Old-line Democrats and Tory Republicans clash over Roosevelt era appointments
A Washington scramble surrounds the 1933 confirmation of Crean to head the foreign commerce bureau. Democratic opposition, fueled by friction with Brain Trust members and party loyalties, grows as pressure mounts for Thorp's withdrawal amid mounting Democratic resistance.
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Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
Crean
Paces
Oak Bureau of Foreign Commerce
Ion
Washington
Thorp
Commerce Department
Stephens
White House
Methodism Two Hundred Years Of Global Influence
Dr. M. B. Lazenby in a sermon on Methodism declares the movement’s history, though brief under two centuries, stands as a powerful force for good. He cites widespread zeal, holy living, sacrificial service, sound teaching, and scriptural preaching shaping Methodism globally.
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Wesley
John Wesley
M. B. Lazenby
Alabama Christian Advocate
Dr. Lazenby
New Financing of Homes Proposed by President
The President urged Congress to approve a two fold program for housing finance. It would back private mortgage loans with government mortgage insurance and limit private lending to 80 percent of appraised value for new homes and 60 percent for existing homes, aiming to boost jobs and create tangible wealth.
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Congress
Willoughby Hints at Weight Loss in Sheriff Runoff
W. T. Willoughby running in the sheriff run off jokes about losing about 14 pounds since campaigning began. He speaks to a group about the hardships and attitudes of campaigning.
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W. T
Bill) Willoughby
Drought Deepens Across Wheat Belt As Dust Storms Rage
Washington reports cut in winter wheat forecast to 461 million bushels down 30 million from April and well below ten year average. Officials say a wheat famine is unlikely due to a 260 million bushel reserve. Dust storms devastate fields across 352 counties in eleven states with Michigan? No, North and South Dakota hardest hit. soil too dry for spring germination. dust cloud reaches Chicago and St. Paul. 12 million pounds of dust in 24 hours.
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Washington
Wallace
North
South Dakota
Chicago
St. Paul
Mid-West
Teady
Alabama Farms Show All Stages From Plowing To Harvest
The Alabama farming display spans from Tennessee to the Gulf showing plowing planting cotton seed harvesting and crop progress. Baldwin County expects 2400 cars of Irish potatoes, strawberries move to markets while cotton yields and prices influence farmer plans amid statewide reports on oats potatoes wheat and pastures.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Tennessee
Gulf
Baldwin County
Escambia
South Alabama
F. W. Gist
Montgomery
Pepper Funeral Held Wednesday in Austinville
Funeral services for Mrs. L. L. Pepper 62 will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Austinville Methodist Church with Rev. G. Dobbs and Rev. T. H. Wilson officiating. Burial at Roselawn cemetery. Survived by husband four sons eight daughters mother sister two brothers and 18 grandchildren. Widely known in Morgan county she had lived in Decatur and Austinville for 38 years.
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Austinville Methodist Church
L. L. Pepper
Will Reyer
Austinville
G. ©. Dobbs
T. H. Wilson
Roselawn Cemetery
Oscar Cushman
Jim English
R. V. Brackern
Will Roger
Mary Roper
Birmingham
F. E. Weatherly
Albany
W. J. Vines
Decatur
A. B. Vines
Little Rock
Ark
T. E. Forbes
Cold Water
Tenn
Tom Blair
Blanch
Bryson Forbes
Ten
Mrs Mahlon Ford Sent To Benevolent Society Hospital
Mrs Mahlon Ford of 1406 Sixth Avenue is a patient at Benevolent Society hospital after being conveyed there Sunday.
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Mahlon Ford
Sixth Avenue
Benevolent Society Hospital
FLIERS TRY FOR 4500 MILE ROME FLIGHT NONSTOP
Captain George R. Pond and Lieutenant Sabelli flew from Bennett Field aiming to reach Rome without a stop. They expect a 4500 mile flight in about 40 hours and have prepared for the long leg for months.
