Crisis Looms Between G10 and Producer
The Associated Press reports a labor crisis with Jones and Laughlin Steel in Aliquippa and Pittsburgh poised to strike at 11 pm unless a collective bargaining contract is signed. Film strikers on the Pacific coast resist outside influence amid arson threats against MGM.
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Associated Press
John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
Aliquippa
Pittsburgh
Pacific Coast
Tarticipate
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
J. R. Robinson
Federated Motion Picture Crafts
M.G.M
Robinson
Federated Crafts
Maritime Federation of the Pacific
International Longshoremen's Association
Towne Nylander
National Labor Relations Board
Committee For Industrial Organization
International Longshoremen’s Association
Joseph P. Ryan
New York
Ryan
Lake Charles
South Atlantic and Gulf Coast
American Federation of Labor
Who
Rubber Workers Group Files Charter in Etowah County
An Etowah Rubber Workers Organization filed in probate court for a charter. Officers named include A. M. Gilbert as president H. W. Yarbrough as vice president and Cc. B. Johnson Jr as secretary treasurer. The group comprises Good year Tire & Rubber Co. employees and aims to protect welfare pursue collective bargaining and foster local labor relations. It declares independence from AFL CIO affiliations.
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Gadsden
Ala
Etowah County
Etowah Rubber Workers Organization
A. M. Gilbert
H. W. Yarbrough
Cc. B. Johnson, Jr
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
American Federation of Labor
The
Kiwanis Kiwanis Meeting Led by Vocational Guidance Group
The Vocational Guidance committee of the Kiwanis club leads this week s meeting with the Key Club presenting the program. The event starts at noon at Hotel Lyons with Dick Kennedy as committee chairman. Kiwanis extends birthday congratulations to Dr Frank Chenault and Dr Joe Hughes.
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Kiwanis Club
Key Club
Hotel
Lyons
Dick Kennedy
Frank Chenault
Joe Hughes
Local horsemen to Birmingham show
Several Decatur horsemen plan to compete in the Mountain Brook Riding Academy horse show at Birmingham June 5 and 6. Preliminaries are now being worked out by officials of the academy and a fine show is anticipated. A number of Birmingham horses will be entered in the show here on June 29.
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Decatur
Mountain Brook Riding Academy
Birmingham
The
Academy
Madrid Under Fire as Franco Forces Press Bilbao Advance
Insurgent General Francisco Franco's troops battered toward Bilbao turning guns on Basque fortifications at Larrabezua five miles from the capital. Amorebieta reportedly abandoned to government militiamen. Madrid's toll rose to 217 killed 3 wounded since April 1 with many victims women.
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Associated Press
Francisc Franco
Bilbao
Larrabezua
Amorebieta
Madrid
Jose Miaja
Miaja
War Ministry
Toledo
Bizcargi
Salamanca
Imperial
Francisco Franco
Merida Highway
Tajo River
Coronation Not News to Italians
Rome reports Italian papers ignore King George VI coronation with Dublin dispatches as the only hint. A special coronation service was held in Rome's English church attended by British ambassador Sir Eric Drummond and staff. Italy recalled correspondents and banned most English papers in reprisal for jibes over the Spanish Civil War.
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Rome
George VI
London
Dublin
Ireland
Eric Drummond
Italy
Dodd Faces Senate Critics Over Berlin Ambassadorship
Two Roosevelt opponents of the court bill urged William E. Dodd to return from Berlin after his letter to Senators Glass and Bulkley supporting the court reorganization. Senator Van Nuys said Dodd overstepped his official position, calling the letter ill-timed and unsolicited.
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Washington
William E. Dodd
Berlin
Dodd
Glass
D-Va
Bulkley
D-Ohio
United States
van Nuys
D-Ind
Miner’s Shaft Found Under Iowa Lawn in Dubuque Yard
Charles Meyer in Dubuque discovers a 15 foot by 85 foot shaft under his lawn after hearing a rumble. He recalls warnings of an old mine shaft beneath the yard and reports the discovery as a potential hazard. Local authorities assess safety and potential remediation steps.
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Dubuque
Charles Meyer
Meyer
Roosevelt Delivers Defense Speech At Texas A M College
President Roosevelt spoke to about 15 000 at Texas A and M College defending army and navy spending as 10 or 11 percent of income while stating defense is for protection not aggression. He rests today at Elliott Roosevelt's Texas home after concluding fishing cruise in the Gulf.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Roosevelt
Elliott
Texas A. and
M. College
Washington
College Station
United States
Galveston
Gulf
Houston
Groesbeck
Ennis
Court plan foes cheer as plan faces tough odds
Opponents hailed administration doubts over Senate approval of Roosevelt court bill. Senate supporters claimed enough votes to pass, with a margin of one or two spare. Senator Shipstead’s late yes vote declaration left 38 in opposition as judiciary committee weighs adding two rather than six justices and possible 75-year retirement rule.
