Vargas Leads in Defeating Revolt in Rio De Janeiro
President Getulio Vargas personally led defenses at Guanabara palace as government forces crushed a fascist uprising. Admiral Eduardo Tavares was arrested. martial law was declared. Rebels staged attacks across central Rio, with hundreds arrested and many casualties reported amid clashes and fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Getulio Vargas
Guanabara
Eduardo Tavares
Integralists
Vargas
Eurico Gaspar-Untra
War Ministry
Plinio Salgado
Belmiro Valdevedere
Salgado
Integralist
Navy
Pedro Aurelio de Goes Monteiro
Army
Filinto Mueller
Ibaa
Vote totals listed today in Alabama runoffs and primaries
Alabama voters faced a slate of runoffs and primaries as official May 3 totals were released. Governor Frank M. Dixon led with 152,860 votes, while Henry B. Steagall faced J. Hubert Farmer in the third district, with other races for secretary of state, public service commission, and various congressional seats outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Frank M. Dixon
Alabama
Henry B. Steagall
J. Hubert Farmer
Dothan
Montgomery
Haygood Paterson Fort
John Brandon
Dave Birmingham
W. C. Harrison
Arthur Heustess
Public Service Commission
John D. McQueen
State Democratic Committee
Dixon
Chauncey Sparks
R. J. Goode
D. Hardy Riddle
James H. Arnold
Steagall
House
Congress
Farmer
James E. Folsom
Albert A. Carmichael
Reuben F. Hammer
E. Homer Brooks
Howell Turner
H. G. Camp
George W. Cameron
Jack Howater
H. A. Thompson
Haygood Paterson
J.T. High
B. P., Livingston
Joe Starnes
J. Thomas Heflin
Pete B. Jarman
Thomas H. Maxwell
Luther Patrick
Sam Clabaugh
Orville Rush
Ernest Dunlap
M. B. Grace
House Approves Naval Bill Conference Report
The House backed a Senate House conference report on a billion dollar naval expansion. The compromise authorizes 46 warships 26 auxiliary vessels and one experimental airship at about 1.091 billion dollars. Senate approval was expected and the vote was 67 to 31 amid minority opposition.
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Washington
House
Senate House
Senate
Roosevelt
Walsh
D-Mass
Senate Naval Committee
Snell
Head Injured in Unusual Mishap in Greenville
Mrs. C. H. Boggs of 308 Parmes Street Greenville S C sustained a painful head wound when her head struck a car dome light switch as she stepped into the rear door. The gash required three clamps to close and she was treated at Dr A M Roans office.
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C. H. Boggs
Parmes St
Greenville
S. C
Wallet found on Columbia River Highway returns home
Knute Lien's wallet, missing for three weeks, returned to Portland via Detroit. Enclosed was $11 and a letter from a grateful hitch-hiker who said the money helped him buy a ticket to reach a job awaiting him in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Knute Lien
Columbia River
Detroit
Mich
City to award light and power system contract
City engineers review 14 bids for a light and power distribution system. Dyer Electric of Birmingham offered the low bid at 239 417.08, with a total project cost around 350 000 and an 82 000 grant from the Public Works Administration. The project includes a white way along Alabama Hosiery Mills to Keller bridge, using TVA power and bonds of 268 000 to be repaid by 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis and
Haley
City Council
Public Works Administration
Washington
Dyer Electric Company
Birmingham
Dyer
PWA
TVA
Decatur
South
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Bee Line Highway
Alabama Street
Keller Bridge
Tennessee
Jackson Street
Second Avenue
Lee Street
Bank Street
Wilson Avenue
Church Street
Parade traffic plan for county 4 H rally and parade
Local Scouts meet 7:30 with Scoutmasters at city hall to map parade traffic control. Police state highway patrol and Chamber of Commerce will position officers at intersections to guide the procession from the Coca Cola Bottling Plant to Benson Field after a picture show and plant inspection. Final plans to be approved by the Chamber committee this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Chamber of Commerce
Coca-Cola
Benson Field
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Garrison Is Called to Reward After Haleyville Death
The body of W. A. Garrison, who died last night in Haleyville, was taken to Drinkard-Howell funeral home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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W. A. Garrison
Haleyville
Drinkard-Howell Funeral Home
Boy Escapes Death After 150 Foot Bluff Fall
Five year old Patrick Woods, who survived a 150 foot tumble from a bluff above the Tennessee river, regained consciousness today in Chattanooga Tennessee as officials investigated the remarkable accident.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Patrick Woods
Tennessee River
Republicans open fire on relief plan criticisms in Washington
The Republican minority attacked the relief program as a threat to solvency and proposed a 12 point recovery plan including an investigation of the Works Progress Administration and bi partisan administration of relief. They urged limiting federal grants to 80 percent of state relief needs and condemned relief workers politics.
