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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1939

Page

2

Barkley outlines Desirable Objectives in Legislative Program

Senator Barkley presents a legislative agenda with tax relief goals including freezing Social Security payroll taxes, extending nuisance taxes, and a national tax on government securities. He backs neutrality, railroad relief, a cotton export subsidy, WPA funding, housing expansion, and defense measures while predicting hearings on neutrality acts and Wagner Act changes.

Jack Bel Lander Barkley D-Kyined Barkley AFL Labor Relations Net Yeaterday Roosevelt Congress WPA Omgestes Oe Con Ees Foreign Relations Committee

Senate panel approves cot ton stock bailout plan hinge

The Senate agriculture committee backs a bill allowing farmers to reclaim up to 3 000 000 bales of cotton now held as collateral for government loans. House economy backers rely on farm bloc support to back an appropriations plan cutting Roosevelt WPA funds from 150 million to 100 million. Debate opened after noon as Chairman Jesse Jones urged changes to RFC railroad loan laws to expand its program.

Senate Agriculture Committee House Appropriations Committee Roosevelt Jesse Jones RFC

Supreme Court Decisions From Montgomery March 30

A list of Alabama Supreme Court decisions dated March 30 from Montgomery. Cases include Cecil Gilbert v Wilson, Alabama Power Co. v Gladden, and numerous appeals from Jefferson Etowah DeKalb Calhoun and other circuits. Rulings include reversed and remanded, affirmed, or overruled with names of parties and courts.

Montgomery Ala Ee Cou L Wilkey State J. C. Smith Jefferson Thomas Cecil Gilbert J. W. Wilson Calhoun Alabama Power Co Robert Gladden DeKalb R. R. Rachel Orange Crush Bottling Co Guy Florence Laure Brown Con Davie VO Willian Temperton & Son, Et ‘al Jefferson Circuit Court Fxsie Malone Protective Life Ins. Co Etowah Cir Clara’ Mundy Allison Plumbing & Heating Co Rains Admix Etowah Circuit Court Equity G. T. Taylor Et al Thomas A. White Etc Knight JM. M. Martin J. BE. Martin Geneva Walter Brower Fenner and Béane Joe Kornman Irvin Raskin Franklin Law and Equity Court Saenger Theaters Corporation É&O McDermott Mobile Circuit Court Walter E. Bailey Bessie Selden Bailey Marengo Circuit Court American Surety Company of New York, A Corp Raymond HR Rochette Lotte R. Rochelle Jefferson Circuit John JL. Stephenson Walker Circuit Court County Commission of Jefferson County Annie Belle Cooper Court of Appeals H. R. Stanley C. M. T. Sawyer DeKalb County Court

itineraries of Dr. M. E. Lazenby presiding elder

The Decatur district presiding elder Dr. M. E. Lazenby outlines a busy weekend itinerary. Saturday morning he heads to Cross Keys on the Athens circuit where Rev. C. W. Patten is pastor and Dr. B. F. Tingle preaches at 11 with a grounds dinner. Afternoon features more preaching and a quarterly conference. Sunday covers Cotaco and Antioch on the Somerville circuit with multiple services and on grounds dinners. He then speaks at Memorial Drive Methodist Church at 7:15 PM.

M. E. Lazenby Decatur Cross Keys Athens C. W. Patten B. F. Tingle Lazenby Cotaco Somerville R. F. McDonald Antioch

Memorial Drive Methodist Church Prepares Ladies Parlor

The young adult department decorates a church room to serve as a ladies parlor classroom and nursery during services. The project, including painting and furnishing, should be finished by Sunday as mothers are invited to bring babies to church.

Memorial Drive Methodist Church

Play Planned at Decatur Negro High School

A play titled That Parlor Maid will be presented at Decatur Negro High School Friday night March 31 1939 directed by Instructor Edwards and Ina Mc Lin for the benefit of the senior contest.

