George Accuses Administration Of Trying To Control 1940 Convention
Senator George charges the Roosevelt administration seeks to control 1940 Democratic National Convention delegates via patronage in several states. He cites discussions of state patronage committees while Senators Smith and Tydings note attempts to organize patronage. Byrd and Glass say Virginia patronage matters were turned over to Gov. James H. Price. Wheeler announces re election plans amid White House speculation.
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Administration
Washington
D. Ga
Pope
Smith
Tydings
Maryland
Roosevelt
Byrd
Glass
Virginia
James H. Price
Senate
Patomas
Congress
House
Wheeler
Dmont
San Francisco Fair
Montana
Convicts Kidnap Warden and Dazzle Lena in Escape Car
Lena endures a brutal escape as two desperates, Lefty and Louie, force the warden from his home and drive away with Lena and the man in custody. A police beacon and a radio broadcast spur pursuit while Lena learns her father is dying and the gang uses her as a screen.
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Lewis
Lena
Daddy
Louie
Lefty
Lana
Dorothy Shines as Belle in St Louis Blues Showboat
Dorothy stars as the ravishing belle on a Mississippi River showboat in the new production St. Louis Blues opening Sunday at the Princess theatre.
Fragmented Car Encounter Ends Calamity in Story
A tense struggle unfolds as a woman fights to control a vehicle, grabbing the wheel and causing a crash. Gunfire breaks the scene, leaving the narrator unconscious and the incident unresolved, with the tale to be continued.
Revival to Begin at Cedar Creek Church
A revival meeting starts Sunday night March 19 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church two miles south of Hartselle. Rev. W P Owen of Hartselle will conduct the services each night at 7 30 with special singing and an open invitation to the community.
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Cedar Creek Baptist Church
Hartselle
W.p. Owen
Cat oblivious disturbance sparks fatal home incident
In San Jose a man named William Terra fired a shot after a crash and a reported explosion. Neighbors described a disturbance as three victims, all goldfish, were found killed in the home. Police reconstruct the scene as a mistaken burglary claim.
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San Jose
Calif
Sirena
William Terra
Terra
Alabama education leaders push plan for state funding shift
Montgomery March 17. Alabama education leaders presented financial plans to Governor but no immediate funding fix. AEA President McBride warned rural boards may borrow to cover seven months. governor proposed a 1.7 million dollar increase for next year. Legislators recently allowed borrowing up to 20 percent of next year revenues. Dr. Collins noted a proposed constitutional amendment to divert state income tax surpluses beyond bond retirement, totaling over 1 million annually.
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Yn Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Yeaterday
FE. A. McBride
Talladega
Alabama Education Association
ABA
McBride
Dixon
A. H. Collins
Shamrock Lack of Green Marks St. Patrick Day in Shamrock
In Shamrock Pennsylvania on March 17 there is no public celebration or wearin of the green. The small village keeps the holiday low key with no notable events or festivities recorded.
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Shamrock
Pennayl
Vanyan Town Quirk Natives Against Irish Visitor Rumor
A brief note notes no Irishman remains in town and locals joke about fantasy Dutch country. The line signals a humorous, fictional setting with no real events or individuals referenced.
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Vania
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