War debts delayed by politics and postponement
An analysis credits both parties for delaying war debt discussions from Hoover through Roosevelt. The timeline shows postponements from 1932 through the London talks, with debt values shrinking as Europe’s publics question repayment. Tugwell deflects a Cotton Ed Smith question at a press briefing, noting sensitive views cannot be printed. HOUSING BRAIN. TRUST This is going to be sad news to.
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Chicago
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State Department
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Onde
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South Carolina
Tugwell
Citizens in Decatur Hopeful on Aluminum Plant Plan
Residents weighed the proposed 20 million dollar Public Works loan for an aluminum plant. They noted TVA head David Lilienthal’s interest and surveyed site rumors near the Louisville and Nashville Shops. Officials cautioned AP and UP reports. Ickes had not yet approved private industry loans.
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Public Works Administration
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Louisville & Nashville
Alabama
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Associated Press
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PWA
Franklin denies Kermit message in Roosevelt yacht episode
A. S. Franklin, head of the International Mercantile Marine Corporation, said he did not send company messages to Kermit Roosevelt during the Roosevelt visit aboard Vincent Astor's yacht off Florida this spring. The denial came as the Senate air and ocean mail committee resumed hearings on international mail issues.
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Franklin
International Mercantile Marine Corporation
Kermit Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Vincent Astor
Florida
Senate Air and Ocean Mail Committee
of International Mail
San Quentin and the parole board noted in a columnist view
A San Francisco columnist wistfully observes San Quentin from a hotel window noting two kidnappings completed and three to go. He mocks lawyers called shysters and predicts parole consideration at the first board meeting, closing with a personal sign off.
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Cal
San Francisco Bay
San Quentin Prison
Debt of Athens College Reduced
Athens College in Alabama has cut its debt from 42000 to less than 2000 within a year through economy gifts and pledges. Dr E R Naylor, the president, announced the progress and said authorities seek to eliminate the remaining debt locally. Enrollment has risen with a waiting list for two years.
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Athens
Ala
Athens College
E. R. Naylor
Dr Purcell to Deliver Graduation Address at Athens College
Athens Ala May 17 Dr Clare Purcell of Gadsden will deliver the graduation address at the ninety first commencement exercises of Athens College on May List Dr Purcell is pastor of the First Methodist church of Gadsden The baccalaureate sermon will be preached by Dr W M Davenport presiding elder of the Tuscaloosa Ala district on May 27 Miss Grace McDaniels of Tupelo Miss has been elected valedictorian of the senior class while Miss Margaret Steele of Gadsden will deliver the salutatory address
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Gadsden
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Tuscaloosa
Grace McDaniels
Tupelo
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Negro Held in Extortion Plot in Lake Charles
John Collins, a Black former railroad worker, was arrested by Justice Department agents in Lake Charles Louisiana for involvement in an extortion scheme seeking 100000 dollars from C H Austin president of the stevedores association. Collins denied writing the note or any link to the plot and claimed he found the package and planned to hand it to white individuals.
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John Collins
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Department of Justice
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Hatchett’s Friends Learn He Remains at Home on Prospect Drive
The many friends of W. L. Hatchett will regret to learn that he continues quite in at his home on Prospect Drive.
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W. L. Hatchett
Prospect, Drive
Lindsay Engagement Set for June Wedding
Athens residents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lindsay announce the engagement of daughter Donna Lindsay to Hubert Lee Crow of Athens. The couple plans a June wedding.
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Athens
Ala
Andq
C. H. Lindsay
Donna
Hubert Lee Crow
Roosevelt to push bi metal monetary plan in Congress
President Roosevelt agrees with the senate silver bloc to speed a message to Congress proposing a bi metal standard for U S currency. He begins drafting a new money document with dispatch possibly within 48 hours, aiming to place the silver purchase and calendar adjustments in order before early action on the administration proposal.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
United States
Dispatch
President and Senate discuss silver purchase program
The president plans a forthcoming special message to Congress proposing a two point plan on silver purchases. After a Wednesday White House meeting the Silver Group hailed progress and optimism grew that an administration bill will pass this session. Senators Borah Pittman and Adams echoed confidence that action will occur.
