President Targets Pump-Priming Reform Battle
Washington reports indicate White House objections may derail congressional limits on presidential discretion over relief funds. Roosevelt aides argue relief money should flow through agencies like the Works Progress Administration to speed job creation. Supporters urge faster action while critics warn of financial risk and economic convulsions.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
House
Works Progress Administration
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Fiorello LaGuardia
New York
United States Conference
McKellar
D-Tenn
House Rules Committee
Healey
D-Mass
Norton
D-Nj
Labor Committee
Senate Banking
Capitol
Barbara Kingsley Faces Departure in Europe Flight
Barbara refuses to collapse after Garry’s shift of affection and plans to sail to Europe. She weighs sublease renewal, packs memories, and moves toward a new life while Garry returns to find her gone. The tale follows their conflicting choices and looming separation as Barbara prepares for travel.
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Barbara
Ray Lipton
Garry
Wenda
Mr. Page
Washington
Fifth Avenue
Tenth Street
Wenda Ayer
Miss Kingsley
Roth of
Gibraltar
Times
Tides
Stars
Europe
No Property Loss In April, Fire Chief Reports
Fire Chief Floyd Elkins stated that April saw no fire losses, a first in memory. He noted previous Aprils had losses, though some summers had none, and listed four alarm runs in April including an April 4 call in the 1600 block.
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Floyd Elkins
Chief Elkins
Fire alarm notes and incidents in Westminster area
Fire department logs list a south avenue tree afire on April 6 at 3 15 a m in the 1500 block of Sixth avenue with no loss. April 24 at 9 p m false alarm at Jackson and Eighth. Westminster Presbyterian Church reports defective wiring on April 29 at 7 50 p m in the 600 block Sherman street with no loss.
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Sixth Avenue
Jackson and Eighth
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sherman Street
Home folks partner in community service by rail
A railroad ad touts its role as a home-friendly neighbor delivering construction and home furnishing materials across communities. It notes last year’s six million tons hauled for home use and nearly fifty million tons of freight at an average cost of under a penny per mile, urging continued patronage.
Rotary convention reports highlight Dothan ties and April attendance
The Decatur Rotary Club program led by Joe Duncan featured James Rankin detailing the Dothan convention and Rotary achievements for the year. Mike Goidel discussed Ho-Springs near Dothan and Rotarys international relations. The program committee will meet with Rev. Oliver Cox on Thursday. April attendance averaged 95.52.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Joe Duncan
James Rankin
Dothan
Rotary
Penny” Pentecost
Mike Goidel
Ho—Springs
Oliver Cox
Listen to Leon three act farce at Flint Saturday
A three act farce titled Listen to Leon will be presented in Flint on Saturday evening at eight o'clock. The show runs about two and a half hours and was moved from Thursday evening to the new date.
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Leon
Flint
Senior class day trip to Nashville via Decatur High
The Decatur Senior High School class spent a day in Nashville visiting Milky Way Farms Hermitage Parthenon Tennessee State Penitentiary Ward Belmont Vanderbilt Peabody College and various campuses. Chaperoned by Mrs. Brown and others the group returned home Sunday morning praising the trip.
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Decatur Senior High School
Nashville
Tenn
Pulaski
Tennessee
Hermitage
Ante Bellum
Andrew Jackson
Tennessee State Penitentiary
Parthenon
Ward-Belmont College
Vanderbilt University
Peabody College
W. J. Brown
Russell K. Brittain
Thomas Kimbrough
Virginia la Boon
Singing Enjoyed at Evans Home
A program of song was enjoyed last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Evans. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. John C. Evans of Sheffield Mr. and Mrs. John Arron of Nashville E. Lowery A. L. Moye Ernest McCulloch Mrs. Lewis Mrs. Tom Ratliff Mrs. Ernest McCulloch Miss Clendor a Mainard Miss Morrow and both neighbors of Mr. and Mrs Evans.
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George Evans
John C. Evans
Sheffield
John Arron
Nashville
E. Lowery
A. L. Moye
Ernest McCulloch
Lewis
Tom Ratilff
Clendora Mainard
Notable Names Linked in Historical Ledger Listing
A fragmentary panel lists Norman Safley, J. O. Colvard, Charles Green, J. B. Whitmire, Ray Edwards, EB. R. Clements, and Harold Michelson among associated figures in a historical document placeholder.
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Norman Safley
J. O. Colvard
Charles Green
J. B. Whitmire
Ray Edwards
EB. R. Clements
Harold Michelson
Patrolmen Sent to Cullman for Campaign Tensions
Four state highway patrolmen, including two already stationed in Cullman under Capt. Van Gilbert, arrived to assist if disorders arise from a heated county campaign. They stated they will remain neutral and are on standby to support local authorities if needed.
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Cullman
van Gilbert
North Alabama
Decatur High School observes Kid Day with seniors in childish attire
The 112 Decatur High School seniors turned back to childhood for Kid Day. They dressed as kids, enjoyed balloons, dolls, marbles, and a lunch on campus. The chapel featured songs and readings, followed by a 1:45 dismissal and a campus picture show. A kid party occurred at Vivian Berry's home last night.
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Decatur High School
Vivian Berry
Gordon Drive
Baby chicks stolen from A. P. Bell pen in city
Thief broke the lock at the A. P. Bell home on Fifth Avenue South and took about 97 young birds. The flock included 24 brown leghorns and 73 barred rocks, with the lock later discarded by the thief.
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A. P. Bell
Fifth Avenue
South
Brackeen Granted Year-Long Leave for A A A Field Work
P O Davis director of the Alabama Agricultural Extension Service announced that L O Brackeen former extension agricultural editor has been granted a year's leave of absence to conduct special field work with the Agricultural Adjustment Administration.
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Auburn
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