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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1936
Page
2
Damaged by winter weather in the county is undergoing repairs. Market news shows mixed trading with Amerada and J. I. Case down about 4 while several leaders and big names fall. Cotton futures in New York and New Orleans end around unchanged to mixed as markets close.
New York stocks mostly lower in dull dealings. bonds easy. foreign exchange mixed. gold currencies lower. Cotton steady with dull trade. coffee steady on European buying. Chicago wheat down on liquidation. corn weak. cattle slow. hogs active, up 10 cents.
Liverpool reports 7,000 bales of American cotton traded with spot prices rising three points. Quotations list American grades from strict good middling at 7.31 to good ordinary 5.56. Futures closed steady with May 6.27, July 6.09, Oct 5.75, Dec 5.66, Jan 5.65, March 5.64.
The article discusses reactions to the Supreme Court ruling invalidating the Guffey Act and its impact on coal workers and operators. Herbert B. Salmon of Alabama Coals supports honoring a UMWA contract, while Mitch notes miners’ disappointment and worries about voluntary sales price compliance. Some Alabama operators feel elated. others fear stabilization will be hard to achieve. The piece reflects pessimism about sustaining beneficial legislation for workers and calls for efforts to avoid a return to long-standing economic hardship.
London May 19 The crown wears straw as King Edward inaugurates the straw hat season at the Chelsea flower show. He appears without a vest and cites heat and drought affecting gardens, noting a brief sprinkle at Fort and expressing concern over rain.
Alabama Grand Lodge opened its Knights of Pythias convention in Montgomery with joint sessions of the Grand Temple and Grand Lodge. Routine reports and general lodge business filled most of the day as leaders addressed members and shared updates.
In Chicago May futures for wheat show slight declines with May at 92 to 93 cents, July trading around 84 to 85 cents. Market activity reflects cautious positions as traders weigh supply signals and demand prospects.
Chicago buyers see US No 1 potatoes at 2.75 to 2.90 per cwt with overall shipments 469 and total on track 257. California stock softer while other stocks hold firm amid moderate supplies and a strong undertone to prices.
Poultry live prices in Chicago across 35 trucks show hens 56 lbs and less at 20 1 2 cents per pound, over 5 lbs at 19. Leghorn hens 18, white rock springs 29, Plymouth Rock 28, white rock fryers 28, broilers 25, leghorn broilers 1 1 2 lbs up at 24, under 1 1 2 lbs at 23. Turkeys 16 20, heavy old ducks 15, heavy young ducks 16, geese 11.
In Chicago on May 19, hogs total about 12 000 with 3 500 direct, mostly firm to 10 higher than Monday. Cattle and calves about 8 500/2 500 with fat steers steady near best, yearlings strong, cows scarce and steady, vealers steady. Sheep 6 000 with fat lambs steady to strong, clipped lambs 9.75 to 10.25, Colorado and native springers 10.50 to 12.00, ewes 3.00 to 4.00.
Ickes told the court he exercised sole power over PWA policies and defined the agency’s mission as putting men to work and stimulating demand to aid economic recovery. He denied delegating authority to subordinates or using PWA funds to dominate local power rates involving Texas Utilities Company Oklahoma Utilities Company and Iowa Light and Power Company.
In St Louis on May 19 the nation’s Baptist ministers urged action against political and religious tyranny. James G. McDonald of the New York Times warned about the defeat of liberty principles, noting that state supremacy endangers free churches and that national socialism in Germany conflicts with Christian freedom.
State highway department starts repairing damage from severe winter weather along the Bee Line from Tennessee river bridge to Cullman county line with an estimated 50 000 dollar loss. Crews work between Hartselie and Cullman. sand coats roads then patches fill holes and ruts. Work continues on Decatur Moulton road and Bee Line to Hartselle over three to four months. City streets to receive repairs with Kentucky rock asphalt for major work.
John Loomis has been appointed to succeed H. E. Reiss as manager of the Union Compress and Warehouse, with Loomis’ term taking effect June 1. Reiss, who came to the locale in 1932, will move to St. Louis, Missouri after resigning. Loomis, a five year veteran and El Dorado Arkansas native, previously arrived from Rayville Louisiana in 1931. The compress is a major cotton shipping hub, handling thousands of bales and serving brokers across the Valley.
