Britain Resolves to Expand Air Forces to Parity
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced Britain will accelerate expansion of the air forces to maintain parity with neighboring powers. He said aviation spending would exceed 3 million pounds as Parliament budgeted, with naval convergence with Great Britain to occur near King George's anniversary.
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Hermann ‘Wilhelm Goering
Goering
Great Britain
Foreign Real Association
Reich
Twins fined after car collision with Chester Gierle machine
Two men arraigned before Magistrate Bamuel Katz for disorderly conduct after a collision involving a car driven by one of the twins and a machine owned by Chester Gierle. The twins were found guilty and fined. An assistant district attorney questioned why neither was charged with driving while intoxicated. The officer admitted uncertainty in identifying the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bamuel Katz
Chester Gierle
Wins
Contract Awarded In Montgomery Refinancing Issue
W Brooks announced by Governor Bibb Graves that a contract for refinancing the $19.9 million issue has been awarded at 3.80 percent. The announcement confirms the financing terms and the selection in Montgomery Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. Brooks
Bibb Graves
Market Quotations Chicago May 2 Wheat and Grain Prices
Chicago market report lists cash wheat No 2 red at 1.06 No 1 hard at 1.06 No 2 mixed at 1.00 12 corn No 2 mixed 89 3 4 No 2 89 3 4 1 2 No 3 white 93 oats No 2 white 48 1 4 No 4 white 45 1 4 rye buckwheat soybeans no sales barley seed 45 60 making 50 1.00 timothy seed 15.00 17.00 clover seed 12.00 17.00 lard 12.52 bellies 16.87.
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Chicago
New York Cotton Futures Close Steady Amid Mixed Moves
New York on May 2 reports cotton futures closing very steady with changes from 1 cent lower to 7 cents higher as traders weighed supply data and demand signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peage Talked As Trouble Spreads Across Cities
Strikes or shutdowns have spread to eight cities with thousands idled as General Motors plants face part shortages. Francis Dillon of the AFL returned from Washington to discuss peace terms with GM on behalf of labor, following a Toledo Chevrolet strike demanding a 10 cent hourly raise. The dispute disrupted auto production nationwide.
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Detroit
Tde
General Motors Corporation
Francis J. Dillon
American Federation of Imbor
Washington
Edward F. McGrady
General Motors
A. F. of
Toledo Chevrolet Motor Co
Ind Drader Scetenaciina
General Revenue Bill Proposes New Ticket Tax
The bill outlines state tax reforms including a proposed ticket tax and changes to property redemption, tax agent placement on county boards, salary for deputy assessors, and stricter handling of personal property. It also covers state land leasing, a state plan board, and separate returns for personal and real property with annual exemption records.
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Ness
State Plan Board
County Board of Review
McDermott bill eases city trial fee burden on taxation suits
Alabama house judiciary committee backs the McDermott measure to relieve cities from paying a $3 trial fee in taxation suits. It also discusses a separate two year liability proposal for county officials and bondsmen. Rep. Luck of Etowah pushes to limit officials liability.
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Montgomery
Ala
House Judiciary Committee
McDermott
W. V. McDermott
Mobile
John Luck, Jr
Etowah
Lusk
New Orleans Cotton Markets Close Steady Up Slightly
Spot cotton in New Orleans closed steady eight points higher on May 2 with sales of 278 bales. Prices were low middling 11.58 cents, middling 12.23, good middling 12.68, receipts 336 bales and total stock 511,416.
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New Orleans
Hauptmann jurors deemed improperly sequestered
In Trenton on May 2 the Court of Errors and Appeals denied Hauptmann defense requests to take testimony on alleged improper sequestering and outside influence during the Lindbergh baby murder trial. The defense claimed crowds shouted at jurors and that hotel dining and radio broadcasts nearby affected deliberations. The state countered Hauptmann was afforded a speedy public trial.
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Trenton
N. J
Court of Errors and Appeals Today
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Ths
Union Hotel
Court House
Hauptmann
Wilentz
Mrs Jones Heads Alabama United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mrs Herman Jones of Auburn was elected president of the Alabama division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at the convention. Other officers include Mrs W B Wilson Dothan first vice president and Mrs M Warren Hall Midway second vice president with several secretaries treasurer and registrar named. Honorary presidents for life were awarded to Mrs R P Anderson Selma and Mrs Stonewall Boulet Mobile. The group planned to choose a convention city this afternoon and close with an historical program tonight.
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Dothan
Ala
Herman Jones
Auburn
Alabama
United Daughters of the Confederacy
R. P. Anderson
Selma
Stonewall Boulet
Mobile
W. 8. Wilson
M. Warren Hall
Midway
Frank M. Jeffries
Birmingham
A. C. Bashore
H. H. K. Jefferson
Hogan Jackson
Albertville
Jacksonville
J. M. Holley
Wetumpka
Crosses
R. R. Moorer
Eufaula
George M. Savage
Montgomery
Children of the Confederacy
No Clemency For Victor Bergdoll No Clemency For Victor Bergdoll
Attorney General Cummins said Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the World War I draft dodger would receive no clemency from the department of justice. The statement confirms the government will not grant mercy or reprieve in the case.
