Kilby challenges Black to run-off debate in Alabama
Former Governor Thomas E Kilby issues a telegram challenge to Senator Hugo L Black to meet for face to face discussions in Alabama run off, accusing Black of deception on prohibition and calling for a public exchange of views to let voters decide. Kilby cites past campaign contrasts and seeks joint appearances across state cities.
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Anniston
Ala
Alabama
Hugo Black
Thomas E. Kilby
Kilby
Senator Black
Montgomery
Black
Bibb Mills
Anti-Saloon League
Mississippi
White
Connor
Henderson
Conner
Hugo L. Black
Birmingham
Third Party Move Possible Warning Of Senator Borah
Washington May 18. Warning of a possible third party into the conventions without adopting a program for relieving the jobless Borah said. Senator Watson Republican leader assured the legislative program contemplated relief legislation. The senate debated a 2.75 percent beer tax to fund a 1.5 billion dollar public works plan.
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Borar
Washington
Borah
Watson
Timber Shipment Heads to Paducah From North Alabama
Timber dealers in North Alabama celebrate a 200000 foot timber shipment loaded on a large barge for towage to Paducah Kentucky where it will later reach Canada. The move creates temporary jobs and draws attention to the Bank Street landing as loading continues.
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North Alabama
Paducah
Canada
Bank Street Landing
Prizes Awarded At School Close At Mount Hope
Honor roll for the year announced as students receive Cunningham prizes totaling thirty dollars in gold. Winners for top scholarship, attendance and conduct are Edna Massey first Elizabeth Counts second and Neria Faye Campbell third.
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Mount Hope
Elizabeth Counts
Lillian Martin
Beuna Smith
Willie Sue Martin
Hollis Smith
Robert Fennell
Winnie Davis Pickens
Opaline Scruggs
Linnie Dean Elkins
Utah Campbell
Kyle Roberson
Floyd Stephenson
Edna Massey
Charlie Dee Campbell
Mildred Cagle
Cecil Pickens
Hoyt Pickens
Russell Smith
Jeanette Martin
Reba Johnson
Cunningham
Neria
Faye Campbell
Birthday Celebrants Visit Birmingham For Masquerade
Misses Claudia Lee and Lenoth Quinn will travel to Birmingham to celebrate their birthdays with friends and relatives at a masquerade ball. They will return later in the week.
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Claudia Lee
Lenoth Quinn
Birmingham
Market Gains Seen Today in Cotton Close
Gains were recorded today in the cotton market with July closing at 5.69-70 cents per pound. The middling seven eighths price is about 5.10 cents, higher than Tuesday’s quotation.
Auto overturns in booze chase along Courtland road
Two men in a Ford skeeter speeding after spotted by Morgan county officers crashed an embankment but escaped injury. They were booked on prohibition violations and about three gallons of liquor were recovered. One man received nine months and a $200 fine. the other remains jailed with case to come before the judge.
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Courtland Road
Morgan County
W. T. Lowe
Cole to Speak on Government at 6 P M on NBC
Whitefoord Cole, president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, will address listeners at six o’clock from radio station WJZ New York over NBC. He will discuss government and taxation, a topic in which he is well acquainted and deeply interested.
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Whitefoord Cole
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
WJZ
New York
NBC
Mr. Cole
Diploma Day Noted For Decatur Negro High School
Six diplomas will be presented to graduates of the Decatur Negro High School next week. Class Day is Friday May 27 at 1 30 pm. Baccalaureate sermons Sunday May 29 by Rev L R Womack D D. Commencement exercises Tuesday May 31 at 8 pm with Judge B L Malone delivering the address. Principal J E Pickett to present diplomas.
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Decatur Negro High School
The
Negro High School
L. R. Womack
D.D
First Baptist Church of
Decatur
B. L. Malone
Morgan County
J .E. Pickett
A. B
Mission Study Topic At Southside Baptist Church
The Y W A mission study course titled The ministry of women draws interest at Southside Baptist Church. Classes meet each evening at 7 30 o clock with Mrs J D Pickens serving as teacher.
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Southside Baptist Church
Ministry of Women
J. D. Pickens
Pilot Club Outing at Woodall Barbecue Stand
Decatur Pilot club members met at the Woodall Barbecue Stand on the Moulton highway for their weekly meeting. The program included standard business and entertainment with good attendance.
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Pilot Club
Woodall
Decatur Pilot Club
Moulton Highway
Blackberry Winter Fades as Warmer Weather Arrives
As the day wore on the weather grew warmer signaling the retreat of blackberry winter. The brief warm spell lifted temperatures and hinted at springlike conditions ahead.
