Decatur Pastors Unite Against Critics Over Scottsboro Case
The Decatur Ministerial Association issues resolutions defending the city’s jury and authorities in the Scottsboro case, denying mob violence claims, praising local jurors as esteemed citizens, and asserting racial fairness in Alabama courts despite external criticism.
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Decatur
Informa
Decatur Pastors Union
Alabama
South
Morgan County
Ministerial Association
Levee Split by Three Charges Near Belzoni
Three dynamite blasts ripped a levee crevasse a mile south of Belzoni Mississippi opening a 50 foot gap on the Yazoo river levee. The breach threatens vast farms and could flood South Humphrey County if not closed, as floodwaters press nearby property.
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Belzoni
Miss
Here
Yazoo River
Fast Bank
Purvis
Humphrey County
Fraternity Near Financial Goal
The Lambda Pi Sigma Fraternity nears its financial goal for the current session after a week of fundraising. Members sponsored picture shows candy sales raffles and other efforts to cover initiation costs pins for each member and a forthcoming banquet. The public is reminded of the May 21 program and thanked for aid in making the campaign successful.
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Lambda Pi Sigma Fraternity
Alabama Notes Noted Novelist Alumni and Works
May 11. Disig, author of The Store which won the 1932 Pulitzer for literature, is a University of Alabama graduate and 1905 law graduate who also taught mathematics in Tuscaloosa. He studied at Florence State Normal and wrote Teetotalow Birthright Fombombo Red Sand. Alabama has produced several writers including William March Campbell, author of Company K, and Cleo Lucas, author of I Jerry Take Thee Joan.
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Ala
Disig
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Florence State Normal
William March Campbell
I, Jerry
Joan
Cleo Lucas
Alabama
Moore confesses arson in Maine factory fire
Norman Moore, 25, admitted starting a blaze that caused about 2 million dollars in damage and left 400 people homeless. Authorities say the confession came as he was arrested on a Hancock farm. He claimed a voice in his head compelled the act. He had witnessed a previous factory fire and enjoyed watching the flames and the fire apparatus.
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Ellsworth
Maine
Norman Moore
Hancock
Moore
Conferees Work On Minor Details In Muscle Shoals Bill
Congressional conferees met in Washington on May 11 and worked on minor issues. Senate negotiators said the House would likely accept their major points including government authority to build transmission lines and experimental fertilizer production.
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Congressional
Muscle Shoals
Senate
House
Kelley Thanks Valley Friends as He Heads to Washington
Senator Marvin Kelley of Hartsville will leave for Washington to assume his new role as counsel in the department of agriculture. He will resign his Senate seat from the Second District to Governor Miller soon, hoping for a snap election to replace him if a special session is called. Kelley expressed pride in serving Tennessee Valley constituents and a hope that the new deal will bring progress and prosperity.
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Marvin Kelley
Hartselle
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Kelley
Morgan
Lawrence
Miller
Tennessee Valley
Senate
Legion Will Meet At Arena Tonight
The American Legion assembles at the arena this evening at 7 30 for a meeting. Officials note important business on the agenda and urge all members to attend.
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Legion
Arena
American Legion
Con
Mrs Huie Recovers After Operation At Benevolent
Mrs. R. T. Huie is resting well at Benevolent hospital following an operation. The report notes steady progress and comfortable condition as she recovers.
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R. T. Huie
Benevolent Hospital
Red Letter Day for Ten Year Plan Gains Farm Crop Progress
Decatur marks a red letter day as the Ten Year Plan shows early progress in diversifying crops for Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties. The Tennessee Valley Fruit and Truck Growers Association forms to open new markets, with Decatur shipping a cooperative berry car. Tenant farming remains high at 71 percent, highlighting the need for increased farm ownership and rural population dynamics.
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Cee
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence
Tennessee Valley Fruit and Truck Growers Association
Lawrence, Morgan and
Fragmentary Page Note on Concentration Topic
A partial OCR fragment hints at discussion of concentration or ture in a page segment. Readable terms are scarce, but the fragment suggests the article touched on focus or composition remarks within a broader topic.
