Secret DOJ probes fascist groups and court ties in 1930s era
Attorney General Cummings says no law bars or allows interference with fast growing extremist groups. House Judiciary examines receivership records of Chicago judges Woodward Lindley Wilkerson. Stimson warms to Roosevelt, while Patterson digs into Black letters. Roosevelt sidelines formality in favor of casual dining attire.
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Justice Department
Cummings
House Committee
U. S
Stimson
Roosevelt
House Judiciary Committee
Chicago
Charles E.woodward
Walter C. Lindley
James H. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Hoover
Senate
Cenanell Sales
Lindley
Insull
Henry L. Stimson
Secreot
Franklin Rooseve
Mae Ward
New York
Parade of School Children Over A Mile In Length
Thousands gathered in Decatur for Youth Day celebrations ending with dedication ceremonies at Delano Park. The mile long parade featured 2 177 students from Limestone Morgan and Lawrence counties plus Boy Scouts and riders. Prizes honored schools by enrollment, with Austinville Mooresville Belle Mina and J O Means School winning top group awards. Joe Wheeler and Ward One students drew applause for vibrant costumes and leadership by 7 year old Billy Rowden.
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Decatur
Delano Park
Limestone
Morgan
Lawrence
Bank Street
Lee
Second Avenue
Gordon Drive
Lawrence County
Limestone County
Morgan County
Boy Scout
Detatur
Austinville
Mooresville-Belle Mina
J. O. Means School
Joe Wheeler
Gordon Bibb
Ward One
Billy Rowden
E. B. Rowden
Third Street
West
Father Held on Murder Charge in Sapulpa Case
Chester Barrett, 82, was held without bond in Sapulpa Oklahoma after confessing to poisoning his family. Three of his children died and two others were endangered as he claimed he could not bear to see his family starve. Sebe Christian Creek county attorney said the full confession followed hours of questioning. The murder charge was filed immediately.
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Sapulpa
Okla
Sebe Christian
Creek County
Chester Barrett
PTA Conference to Close After Successful North Alabama Meet
The regional Parents Teachers association convention in North Alabama will end today. Over 200 delegates from counties two district and state officers attended with visitors from 12 counties. Dr. O C Carmichael and Dr H G Dowling spoke and a musical program entertained attendees. Supper served to 150 delegates. Mrs L P Troup oversaw the district event. More than 100 attended the welfare program.
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Parent-Teachers’ Associations
Alabama
James Fitts Hill
Montgomery
Alabama, Congress of P.T. A
David Allen Gibson
Mary Louise Reed
H. O. Troup
Children dive into Delano Park wading pool
Hundreds of visiting children rushed into the large wading pool at Delano Park immediately after landing from the parade. The colorful scene reflected a festive day as families enjoyed the public splash area.
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Delano Park
Notable Visitor Lott of Decatur Attends Today
Among many visitors today EB A Lott of Decatur Route 2 is noted in attendance at the event.
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EB. A. Lott
Decatur
Mongolia put on war time basis
Officials from Outer Mongolia said Soviet Russia is rapidly placing the entire area on a war time basis. The Mongolian statement cites fear of a Japanese invasion via North China and notes all branches of modern military forces are being expanded under Soviet guidance.
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Mongolia
Pieping
China
Russia
Pai Yunt
Outer Mongolia
Seamen Perish As Ship Goes Aground
Four seamen died and four were injured when the Norwegian motorship Childar grounded on Peacock Spit north of the Columbia River entrance. J J Moore & Company announced the loss and reported three men washed overboard and one killed aboard.
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Astoria
Ore
Childar
Peacock Spit
Columbia River
J.J. Moore & Company
Miss Masterson Schild Named Welfare Superintendent
Miss Louella Masterson daughter of Mr and Mrs T G Masterson of 511 Third Avenue West is selected by Morgan county boards to lead child welfare. The board notes her leadership and tireless field work addressing distress cases while praising her education at the University of Alabama and experience with Sewell work.