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Gillenwater Leaves Athens College for Emory and Henry post
Gillenwater a field worker from Athens College departs for Emory Virginia to serve as assistant proctor of social science and religious education at Emory and Henry College. He has spent four years with Athens College.
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Gillenwater
Athens College
Emory and Henry College
Emory, Va
Electrical Industry Not Doomed Says Lilienthal
David E. Lilienthal, director and general counsel of the TVA, told the National Association of Mutual Savings Banks in New York that fears of doom for the electrical industry are unfounded. He cited investor protection as a government priority and noted TVA’s own commitment to fair practices within the power program.
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National Association of Matural Savings ‘Banks
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Post- BP
Somerville Road Work to Begin After Contracts Awarded
Work on the 3.19 mile Decatur Somerville road will start next week after contracts are officially awarded in Montgomery and right of way details cleared. Bids opened April 12 by the state department of highways showed Construction Company of Pla., low on road work while Martin Wunderlick of Jefferson City Mo. had the lowest bid on the new steel and concrete bridge across Flint Creek.
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Somerville
Montgomery
Martin Wunderlick
Jefferson City
Flint Creek
Road projects set deadlines and labor plans in Decatur
Probate court settled the question of awards due 30 days after bids while negotiations for route rights need 29 days. Bidders must start within 15 days, with work typically starting in 10. About 100 workers will handle two projects, max 30 hours weekly, and 140 working days are allotted for completion. Hooper Company and Martin Wunderlich expect to ship equipment to Decatur soon.
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Hooper Company
Martin Wunderlich
Decatur
Imperial Petroleum Set to Open Decatur Branch
Imperial Petroleum Company of El Dorado Arkansas announces a new branch at 300 Second Avenue Decatur opening within days. The firm operates four refineries and sells direct from refinery to car, with over 25 stations in Arkansas and 35 in Illinois. Led by Lee Quinn the Huntsville opening is planned next month as they lease the bulk plant on Bank Street with a 45 000 storage capacity.
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Decatur
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Ilinois
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Loin Oil Company
Russellville
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Huntsville
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Bank Street
Wyker Announces General Electric Refrigerator Distribution
John D. Wyker & Son announces the General Electric refrigerator distribution in their territory with models on display now. TVA emblem models are set to display around June first.
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John D. Wyker & Son
General Electric
TVA
Westward Ho Journey of World Traveler Bassett
Westward voyage planned by Mr. Bassett owner of a private museum will depart San Francisco May 25 aboard the President Johnson for the Orient. The itinerary includes Honolulu Aden Suez Jaffa Jerusalem Cairo Bethlehem Hebron Baalbec Tiberias Cana and back via Naples Genoa Marseilles ending in New York Cincinnati and Decatur with September arrival expected. Bassett, a seasoned globe trotter, will tour historic sites and Italian cities before returning home.
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Labor federation reelects officers at Mobile session
The Alabama State Federation of Labor concluded its annual meeting in Mobile on May 11. Officers were reelected, including R. Moore of Birmingham as secretary, and Mrs. J. D. Windienbile as vice president at large. The group also chose Gadsden as next year’s meeting place.
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Ala
Gadsden
Alabama State Federation of Labor
Bank assets jump as deposits rise in early 1934
Dallas report says national bank assets increased about 1.2 billion dollars in the first months of 1934, with deposits also rising, announced today by J. F. O’Connor, comptroller of the currency.
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Dallas
Texas
J. Fl’ ‘ O’connor
Trade barrier plan prompts tariff treaty push
The measure aims to allow the president to negotiate tariff treaties similar to foreign nations. Acknowledging a billion dollar loss in foreign trade, supporters argue ratification would not be needed to proceed while domestic exports could still grow.
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House
Meeting on Scow Council Is Tonight
The second meeting of business leaders and Scout officials to discuss reorganizing the Tennessee Valley Council will be held at 7:30. Gilbert White, secretary of the chamber, said the program includes a speaker.
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Out Council
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