President Seeks Universal Insurance Plan for Old Age Security
The article outlines a proposed plan whereby every U S citizen would pay two cents per week to fund a safety net for accidents and old age. It argues the treasury could gain independence from bankers as funds accumulate, but details remain unsettled and the goal is broad security for ordinary Americans. It also notes political commentary on munitions investigations and Senate efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8 A
Treasury
Tom Walsh
Dixon Declares Fight for Alabama Governorship
Dixon asserts victory in Alabama governor race and pledges a six week battle plan. He salutes 93000 voters, vows to press forward June 12 as Old and New clash for the state’s future. He calls for truth, candor, and a renewed government in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Eset
Dixon
Can
Alabama
Death of Griffin on Tracks Probed Again
Hollice Griffin's body was found on L and N Railroad tracks near Hayes Mill Limestone County. Coroner Grigsby Griffis has convened a jury to continue the inquiry in Athens this afternoon. Initial ruling regarded as accidental train death. new theory suggests possible by another location before placement on tracks. Deputies say no confession report is known.
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Hollice Griffin
Hayes Mill
Limestone County
Grigsby Griffis
Athens
Griffin
Limestone Sheriff's Office
Dunlap Couple to Visit in Local Family Gathering
Dr and Mrs E Dunlap of Wiggins Mississippi are expected here next week to visit sister Mrs D H Alexander and Mr Alexander.
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8. E. Dunlap
Wiggins, Miss
D. H. Alexander
Mr. Alexander
Silas Saye and the Drifting Question
In San Francisco on May 4 a correspondent explores who Silas is after noting he is an attorney who kept the matter in brief case form though the destination remains unclear. The tone evokes a federal official declaring Dillinger drifting and invites inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
Silas
Negro Held On Attack Charge In Sunday Incident
A Negro suspect remained dangerously wounded in Morgan County jail after an alleged assault. He faces an assault with intent to murder charge as the case goes before the grand jury next session. Neighbors reported hearing a confrontation Sunday afternoon near the Johnson residence and the victim found with a deep head wound under a bed.
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After- Morgan
Appraisers Named on Right of Way Board Appointed
Lamar Penney H A Wyatt and C D Patterson named by the probate court as the board of appraisers to value land along the Decatur Somerville road for right of way. They begin work this afternoon and property owners have five days to contest the values before sale. Once acquired low bidders start work promptly.
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Lamar Penney
H. A. Wyatt
C. D. Patterson
Probate Court
Decatur-Somerville
Family Poisoned Through Mistake in Sapulpa
In Sapulpa Oklahoma on May 4 three members of Chester Barrett’s family died after doses of what he believed was quinine proved deadly. Six others, including Barrett, were seriously ill. Barrett had given doses to his wife and himself and seven of eight children. today three children are dead. The poison had been bought two years earlier for rats and part of it remained in the quinine box.
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Sapulpa
Okla
Chester Barrett
Barrett
Self
Miss Christine Kennedy Weekend Guest in Gadsden
Miss Christine Kennedy of Gadsden is the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs J H Alexander.
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Christine Kennedy
Gadsden
J. H. Alexander
Lynne Defeats Lowes Hutson to Be the Solicitor
Hutson wins the eighth judicial circuit solicitor post 8 516 to 8 214 after county tallies. Lynne secures Morgan County Court judgeship. Other county results include Malone over Harris for probate judge by 383 votes and Maxwell leading in tax assessor race. Babbler vs Crow set for runoff.
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Melvin Hutson
Decatur
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Seybourn Lynne
Morgan County Court
Hutson
Wade Wright
Oullman
Wright
Lynne
Incumb
W. T. Lowe
Jon Ete
B. L. Malone
A. J. Harris
Malone
John M. Maxwell
Clovis Babbler
Hodges Crow
Miss Babbler
Julian Harris
W. H. Long
Sandlin
W. T. Wil
Iron Ore Miners Go Out on Strike in Alabama
About 6000 to 8000 iron ore miners in the district walked out today demanding higher wages shorter hours and union recognition. They belonged to the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers and had set today for a strike if their demands were not met. Operations were at a standstill with ore mining halted. The union sought 4.60 dollars for a seven hour day versus 2.40 for an eight hour day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
International Union of Mine
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail
Sloss-Sheffield Oe
Marshall
Sloss
PTA Conference Draws 200 Delegates to Decatur
More than two hundred delegates from Morgan Madison and Limestone counties arrive in Decatur for the regional PTA conference at Riverside High School. The program features music by student ensembles, morning breakfast at Central High School, and Saturday sessions with roundtable discussions and talks by state officers on education topics.
