment.
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Marie Dressler
Steel to Maintain Open Shop Policy
Washington report on June news notes steel labor board tackling differences between mill managers and workers as a strike threat looms. Leading labor spokesmen assess policy impact while negotiations proceed.
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Washington
New Steel Labor Board
Woman Sentenced to Hang for Murder of Husband in Angeles
A courtroom in Angeles sentenced a woman to die on the gallows for the murder of her husband, Eric D. Madison. She heard the verdict with the court present.
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Angeles
Eric D. Madison
Luquire Insurance opens Decatur district offices
M. A. Hawkins district manager opens Luquire Funeral Home Insurance Co. offices on the second floor of the Morgan County National Bank building in Decatur. Local agents C. L. Smith Cecil B. Crawford James F. Roberts join Hawkins with others in Falkville Moulton Sheffield and Florence. Hawkins previously opened offices in Huntsville and made a strong Birmingham career.
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M. A. Hawkins
Luquire Funeral Homes Insurance Co., Inc
Morgan County National Bankuilding
Decatur
C. L. Smith
Cecil B. Crawford
James F. Roberts
W. H. Gibson
Falkville
C. J. Adams
Moulton
Terrorism Ends as Strike Closes in Milwaukee Area
Strikers of the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Co resume work after four days of disruption. Terms include restoration of street car and bus service and power to homes. Meanwhile a Virginia plant plans to deploy 50 workers to prevent a potential explosion. Roosevelt labor board seeks mediation for Pacific coast waterfront strike.
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Associate Press
Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company
Milwaukee
Tubize Chatillon Rayon
Hopewell
Roosevelt
Labor Board
Pacific Coast
Famous singing groups at Mt Zion near Parkville Sunday
Noted Cullman county singers from Devatur will join the annual Mt Zion singing program near Parkville Sunday. The Bonanza Quartet Willoughby Wallace Quartet Ladies Quartet Rev Howell and T A Culver are among the featured performers.
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Bonanza
Willoughby-Wallace Quartet
Ladies Quartet
Rev. Howell
T. A. Culver
Devatur
Cullman County
Mt. Zion
Parkville
Hitler Crushes Coup as Ex-Chancellor Die for Resisting
Berlin reports Hitler moves decisively against foes during a failed coup. Former Chancellor Von Schleicher killed by police while resisting arrest as conspirator. Regime consolidates power and suppresses opposition amid deadly crackdown.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
von Schleicher
Hitler
Twin Egg Displayed Here By W. E. Bean
A Leghorn hen at the Bean display hatched a twin egg exhibit shown by W. E. Bean. The unusual two yolk shell display drew curiosity and visitors to the farm stand.
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W. E. Bean
Minor Collision at Street Intersection
A minor collision occurred at a street intersection involving a small truck. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were drivable after the incident. Police attended and documented the scene for a standard traffic report.
Judson College Visitor Reports Good Condition and Enrollment Rise
Visitor R. M. Wallace, representative of Judson College, announced today that the college is in good condition and anticipates a material increase in enrollment for the coming semester.
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Judson
R. M. Wallace
Judson College
Wallace
Bishop addresses Bible class at St Johns Church
The Bishop of Alabama will address the Bible class at St Johns Episcopal Church on Sunday. The class meets in the church on Jackson Street and all were partially invited to attend.
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Alabama
St. Johns Episcopal Church
Jackson Street
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Limestone
Ilienthal
Gov. Langer
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U.S
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Luquire
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