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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1937

Page

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Workers Return to Republic Canton Mills Amid Strike Turmoil

Non strikers entered the Republic Steel Canton mills as the back to work movement began under Ohio National Guard protection. 2000 workers evacuated from the plant since the May 25 strike. 800 at a time. Pickets arrested. a serious injury was reported at the Alloy plant.

Republic Steel Corporation Republic Canton Ohio National Guard Euay Ca Atte Louis Govel SWOOC Island Steel Bethlehem Steel Corporation Youngstown Sheet and Tube Johnstown James Mark Co. I. O W. Jones Brotherhood of Railway Daniel J. Shields Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co Sheet and Tube SWOC Eighth Bleden Streets Eighth Street National Guard Belden Guard

Patterson Lets Time Expire on Rehearing Plea

Heywood Patterson, a Scottsboro defendant, faced a 76 year Alabama sentence after counsel failed to file a rehearing petition within the 15 day limit. The state court said the lapse does not block an appeal to the U S Supreme Court. An arraignment for July 6 in Decatur will set trial dates for eight other defendants.

Montgomery Ala Heywood Patterson Negro Scottsboro U. S. Supreme Court Decatur

Lawson Still Missing Here in Scottsboro Case Conference

Highlands North Carolina June 30 Attorney General Albert A Carmichael of Alabama and first assistant T B Lawson to meet for important conference on all phases of the Scottsboro Case. Lawson still missing in Decatur and Huntsville with no hotel sightings as Huntsville reports show no contact with Victoria Price the complainant.

Highlands N. C Albert A. Carmichael Alabama T. 8. Lawson Scottsboro Carmichael Thos Lawson Montgomery North Alabama Decatur Huntsville Melvin Hutson Victoria Price Mr. Lawson

Carmichael Officers Vacation Plans and Scottsboro Case Involvement

Alabama Attorney General Albert A. Carmichael and family vacation at a North Carolina summer resort with plans to report July 3 for two weeks at a National Guard training camp in Columbia. T. S. Lawson, Alabama’s first assistant AG, will travel via Decatur to Montgomery to represent the state in the Scottsboro Case arraignment, while Carmichael denies any settlement in the six year old case.

Carmichael Highlands N. C Albert A. Carmichael Alabama North Carolina Columbia 8. C National Guard 117Th Field Artillery Alabama National Guard T. S Buster Lawson Montgomery Decatur Ala Scottsboro

Carmichael and Assistant Attorney General Out of City

Montgomery June 30 Attorney General A C Carmichael and his first assistant T L Lawson were reported out of the city. No comment was given on their whereabouts or any developments in the Scottsboro Case prosecution.

Montgomery Ala A. A. Carmichael T. L. Lawson Scottsboro

Gills Sentenced for Assault to Kilby Prison Transfer

James Gill and his son Henry Gill were moved from Morgan County jail to Kilby Prison to serve terms for assault with intent to murder over the wounding of Roy Glasscock. The elder Gill receives three to four years, the son two to three.

James Gill Henry Gill Morgan County Kilby Roy Glasscock Gill

Famous Families Unite In Roosevelt Du Pont Wedding

President Roosevelt attended the June 30 wedding of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. to Ethel Du Pont at Christ Church in Christiana Hundred near Wilmington. The ceremony drew 342 guests with security by state police and soldiers from Fort DuPont. A reception for 1,300 followed and a honeymoon destination was hinted, with gifts from the cabinet and Du Pont family.

Wilmington Dal Roosevelt Montchanin Railway Station Franklin Jr Ethel duPont Beth Campbell Del Franklin Roosevelt, Jr Central Standard DuPont Clan Washington Montchanin Rustic Christ Church Christiana Hundred DuPont Thefal Army Fort DuPont White House Secret Service Porter Scott Ethel Eugene du Pont Frederick Ashton Endicott Peabody Groton School Mass Elliott James Europe Scret Owls Nest

American Ryder Cup Team Holds Lead in Britain

In Southport England on June 30 the United States Ryder Cup team led Britain 6 to 4 with two matches remaining. Veteran Gene Sarazen clinched the victory as Henry Picard defeated Arthur Kacey to complete the final standing at United States eight Great Britain four.

