Erection of Hart selle power system begins this Friday
Work will begin Friday on an electric light and power distribution system for Hartselle with a $60,000 project cost. Brice Building Company of Birmingham is contractor. $27,000 grant from Public Works Administration and $33,000 government revenue bonds funded the balance. The TVA already maintains a substation, and a two block white way will line Main Street. Work must start within 10 days of notice to Dyer Electric Company of Birmingham.
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Hartselle
Brice Building Company
Birmingham
Public Works Administration
Price Company
TVA
Falkville
Danville
Lacey's Spring
Main Street
Sycamore Street
Dyer Electric Company
Decatur
E. Moulton Street
Byars Receives Life Sentence in Barnes Murder
Brad Byars, former personal attendant to Dr. Reuben Barnes, was given a life term by a Marion County circuit jury for the March 13 shooting death of Mrs. Reuben H. Barnes. Byars admitted the slaying after testifying Barnes offered him money and an automobile to kill the 42 year old matron. The invalid physician, who heard opening proceedings from a wheelchair, faced separate indictments in his wife’s death.
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Hamilton
Ala
Brad Byars
Reuben H. Barnes
Marion County
Byars
Barnes
Winfield
Alabama farmers receive over 3 million in cotton reduction payments
Alabama farmers have collected more than 3 million dollars in cotton reduction benefit payments from the Agriculture Adjustment Administration. Disbursements are expected to total between 7 and 9 million by final settlement around August 1, with 87,465 applications certified to date and checks to about 115,000 farmers.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
Willis Triumphs in Indiana Senatorial Nomination Race
Raymond E. Willis, 62, country editor and publisher of the Steuben County Republican at Angola, defeated former Senator James E. Watson and three other candidates to carry Republican hopes of reclaiming the Senate seat Watson lost in 1932 to Frederick Van Nuys. Willis declared, And we will win, as he framed his political comeback.
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Indianapolis
James E. Watson
Raymond E. Willis
Watson
Frederick van Nuys
Willis
Angola
Steuben County
Athens College Urges Pledge Payments Now
Pledgers toward Athens College relief are asked to pay in full or at least one third of their pledge by July 5. Funds are urgently needed to settle outstanding indebtedness, and payments should be sent to Dr. E. R. Naylor, President.
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Athens College
E. R. Naylor
Sewell Heads to Cleveland for Old-Timers Charity Game
Joe Sewell, who moved from Alabama to the Cleveland Indians in 1920, leaves for Cleveland to play in an old-timers charity game at Municipal Stadium. Net proceeds aid destitute ballplayers and their families.
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Sewell
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Joe Wheeler Sewell
University of Alabama
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Municipal’ Stadium
FDR Declares Against War at World’s Fair Cornerstone
President Roosevelt on the Worlds Fair grounds announced a firm stand against war and urged extending the good neighbor policy beyond the western hemisphere. He spoke during the cornerstone ceremony for the fair’s federal building, stressing shared friendliness with all nations.
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New York
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Twenty Eight Held for Mail Fraud Near Bug Tussle
A federal grand jury indicted 28 Bug Tussle residents near Cullman Alabama for using the mails to defraud. Several arrested earlier were named in warrants. Postal inspectors testified clothing radios stoves and other items were obtained under dummy names causing about $5 000 in losses. The community lies about 50 miles north of Birmingham and most residents use Bremen for mail because Bug Tussle lacks a post office. Names of the 28 were not released.
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Birmingham
Ala
Cullman
Bremen
Bug Tussle
Teachers Fail Pronunciation Test at NEA Convention
At the National Education Association convention in New York ten teachers took a pronunciation test and none earned a passing grade, a finding that may disappoint students nationwide.
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New York
National Education Association
Legion Blast Draws Reply From Leader
National commander Daniel Doherty of the American Legion defends the group against charges of fascism and says he was not gagged at the NEA convention in New York. He planned to address delegates today after conflicting meetings with NEA officials and Teachers College critics.
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New York
Daniel Doherty
American Legion
Legion
William Gellermann
National Education Association
Madison Square Garden
NEA
Willard E. Givens
Gellermann
Teachers College
Columbia University
Givens
Doherty
Caroline
Woodruff
LaGuardia
J. Pettengill
Hippodrome
Northwestern University
Teachers College of
Roosevelt predicts balanced long range budget and education aid
President Roosevelt told the National Education Association that history would call his long range budget balanced, based on survival values and democracy. He urged state and local control of schools with federal aid to poorer communities to close the education gap.
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New York
Roosevelt
Rosevelt
Tomorow
Negro indicted on federal charge in Guntersville attack
Birmingham, Alabama June 30 Indicted today by a federal grand jury on unlawful flight to avoid prosecution in connection with an attack on a Guntersville police officer. The case drew protests from Columbus Negro organizations over removal to Alabama and Ohio Governor Davey declined extradi tion papers. Stearnes faces federal prosecution brought by officers.
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Birmingham
Ala
Stearnes
Guntersville
Bugs cover Wheeler highway after locust swarm
State highway crews shoveled huge quantities of willow flies from Joe Wheeler highway west of the city after an overnight swarm left the road slick and partially blocked. An auto reportedly skidded into a guard rail, while the town battled the winged invasion near W Vine Street and the river bridge.
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State Highway Department
Joe Wheeler
W. Vine Street
W. Vine
Joe Wheeer
Captain Wallace Ties Midland to Decatur Dedication
Captain William B. Wallace, first commander of Company BE in the 4th Alabama National Guard, now in Midland, Texas, accepted an invitation to attend Fort Stephen Decatur’s dedication. He planned to travel via Memphis and Decatur, with both of his sons in town, one a Legion Post 15 member.
