Political battle over debt limit and spending cuts in 1940
Washington dispatch outlines Republican demand for real government economy as Senate economy advocates push to force administration to cut spending or raise taxes. Morgenthau hints at possible debt limit rise to 50 billion, with a mid next year deadline if unchanged. Roosevelt seeks 150 million more relief though Congress trimmed 875 to 725 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
Martin
House
Senate
Treasury
Morgenthau
Congress
Roosevelt
Schools Closed in Covington County Alabama
Covington county schools were closed for a week by County Superintendent C. L. Martin after three spinal meningitis cases, including the death of Edna Warthen, 13. Health authorities were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalusia
Ala
Covington County
C. L. Martin
Edna Warthen
Antioch Church Preaching Draws Large Antioch crowd
A large crowd attended services at Antioch Church of Christ with Bro J T Harris preaching on Saturday at 6 45 pm and Sunday at 11 am. The item lists numerous local visitors and guests from Lawrenceburg Decatur Moulton Eva and nearby areas, noting social visits and gatherings surrounding the religious event.
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Antioch Church of Christ
Bro
J. T. Harris
French
Louise Bogle
Joana Bivney
James P. French
Clarence Bowling
Eilzabeth Bowling
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Ethel Lott
Bula Roberts
J. A. Bogle
Sue French
William Darnell
Moulton
Lucille Harris
James P
Ale Harris
Lucille
Joana Siviey
F. C. Darnell
A. C. Darnell
Glee Club Promises Splendid Concert in Decatur
The University Glee Club, directed by Tom Garner for 34 years, will perform Friday night at Riverside Auditorium in Decatur, backed by the Riverside P T A, Music Study Club, and University Alumni Association. Sponsors work to ensure a red letter event after a praised Tuscaloosa opening. The group promises rich vocal material, variety, and musical charm unmatched this year.
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The
University Glee Club
Decatur
Riverside Auditorium
Riverside P. T. A
Music Study Club
Glee Club
Tom Garner
Tuscaloosa
Inventor Displays Tongue-Brandishing Horn Gadget
David E. Wilson of Santa Monica California demonstrated a clown faced device that sticks out its tongue and emits a Bronx cheer to tease horn tooters at the southern district conference of the national inventors congress in Oklahoma City on March 17.
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Oklahoma City
David E. Wilson
Santa Monica
Calif
National Inventors' Congress
Make This Pattern 4037 Anne Adams Spring Tailor Theme
Anne Adams Pattern 4037 offers a versatile two way neck dress with high waistline, darts shaping, and optional puffed or long sleeves. Available in misses and women's sizes 12 through 42, with 338 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 16. Book and pattern priced at 25 cents. order from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.
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Anne Adams
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
17Th St
New York
N. Y
Girl Killed In Birmingham Traffic Death
Lucille Tillery, 18, died from injuries after she allegedly jumped or fell from a moving car in Birmingham. Police say she is the citys sixth traffic victim of 1939, with driver Tom Pauley stating she opened the door and either jumped or fell out during the Sunday incident.
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Birmingham
Ala
Lucille Tillery
Tom Pauley
Missery
Farmer Killed by Shotgun Blast at Home in Alabama
W T Holmes a 65 year old tenant farmer was killed by a shotgun blast at his home near Childersburg Alabama yesterday. His 17 year old son Archie confessed to the shooting but was not arrested. The sheriff quoted the boy saying mistreatment of his younger sisters led to the tragedy.
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Childersburg
Ala
W. T. Holmes
George W. Burk
Archie
Lawson County College Grove News Brief
Mrs K E McBride of Somerset and Mrs Jessie McBride visit families in Lawrence County. Jones and Fagan families host relatives. Thomas Cross and baby Donald Hugh visit Collins home. Edgar Berryhill and Ida McKelvy visit H C Berryhill in Birmingham ill. Church event: Brother Well Bayne’s regular appointment and Sunday service set for March 26 at 11:00 with Bible study at 10:00.
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KE. E. McBride
Somerset
Jessie McBride
F. C. Jones
Perry Fagan
George Thomas Cross
Donald Hugh
Hillsboro
G. P. Collins
Edgar Berryhill
Ida McKelvy
Birmingham
H. C. Berryhill
Gladys
Sara McBride
Jessie Ruth
Mary Charlotte McBride
John Jones
Joe
Austinville
Nancy Wallace
Decatur
W. A. Wallace
John Thompson
Brother Well Bayne
Medal to be Given in Indianapolis
Stephen F Chadwick national American Legion commander said in Indianapolis he has given a silver and walnut shield to be awarded annually to the newspaper publishing the best editorial on the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Stephen F. Chadwick
Seattle
National American Legion
Legion
Stolen Two Doberman Pinschers in Turlock Drive Police
In Turlock California on March 7 Gretchen and Nigger two Doberman pinschers brought to aid police in tracking criminals vanished and were listed as stolen by authorities.
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Calif
Gretchen
Mrs. Mattie A. Freeman Rites Held in Danville
Mrs. Mattie A. Freeman died Monday after an extended illness at her home on Danville route one. She leaves two sons Marvin and Alton and a daughter Vera of Danville route one, a brother O. Stovall of Ensley, and a sister Mrs. Sarah Sandlin of Austinville. Funeral services were at MacKendry at two o'clock conducted by Rev. L. O. Jaggers and Rev. Dan Dutton. Interment followed Drinkard-Howell directing. Nephews served as pallbearers and nieces handled flowers.
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Mattie A. Freeman
Danville
L. O. Jaggers
Dan Dutton
Drinkard-Howell
Neices
WPA jobs cut in Jefferson County survey shows under 100 loss
In Birmingham Alabama on March T a congressional order led to the discharge of non citizens from WPA in Jefferson County. Area supervisor T B Hudson reports a survey of WPA rolls found fewer than 100 workers lost their jobs.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
T. B. Hudson
Royal couple departs Copenhagen for US tour
Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark and Crown Princess Ingrid leave Copenhagen on March 7 for a goodwill visit to the United States. The pair, renowned as Europe's most debonair royal couple, are making the first leg of their itinerary abroad. The trip signals continued diplomatic ties and cultural exchange with American hosts.
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Copenhagen
Crown Prince
Frederick of
Denmark
Crown Princess
Ingrid
Europe
London
United States
Haddock attends brother's funeral in Tennessee
Rev W H Haddock traveled to Chattanooga Tennessee last week to attend his brother's funeral. Mrs R F Harrison and Misses Lois and Dorothy White visited locally over the weekend. Hatton won district tourney games in Lexington before losing to Spruce Pine. Birtha Butler visited home folks, and Lee Sanderson opened a barber shop in Hagood's store after moving from Town Creek.
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W. H. Haddock
Chattanooga
Tennessee
R. F. Harrison
Hatton
Lexington
Spruce Pine
Birtha Butler
Eton
Wren
Tommy Harrison
Decatur
Leon Posey
Sargia
C. A. Brackin
C. K. Parker
Baptist Church
Haddock
Tuesaday
Home Mission
Lee Sanderson
Town Creek
Mr. Sanderson
M. F. Hagood
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Forbes
E.E. Forbes «& Sons
Plano CO
Flintrote
4Th Ave
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Lawrence County College Grove
Dorothy Barber
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Fla
Orolona
Lois and
Dorothy White
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Monarch
E. Moulton Street
Pontiac
Michigan
General Motors
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