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Brooklyn
George R. Pond
Sabelli
Bennett Field
Rome
Pond
Food dealers of Decatur area to hold meet here
A mass meeting of food distributors in the Decatur trade area covering Limestone Morgan and Lawrence counties is set for 1 30 Tuesday night at Railroad street city hall. James H Johnston named chairman and a government representative Charles A Poetheitz urged a representative be present to join a local code authority.
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Decatur
Limestone
Morgan
Lawrence
Railroad Street
James H. Johnston
Charles A. Poetheitz
Johnston
Hartselle
Athens
Moulton
TVA Engineer Taken to Hospital in Local Ambulance
M. C. Thomas a well known TVA engineer connected with local TVA activities was carried to a hospital in Brown's ambulance.
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TVA
M. C. Thomas
Brown’s
Mothers Day Recalls Street Reform Plans in Santa Monica
In Santa Monica on May 14 quoted remarks note Mothers Day has passed while the Senate moves to regulate Wall Street. Officials plan traffic lights to curb hit and run street traffic and the red light will urge drivers to stop before buying.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Senate
Wall Street
Key witness for U. S. has disappeared
An important government witness in the major trial is missing 24 hours before opening. Dolores Smart, 22, of Minneapolis, released on recognizance, and Dr. Clayton May of Minneapolis, with his nurse Mrs. Augusta Salt, are involved in the case. The Justice Department frantically searches for the witness.
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ST. Paul
Department of Justice
Dolores Smart
Minneapolis
Aper
Calyton May
Augusta Salt
Rate Reduction Set for Decatur Gas Billing
The Alabama Utilities Service Company announces a rate reduction effective June 1 for Decatur customers. The new schedule lowers charges for usage up to 200 cubic feet monthly and modifies rates for higher consumption, including minimum annual contracts and monthly minimums.
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Decatur
Alabama Utilities Service Company
Alabama Public Service Commission
Ernest Devine Dies At Hospital
Funeral services were held at the family residence for Earnest E. Devine nine son of Mr and Mrs W F Devine. He died Sunday morning at Benevolent Society Hospital from complications after measles. Interment followed at Roselawn cemetery with Priest directing. Surviving are the parents two brothers and a half brother. Pallbearers included Thomas Moebes James Monk Avery Thornhill Arthur Puckett E T Little Martin Chenault John Hayes and Marvin Compton.
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Decatur Route 2
Earnest E. Devine
W. F. Devine
J. M. Holland
Roselawn
Benevolent Society Hospital
Earnest
Thomas Moebes
James ‘Monk
Avery Thornhill
Arthur Puckett
8. T. Little
Martin ‘Chenault
John Hayes
Marvin Compton
Mrs Paul Beuttner Spends Week End in Birmingham
Mrs Paul Beuttner is described as spending the weekend with friends and relatives in Birmingham during a period of leisure. The note mentions no other activities or dates.
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Paul Beuttner
Birmingham
Ransom Fund Is Protected Emissary Breaks Mobster Trap
In San Francisco a masked emissary escapes a mobster trap after a ransom fund protection effort. A Utah girl from a prominent Ogden family was found in an apartment then killed. police report the assailant strangled her with a belt after a criminal attack as a four-person party danced nearby.
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San Francisco
Calif
Utah
Hickman
Jeppesen
Secrecy Amid Foiled Attempt to Seize Money
An emissary warned after a covert effort to seize funds triggered a rapid police response in Los Angeles. Three cars pursued the emissary, but he drew his weapon and summoned officers to ensure safety.
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Sores
Los Angeles
Three Guards Wounded in Mine Strike Fallout
A fatality from the Jess Mine strike was reported today as a mine worker died of wounds. In Jefferson County about 60 ore miners are on strike, with tensions high and actions ongoing.
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Jess
Jefferson County
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Sayene Shandy
Baldwin
New York
City Hall
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