Republican Meet Enlivened by Clashes at Morgan County Convention
Morgan County Republican convention in Decatur faced early clashes as one faction withdrew to hold a separate session at the Kiwanis clubrooms. After heated ballots, L. E. Huie and others were elected to leadership, with delegates instructed to back Jere Murphy for national delegate and President Coolidge for renomination. Resolutions endorsed Coolidge, Street, and Adkins.
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Morgan County
Decatur
Kiwanis
E Seis
Ore
Sherrill
Wiccas Sccrceio
Charles Royer
G. K. Chenault
William Moseley
D. M. Thrasher
George W. Russell
C. H. McLain
J. K. Walker
President Coolidge
New County Committee
Kiwanis Club Rooms
R. L. Sherill
J. B Huie
R. B. Minter
W. P. Patterson
Dan Penn
Clay Tabscott
Guy Walker Dr. Marsh
John Pope
Frank Stinson
Elmer Day
H.J. Jones
W. L. Jacobs
L. E. Huie
Dr. Marsh
L Sherill
H. J. Jones
Jere Murphy
Coolidge
National
Oliver D. Street
Adkins
Langley Convicted in Conspiracy Case in Federal Court
In Covington Kentucky on May 13 Judge A M J Cochran sentenced Congressman John W Langley to prison after a federal jury found him guilty of conspiracy in connection with illicit acts tied to a transport service. The proceedings concluded Langleys involvement in a scheme linked to a transshipment service.
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Covington
A. M. J. Cochran
John W. Langley
Kentucky
Albany Shopmen Safety Banquet Address Highlights No-Accident Month
J Donohue praises Albany shops for a month with zero reportable accidents and lauds Master Mechanic and foremen for safety leadership. Letter from E S Jouett calls the record remarkable, stressing worker loyalty and family protection as the broader benefit of a strong safety program.
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Donohue
Law Department
B.S. Jouett
Weirs
Matthews
Mr. Matthews
Albany
Jouett
V. P. & General Counsel
Iola
Fair Weather Doubles Down on Rural Voters in Alabama Primary
In Montgomery on May 13 Associated Press reports light rural turnout as bright sun keeps farmers in fields while urban voters are expected to cast more ballots. Contests are sparse with only one congressional race. George Huddleston of Birmingham faces William Loeiss. Two Birmingham figures vie for national committeeman, and I. T. Quinn faces three challengers for game and fisheries commissioner.
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Montgomery
Ala
Congress
George Huddleston
Birmingham
William L Oeiss
TNR
Walter Moore
Walter Brower
I. T. Quinn
Game and Fisheries
Virginia Flood Rages Across State Causing Homelessness
Richmond reports the worst flood in years with rivers rising rapidly across Virginia. One youth is dead as Shenandoah and Potomac rivers flood farms, rail lines, highways, and utilities while thousands lose homes and lowlands flood.
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Richmond
Virginia
Shenandoah
Shenandoah Valley
Legion Chief Will Be Dinner Guest at Morgan Camp
The Morgan County American Legion plans a short encampment at Linger Longer Lodge the country home of Judge T. W. Wert the son’s vice commander on Thursday night. The gathering will honor the upcoming commander of the Legion Alabama division.
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Morgan County
American Legion
Linger Longer Lodge
T. W. Wert
Legion
Alabama
Alabama Power official testifies on Shoals bid adjustments
E A Yates, vice president and general manager of Alabama Power, testifies at Muscle Shoals hearings on bids for the Shoals projects. He offers to modify terms to fit government needs and describes plans to organize a 15 million dollar corporation to run nitrate and fertilizer operations near Muscle Shoals, with nitrate plant number two kept ready for potential explosive production.
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Washington
E. A. Yates
Alabama Power Pany
Muscle ‘Shoals
Senate Committee
Associated Power Companies
Ae Shoals
Yates
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee Power Company
Memphis Light and Power Company
Alabama Power Company
Raymond F. Bacon
Theodore Swann
Louis B. Jones
Mustle Shoals
Muscle Shoals
Poincare to Quit Office on June 4
Paris May 18 Premier Poincare and his reorganized ministry will step from power June 4. He viewed Sunday’s parliamentary election as a repudiation of his government and decided to resign. The dissolution was confirmed at a cabinet meeting chaired by President Millerand. The new chamber of deputies will meet soon.
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Associated Press
Paris
Poincare
Council of Ministers
Millerand
Chamber of Deputies
Alabama Passenger Rates Rise and Fall Across Lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled today that Alabama Great Southern and other Alabama carriers set lower passenger rates than interstate fares, deeming it an unjust discrimination. The Alabama Public Service Commission had ordered three cents a mile, against a 3.6 cent baseline, a dispute carried through federal and state appeals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Alabama
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Public Service Commission
State Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Model Home 10 to Open for Public Inspection Today
The model home furnished by Schimmel and Hunter and the Albany- Decatur operations of Alabama Power will be open for public inspection today. Delayed one day, it will welcome visitors every afternoon and night this week, showcasing carefully chosen furniture and modern electrical conveniences.
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Schimmel and Hunter
Albany- Decatur
Alabama Power Company
Schimmel
Pine situation prompts Chamber of Commerce outreach
Local Pine matter moves to the Chamber of Commerce as residents are urged to contact officials and share information. The message emphasizes citizen outreach and coordinated input to address the issue.
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Chamber of Commerce
Norris aims to keep Congress from quitting hearings
Chairman Norris of the agriculture committee signals hearings on the Ford proposal may extend to June 1. He notes witnesses may be added, including government experts, while supporters press for action and a Senate vote amid potential adjournment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Norris
Agriculture Committee
Ford
Senate
Underwood
Alabama
Road Association Meets Here Friday
Preparations are under way for the Tennessee Road Improvement Association meeting this Friday at 4 Twin Cities. An 18 member session begins at 10:15 clock with a noon luncheon. Business meetings will be held in the chamber of commerce auditorium.
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Tennessee
Road Improvement Association
Twin Cities
Ness
ASI Chamber of Commerce
Busine
Chamber of Comments
Junior Decoration Day Names and Plans Declared
The Junior Orders of A catur and Austinville announce annual Decoration Day events. Local clubs will observe with ceremonies and community gatherings to honor veterans and fallen heroes.
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Acatur and
Austinville
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