Failure To Pass Norris Bill Sparks TVA Bond Plan Debate
J B Krug of the Tennessee Valley Authority argued at a hearing that a Norris bill would force destructive competition with private utilities. The proposal would allow TVA and involved municipalities including Nashville and Chattanooga to issue bonds to buy Tennessee Electric Power properties. Chairman May D Ky said actions would proceed expeditiously, with a June 20 deadline to complete an $87.6 million deal involving Willkie and Southern Corporation.
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Washington
J. B Krug
A Valley Authority
Norris Tva
Tennessee
TVA
Nashville
Chattanooga
May
D. Ky
H. A. Morgan
David
James Pope
Willkie
Wealth and Southern Corporation
Tennessee Electric Power
Krug
Aefons
Tennessee Electric Power Co
7Ittee
Decatur Social News Highlights Local Visits and Meetings
Decatur residents and visitors populate the city with calls and calls to infirmaries. Mrs Horace Dean and M J Hay were admitted or visiting Baughs Infirmary while Dr War over Danzi g remains absent. The YWA of the Southland Baptist church met at Miss Viola Puller s home and Miss Cora Field led a midweek service at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church.
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YWA
Southalde Baptist Church
Viola Puller
Madeline Burleton
C.L. Dobbs
Cora Field
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Britain Editorial Stance Questioned After Times Repudiation
In the same issue The Times rejected any suggestion that an earlier editorial implied Britain would avoid a certain outcome. The continuation on the page decries such misinterpretations and defends editorial independence.
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The
Times
Britain
1939 Farm Payment Rates and Example Calculations
The article outlines proposed 1939 soil conservation and parity payment rates by crop and explains how a sample farmer would receive payments. It lists rates for cotton, wheat, corn, rice, and general crops, plus special sugar producer payments of 48 million dollars for cane and beef sugar producers who meet regulations.
Etiquette Rules for Meeting King and Queen From State Dept
The article outlines formal bowing and curtsy procedures for Americans meeting King and Queen, including sequence of bows, responses about weather, and back-away cautions. It notes about 5,000 Americans expected to meet the royal couple, promising many stiff backs and sore knees.
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Eddy Gilmore
State Department
Local river capsizing victim feared drowned amid search
Rescue teams scoured the riverbank area after a capsizing left two men exposed and fading in the heat. Authorities recovered a life preserver but believe Alfred Allred likely drowned, with recovery unlikely for several days given warm water conditions.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Alfred
Allred
Mr. Stewart
Markets Edged In Midday Turn But Ended Little Higher
Stocks opened optimistic on May 10 with overnight orders and brisk activity. Profit taking surfaced in the morning, limiting gains by afternoon as volume neared 750 000 shares. Curb oils and utilities slipped while bonds rose and cotton futures showed mixed moves.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
Chicago
New York
Senator LaFollette Challenges War Referendum Opposition
Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin attacked administration opponents of a war referendum proposal, saying that absurd fears were raised to block the measure. He spoke on the Senate floor today urging support for the plan.
Minstrel Show Tonight At Prin cess Theatre
Catholic Youth Organization Club of Cullman presents In the Pood Old VU 5 S. A minstrel at the Princess Theatre tonight at 9 o clock after the picture. St Bernard College sponsors. Cast includes about thirty youths, both boys and girls, with features and novelties promised.
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Catholic Youth Organization Club of
Call By Five Ww Daily Pickup Notice
The Decatur Daily urges readers to call by five o clock to receive a daily delivery. Calls after that hour cannot be handled.
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BR. Townsend
Baugh’s Infirmary
Horace Dean
Union Grove
Baugh's Infirmary
W. K. Sparkman
Harteelle
Decatur
A. G. Dillard
E. B. Aycock
Courtland
H. F. Rice
M. J. Hay
Hartselle
Paul Free
T. B. Malcolm
D. R. Grow
Route 1
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Route 2
Cc. B. Bowling
B. D. Wright
Bobby Jones
Bridgeport, Ala
Mr. and
Mire
J. W. Flowers
Sixth Avenue Bost
Danzig
Munich
Rice
Doctors’ Chest Clinic
Marty Walker
Limestone Democrat
Decatur Today
Ella Bailey
Katherine Fennett
Nannie Johnson
Oscar Tedford
Marvin Buller
Lynn
Richardson
Gunteraville
Dam
J. O., Plack
Raugh's Infirmary
Phil Mooney
Martha Royer
Mr. Rolan
Lee Royer
Fayetteville, Tenn
W. T. Newman
Hartselie
D. Anderson
City
A. d. Payne
Valhermosa
V. c. Wer
Austinville
Central Methodist Church
A. Z. Bailey
M. Coley
Montgomery
State Highway Patrol
Charles Malone
Mrs
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Emma Kate Price
Birmingham
Los Angeles
Kate D. Price
Flint
Paul C. Davis
Sedewadl Tiree
Nash
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Cmi
Bradley Motor CO
Bank Street
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Blair
Charles Ross
Walter L. Ross
Kim
Walter
Sophia
Anne
Charles
Cecil B. DeMille
Paramount
Joel McCrea
Barbara Stanwyck
Tennes
Nessee
Princess Theatre
Floret American
Bama
D. Legion Ad
Alabama
Minor'’S
George
T& Glave
Ala
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Senora Somoza
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White House
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York
N. C. Cotton
Uae
N. Y. Cotton
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Prey
Ateacneeeres
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Charles A. Lindbergh
U. S. Army Air Service
Paris
Spirit of
St. Louis
Wolfs Run
Anchfro
M. C. Lower
Belmont County
Challenge 'S
the Decatur Daily
Grants
Hippes
Good Housekeeping
Dresstmaker Fit
Junior Department Store
Dnte Ear Sey
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