Lieut. BE Hale, Maxwell Field weather plane pilot, reported blue flames crackling from wing tips during a May flight three miles above Montgomery. Observers say the eerie St Elmo's fire spectacle, seen at sea in former days, is the first such aviator encounter noted by weather officials. The flames faded as the craft descended through rain.
The 1936 junior world series for boys under 17, sponsored by the American Legion, runs August 29 to September 3 in Indianapolis. Twenty-four regional meets pair two state champions each August 13 to 15, with three sectional meets in late August and a semi final August 24 to 26. The Western champ faces the Northeast Southeast winner for the title. State tournaments start July 1 with each team sponsored by an American Legion post.
Margie Heaton Dill testified in a $25 000 alienation of affections suit that she burned letters from her husband at the request of her mother in law Grace Dill because they mentioned the baby. She accuses Grace Dill and former U S Senator Clarence C Dill of arranging an illegal action to sever the couple. Grace Dill and Clarence Dill deny wrongdoing calling the suit blackmail. Margie then acknowledged Grace Dill was affectionate after her son's elopement.
Falkville High School hosts the annual homecoming day and singing on Sunday May 31 inviting all former residents of Falkville and the surrounding Morgan County area. Local committees urge former residents to return and bring friends to enjoy a program featuring singers from across Morgan County.
Anne Adams promotes a summery dress pattern for sun filled days. Sizes 12 to 40, 3 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 16, illustrated instructions, 15 cents pattern, 25 cents for pattern plus book. Orders to Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York.
In New Jersey the Republican contest centers on Gov. Harold G. Hoffman and Franklin W. Fort with bitter exchanges and radio speeches as polls open at 7 a m. ET. Governor Alf Landon leads GOP contenders in nationwide preference while Borah backers contest 11 districts. Democratic voters see Fort vs Hoffman amid Hauptmann case fallout.
The Arkansas school for the blind investigates alleged drinking parties and misconduct as Governor Futrell calls for a review. Superintendent W M Brown faces possible dismissal after open hearings. a female employee was discharged amid claims of improper conduct with students and money for liquor.
Mrs William Charles was taken to Benevolent Society hospital for an appendicitis operation. Willoughby Aid met for a business session with nine members and six visitors present. Plans for summer conferences and a conference fund were discussed. The Layman's League meets with Samuel Brown speaking. Absentee balloting in Morgan county shows a large vote trend. Revival prep at First Christian church and local demonstrations noted. Remarks on campaign humor and remodeling Wilder's store.
Convict witness Danny Brooks testifies that an assistant attorney was paid 75 by a vice syndicate for each arrested prostitute granted bail. He identifies Charles Lucky Luciano among the organizers in a high profile NYC case described as a 12 million dollar vice racket.
Assistant District Attorney Charles Pilatsky said detectives were sent to interview Mrs. Gloria Vanderbilt Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney and John W Davis amid rumors fueling an extortion inquiry in New York on May 19.
The Lyons Hotel noon meeting of the Rotary Club featured a speech by Dr E M Chenault on sterilization and how the plan functions in various countries. Miss Frances Leopard performed a tap dance with Virginia Goode at the piano and Earl Crow from Alabama Power attended as a guest.
Detectives questioning Mrs. Vanderbilt and attorney F. L. Crocker in connection with an extortion ring investigation. Both promised cooperation and investigators plan to contact Davis, a renowned international lawyer and former presidential candidate, for further cooperation.
Morgan County Board of Education will open sealed bids by May 29 1936 at 1 00 PM for 3 000 tax exempt capital outlay warrants dated Jan 15 1936 each 1 000 with 6 percent interest payable semi annually. Principal maturities 1941 1942 1943 secured by 4 percent county wide three mill levy first claim on that year's levy. Total outstanding and prior warrants noted with priority by issuance date. Bids may specify interest rate. board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Signed George T Woodruff May 10 26
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