Irregularities Noted in May Democratic Primary Voting
A Montgomery grand jury found a large number of voting irregularities in the May 6 Democratic primary but did not indict due to insufficient evidence. It urged countywide use of voting machines and private booths, and recommended hiring Negro policemen for Negro residential areas. An indictment was returned against former city hall custodian William Henry Pruett for embezzling 798 dollars over eight months. the funds were refunded.
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Montgomery
Ala
City Hall
William Henry Pruett
Markets Report From Decatur For Cotton Corn Prices
Market notes show Decatur prices with cotton middling 38.50 cents, strict low 37.00, No 2 mile at 3.16 dollars, No 2 yellow ear corn at 1.80 dollars. The report records a payment in Decatur dated 21. .
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Decatur
Wall Street Week Opens Gently Lower In Light Trading
New York May 17 stock market eased slightly this week in the lightest trading in months. Traders cited cautious mood ahead of economic data and corporate reports.
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New York
Poppy Day Observance Aids Disabled Veterans Nationwide
Poppy Day or Memorial Poppy Day nears as 30 million poppies are crafted by disabled veterans in hospitals nationwide. Morgan County Unit 15 American Legion Auxiliary President Mrs. A. O. Blankenship notes about 10 000 veterans are employed in poppy work, many in beds or wheelchairs. Poppies are produced at Tuscaloosa Veterans Hospital Alabama with Auxiliary funding and materials.
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A. O. Blankenship
Morgan County
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Veterans’ Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Alabama Department of the American Legion Auxiliary
Market Apathy Persists Amid Steel Fight Before Supreme Court
Trading shows subdued interest as volume for the week totals 4.87 million shares, the lowest for a full week since May 1949. The AP average fell 90 cents to 101.60 with rails leading declines. Analysts foresee a six month period of readjustment and a cautious but hopeful outlook ahead.
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Supreme Court
Associated Press
Grain prices rise on Board of Trade close advance
Chicago grains edged higher toward the close after trading most of the session with modest gains. Traders watched for crop data while prices recovered from earlier declines as the market sought direction.
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Grain Chicago
Board of Trade
Modest Maidens Trademark Registered and Grain Markets Up
Trademark activity at the U S Patent Office around prior close levels. Wheat rose 5 to 8 of a cent. May price 2 47 1 4. corn up 18 1 2. oats up 1 4 to 5 8. rye up 14 to 1 2. soybeans down 1 2 to 1 1 2. May soy 3 03 12 to 3 03. turkey prices and other grain figures show higher premiums.
Market Summary From New York to Chicago
New York markets show steady trading with light volume and mixed bond moves. In Chicago, wheat holds firm with dry conditions noted in the spring belt, while corn and oats stay steady near close. hogs and cattle remain nominally steady.
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New York
Chicago
Stray Chihuahua Taken From 306 W Moulton
Notice reports a female brown Mexican chihuahua missing since Saturday from 306 West Moulton. Reward offered for recovery.
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W. Moulton
Wenhole Tak Ness
Found Pointer at 703 W. Moulton with Liver Spot
A male pointer aged 1 to 11.2 years with a liver spot is found at 703 W. Moulton. The owner may reclaim by paying for recovery and veterinary checks.
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Sheats
W. Moulton
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