Forest Resources Talked At Alabama Parley In Auburn
State and conservation officials plan a two day Auburn meeting to coordinate forestry efforts in Alabama. Agencies involved include Alabama Experiment Station, Extension Service, Soil Conservation Service, US Forest Service, TVA, and State Forestry Department with tours of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute campus and Dadeville. Speakers cover farm forestry, coordination among agencies, and pulpwood and timber stand improvement.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Dadeville
Page
Alabama Experiment Station
Alabama Extension Service
Soil Conservation Service
United Sea Authority
Statery Department
L. M Ware
R. H Page
H. M. Sebring
U. S. Forest Service
Frank Raser
United States Forest Service
Bunker
State Forester
TVA
Neil Savage
Tennessee Valley Authority
A. P
James Bryan
Forester
Matthews
C. T. Prout
Sam Morgan
Ex-Jurist Is Indicted In New York
Former U S circuit court of appeals judge Martin T Manton and insurance agent George M Spector were indicted by a special grand jury in New York on three counts alleging defrauding the government. Conviction could bring up to six years in prison and a $30000 fine. Manton, who resigned after accusations by District Attorney Dewey, appeared for questioning with his attorney citing health issues.
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New York
Martin T. Manton
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
George M. Spector
Archie M. Andrews
Manton
Thomas E. Dewey
Hatton W. Sumners
House Judiciary Committee
Eve
Cupid Is Busy in Morgan in 1938
Morgan County issued 547 marriage licenses in 1938, up from 498 in 1937, per the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Statewide licenses used totaled 30,194 people, 1,778 fewer than 1937, at an estimated $2 each for a total outlay of $60,388.
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Morgan County
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Department of Health
Japanese Arsenal Explosion Raises War Minister’s Calm Assurance
Tokyo reports a Hirakata army arsenal blast that killed many, with War Minister Seishiro Itagaki telling Parliament the disaster will not affect military operations in China. He called the tragedy extremely regrettable and said the blast sequence’s cause is not yet known.
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Tokyo
Hirakata
China
Seishiro Itagaki
Nashville Livestock Market Report Sales Steady Prices
Nashville Tennessee March 2 cattle receipts 200 calves 100 good action on offerings. Heifers and steers plain to medium 7.50 to 8.60, some fed steers and yearlings near 9.00. Beef cows and bulls 6.75 down, cutters 4.00 to 5.25. Hogs receipts 400 steady, 130 to 170 225 lb ranges 6.40 to 7.65, sows to 5.95. Sheep 25 receipts steady, choice ewes and wethers to 9.00, others about 8.00, fat ewes to 3.00.
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Nashville
Tenn
U. S
Dept. Agri
Southeastern Conference tournament finals results posted
Final at Knoxville Vanderbilt defeats Mississippi State 73 to 40. Final at Knoxville Mississippi edges Georgia Tech 42 to 38.
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Knoxvile
Vanderbilt
Mississippi State
Knoxville
Mississippi
Georgia Tech
Conservation Club Meeting to Discuss Fish Rodeo
The Morgan County Conservation Club will meet at 7 30 Friday night at Morgan County courthouse to plan the May 23 24 25 fish rodeo and discuss details. The meeting is open to the public and club members are urged to attend.
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Morgan County Conservation Club
Morgan County
Missing wedding license puzzles Illinois couple
In Clinton Illinois a puzzled groom to be Vincent C Gorzney of Galesburg appeals to police after losing his wedding license. He and his prospective wife Dorothy Fletcher of Morrison return home unmarried but hopeful the document will reappear soon.
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Clinton, It
Vincent C. Gorzney
Galesburg
Gorzney
Dorothy Fletcher
Morrison
Poultry Prices Listed in Chicago Market Report
Poultry live prices filed from Chicago on March 2 show 27 trucks firm with hens at 5 pounds and under, colored broilers at 18, Plymouth Rock lines at 20 to 23, White Rock at 22, Plymouth Rock fryers at 22, bareback chickens 17, ducks around 16 to 17. Prices for other categories unchanged.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rock Springs
White Rock
Butter Chicago Prices Steady As Trade Reports Unchanged
Butter prices in Chicago on March 2 show 825 214 with steady movement and no change. Egg quotes listed at 16 591 with prices unchanged, reflecting overall flat market tones in dairy and poultry commodities.
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Chicago
Slayer Will Face Quizzing on Farm Slayings
Ind, March 24 Redmond, a lanky booster, confessed to killing Paul Brand, 40, and Mary Jayne Brand, 43, at their farm after a drinking spree for his birthday. He led authorities to Ramsey, Illinois, and claimed intoxication, while coroner Portteus said the motive remains unexplained. The couple’s daughter Gloria, 12, witnessed the events and accused Redmond of rape, which he denied. State Police anticipate a murder charge for a grand jury.
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Ind
Clifford Redmond
Indiana
Vandalia
Til
Floyd Sonnemann
Redmond
Paul Brand
Mary Jayne Brand
Sonnemann
Gloria
Daybert
Sloyan
Brand
Walter Fekert
Indianapolis
Tax Equity Debate Echoes Across Legislature Amid Claimed Bias
Lawmakers hear testimony on an ad valorem tax equalization bill with objections that it would raise taxes and concentrate power in the governor. Judge Carnley and others warn it could boost bondholder tax exemptions, while supporters insist fair reassessment would ease burdens on the “little man.”
