Wagner Act summary Q and A clarifies provisions
The article presents a question and answer briefing from the National Manufacturers Association on the Wagner Labor Act. It covers employee union membership, collective bargaining, closed shops, direct deals with employers, employee representation plans, and employer firing rights, citing Supreme Court positions and Senator Wagner.
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National Manufacturers’ Association
Walsh
Massachusetts
Senate
Supreme Court of the United States
Wagner
New York
Notbiriz
Committee On Labor of
United States House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Pastors to Meet in Cullman Tuesday
Pastors of the Decatur district will meet Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock in the First Methodist church of Cullman. The Set devotional will be led by Rev Kimbrough of Elkmont, and at 11 o'clock Dr Marvin A Franklin, pastor of South Highlands Methodist church Birmingham, will deliver the sermon.
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Decatur
First Methodist Church
Cullman
Kimbrough
Elkmont
Marvin A. Franklin
South Highlands Methodist Church
Birmingham
Motorist Reports Killing of Rabbit Near Medina NY
Kenneth Garson of Buffalo stopped in Medina to report to police that he had run down and killed a rabbit during his journey. He complied with the law by notifying authorities as required.
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Medina
N. Y
Kenneth Garson
Buffalo
Montgomery Opens Alabama's First State Liquor Store
Legal liquor sales started today in Alabama at a Montgomery state store, the first in 22 years. Police Commissioner W P Screws made the first sale at noon as fire trucks and bells drew a crowd, with orders filled from a prepared list and receipts issued by the cashier.
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Montgomery
Als
Alabama
W. P. Screws
W. O. Baldwin
State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Birmingham
Mobile
C. Jack Smith
Screws
Caae Fils
B. Alexander
Ed. Jenkins
Baldwin
John D. McNee
Jones Re-elected Birmingham City Commission President
James M. Jones won a fourth term as Birmingham city commission president with 13 836 votes, defeating four opponents. Runoff set May 18 will decide the two associate commissioners with Eugene Connor leading the field for associate seats.
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Birmingham
Ala
James M. Jones
Jones
W. O. Downs
F. D. McArthur
Paul Tarrant
Arthur Greenwood
Connor
Taylor
Morgan
Robinson
Downs
L. A. Whetstone
John Altman
H. H
Babe
Rankin Improves at Home After Illness on Athens Highway
Marvin Rankin showed improvement today at his home along the Athens highway after a period of illness beginning Saturday. Doctors feared pneumonia earlier, but today the danger was considered past.
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Marvin R. Rankin
Athens Highway
Decatur Chamber board reviews April reports and May plans
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce board in regular session May discussed April activities, heard from secretary and treasurer, and planned May events. Roland H. Gray outlined a 1500 member Morgan county 4-H gathering on May 22. The group considered a statewide chamber, formed nominating committee for two vacancies, and authorized action to pursue the Danville road project. Gilbert White returned from illness and was welcomed.
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Roland H. Gray
Morgan County
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
Danville Road
Committee On Roads
Danville-Decatur
Gilbert White
White
Armory in Athens Takes Moorish Castle Look
The Athens Alabama armory, a $30 structure, shows Moorish castle features as exterior work finishes. Interior work begins with completion expected by mid June to serve as civic and community center this summer.
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Athens
Ala
Roosevelt relief fund push faces house panel
Washington may 5 the tug of war over a 1 500 000 000 relief fund began before a house subcommittee with Harry L Hopkins WPA administrator testifying in support of the presidents request and a strong congressional bloc backing the amount. In other items bishops at a Methodist conference decried liquor conditions as worse under prohibition and Southern Bell asked a 63000 annual intra state rate cut before the Alabama public service commission. Republic Steel told the steel workers committee it is ready to meet for bargaining and proposed a conference next Tuesday in Cleveland.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress
Montgomery
Ala
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Public Service Commission
Cleveland
The
Republic Steel Corp
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
President Roosevelt Sighted In Galveston Visit
Galveston, Texas May 5 Roosevelt was spotted in the city during a bound for a coast tour. Local officials and residents reported a brief appearance as part of the presidential itinerary.
Unions Study Peace Plan Amid Hollywood Strike
United Auto Workers begin a sit down strike at General Motors plants in St Louis over the discharge of 37 workers. A peace plan is studied by the Los Angeles Central Labor Council as union and producer negotiations continue with the Screen Actors Guild.
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Associated Press
Committee For Industrial Reorganization
United Automobile Workers of America
General Motors
Chevrolet
Fisher
St. Louis
Hollywood
Pat Casey
The
Producers Association
International Allance
Cysey
Los Angeles Central Labor Council
Screen Actors’ Guild
Schools Run First Full Term Since 1929 Without Federal Aid
Morgan county schools completed a seven month term without federal aid after 50 elementary schools closed. Superintendent George T. Woodruff said funds came from bank borrowings, state revenue from gross receipts and sales taxes, and tax redemption. About $68,000 is needed to cover all expenses. $60,000 is expected from normal appropriations and sales tax receipts. Some schools stay open due to longer Christmas holidays.
