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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

2

Kiss Of Death Figure Rose Carita Arrested In New York

Federal agents arrested Rose Carita in New York tied to Philadelphia murder for insurance ring. She, dubbed the professional widow, faced questions about Pietro Stea’s death and is linked to a scheme that claimed about 50 lives.

New York York Philadelphia Rose Carita Pietro Stea Stea Antonio Carbonara Carbonaro New Sharon WN. J Dominick Carina Antonio Lesi Rose Isadore Tropea

Plan for State Department Growth Amid Budget Cuts

The committee trimmed 1.4 million from the state department request while preserving a 18.23 million allocation. The overall bill remains 1.33 million above the current year for the department. About 20 million is earmarked to fund the 1940 census, a two year project estimated at 45 million.

Hull State Department

Markets News From New York Stock Exchange

Stocks rose gradually in light trade as investors watched steel demand from automakers and treasury bonds hit new highs. Leading advancers included Bethlehem Steel Chrysler General Motors Sears Roebuck International Harvester Martin Westinghouse Kodak American Telephone and U S Steel. U S Steel preferred fell to a 1939 low.

New York U.S. Treasury Bethlehen Steel Chrysler General Motors Sears Roebuck International Harvests Martin Westinghouse Fastman Kodak American Telephone U.S. Steel U. S. Steel

Decatur Notices and Local Appointments Report

Decatur weekly notes include 7:30 p.m. devotional at First Christian with Dr. Edwin Wyle. Patrolmen McNeese and Champion to assist Huntaville. parsonage under renovation for June occupancy. Community updates cite visits, illnesses, and church activities across Decatur and nearby areas.

First Christian Church Edwin Wyle The Fast Gordon Prive

Nashville Livestock Market Report May 8

Salable cattle 200 calves 150. Mostly steady prices for good and choice yearlings 9.50-10.00, fat cows 7.00, cutters 4.50-5.75. Hogs 600 head, top 6.65 for 170-225 lb. sheep 700 head, spring lambs weaker. Wednesday sales to 10.50, best long hauls 10.75.

Nashville Livestock Nashville Tenn

Cotton and Butter Market Updates From New York New Orleans and Chicago

May 18 reports show cotton futures moving with mixed results across New York and New Orleans at opening, influenced by mill and foreign demand with Bombay and the South selling. prices hover around prior closes amidst scattered bids. Butter trading in Chicago remains firmer with over a million pounds processed in a single day.

N.Y New York Bombay South

Market Price Report Notes Steady Egg Prices

Prices indicate eggs at 47 794 with a steady level and lots 22 unchanged. Other prices remain unchanged in the report.

Coast Guard official to speak on boat rules at public meeting

Alvin McInnis head of the U S Coast Guard on Wheeler Lake will discuss government boat operation rules on Tennessee Valley waters at a courthouse meeting May 22 at 7 p m. He aims to inform citizens and gain co operation as Coast Guard enforces regulations and patrols increase.

Alvin McInnis United States Coast Guard Wheeler Lake Tennessee Valley Court House PoaoVr A Coast Guard McInnis

Monarchs in Quebec Amid Record Crowds and Royal Escort

The king and queen received messages from the United States as Quebec celebrated with the greatest night crowds in history. Fireworks lit the route from a Chateau Frontenac dinner while police kept the entry calm, aided by a line of motorcycles. No incidents occurred during the program.

United States Quebec Chateau Frontenac

Levy Debate Clouds Birmingham Area Tax Plan

Decatur city attorney and a panel including Quince Eddins and Hoyt Greer argued against a proposed levy calling it odious taxation. They warned higher industrial taxes would push business to Tennessee, noting Birmingham Electric Company paid about $11,843 in 1938 with roughly $7,000 for state and county excluding transport.

Supreme Court Decisions From Alabama Courthouse

May 18 report lists several verdicts and rulings by justices Gardner Bouldin and Foster. Decisions include affirmations, reversals and remands from Jefferson Cullman Morgan Etowah Tallapoosa circuts. mandamus writs granted or denied. certiorari denied in Schwab case. and ex parte Central Alabama Dry Goods Co. writ granted.

Montgomery Ala Apy Alabama Supreme Court Gardner Cullman Circuit Court Equity Amy Walker Et al Mattie B. Harris Jefferson Circuit Court Edith Tittle Whitt Ernest Lecy Bouldin Tom Kennedy State Bessemer Division Sam Buford L. Gordon W. A. Boger Jones Cotton Co Morgan Circuit Court Foster Central Alabama Dry Goods. Co Joe Pelham Iris G. Miller Hillyard Miller Tallapoosa FE. C. Ledlow Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Jefferson Circit Court Linton

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