Fierce Battles Along Sungari River Reported In Manchuria
In Manchuria near Harbin a fierce Sungari river battle pits Japanese forces against Chinese insurgents with heavy casualties. Eighteen Japanese and about fifty Chinese soldiers were killed in the opening clash at Sungpu. A rebel force of 600 attacked Machuangkou and was routed by Japanese infantry and aircraft.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Sungari River
Here
Sungpu
Machuangkou
Puchin
Cap
Seiyukai Forces Hold Front Against Military Demands in Tokyo
In May the shaky Seiyukai party presented a united front against militarists and nationalists as it sought to retain government control after the assassination of Premier Swiyoshi Inukai. Army leaders demanded a national non party cabinet, threatening Suzuki's path to the premiership.
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CON
Tokyo
Seiyukai
Swiyoshi Inukai
Kisaburo Suzuki
Seiukai
Tanaka
Suzuki
Kiwanis Club Session at Hotel Lyons Assembly Room
The Kiwanis Club will hold its regular weekly meeting at the Hotel Lyons Assembly room on Thursday at twelve o'clock. This week the Underprivileged Child's committee chairs the session with Red Emens as chairman and committee members assisting.
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Kiwanis Club
Hotel Lyons
Redding Emens
Bipartisan coalition pushes revenue bill in Senate
A strong bi-partisan coalition drove a billion dollar revenue bill far in the Senate while preserving complex provisions. An amendment to legalize 2.75 beer and tax it stalled temporarily. Individual and corporate income tax rates were approved without record rotes as the coalition fended off drastic rate hikes. An imminent vote on beer legalization was set for today, with a $1.5 billion public works plan linked to the tax policy.
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Washington
Senate
Walsh
Massachusettes
Tydings
Massachusetts
Maryland
Huntsville Woman Visits Daughter in City
Mrs. J. W. Garner of Huntsville visits her daughter Mrs. R. T. Tyler, staying as a guest.
Longest in Service as a Teacher Resigns
Miss Anna Cliffe, 28 years in Decatur schools and oldest in active service, resigns to teach privately in Mobile Alabama. She notes teaching since 1903 under seven superintendents, praising the faculty and thanking the Board of Education.
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Anna Cliffe
Decatur
Mobile
Ala
Miss Cliffe
Amelia
Tard Three
Board of Education
W. W. Benson
A. F. Harman
Bank Robbery In Caldwell by Three Bandits
Three men bound four bank officials and seven customers with rope and escaped with about $25,000 from Noble County National Bank Caldwell Ohio after entering the bank and looting the cashier's cage vault and patrons. Citizens and staff were restrained as the trio searched the premises.
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Caldwell
Ohio
Noble County National Bank
Taxlist advancing today in county office
Delinquent taxpayers are being assembled at the Tax Collector Hodges Crow office with extra help as the 1000 to 1200 names are prepared for Friday’s publication in the Daily. The extension granted by Judge Malone reduces penalties if delays occur in reporting to the state.
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Hodges Crow
Crow
Malone
First Bee Line game at Alabama Mills park draws praise
Visitors praised the Alabama Mills base ballpark in Decatur after the first Bee Line season game. Management and workers combined to create a fine facility on mill property, without trimming expenses on materials or construction.
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Alabama Mills
Decatur
Norfolk Man Breaks Down New Lindbergh Hoax
NORFOLK MAN BREAKS DOWN NEW YORK May 1 Prank Parzych 32 told he and five others the Lindbergh infant story today fed his tale false. Parzych arrested on charges of wife desertion and fabricating a kidnapping hoax. He confessed heavy drinking and narcotics use. Curtis a fake Lindbergh baby negotiator watched by Hopewell police May 18 as investigators reveal Curtis confessed a massive hoax. Curtis says he aimed to recoup losses. associates deny involvement. police found no money paid to Curtis.
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Alfred J. Buescher
John F. Condon
Jassie
Lindbergh
Morris Rosner
New York
Parzych
Hopewell
N. J
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
Curtis
Col
Charles
Busin 2
Honey
Dean H. Gececock
Market Update Cotton Futures and Chicago Grain Figures
New York figures show January at 6.18 and March at 6.27 for cotton with other months at 5.60 6.60 and 5.90. Chicago grain lists July wheat at 56 percent and corn at 32.14 with oats at 22 percent as quoted.
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New York
Chicago
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