Southport Eng Gene Sarazen United States Henry Picard Great Britain Arthur Kacey

Sailor Eddie Suspect No 1 In Fiend Case

In Inglewood California a man dubbed Eddie the Sailor is identified as suspect No 1 in the murder of three young girls. Rewards totaling 3500 dollars are offered as police pursue leads from park sightings and a rabbit hunt ruse. Authorities describe the killer as a sexual pervert and continue broad investigations.

Sailor Eddy Inglewood Calif Eddie the Sailor Madeline Everett Melba Jeanette Marjorie Stephens Lillian Popp Lillian Jeanette Madeline Wendine Eddie Olive State Hospital Camarillo Here Santa Monica

New Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Bicycle Collision

Omaha police search for a new type of hit and run driver after a bicycle struck five year old Tom Petersen causing a fractured leg. The incident occurred in public areas and prompted a formal inquiry by law enforcement.

Omaha Neb Tom Petersen Tom

Delayed Irwin Trial in Beekman Hill Slayings Likely

New York June 30. A summer long delay in the Robert Irwin trial for the Beekman Hill artist model killings appeared likely as July and August court activity limits push the case to September at earliest. Samuel Leibowitz sought time to prepare motions while Dodge planned to press for a murder verdict based on Irwin’s confession.

New York Robert Irwin Beekman Hill William C. Dodge Dodge Irwin Samuel Leibowitz Alabama Scottsboro Rockland State Hospital Orangeburg N. Y Valentine Leibowitz William Allen Allen

Sixth Tennessee Valley Horse Show Sets Southern Pace

The sixth annual Tennessee Valley Horse Show at Benson Field drew about 2,500 spectators. Local and regional riders competed across classes from children's to plantation stallions with winners including Pride of Memphis, ridden by Bo Howell, and King of Virginia, ridden by Ed Stalcup, as judges praised fairness.

Benson Field Alabama Tennessee Florida Mississippi Birmingham Sabres Miss Leland K. L. Witte Ethel N. Pemberton Oakland Victor Coode Ville Memphis Pride of Mem Phis Henry Hughey Ben Howell King of Virginia Maddux Whitley Ed Stalcup Gloria Meyers Tampa Fla Skippy Mary Louise Flagg Florence

Decatur Longtime Resident Shumake Opens Bank Street Store

J L Shumake Furniture Company Inc led by president J L Shumake opens Thursday morning July 1 at 407 4009 Bank Street in Decatur. A veteran of 25 years in furniture, he previously ran shops on Bank Street and in Huntsville and supervised Sterchi stores in Huntsville and Gadsden.

Shumake Furniture Company, Inc J. L. Shumake Bank Street Decatur Shumake New Hope One Bros. 4& Shumake Inc Ros., Furniture Co Ae Ond” Avenue Talley Furniture Co Bankstreet Huntsville Sterchi Bros. Stores Inc Sterchi Gadsden

Jackpot theater schemes ruled illegal in Alabama

The Alabama Court of Appeals upheld a $200 fine for Cecil B. Grimes of Tuscaloosa after convicting him of running a lottery tied to a theatre jackpot scheme. Judge James Rice said the plan falls under existing lottery laws, noting the matinee registration feature may affect legality. Tickets sold for performances required no presence when names were called to win cash prizes.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Aecourt of Appeals James Rice Cecil B. Grimes Tuscaloosa Rice

Closed Shop Fight Draws National Publisher Rebuff

In Chicago a campaign against a closed shop for editorial workers was led by 11 newspaper associations. More than 500 publishers and executives adopted a resolution denouncing the guild backed closed shop and sent copies to publishers nationwide.