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William B. Wallace
Company FE
Midland
Texas
Fort Stephen Decatur
Decatur
Memphis
Mr. Wallace
Legion Post 15
Allen Wallace
Captain Wallace
State Highway Department
Wallace
Alob’ mi National Guard
George F. Wallace
Walt Cagle Rites to be Held at Thrashers Chapel
Funeral services for Walt Cagle will be held Friday morning at Thrashers Chapel near Boaz. The 526 pound Sand Mountain weather prophet spent days in Decatur last February for the opening of Drinkard Howell's new funeral home on Johnston street. Attendants from Decatur Harteelle Falkville and nearby areas include Shorty Morris Mrs S N Propst Mrs Horace Clemons Elbert Drinkard Jr and Sr Jean Massey and Marvalene Ferguson.
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Decatur
Harteelle
Falkville
Walt Cagle
Thrashers Chapel
Boaz
Sand Mountain
Drinkard - Howell
Johnston Street
Drinkard- Howell Company
Emmett Funeral Home
Albertville
Cagle
Shorty” Morris
Drinkard- Howell
Mra
Propst
Horace Clemons
Elbert Drinkard, Jr
Elbert Drinkard
Jean Massey
Hartselle
Marvalene Ferguson
Big Walt Cagle dies famed Sand Mountain weather prophet
Walt Cagle of Sand Mountain dies at 47 after a heart attack on his farm. The 526 pound forecaster of Boaz wore size 74 overalls and size 13 1/2 shoes, forecast snow before Christmas, and drew thousands for Walt Cagle Day as pallbearers prepare a seven by three by 31 inch casket and six teen pallbearers.
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Boaz
Ala
Walt Cagle
Philosopher
Sand Mountain
Big Walt
Walt
Sandys Not Required to Bare Source of Information
London reports that Prime Minister Chamberlain announced the house of commons privileges committee found no further action against Duncan Sandys after a special military court had summoned him to reveal sources of anti aircraft defense data. The army court had canceled summons and the select committee would rule on the official secrets act issue.
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London
Chamberlain
House of Commons Committee On Privileges
Duncan Sandys
Army
Committee On Privileges
Sandys
Territorial Army
House
Select Committee
Privileges Committee
Winston Churchill
Donald Bradley Somervell
Leslie Hore-Belisha
House of Commong
Royal Artillery
House Committee On Privileges
Cabinet
Liberal News Chronicle
Dally Herald
Two Candidates Remain In Race For Clerk In Alabama House
Incumbent Edward F. Taylor and R T Goodwyn Jr of Montgomery stay in the clerk contest after Ray Henson withdraws. Henson quit after a letter from Probate Judge Alex Brantley urged Governor nom… naming Dixon as active supporter. Taylor says no house majority backs him.
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Montgomery
Ala
Edward F. Taylor
R. T. Goodwyn, Jr
Alabama House of Representatives
Ray Henson
State Tax Commission
Henson
Alex Brantley
Troy
South Alabama
Frank Dixon
Goodwyn Dixon
Community Sing At Church Of God Friday Night
The community sing will be convened Friday evening at 7:45 at the Church of God on Sixth avenue. Wallace Willoughby Moore quartets and other out of town singers will be present. The public is invited to attend.
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Church of God
Sixth Avenue
Wallace-Willoughby and Moore
Eligibility challenge to Ernest Graham in Alabama runoff
A contest filed by John H. Day questions Ernest I. Graham of Mt. Home Lawrence county as a legal voter due to unpaid poll tax for 1997. Graham, born Feb 8 1892, says he paid taxes through 1936 and voted regularly. the case follows a May primary runoff between Graham and Day leader results.
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Ernest I. Graham
Mt. Home
Lawrence County
House of Representatives
John H. Day
Moulton
A. Lynne
Decatur
Mr. Day
John D. McQueen
Tuscaloosa
State Committee
Pitt Tyson Manet
Montgomery
Graham
Day
Messrs
Raymond Smith
Oreek
Clarence Horton
Courtland
Lawrence
Safety Laws Urged Today At Alabama Conference
Alabama law officers gathered for a three day convention in Montgomery where Sgt M W Kimbrough was named association president and Mo was chosen for the 1939 event. A traffic resolution urged tougher driver licensing with exams and mental tests and compulsory vehicle inspections. W H Holcombe Mobile County sheriff elect was named vice president and C N Ricker reelected secretary treasurer. The group urged expansion of the highway patrol and praised the new state police radio system while mourning the deaths of several members.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabamasa
Alabama Entip Leer
M. W. Kimbrough
Birmingham
State Highway Patrol
Botter Smith
Highway Patrol
Smith
W. H. Holcombe
Mobile County
C. N. Ricker
Birmingham Police
Alabama
Special Meeting of Legion Called Tonight
A local American Legion post has called a special meeting for tonight at 7:30 in Fort Stephen Decatur. Those invited to participate in Friday's dedication ceremonies are urged to attend this evening.
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The
American Legion
Fort Stephen Decatur
Weather report notes Tennessee river gauge at 19.8 feet
An early morning reading shows the Tennessee river gauge at 19.8 feet as the river continues to rise. Forecast mentions high and low temperatures around the day with a minimum expected near 65.
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Felix
Bush
Breazeale
Bush) Breazeale
Tennessee
Knoxville
Charles B. Jackson
Paris
FDR
Co. E
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