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Washington
Senate
Shipstead
Minn
Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Standard Oil executives inspect Decatur plants
D. H. Bohler and W. G. Violette of Standard Oil visited Decatur after touring local properties. Plans were outlined to expand storage at the bulk plant and upgrade stations at Lee and Ferry streets and Bank and Walnut streets. They were hosted by R. B. Rogers, Standard Oil agent in the Decatur district.
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D. H. Bohler
Standard Oil Company
Birmingham
W. G. Violette
Kentucky
Lee and
Ferry Streets
Bank and
Walnut Streets
R. BE. “Buck”Rogers
Decatur
Scout Council in Session at Lyons
The Tennessee area Boy Scouts of America held a business session in the Lyons Hotel last night with representatives from Decatur Athens Florence and Huntsville. Reports were heard from council committees and the meeting adjourned.
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Tennessee Alley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Lyons Hotel
Decatur
Athens
Florence
Huntsville
Saports
Westmoreland Camp to Open June Four Weeks Plan
Camp Westmoreland operated by the Tennessee Valley council of the Boy Scouts of America will open June 14. The program includes four weeks of camp followed by two weeks where troops may run a supervised camp themselves.
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Westmoreland
Tennessee Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Two brothers and deputy shot in Pike County roadhouse melee
In Troy Alabama last night a pistol battle at a roadhouse seven miles south of town left H. N. Cannon dead and Rudolph Cannon and Deputy Sheriff Lucas Fitts wounded. Sheriff Burr Reeves said deputies went to arrest for disorderly conduct when the shooting began.
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Troy
Ala
Here
H. N. Cannon
Rudolph Cannon
Lucas Fitts
Burr Reeves
Pike County
Fitts
Robert Rhodes
Rhodes
Cannon
Reeves
Rudolph Cannons
Banks, Ala
Armory Nears Completion in Delano Park with Masonry Praise
Wiring of the armory will begin Saturday and interior plastering Monday after stone work is finished. Officials expect occupancy by June 25. WPA approval for a drill hall joining the rear is pending. The hall would be 80 by 100 feet, costing $12,000, while armory costs total about $20,000. The stonework earns praise for its beauty and durability.
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Delano Park
Legion
WPA
TVA Condemnation Suit Heard In Marshall County
A TVA condemnation case over 175 acres of land in Marshall County owned by W. D. Hale was heard at city hall. The Authority appraisal of 6407.50 was not accepted. John Snodgrass of Scottsboro represents the landowner.
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TVA
Marshall County
W. D. Hale
City Hall
John Snodgrass
Scottsboro
Lightning Triggers Two Small City Blazes
Lightning struck a residence at 1241 Third Avenue South setting it afire and disabled the elevator at McRae Motors on Second Avenue. Both blazes were quickly extinguished by employees and firefighters with only small losses.
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Yancey Earp
Third Avenue South
McRae Motors
Second Avenue
McRae
Barp
Decoration Day Observance at Moss Chapel
Decoration day will be observed Sunday at Moss Chapel with dinner served at noon and singing in the afternoon. The public is invited to attend.
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Moss’ Chapel
Six-dog limit lands man in jail over kenneling rule
In Oakland California on May 12 three people crowd the scene as health inspector Ben C Talbot declares six dogs need a kennel. A R Emory aged 105 was told he could keep five dogs but six requires kennel. choosing not to give up a dog he jailed himself for health code violation.
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Oakland
Calif
Ben C. Talbot
A. R. Emory
Young King George VI Crowned in Westminster Abbey
London crowds exceed a million as George VI and Queen Elizabeth ascend to the throne. The coronation unfolds with pageantry from Buckingham Palace through the Mall to Westminster Abbey, witnessed by dignitaries and a vast global audience, amid cannon salutes and bells.
Child Returns Home After Barn Jumping Accident
Six year old Autrey Childers of Parkville route 1 returns home after treatment at Baughs Infirmary for a broken left leg. The injury occurred when he jumped from a loft in a barn while playing with other children at the Childers residence.
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Autrey
Childers
Parkville
Baugh’'s Infirmary
Horsemen to build corral near Wellshire course
Denver officials announce a corral will be built near the Wellshire municipal golf course so riders can troop to the links with their mounts. George E. Cranmer of parks and improvements confirms planning to use fairways for pasture and riding access.
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Denver
George E. Cranmer
Wellshire
Cranmer
Helium Export Restrictions Draw House Debate
Sentiment grew in the house against relaxing helium export limits after the Hindenburg disaster. A bill before the military committee would allow exports for commerce and medical use with government repurchase. Texas provides most of the world’s helium under a government monopoly. Hearings closed, some members seek more testimony from war and navy officials and Secretary Ickes.
