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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1939

Page

2

Peacemaker Role For Rayburn Tightens In Democratic Rift

Washington March 7 veteran House leader Sam Rayburn emerges as a key peacemaker in the Roosevelt Garner rift. Though aligned with Roosevelt, Rayburn shares Garner's language on policy while backing major administration bills and pressing government reform and wage measures. His steady private support keeps him in White House councils as party splits test unity.

W. B. Ragsdale Washington Sam Rayburn Rayburn Hee Beer & Stabhehr Roosevelt Rayburn Stock ‘Exchange White House Garner Congress Chicago Garner J Bankhead Barkley Kentucky Senate Inese House

Want Ads Guide for Buyers and Sellers

If you buy sell or swap use the Want Ads. It’s to your ad vantage and helps you reach a wider audience quickly and easily. This notice encourages readers to place and respond to advertisements in the classified section.

Decatur Sings School Opens Under Wallaces Tonight

A singing school starts at 7:30 p.m. at McAfee-Young funeral home directed by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wallace. Local notes report residents and events including illness and hospital visits, Baptist services, awards at Alabama Business Institute, and community condolences.

McAfee- Young Funeral Home W. R. Wallace

Britain rejects German boycott calls and Lus Trade pact notes

The British government dismissed ideas of an economic boycott against Germany or League of Nations penalties with American help. Richard Butler said Britain would not pursue such measures amid questions on Romania’s trade treaty with Germany and plans for a British mission to Bucharest.

Leasgue United States League Butler Chamberlain Romania Germany Bucharest

Morgan County Red Cross Holds Annual Meet

The Morgan County Chapter American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday April 4 at 7 30 pm in the house. Stone J Cr ane and a Washington HQ representative will be on the program as about to be issued certificates for first aid courses. Officers will report and Miss Virginia Brock is teaching a first aid course to WPA Negro recreation group. The class has about 20 members at Sykes Hall Wilson Avenue and Bank Street. Junior groups under Mrs Clifford Vaughn Miss Brock and E L Drinkard Jr are making good progress.

Morgan County American Red Cross the Red Cross Stone J. Crane North Alabama National Headquarters Washington Frank H. Kirby Virginia Brock Negro Recreation Group WPA Sykes Hall Wilson Avenue Bank Street Clifford Vaughn Brock E. L. Drinkard, Jr

Markets Rally in Early NY Trading March 27

Stocks moved up fractions to 2 points in opening dealings led by Bethlehem Steel New York Central Westinghouse U S Steel General Motors Chrysler American Telephone Du Pont Montgomery Ward and Consolidated Edison. Analysts referenced a Steel magazine survey noting March orders ran below expectations but solid prospective demand should prevent a sharp production drop.

New York Bethlehem Steel N. Y. Central Westinghouse U. S. Steel General Motors Chrysler American Telephone du Pont Montgomery Ward Consolidated Edison Steel

Chicago poultry prices at a glance

Chicago market report lists live poultry and egg categories with weights and prices. Hens over five pounds, leghorn hens, broilers, colored varieties, Plymouth Rock and White Rock breeds, fryers, bareback chickens, roosters, ducks and small colored birds shown with price ranges for buyers.

Chicago Plymouth Rock White Rock Springs

Butter Chicago market report lists butter and eggs prices

In Chicago on March 27 the butter market shows many price classes for creamery specialties and extras with scores from 92 down to 90, plus firsts seconds and standards. Egg prices include local firsts and cars with current receipts and storage packed extras.

Chicago

Cotton futures open steady in New Orleans

New Orleans March 27 cotton futures opened steady with net advances of one to two points as bids moved cautiously under steady demand.

N. Y New Orleans New York Owen

Cattle Hogs and Sheep Market Report From Nashville

Cattle receipts 700 calves 125 with a slow market. Lightweight steers 9.85, others 9.50 down. plain and medium steers and heifers 7.50 to 9.00. Beef cows and bulls 6.75 down. Top vealers 10.60 to 11.00. Hogs receipts 600, market 20 lower. 130 lb hogs 5.85 to 6.90, 170 to 225 lb sows 5.30 down. Sheep receipts 25 steady. fat lambs 8.00 to 9.50, fat ewes to 3.00.

Nashville Tenn U. 8

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