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Washington
Cumisnesay
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Department of Just
Appointments Made in Alabama for Graves and Appleyard
In Montgomery on May 2, Jemison and Tuscaloosa named Torre Bibb Graves and Thomas Appleyard as members, marking new appointments in the state. The move places Graves and Appleyard in key positions within the administration.
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Montgomery
Ala
Torre Bibb
Jemison and
Tuscaloosa
Thomas Appleyard
Spook Show Delights Decatur Theatergoers Friday Night
A rare spook show arrives in Decatur with doors at 11 and the film starting at 11 30. The program promises mystery, thrills, ghostly writings and roaming apparitions for a full evening of unusual entertainment. Children are advised to stay home as the show is scary and not for sensitive viewers. Bald-headed patrons will fare well and still enjoy the thrills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
AFWC Convention Sees Talks By Starnes And Guests
Delegates at the AFWC gathering heard Joe Starnes address the convention. Afternoon sessions featured musical offerings by Frank Chenault and Moe R. Coffee with a large audience in attendance.
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AFWC
Joe Starnes
Andalusia
Mendelssohn
W. A. Gresham
Alabama
J. M. Oldacre
Department of Fine Arts
Henrietta Thompson
Earl Moody
J. E. Fleming
M. M. Argo
L. D McCollum
General Federation
W. P. Baugh
Emmett Lewis
University of Alabama
Mose Temerson
University of Alabama Symphony Orchestra
S. T. Rollo
Harriett Irwin
Wilbur B. Nolen
Federal Housing Administration
Birmingham
Nolen
Mary Sue Wigley
Sand Mountain
New York
Public Welfare Department
W. C. Miles
Child Welfare
J. W. Rutland
Community Service
E. B. Henry
Motion Pictures
Paul Lanier
Public Health
Lucian Burns
Afwc Who Died During the Past Year Were Ingly Impressive. Mra. J
Decatur High to Stage Caught on the Rebound
Wall Spence’s three act comedy Caught on the Rebound will be staged at Riverside auditorium next Tuesday night May 7 at eight o’clock. The mass matrimonial venture features a standout senior class cast directed by Mrs. Willard J. Brown with a long rehearsal run and a glee club interlude between acts.
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Wall Spence
Decatur High School
Riverside Auditorium
Willard J. Brown
Brown
Margaret King
Boyd Draper
Frances Anne Green
Elizabeth Ann Humphrey
Dorsey Speer
Katie Waddell
Bill Brook
Ora Morris
Charlotte Taylor
William Sherman
Phil Irwin
Wesley Cook
Cecilia Alexander
Lucile Chenault
Sapphore Named Bishop of Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas
The right Reverend E W Sapphore was elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas by Diocesan delegates in the annual meeting, defeating the right Reverend Charles Henry Clingman of Birmingham Alabama who was the only other nominee.
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Little Rock, Ark
E. W. Sapphore
Episcopal Diocese of
Arkansas
Charles Henry. Clingman
Birmingham
Ala
Mrs Free Dies at Home in Talucah
Funeral rites for Mrs. Mattie Free 74 were held at Valhermosa with Rev. Fletcher Turney officiating. She died Wednesday at her Talucah home. Burial was directed by Drinkard Howell of Hartselle. She is survived by four sons a daughter two brothers 23 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
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Mattie Free
Valhermosa
Fletcher Turney
White House Visit Topic Highlighted By Pennybacker
Mrs. Percy Pennybacker of Austin addressed a convention at Central Baptist Church praising the Roosevelt administration, noting hospitality at the White House and a Sunday night supper with eggs served by Mrs. Roosevelt. Musical numbers preceded her talk by Jesse Walker and Harrel Biard.
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L. J. Haley
Joe Wheeler
Arlington National Cemetery
Wheeler
Percy Pennybacker
Austin
Texas
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Chautauqua Woman's Club
Chautauqua
N. Y
Central Baptist Church
White House
Pennybacker
Jesse Walker
Organ Department
Birmingham
Sonar Renery
Harrel Biard
DecaTur’s DIAry and Local Notes From Decatur
Sunday operation at Benevolent Society Hospital leaves Decatur residents resting well. Local updates cover patients Mrs Hunt and Mrs Martin, Judge Pratt visiting relatives, Ed Hathcoat’s arm injury, Mrs Young and Mrs Donaldson returning to Hopkinsville, and upcoming church and civic meetings at St John’s parish house. Also noted are Governor Knight’s party en route to Frankfort, fire department attaches visiting Birmingham, and a car theft report from S W Wakefield on Market Street.