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Morgan County
George T. Woodruff
Woodruff
Ross
Mild debate over Wallis Simpson home plans near Chateau de Cande
Wallis Simpson and the Duke of Windsor walked the grounds at Chateau de Cande in Monts France with a minor dispute over their future home. Rogers declined to discuss wedding plans while security was tightened and authorities arranged for Kent to possibly stand as best man.
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Chateau de Cande
Edward
Mrs. Simpson
Rogers
Duke of Kent
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Baltimore
America
Duke” of —Windsor
Austria
Chateau
United States
Canada
Edwards
Tyrol
London
Surete Nationale
France
Kent
Charles
Bedaux
George VI
Murder charge for Malvina Cornelius in Morgan County
Malvina Cornelius, a Black woman, is jailed in Morgan county on a murder charge linked to the fatal pistol wound of Ed Garth at his home on West Church Street. Garth died days later after being struck in the back under the shoulder as officers say Cornelius fired when he advanced with a bat.
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Malvina Cornelius
Morgan County
W. E. Kilgore
Ed Garth
West Church Street
Garth
Bill Moore
J. B. Whitmire
Moore
Justice Court
J. B. Dickinson
Dance Postponed at Valley Country Club
Decatur high school announce postponement of Thursday night dance at Valley Country Club to a later date to be announced.
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Decatur
Valley Country Club
Tired Of Being Star Muni Plans Long Rest
Hollywood report says Paul Muni may return to acting if a project suits him after a long rest from the screen. The 1936 Oscar winner says fame felt like slavery and he dislikes star system glory, seeking freedom to choose roles or stage work.
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Muni
Hollywood
Paul Muni
Munt
City Marshal in Earle Resigns After Peonage Conviction
Paul D. Peacher announces his resignation as city marshal of Earle Arkansas effective immediately. He was convicted in federal court last November on a peonage charge and faces ouster proceedings. Peacher cites loss of citizenship status due to the conviction and notes seven years of service.
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Earle
Ark
Paul D. Peacher
Peacher
United States
Jonseboro
Farmers' Union
Sharecropper
Howard Carlin
Crittenden County
Lacon Woman Called Home
Mrs. Fallie Patterson of Lacon died at home after a short illness. Final rites were held at Piney Grove near Lacon with Rev. Reeves officiating and Drinkard-Howell directing burial. She is survived by her husband A. J. Patterson, two brothers W. F. and J. D. Prancis, and four sisters B. F. Praytor, Decatur, Josie Gandy, Demopolis, Clifford Holmes, Mole, and G. P. Praytor, Mole. She was a widely known figure in South Morgan County.
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Fallie Patterson
Lacon
Piney Grove
B. F. Praytor
Decatur
Josie Gandy
Demopolis
Clifford Holmes
G. P. Praytor
Mole
Patterson
Morgan County
Treasury receipts exceed 1936 total as of May
The fiscal year 1987 to date shows revenue totals of 4,128,368,647, beating the entire 1936 year. Customs receipts reach 403,086,892 versus 386,811,593 last year, and the inactive gold fund rose to over 600,000,000, climbing 29,655,248 from yesterday.
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Washington
Treasury
Cleveland reports ninth female victim in Lake Erie killings
Police fear the ninth victim is recorded as Cleveland continues to hunt a dismembering killer. Coroner Lemuel Gerber links the body fragment to the torso found two months earlier, with authorities noting the pattern of female victims in Lake Erie and ongoing public appeals for tips.
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Cleveland, CO
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Lemuel R. Gerber
Gerber
Coast Guards
Samuel R. Gerber
Kingsbury Run
Erie
George J. Matowita
Guy H. Williams
Cleveland State Hospital
Fashion Show Set Thursday at Buttrey’s Second Ave
The annual summer fashion show at Buttrey’s on Second Avenue will occur Thursday afternoon and evening on the second floor. Afternoon program starts at three o’clock and the evening show at eight. Public invited with music in both sessions and displays of bridal and graduation attire. Models include Mrs Ivey Rankin, Mrs J O Collard, and others from Birmingham and local area.
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Buttrey’s
Second Avenue
Ivey Rankin
J. O. Collard
Margaret Ann Rogers
Jane Harris
Lougene Cl
Publicity Unit to Lead Decatur Women’s Club Meeting
The publicity committee chaired by Miss Ola Barnard and Mrs. J T Nelson will organize the Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club regular meeting. The gathering is at St John’s Parish House starting at 7 30 PM tomorrow night.
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Ola Barnard
J. T. Nelson
Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club
St. John’s Parish House
Beg
Tennessee River Flood Levels and Light Showers Report
The Tennessee river gauge stood at 22.5 feet with 0.60 inches rainfall in the past 24 hours. Temperatures ranged from a high of 66 to a low of 55. Alabama shows partly cloudy skies tonight with showers. Tennessee expects local showers this afternoon and generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday.
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Tennessee
Alabama
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