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Washington
House
House Military Committee
Texas
War and Navy
Ickes
Elks Lodge Here to Be Chartered in Friday Meeting
Members of the newly formed Elks lodge plan a Friday evening hall installation at 618 Second Avenue as charter 655 is presented. Elks from Birmingham and Florence lodges are expected, including Dixon and Reid of Birmingham, McComb, Foster, Vance, Davis, Darnell, Harris, Spielburger, Haley, and others. The Decatur lodge lists 68 charter members.
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Elks Lodge
Second Avenue
Birmingham
Florence
Avons Cu Bee Dixon
Harry Reid
Chas, McComb
Jefferson County
John 8. Foster
Frank Vance
Birmingham Lodge
Don Davis
Marcy B. Darnell
Florence Lodge
Pat Harris
Sheffield Lodge
Ben Spielburger
Sheffield
C. L. Haley
Decatur Lodge
More Cotton Prospects in Morgan County as 1937 Output Seen Up
Morgan county observers estimate about 20 percent more cotton will be grown in 1937 than in 1936. Heavy rains damaged much of the better grade cottonseed planted this year. Preweather expectations claimed half the lands would plant better cotton, with fertilizer sales rising perhaps 50 percent over 1936 aided by higher grade fertilizers.
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Morgan County
Eight Decatur Scouts to Attend Washington Jamboree
Eight Decatur Boy Scouts signed to attend the jamboree in Washington this summer. Names listed include Munsey MecGlathery Frank Martin Jimmy Bloodworth Billy Duncan John Wyker Calvin Kenneth and Robert Floyd from Troops 20 19 and 11. About 30 boys expected from the district.
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Decatur
Washington
Munsey MecGlathery
Frank Martin
Jimmy Bloodworth
Billy Duncan
John Wyker
Calvin
Kenneth
Robert Floyd
First Aid Courses Conclude in Morgan County
Red Cross classes held twice weekly at city hall ended last night. Alabama Power Co sponsored the program under Morgan County chapter Red Cross. H L Thornton from the state highway patrol led the instruction. Forty one completed standard courses and ten finished advanced study.
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City Hall
Alabama Power Co
Morgan County
Red” Cross
State Highway Patrolment
Eggs As Pepperated Lincoln Chief Faces Egg Problem
Police chief Walter Anderson described the egg incident as an eggsasperated moment after officers found four cases of eggs on a residential sidewalk. With no cold storage at the station he urged the owner to come forward and unscramble the situation.
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Lincoln
Neb
Walter Anderson
Anderson
Testimony on Hindenburg Fire By Ground Crew Officer
Lt. R F P Tyler described the first Hindenburg hull explosion as a flame like gas detonation with a small fabric patch bursting near the port fin. He ruled out a ground spark igniting hydrogen and said mooring lines were dry and not conductive, while Rosendahl favored grounding ropes.
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Lakehurst
N. J
R. F P. Tyler
Department of Commerce Investigating Board Today
Tyler
Ieutennant
Hindenburg
Charles B. Rosendahl
Rosendahl
Manila
Coronation Day in London Draws Million Cheers
London witnesses its greatest day of splendor as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth are crowned at Westminster Abbey amid torrents of rain. Archbishop Cosmo Gordon Lang crowns the king while Elizabeth waves from the royal coach as crowds roar watchers on endless streets.
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London
Britain
George Gennes VI
Elizabeth
England
Cosmo
Canterbury
Westminster Abbey
Kdward
Wallis Warfield
Edward
George
Archbishop of Canterbury
Falkland
Sabotage theory widens search at Hindenburg wreck
Three NYPD bomb squad members and the department of commerce investigator head examined the burnt Hindenburg debris in Lakehurst as sabotage speculations resurged. Detectives Pyke Kelly McCartney and Ballenstadt joined explosives chief Campbell and Johnson in the renewed inquiry.
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Lakehurst
N. Y
New York City
Labert St. Clair
Department of Commerce Investigating Board
New York
Hugo Eckener
Anton Heinen
St. Clair
James Pyke
Christopher Kelly
George McCartney
George Ballenstadt
Harry Campbell
Bureau of Explosives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Arthur Johnson
Hindenburg
Tennessee River Rises to 21.1 Feet Amid Warm, Showery Weather
The river gauge reached 21.1 feet with a high near 85 and low about 68 in the last 24 hours. Traces of rain noted. Alabama faced mostly cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers, while Tennessee expected showers or thunderstorms tonight and cooler conditions Thursday in the west.
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Tennessee
Alabama
West
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