Unusual Number of Bills Before the Lawmakers
Lawmakers opened sessions on many measures with anti prohibition and revenue bills dominating. Proposals include a beer referendum in Montgomery Mobile and Jefferson counties a redistricting act highway signboard limits and a civil suit prohibition. Revenue measures raise taxes on amusement punch and slot machines with escalating license and per store charges. Marathon contests face escalating fees. Harrison introduces a 520 page revenue bill to be copied for each member.
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Isham Dorsey
Rep
L. A. Sanderson
Montgomery
Mobile
Jefferson
Harrison
House
Senate
Gum Springs Wins First Prize for Exhibits at Meet
The Gum Springs adult class led by Mrs Alma Guise won first prize for exhibits at the Morgan County adult schools meeting in Masonic Hall Hartselle. Falkville captured second and Flint third. Judges included J St John Ola Bernard and Dr O W Hyatt.
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Gum Springs
Alma Guise
Masonic Hall
Hartselle
Falkville
Flint
J. St. John
Moulton
Ola Bernard
Decatur
O. W. Hyatt
J. J. Holladay
Morgan County
Judson Sneed
Alabama
George T. Woodruff
J. H. Chitwood
Markets at a Glance New York May 4
Stocks firm with sugar shares leading a quiet rally while bonds stay steady. Curb stocks and utilities firm. foreign exchanges quiet. gold prices higher. Trade and commerce steady as sugar rises and coffee declines on European selling. Chicago wheat falls on bearish weather.
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New York
Chicago
Negro Robbery Suspect Saved From Mob in Florida
A black robbery suspect was cornered by about 200 Winter Park residents near a swamp after a reported burglary at Kummber Lumber company. Gunfire filled the night as the crowd urged lynching. He was escorted to Orange County jail for safety and a hearing before Justice of the Peace Guy Colorado was planned.
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Winter Park
Fla
Orlando
L. W. Morris
Harry Hand
Kummber
A. H. Morrong
Morrong
Morris
Hand
Orange County
Justice of the Peace
Guy Colado
Fish decline to bite but quit on Swan Lake
Johnston and Bob Baugh, Decatur fishermen, failed to lure fish at Swan Lake during a long trip from near the bridge to the lower end. As they returned, five fish leaped into their boat, surrendering after previously ignoring their bait.
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Johnston
Bob Baugh
Decatur
Swan Lake
May snow storm brings new hope in dust bowl region
Snow blankets parts of the Southwest dust bowl including southeastern Colorado and Boise City Oklahoma with two inches in places. Farmers in Tucumcari New Mexico say snow allows planting but disastrous drought persists. Rain fell in Guymon and Beaver Oklahoma but moisture hopes linger as storms move on.
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Southwest
Colorado
Boise City
Okla
Tucumcari
N. M
Kansas
Texas Panhandle
Guymon
Beaver
Senate Leaders Opposed to NRA, NRA Lawyer Says
A. G. McKnight, retiring NRA director of litigation, charged Senate leaders Robinson and Harrison are internally opposed to the recovery law. His claim followed the Finance Committee’s approval of a plan to extend the NRA only until next spring, excluding intrastate business. Administration officials want a two year extension covering interstate commerce.
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Washington
Supreme Court
NRA
Blue Eagle
Roosevelt
Senate
Robinson
Ark
Harrison
Miss
Senate Finance Committee
A. G. McKnight
Finance Committee
Tax Hearings to Continue Monday Investigation of cotton tax
Washington May 4 The cotton processing tax faced scrutiny as a cabinet study session recessed to resume hearings Monday. Northern and southern textile interests agreed on seeking alternative funds for farm relief benefit payments rather than taxing textiles. Japanese textile imports were also under attack as a committee heard calls for restrictions from northern and southern groups.
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Washington
Former St Paul Underworld Figure Linked to Bremer Kidnapping
Harry Sawyer, arrested last night in the Bremer kidnapping case, is identified by justice agents as the finger man. A former St Paul saloon operator and associate of the late Danny Hogan, he had ties to Omaha and the local underworld.
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Washington
Justice Department
Pass Christian
Miss
Harry Sawyer
Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul
Minn
Mississippi City
New Orleans
United States
Bremer
Lindbergh
Kidnew
Rka
Avin Berbie
Gan
Band
Arthur
Doc) Barker
Fred
Oklawaha
Fla
Alvin Karpis
Harry Campbell
Atlantic City
N. J
Alvin
Department of Justice
Sawyer
ST. Paul ST. Paul
Omaha
Danny Hogan
Hogan
Black Spider Spread Terror Across Deep South
The cannibalistic black widow spider bites and kills a Mobile infant and sickens a New Orleans child. Dr. James Gowanloch works with his team to trap hundreds of these spiders and study them for effective control.
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New Orleans
Deep South
Dassie Earl Rosson
Mobile
Ala
O. Schultz
James Nelson Gawanloch
Louisiana Department of Conservation
South
Gowanloch
Spirit of Youth Parade Climax in Decatur Youth Day
The city of Decatur observed Youth Day with a dawn parade ending at Delano Park amid weather worries that kept some out of town students away. The procession began at the Old Bank building and wound through Bank Street Lee Second Avenue Gordon Drive Sherman Street to the park, featuring horseback riders bicycle corps the Boys Industrial Band of Birmingham a goat float and scout units from the Tennessee Valley along with decorated cars in Decatur school colors.