Chicago American Newspaper Guild

Aaron Walton Resigns as Morgan County Deputy Sheriff

Aaron Walton resigns after nearly seven years of service in Morgan County. He began under Sheriff Bud Davis and was kept on by Sheriff J Street Sandlin. The sheriff said no successor has yet been chosen to fill the post.

Aaron Walton Walton Morgan County Bud Davis J. Street Sandlin Mr. Walton

McPherson to testify in Hunt Mann Act case

Aimee Semple McPherson was called as a prospective defense witness in the Mann Act trial of John W. Hunt who is charged with bringing 17 year old Delight Jewett from Denver. Hunt described intimate relations with Miss Jewett and stated Father Divine criticized him for his conduct and for claiming to be Jesus.

Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson Angelus Temple John W. Hunt Delight Jewett Denver Hugh MacBeth Hunt Father Divine Delight New York Jesus Miss Jewett Virgin Mary Beverly Hills John the Divine John the Revelator

Florence Legion Sponsors Rodeo This Weekend

The Florence Post of the American Legion sponsors a rodeo at Florence on Saturday July 3 and Monday July 5. Many from the Valley are expected to attend as proceeds benefit Legion projects of the Florence Post.

Florence

Valhermosa Farmer Wounded in Porch Shooting

Earl Lang a 30 year old farmer of Valhermosa is in grave condition at a Huntsville hospital after a shotgun he handled discharged on his front porch early Wednesday. Family members were away at the time and investigators had not learned details of the incident.

Earl Lang Valhermosa Huntsville Lang

Voters Assembly Meeting At St Pauls Lutheran Sunday

The Voters Assembly of St Pauls Lutheran church will meet Sunday at 10 30 morning for the regular quarterly session. A delegate and an alternate to the district convention in New Orleans will be chosen.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church New Orleans

Crowd praised for orderly behavior at horse show

Captain Van Gilbert head of the state highway patrol said the Tennessee Valley Horse Show crowd was one of the most orderly he had seen. Patrolmen stood inside and outside the park and escorted traffic for about 10 miles with no reported damage.

van Gilbert Gilbert

Labor Leaders Meet Governor Graves Over Gadsden Turmoil

A delegation of Alabama labor leaders led by W. O. Hare and William Mitch traveled to Montgomery at Governor Bibb Graves request to discuss alleged intimidations and beatings of workers in Gadsden. Mayor George S. Vann and other officials were present as talks continued with no immediate mediation plan.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Bibb Graves Gadsden North Alabama W. O. Hare Alabama State Federation of Labor William Mitch Committee For Industrial Organization Mitch Hare George 8. Vann

Memorial Day clash questioned police head in Senate hearing

The Senate civil liberties committee cited a coroner report showing seven of ten Chicago killings were in the back during the Memorial Day battle. Police Commissioner James P. Allman testified no private agents were involved and defended his force's actions while acknowledging some officers fired while on the ground.

Washington Senate Civil Liberties Committee Chicago la Follette Pa Wis James P. Allman Allman la Follette

Prices Decline as Government Survey Reports

Washington reports farm prices have moved downward in recent weeks but remain well above year earlier levels. Government survey notes declines from recent highs while still showing overall strength in agriculture.

Washington

Weather Notes: Tennessee River Steady at 20.8 Feet

The Tennessee River remained stationary at a 20.8 foot gauge with a maximum temperature of 91 and a low of 67 in the past 24 hours and no rainfall reported. Alabama and Tennessee forecast fair to partly cloudy conditions with little temperature change.

Tennessee Alabama

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Roges Public Enemy Robert E. Blaisdell Ronnie” Gedeon Gedeon Frank Ines Lewis Valentine John A. Lyons Tennessee Valley Horse Show Aimee Sullivan Bank St Legion Sponsoring Voters’ Assembly Graves
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