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Martha Mansfield
Jane Davis
Madelyn McKnight
Central High School
Riverside Auditorium
Mary England
Alin King
Agnes Ellen Harris
Jessie Garrison
S. R. Batson
Department of Health
Mrs Barksdale Attends Derby and Royal Typewriter Convention
Mrs. C. E. Barksdale travels to Louisville for a Royal Typewriter convention. She plans to attend the Kentucky Derby before returning home.
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C. E. Barksdale
Louisville
False alarm twice at Decatur Furniture Co and Vine Street blaze
The fire department responded to a false alarm at Decatur Furniture Company on West Church Street shortly before noon. Earlier Thursday a small fire at 204 East Vine Street was extinguished.
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Decatur Furniture Company
West Church Street
E. Vine Street
Thomas Leading As Committeeman In Local Race
Rutledge S. Thomas, a well known local abstract man, led votes counted for beat committeeman from this beat. Some discussed a possible run off as in other races. Names of beat committeemen were written on ballots by friends, with no announced candidates.
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Rutledge S. Thomas
Committee Race Still Is In Doubt
The state democratic executive committee from the eighth district remains in doubt with ten candidates for eight places. Few tabulations were kept in counties and full official returns are needed to determine winners.
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State Democratic Executive Committee
Dedication Ceremony at De lano Park in Decatur Youth Day
An 11 am Saturday dedication marks De lano Park as a CWA project with Ray Crow presenting the park to Decatur and Mayor James A. Nelson accepting. The hourlong ceremony includes remarks by R J Pearse and industry plant reps, followed by prizes and afternoon athletic contests at the park.
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Delano Park
Decatur
Ray Crow
CWA
James A. Nelson
Columbia Military Academy
Peter M.den
St. John’s Eipiscopal Church
J. E. Berkstresser
T. Budinger
Crow
R. J. Pearse
Delaho Park
Roy Nash
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
John Patterson
Goodyear
Decatur Mills
C. W. Young
Alabama Hosiery Mill
L. L. Live
Doll's Story Solves 1932 Bank Robbery Probe
Federal officials inform local authorities that the Citizens State Bank heist in Tupelo Mississippi, amounting to $20 000, has been traced to a public enemy trio led by George Machine Gun Kelly, George Bates and Edward Doll. County attorney announces plans to bring the trio to justice.
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Tupelo
Miss
Citizens State Bank
George
Machine Gun) Kelly
George Bates
Edward Doll
Alabama primary yields record turnout and upset results
Alabama Democrats cast 904,992 ballots in Tuesday's primary. Rep. Lamar Jeffers lost by 592 votes in the fourth district. Groves led with 131,702 votes, Dixon 97,323, McCord 75,977. Other races included Heflin failing to reach the run off and Knight edging Wert for lieutenant governor.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Graves
Dixon
Aonor
Groves
McCord
Lamar Jeffers
Sam Hobbs
Heflin
Major
Joe Clear
Public Service Commission
Wilcox
Ee Eo
Brown
Knight
Wert
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Senate Committee
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Hale
Death OF Griffin
Dillinger
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Lowes Hutson
Morgan
Gity
PTA
Riverside High School
South Seas
Mark
Limestone
Lawrence
Tig Sretidens Eet Reco
Wilson Avenue
Bank Street
Bank
Lee
Second Avenue
Gordon Drive
Morgan County
Roy Gosline
Lawrence County
Thomas
Decatur Broom Works
Mr. Weaver
Decatur Box and Basket Co
W. F. Boswell
Decatur Iron & Steel Co
Alabama Brick and Tile Co
W. B. Neher
Milton Andrews
Southern Cotton Oil Co
Milton Harvey
Home Oil
W. R. Spight
Cooper, Wells & Co
Mr. Yancy
Schwarzenbach-Huber Co
Mr. Stephenson Brick Co
S. R
Board of Revenue
Parsons Lumber & Mig. Co
R. L
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel
Mr. Waller
Alabama Water Service Co
W. R Speer
Southern Railway Co
Kelly
Sallys
Alwaya Deseo
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