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Mise Virginia Street
Benevolent Society Hospital
John Young
Mary Donaldson
Hopkinsville, Ky
George W. Young
Sherman Street
Camp to train 600 youths at Fort McClellan quota set
Captain Burleson of Troop C 127th Engineers in Hartselle will lead Morgan county’s 15th citizens training camp quota of 11. The 6 week session from August 5 to September 3 at Fort McClellan will focus on rifle pistol and machine gun marksmanship with Major Stillwell in command and offers sports and athletic events plus a chance to join the fourth corps area rifle team.
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Morgan County
15Th — Citizens
Fort McClellan
Anniston
Joe Burleson
Baltzell
Plattsburg
N. Y
Alabama
Fort McPherson
Georgia
Mississippi
T. E. P. Stillwell
22Nd Infantry
Fourth Corps
Iheus
Rain Answer to Prayers of West
Rain, greeted as the answer to farmers prayers in three states, swept into the southwest dust bowl early today. Residents rushed into the streets in nightshirts and lace caps to joyfully witness moisture reviving hope despite muddy conditions and a persistent dry spell.
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Springfield
Galo
Ex Navy Officer Held by Japanese in Formosa
A former U S naval lieutenant William Shinn Gates aged 28 and two companions H G Wegede and Gene Roubin were detained in Taisho Formosa on espionage suspicions. Gates former Annapolis graduate retired from the Navy for disability and the trio faced charges of illegal surveying and photographing the coast. Their voyage began April 2 from Shanghai aboard the 30 foot ketch Flying Dutchman heading toward Formosa Babuyan Islands and beyond toward the Philippines New Guinea Australia and Africa.
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Associated Press
Taihoku
Formosa
South Seas
United States Naval
Formosan
Taito
William Shinn Gates
Lancaster
H. G. Wegede
Gene Roubin
Babuyan Islands
Luzon
Philippines
New Guinea
Ameda
Australia
Africa
Gates
Cocos Islands
Navy
Tokyo
Fisher's Counsel Will Not Appeal
New Orleans May 2 state Representative Joseph Fisher lieutenant of Senator Huey P Lawe s Louisiana political organization will not appeal his conviction and 18 month prison sentence for violation of federal income tax laws his attorney announced here today.
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New Orleans
Joseph Fisher
Huey P. Lawe
Louisiana
Kiwanis Club Open Meeting in Decatur Hosting Guests
Decatur Kiwanis held an open meeting at Hotel Lyons with most members present. Rev. Ernest Hart gave the invocation as Marvin Rankin led singing, Paul Dix reported the club finances, and Walter Clapton was noted for his initiation into this year’s program.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Hotel Lyons
Ernest Hart
Marvin Rankin
Bob Daniels
Paul Dix
Arthur Jones
Walter Clapton
John C. White
Jones
W. W. Benson
Kelly Bitting
Kiwanis
Mason Brown
Huntsville
Decatur
Garth
Inge
Mobile
Charlie Eyster
Barrett Shelton
John Harlow
Youth Day Saturday Parade Prizes Planned By Kiwanis
Plans for Youth Day events and prizes are outlined for Saturday with contests at center and north fields. Kiwanis Club hosts activities led by O. D. Johnson, featuring track and field events for grammar, junior high, and high school students, plus a softball exhibition.
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Delano
Kiwanis Club
O. D. Johnson
North Side
South Side
South Field
Panthers
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Britain
Peage
General Revenue
Hauptmann Jury
Mrs. Jones
UDC
Victor Bergdoll
Riverside
Talucah
DecaTur’s
Fred Hunt
Ben Martin
W. L. Pratt
Centerville
Ed Hathcoat
St. John’s Parish House
Young People’s Service League
St. John's Parish House
DeMolay Commandery
H. B. Foster
Fila
J. A. Foster
James F. Cain
Bir
Southside Baptist Church
Arvella Young
Thos. FE. Knight, Jr
Pitt Tyson Manor
Frankfort
Louisville
Kentucky
Lafoon
John Cobb
Franklin Moore
Fire Department
Hubert Mitchell
Francis Marian Inge
American Legion
Robert Rice
meh @Kidkland
Friends Athens
Lena Prosser
Priest's Ambulance
Third Avenue West
Ernest Balch
Cotton Hill Farm
Brown's
Fiane
Hos- Po
Linna H. Benny
Alabama Nurses Board
Melinda Royer
Moulton
J. D. Pidkens
Percy Taylor
K. C. Harwill
The
Birmingham News-Age- Herald
M. 8. Dutton
Danville
Freeman Landers
Sixth Avenue
Bonanza Quartette
Community Sing
West Decatur Methodist Church
S. W. Wakefield
W. Market Street
Capt. Burleson
West
Fisher
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Cooper-Wells & Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
E. Ww. McLeod
R. E. Rogers
Reid Sherard
Alabama Utilities Service Co
Decatur Motors
Hill Chevrolet Company
Rexall Te Sale
Thompson’s
Rexall Drug Store
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