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Decatur
Delano Park
Bank Building
Bank Street
Lee
Second Avenue
Gordon Drive
Sherman Street
Park
Boys Industrial Band of
Birmingham
Tennessee Valley
Doctors Rally To Health Work In Alabama
Montgomery May 4 Dr Charles A Thigpen president of the Alabama Medical Association warned today that the association may withdraw support from the State Health Department if the appropriation is cut by 125 000 He noted the department had its funds reduced 42 percent in 1932 and faces another cut under a bill introduced by administration leaders this week
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Medical Association
State Health Department
Charles A. Thigpen
Thigen
Bridge Commission Organized Today
The State Highway Bridge Commission Inc was formed at the capitol under the 1935 New Deal act. C C Giles of Florence elected secretary and C Michael of Tuscumbia chairs with Roy Albright Mobile George J Davis Jr Tuscaloosa and W D Graves Alexander City as officers. The group begins operations as Alabama’s share of Gis 4 000 000 000 work relief funds is released.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Highway Bridge Commission, Inc
Nap C. Giles
Florence
State Capitol
C. E. Carmichael
Tuscumbia
Roy Albright
Mobile
George J. Davis, Jr
Tuscaloosa
W. D. Graves
Alexander City
Alabama
Washington
Hawkins Returns From Birmingham Sermons at Central Methodist
Dr. Ira F. Hawkins, pastor of Central Methodist Church, returns from a Birmingham trip to lead morning and evening services. The Lord's Supper will be administered at the morning service and a sermon titled The Name Above Every Other Name will be preached. The evening sermon will be The Bigness of Some Little Things.
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Ira F. Hawkins
Central Methodist Church
Birmingham
Bridgeport Man Admits Threat Letters In Kidnap Plot
Department of justice agents say Zmindak admitted sending threats to five people and planned more. A card index in his home listed 160 wealthy individuals including David Sarnoff Irving Berlin William Fox and Judge Irving Lehman. He faced $15,000 bail in Bridgeport federal court as letters targeted Lewis Strauss Carl Loeb Annie Burr Jennings Henry Farnam and Charles Payson.
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Ening
Bridgeport
Tory
Department of Justice
David Sarnoff
Irving Berlin
William Fox
Irving Lehman
Court of Appeals
Zmindak
Rhea Whitley
Justice Department
Lewis L. Strauss
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Strauss
Herbert Hoover
Carl M. Loeb
Kuhn, Loeb
Annie Burr Jennings
New York
Fairfield
Hobby Fair Closes Tonight After Prize Awards
The Decatur Hobby Fair ends this evening at 10 o'clock after prizes are awarded in all classifications. Rotary club officials, sponsors of the event, are receiving many congratulatory messages on its success.
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Decatur
Decatur Rotary Club
Walther League to Meet Sunday at St Pauls Luther an
Atone meeting of the Walther Leaguers will be convened here to morrow Prof. O P Kertamann of Chicago will scan the sermon at 10 30 oclock at St Pauls Lutheran church his topic being Youth Faces Tomorrow The afternoon meeting will be held at 2 oclock in Riverside auditorium
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Walther Leaguers
O. P. Kertamann
Chicago
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Riverside Auditorium
Court forulan right to go home at night debated
In Shreveport a case before the Louisiana Supreme Court questioned whether a city ordinance barring night boat travel on Cross Lake is constitutional. Attorney Scott Wilkinson argues the rule infringes personal liberty and property rights, while the city cites water safety concerns for 90 000 residents. Justices hear arguments and take the matter under advisement.
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New Orleans
L & Supreme Court
Scott Wilkinson
Shreveport
Wilkinson
Cross Lake
Supreme Court
High Court
Cty
Central Baptist Plans Y W A Focus Week Program
The Central Baptist church announced its Focus Week schedule for Y W A. Sunday expects 100 percent attendance at morning services, Monday 7 30 PM city wide Y W A, Tuesday focuses on personal service work, Wednesday 100 percent prayer meeting attendance, Thursday 7 PM mother and daughter banquet at the church. All Morgan county youths are urged to attend.
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The
Central Baptist Church Today
YWA
Morgan County
Ardmore Scouts Welcome Visiting Troop 20
Under Scout master Paul P. Dix a group of about 15 from Troop 20 held an investiture ceremony with the Ardmore troop last night. Local Scouts reported a very enjoyable trip.
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Paul P. Dix
Ardmore
Heavy rain and cold hit Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
A cold wave and steady rain turned Derby day at Churchill Downs into a drab, dreary affair. Track conditions hovered between fast and sloppy mud as 40 degree temperatures chilled the crowd of thousands. Early scratches reduced the field to 20 horses, dampening record turnout hopes though many still planned to endure the weather.
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Alan Gould
Associated Press
Churchill Downs
Louisville
Criticil É
Officials Propose Ballot Measures on Tax Milages
County plans May 26 election with as many boxes as oral ballots. A one mill tax and a three mill school tax face renewal as time limits expire next year. County board of revenue hears two petitions with over 300 signatures each requesting continuation of the taxes.
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County Board of Revenue
Revival to Start at First Christian Church
Revival will begin Sunday at the First Christian church with Rev. Burton L. Hoffman of Jasper leading a two week campaign. Hoffman, secretary of the Alabama Christian Missionary Cooperation, is a widely known pulpit speaker and the event is anticipated with interest by the congregation and friends. The public is invited to attend.
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Burton L. Hoffman
Alabama Christian Missionary Co-operation
First Christian Church
Hoffman
Jasper
River Gauge and Temperature Report
The Tennessee river gauge opened at T feet with a high of 83 and a low of 57 over the last four hours. Rainfall measured 0.87 inches in that period.
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Tennessee River
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