Decatur Negro High School Edwards Ina McLin

Contract Signed In Alabama Coal District

Alabama truck mine operators and the United Mine Workers of America reach a contract today. International representative James H. Terry is involved in the proceedings as details unfold.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Coal United Mine Workers of America Today James H. Terry International Representa

Markets Near Steady Start As Shares Inch Up In Early Trading

New York stocks showed mild gains in today's opening, with small fractions posted by U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler Westinghouse General Electric Douglas Aircraft and American Telephone. Dun and Bradstreet week end bank clearings for the country rose slightly versus last year marking a fourteenth straight week of improvement.

New York U. S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler Westinghouse General Electric Douglas Aircraft American Telephone Dun & Bradstreet

Butter Prices and Creamery Totals in Chicago Market

In Chicago on March 30 Butter steady at 577 960 unsettled with creamery specials at 93 score 23 3-4.24 and extras 92 at 23 1-2. Firsts 88-80 at 22 3-4-23 and seconds 84-87 at 1-2 22. Standards 90 centralized carrots at 23 1-2. Eggs 33 448 steady fresh graded firsts at 16 3-4 with other prices unchanged.

Chicago

Coal miners threaten walkout over Alabama clash

A predicted walkout by organized miners looms Friday unless Alabama coal operators reach a settlement. Truck mine operators hire about 10 percent of the state’s 20,000 organized miners, highlighting the potential impact of any agreement.

Tive Alabama

River Tragedy Near Bayou Ends In Multiple Drownings

Eyewitnesses describe a crash near a bridge on a highway where several vehicles plunged into a swollen stream. Leroy Meeks and Marcus Turner reported escaping water as rescuers and bystanders attempted to warn approaching drivers. McIntosh swam to safety, helped his son, and urged others to avoid the area after witnessing others cling to driftwood.

Leroy Meeks Aes Miss Turner Marcus Robert Lewis McIntosh

Tokyo To Hear Important Foreign Office Statement

In Tokyo the Japanese government invites the US, French and British ambassadors to the foreign office tomorrow for an important statement. The subject is unknown, but officials expect Hachiro Arita to discuss negotiations with Italy and Germany aimed at reinforcing the anti Communist accord.

Tokyo United States Foreign Office Hachiro Arita Italy Germany

Passengers Escape Injuries in Unreadable Fracture Incident

Passengers escape injury to the right are C. W. Faulk of Jacksonville Florida Mrs. W. S. Stephenson of London England and A Nabat of Chicago The Acme Photo caption accompanies the scene.

C. W. Faulk Jacksonville, Fla W. S. Stephenson London England A. Nabat Chicago

Diary Notes Show Local Church Events And Illnesses

OFCATSUR'S. DIARY details parish meetings on April 17 with Edith McClure and a session led by Audrey Free. It lists residents returning from visits, flu and pneumonia illnesses, church activities, school events at Alabama Business Institute and Athens College, and sermons by Rev. L. Knight and Rev. R. Cook.

Southside Baptist Church Edith McClure Ninth Street Audrey Free

Presidents Visit Tuskegee Institute Atmosphere of Warmth and Heritage

The presidential party including Hill Rep Steagall and Dr F D Patterson arrived at Tuskegee Institute where General Hines praised the hospital nearby. They toured 110 campus buildings and Carnegie Music Hall as students sang, with Patterson opening exercises on the greensward. The president spoke on humility, interracial progress, and sustained Northern support for the institute's programs. Governor Dix introduced Dr Moton.

Tuskegee Institute Booker T. Washington George Washington Carter Carnegie Music Hall Patterson U. S R. R. Moton Tuskegee Dixon

Poultry price report from Chicago market

March 30 market notes show poultry prices steady with 35 trucks. Chickens listed with weights and brands. fryers and hens for Plymouth Rock and White Rock varieties, with turkeys at 26 1 2 pounds and other prices unchanged.

Chicago Plymouth Rock Springs Plymouth Rock White Rock

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