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Louella Masterson
T. G. Masterson
Third Avenue
West
Morgan County
Child Welfare Board
County Board of Revenue
Miss Masterson
SGM
Iron Central High School
Woman's College
Morago
Unive
Alabama
Board of Revenue
Mastersoni
Silver advocates optimistic after talk with Roosevelt in Baltimore
Optimism among silver proponents in Congress follows a train talk with President Roosevelt. The Senate is in recess as he travels to New York for William Woodin's funeral, with several members joining him to Baltimore for the trip.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
Baltimore
New York
Willam Woodin
Sharp weather watch as farm leaders gauge crop damage
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace and aides monitor drought and wind effects in the farm belt while awaiting the May 10 crop report. Officials deny fears of starvation despite reports of potential shortages in the Middle West.
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Washington
Wallace
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Middle-West
COCAL MAN SHOWS INVENTION MODELS
W. Clark of Austinville displays three models of a power machine in a vacant store at 1331 Fourth Avenue South. The device uses water pumps and levers to recycle water as motive power, potentially driving farm use and other applications.
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W. ©. Clark
Austinville
Fourth Avenue
South
Mr. Clark
Clark
Standard Life Takes Over Nashville Unit
Standard Life Insurance Company of the South Jackson Mississippi takes over the business of Independent Life Insurance Company of Nashville in Nashville Tennessee. The Nashville company had been under the state Insurance Department for about ten weeks with no drop in premium income during the period.
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Nashville, Tenn
Priday the . ‘ ‘Life Inssurance Company ‘of the
South
Jackson, Miss
Independent ‘Life Insurance Company of
Nashville
Independent Life Insurance Company
Insurance Department
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Revival to Open at Church of God on Bee Line Highway
Reverend Turk of San Bernardo California will begin a revival at the Church of God known as the little stone church on the Bee Line highway. The event starts Monday May 7 and will continue through the week.
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Turk
San Bernardo
Cal
Church of God
Little Stone Church
Bee Line Highway
Forges 10 Join In Run Off Race Dallas County Mobilizes
The Dallas county leaders Dixon and McCord plan a mass meeting at the courthouse on May 8 at 10 30 a m. A united drive aims to secure a Dallas county majority for Dixon on June 12. The Selma Times Journal notes strong cross support and predicts a large Dixon win. Several western weekly papers are set to back Dixon next week despite previous McCord backing.
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Dixon
McCord
Dallas County
Court House
George Iig
Selma Times-Journal
Judge McCord
Creek Reculates at Riley Park Echoing Ole Swimming Hole
In James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Park at Greenfield Indiana workers redirect Brandywine Creek to restore its historic path. Old residents recall the poet James Whitcomb Riley’s era and the famed Ole Swimming Hole once located along the stream.
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Greenfield
Ind
James Whitcomb Riley
Brandywine Creek
Ole
Pickets Block Roads in Birmingham Area
Disorder in Birmingham county's industrial district as pickets at two Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad ore mines blocked highways and ties. Sheriff restored order. Union leaders and company indicated no plan for union recognition, a 10 hour day, or a pay hike.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tech
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Jones Leads the Ticket in Rage Race for State Committee
John W. Jones of Decatur led the 10-man ticket for eight places on the state democratic executive committee from the eighth district. The first tabulation announced yesterday named Jones and others including Florence, Davidson, Julian, Lane, Smith, Ardson, and Whitt, with Huntsville and Athens represented.
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John W. Jones
Decatur
Democratic Executive Committee
Eighth
Mr. Jones
Danilo Ae Eal
Moulton
Schuyler Ardson
Huntsville
Martin. Whitt
Athens
Ben Bloodworth Leaves Birmingham on Business Visit
Ben Bloodworth departed Birmingham this afternoon on a business trip. He was seen in the city center and headed to meetings with local executives.
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Ben Bloodworth
Birmingham
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