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J. A. Carnley
Coffee County
Wil Howard Smith
Autauga County
Carnley
Smith
Jones
Birmingham Commission
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Harold Harper
Reid
Jefferson County Commission
Sullivan
Jefferson County
Raymond Thomason
Jefferson Shoolboard
Tennessee Passes Package Liquor Sale Bill in Legislature
In Nashville the General Assembly moves to legalize county level package sales of liquor, sending the bill to Governor Cooper who vows a veto. Senate approval came 18 to 15 after House passage, with lawmakers aiming to override the veto the same day. The measure omits a statewide referendum per AG opinion. Cooperation aims to overcome the governor’s disapproval.
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Nashville
Tenn
General
Cooper
Senate
Solon Passes in the House Fatal Heart Attack in Session
Representative John Diffly of Montgomery died of a heart attack in the House Chamber during a public hearing on a liquor advertising bill at 11 15 a m. He ran a Montgomery mortuary, served as coroner, and left a widow and son. This marked the second Alabama legislator to die since the 1939 session began.
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Montgomery
Ala
John Diffly
Diffly
House Temperance Committee
R. L Hill
T. H. Street
J. B. Rogers
St. Eeters
Roman Catholic Church
Duffly
Montgomery County
John J. Diffly
Alabama
J. E B. Kelly
Conecuh
C. C.peacock
Vermont Leaders Defend Army Bill amid Isolation Debate
In a tense Capitol scene Austin defends the Pentagon plan as not projecting overseas while Borah counters that the United States has never pursued strict isolation. The Navy backs a $5 million Guam harbor project as House leaders expect limited opposition to the war department appropriation totaling $19 million in contracts.
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Vermont
United States
Austin
Borah
Idaho
al Tances
Decatur Church Talks and Local Notes
Rev Bebe Patten will speak Saturday at 7 30 on The Last Dip. Prayers for the sick C T Patten. Louise Little returns from Hamil clinic after an operation. Several local visits and illnesses noted. A Silk stockings talk at Elks lodge. Proving God the sermon at Westminster. Baptist and Methodist activities listed with hospital and influenza updates.
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Bebe Patten
Temple Lighthouse Church
Louise Little
George Little
Ninth Street
South
Hamil Clinic
L. H. Knight
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Six Die In Halifax Hotel Fire Tragedy
A morning blaze at the Queen Hotel in Halifax Nova Scotia swept through the three to four story wood and brick structure and spread to adjacent buildings. Authorities reported at least six dead with unofficial estimates up to 15 and about 117 people were in the hotel when fire broke out. Firefighters rescued many from windows and ledges as flames fed by a 25 mile per hour wind spread to the Canadian Electric Building National Drug Company and other nearby structures.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Queen Hotel
Canadian Electric
National Drug Company
Water Reef
Yaney Explains Silk Industry at Decatur Elks
Frank Yaney plant manager of Cooper-Wells and Co. hosiery mill spoke to the Decatur Elks last night on the silk industry and its relation to hosiery manufacture. A large crowd attended, with visitors from Athens and Moulton.
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Frank Yaney
Cooper-Wells
The
Elks Lodge
Decatur Elks Lodge
Cooper-Wells and Co
Athens
Moulton
Defense program gains funds for immediate airplane construction
Administration leaders won House approval for a 31 million dollar enlarged defense program cash for immediate airplane construction. The House then backed a 17,206,000 TVA appropriation for Gilbertsville and Watts Bar Dam work on the Tennessee river after Senate action. The House also upheld a transfer of an 850,000 wage-hour fund from Secretary Perkins to Elmer F. Andrews to operate his division through July 1.
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House
Gilbertsville
Watts Bar
Tennessee River
Senate
Perkins
Elmer’f. Andrews
Andrews
Institute Opens Sunday for Christian Adventure Institute
The Christian Adventure Institute for intermediates of the Decatur Union opens at Central Methodist Church Decatur March 5 to 9. Rev Lambuth Archibald is dean. program runs 2 30 Sunday start with Miss Julia Dent Woodard presiding and Miss Mary Kate Nungester delivering the principal address and evening devotions.
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Christian Adventure Institute
Decatur_Union
Central Methodist Church
Decatur
Lambuth Archibald
Julia Dent Woodard
Mary Kate Nungester
Lucile Giles
Central Church
Athens
Tanner
Ninth Street
Trinity
Austinville
Hartselle
First Church
Memorial Drive
B. F. Tingle
A. Z. Batley
Paul Hobanks
Z .R. Carpenter
Amos
Hopkins Seen As Witness In Labor Hearings
Senators Hill and Pepper urged that Hopkins testify when hearings begin, praising his discussions with business leaders and his study of labor issues from their viewpoint. The labor board may revisit outstanding orders in light of a Supreme Court ruling declaring sit down strikes illegal, though only a few cases remain pending.
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Hill
D-Ala
Pepper
D-Fla
Hopkins
Labor Board
Supreme Court
Trio sped through history at papal election pace
The piece recalls a rapid papal election moment in 1623 when Pope Gregory XV was chosen. Vatican radio announced Camillo Cardinal Caccia Dominioni would present the new pontiff, and St. Peter's central doors were closed as crowds cheered with hats aloft.
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Gregory XV
Vatican Radio
Camillo Cardinal
Caccia Dominioni
St. Peter's
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