Alabama Supreme Court Backs Mullins-Sossaman Bill
Alabama high tribunal upholds the Mullins Sossaman repeal bill as valid and not violative of constitutions. Advisory opinion to Governor Miller notes court review possible by the U S Supreme Court. Election plans exist for July 18 and August 8 convention to vote on ratification of the twenty first amendment.
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Als
Alabama
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Miller
Howell Turner
James Family Delayed Arrival For Gospel Tabernacle Revival
The James family arrives for tonight's service at the Gospel Tabernacle after a prior delay due to car trouble. Miss Ruby May James, a 12 year old girl preacher, is expected to fill the pulpit this evening.
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Gospel Tabernacle
Ruby May James
Fuller Visitors From Caddo In Decatur This Week
Mr and Mrs Harvey Fuller of Caddo were visitors in Decatur this week, seen touring local spots and meeting acquaintances during their stay.
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Mrs. Harvey Fuller
Caddo
Decatur
Decatur Cooking School Ends Tonight at Riverside High
The final session of the Decatur Daily Cooking School begins at 7 30 PM at Riverside High School with Husbands and Wives Night. Miss McPherson conducts the sessions and the Woman's Music Study Club sponsors the evening. Mrs Sturdivant introduces Miss McPherson, baskets will be given away, and Alabama Power offers a Westinghouse Electric Range prize.
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Catur
Riverside High School
Miss McPherson
Woman’s Music Study Club
L. G. Sturdivant
H. C. Troup
W. E. Curry
Pastors Invited To Attend Trial At Local Theatre
Pastors of local churches were invited to the Celic theatre trial Friday night at 7 30 with the promise that evidence from God's word will be shown to argue that water baptism is not essential to salvation.
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Celiic Theatre
Non-Jury Trials Heard By Lowe
Judge W T Lowe presided over several non jury trials of jail cases today. Defendants were arraigned on charges including prohibition, carrying concealed weapons and petit larceny.
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W.T Lowe
Mrs Spencer Returns Home After Operation
Mrs. H. L. Spencer has been moved to her Gordon Drive home following an operation at Baugh's infirmary three weeks ago.
PTA to Meet on Bama Campus
Arrangements and program for the fourth annual Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers conference on the University of Alabama campus, June 21 to 23, in cooperation with the State Education Conference. Dr. William J. Cooper will lecture on Re trenchment versus Economy in Educational Expenditure.
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William J. Cooper
United States Commissioner of Education
Congress
Cooper
Alabama
National Congress of
Frank Holman
York
B. R. Showalter
Auburn
Owen Meredith
Tuscaloosa
Marion Redd
Ozark
O. B. Cooper
Montevallo
8. R. Batson
Birmingham
Vari
Cotton Up 30 Points On Decatur Markets
Cotton jumped 30 points today with Middling on Decatur markets quoted around 855 as traders noted active trading this afternoon.
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Decatur
Prosperity Bage Leads Industrial Leaders Optimism
Industrial chiefs declare prosperity near after 1929 lull as orders rise and wages grow. The May 6 week shows wholesale prices up, Pacific retail gains, motor output up, 27 percent jump in airplane passenger traffic, textiles resuming under higher wages, with cotton volatile before a late rebound.
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Associated Press
Pacific Coast
Uader
Officers Busy Serving Papers in Morgan County
The Morgan County sheriff and deputies prepare for the June circuit court term with about 1000 papers to serve. Deputies travel remote roads to reach far parts of the county, and 180 people are to be summoned for the three week term. After service, witnesses also require summons.
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Morgan County
Thirty Indictments Returned By Athens Grand Jury
Approximately thirty indictments were returned by the Athens grand jury after a three day session. Foreman I N Gilbert of Athens led the panel. Offenses ranged from murder to violations of the prohibition laws. Trials begin next Monday.
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Athens
Ala
I. N. Gilbert
Peiping Bombed With War Posters Reported
Peiping marked a Japanese bombing raid with wartime posters today as authorities described the attack and its immediate effects. Casualties and specifics were not fully detailed in the brief dispatch.
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Peiping
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