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Washington
Appropriations Committee
Lian National Committee
Roosevelt
Maverick
Dy Tex
House
United States
Works Progress Administration
Bacon
Unstead
N. C
Mine Death Toll Rises To Seventy Nine In Derbyshire
At the Markhash mine near Duckmanton Derbyshire England a gas explosion killed 79 miners and injured more than 40. Relatives gathered to identify the dead as rescue teams said the entire shaft was sealed and all men counted. This is Britain's worst mine disaster since 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duckmanton
Derbyshire
England
Casaster
Iraq
Wrexham
Wales
Barbers and Beauty Shops To Close Thursday Afternoons
Practically every barber shop and beauty shop signed a petition agreeing to close on Thursday afternoons during May June and July. The petitions bear signatures of nearly all people in these professions and were delivered to The Daily at A L Moye. no notice in the paper was requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Moye
High Court Rules Labor Rights Do Not Justify Property Seizure
Alabama court affirms murder conviction of Homer Welch, a textile union organizer, in the Talladega deputy sheriff slaying during labor disturbances. The ruling cites that collective bargaining may be recognized but owners may accept or reject terms and shut down mills, while property rights must yield to human rights except for just compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Court of Appeals
Homer Welch
Talladega
William H. Samford
Welch
John Bryant
Tallacounty
TVA Cautions Boat Riders on Tennessee River Dangers
TVA officers warn boaters after capsizes on the Tennessee river. They emphasize life preservers for every passenger, slower speeds near other crafts, higher side rails, and safer practices during high winds or rough water. If conditions worsen, seek shore shelter.
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Tennessee
Ials Cne
Authority
TVA
Officer dies in gun fight aboard moving freight train
Birmingham May 11 A railroad police officer and an unidentified negro were killed and two officers wounded when a gun battle erupted aboard a moving freight train near Birmingham. Special Officer Thomas A. Owen died. Willie B. McShan of Columbus Miss was wounded. Special Officer W A Johnson Jr was hurt but improving to fair.
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Birmingham
Ala
Here
Thomas A. Owen
Central of Georgia Railroad
W. A. Johnson, Jr
Willie B. McShan
Columbus
Miss
Johnson
Woodlawn Station
Remodeling Permit Issued for Gulf Station Project
A $10,000 remodeling permit was issued at city hall for the Calvin building at Second Avenue and Lee streets to become a Gulf Refining Company super service station. Contractor is Charles T. Way of Birmingham. Completion time set at 90 days.
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City Hall
Calvin
Second Avenue
Lee Streets
Gulf Refining Company
Charles T. Way
Birmingham
Cable Enmity and Murder Note Ties to Canton Woman
Police seek light on Miss Thersa Ludwig death by suicide and claim of hired gunmen killing Mrs Cable 14 months earlier. A note to her attorney alleges Cleveland killers and a $200 payment, plus a request to divert the reward to Ludwig’s sister. Prosecutor gives no comment on ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Cable
George Rodebaugh
Barthelmeh
Miss Ludwig
Certification Expected Soon for Decatur Commission Vote
Probate office likely to certify a petition with several hundred Decatur residents seeking a vote on adopting a commission form of government. Staff are verifying signatures against the 1930 Decatur population figure of 468 required names within city limits. certification triggers a 40 day window for election calling authorities.
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Decatur
Head Crushed in L N Coal Chute Collapse
One of the worst L and N shop accidents left William Perry Alford dead and two injured when 48 feet of a dismantled coal chute collapsed Tuesday afternoon. W B Carden suffered multiple injuries. F C Eubanks escaped with scratches and bruises. The event occurred during dismantling work as rails were removed and timber salvaged from the 1887 chute.
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F. C. Eubanks
Douglass Dodd
William Perry Alford
Elmore
W. B. Carden
Birmingham
Carden
Benevolent Society Hospital
Eubanks
Alford
M. E. Sullivan
Decatury
Sullivan
Henry Johnson
F. C
Frank Namie
Mike
Thomas Namie
John Ryan
Mike Namie
Namies
Ryan
Tennessee River Gauge Steady at 214 Feet With Mild Temperatures
The Tennessee river remained stationary at 214 feet. Over the last 24 hours temperatures ranged from a high of 67 to a low of 51 with no rainfall. Fair conditions are expected in Alabama and extreme northwest Florida tonight and Thursday, while Tennessee will be mostly cloudy tonight with a slightly cooler Thursday.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Florida
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Pan-American Airways
Ri de Janeiro
Naval Arsenal
Long
Way
ODD Fellows
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
City Cemetery
Order
J. F. Lov
Gop Solons
Barbers
Beauticians
High Court
TWA
W.P. Alford
L. & N. Chute
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