Second Accident Narrowly Averted as Pilot Is Attacked
A stunt pilot lost control and crashed the Maxim mounted Gorky airship after a rival operator attacked him during filming. The attacker tried to strangle Blagin at the controls, causing a spin and near-disaster as the Gorky suffered structural damage and fatalities in the crash.
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John Lloyd
Associated Press
Moscow
Maxim
Gorky
Official
Motion Pic
Rybushkin
Ivan Mikhaeff
Blagin
Mikhaeff
Ojl
Labor Union
Monastery of the New
Peter the Great
Sofia
Crem
Committee Votes Levy on All Sub-Divisions
A seven to two committee vote imposed a new chain store tax schedule affecting stores by size. Rep. Harry Hodges pushed higher rates, while E. Jones protested crate merchant licenses. The panel debated scaling and county taxes as part of the revenue bill.
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Ators
Harry Hodges
Fayette
Hodges
E. Jones
Is Montgomery
United Commercial Fuelers
Market Quotations and Market Activity Across Commodities and Stocks
The market edged higher after wavering commodities with gains spread across sectors led by communication shares and alcohols. Wheat fell in Chicago due to widespread rain, cotton sagged on southern offerings, and bar silver declined in London while Sterling rose. Major stocks such as American Telephone and Radio Corp posted modest gains. Columbia Pictures briefly rose before retreating. Livestock markets showed mixed results with cattle and sheep prices fluctuating and demand uneven.
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Wall ST
Victor
Associated Press Financial
New York
U. S
Chicago
London
American Telephone
Radio Corp
Otis Elevator
U. S. Steel
Westinghouse
Western Union
International Telephone
Schenley Distillers
Standard Oil of New Jersey
American Hide & Leather
U. S. Industrial Alcohol
National Distillers
Bridgeport Brass
Montgomery Ward
Consolidated Gas
Union Pacific
United Aircraft
Sperry Corp
Columbia Pictures
Cotton prices and futures drift in Liverpool and New Orleans markets
In Liverpool spot cotton stayed in demand with moderate business and unchanged quotations ranging from strict good middling 7.55 to low middling 6.20. May futures closed quiet at 6.60, with July 6.49 and others around 6.24. In New Orleans spot cotton closed quiet and unchanged with sales 217, low middling 11.75, middling 12.50, good middling 12.95 and receipts 1,007 stock 468.
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Liverpool
New Orleans
New York
Sie
Wheat futures open higher on May Chicago session
May wheat opened at 0.89, high 0.90, low 0.89 with close around 0.89. July futures traded near 0.90 to 0.91 as markets priced modest gains.
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Chicago
Cash Wheat and Related Grain Prices Listed in Chicago
The Chicago market reports cash wheat prices for several grades including No 3 red garlicky 883-4 and No 3 red 913-4 with hard red at 1.02, corn values 891-490 1-4 and 93, oats No 1 white 411-2, and notes no rye buckwheat or soybeans. Seed and lard prices are also shown with timothy and clover seeds per cwt.
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Chicago
Potato market report from Chicago shows steady shipments and prices
Potatoes in Chicago on May 20 reported on track 399 total U S shipments Saturday 621 Sunday 43 with old stock slightly stronger and liberal supplies. Idaho russets No 1 priced 1.50-1.60 with new stock stronger and good demand. Alabama U 8 No 1 at 1.85 with decay at 1.70-1.75.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept
U. S
Idaho
Butter and Egg Prices in Chicago Market Report
Chicago May 20 report notes steady butter with 9,248 pounds traded and creamery specials at 93 score 26 and 26 one and two. Eggs show 24,806 cases steady with assorted grades including extra firsts at 24 and storage packed firsts at 24 3 4.
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Chicago
Poultry Price List Totals From Chicago Market Report
Chicago market update lists live poultry prices by type. The report cites hens leghorn fryers colored rock breeds roosters toms and ducks with varying weights and price ranges, including Old ducks and geese, compiled for buyers and sellers.
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Chicago
Rock Springs
Livestock Prices Report from Chicago Market
Hogs 13,000 steady to higher with 20 cent gains on most weights. 150-260 lbs 9.60 9.75 top for 260 present. 140-200 lbs 9.00-9.65. Cattle 13,000 with calves 2,000. fed steers roughly steady while market terms show weak to off. Overall demand seen as early sales weak to off.
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Chicago
Dept
Ely
Haile Selassie Demands League Action on Italy In Africa
Emperor Haile Selassie sent a telegram to the League of Nations urging stop to Italy s military moves in northern Africa. He asked the league to declare arbitration on incidents since Nov 23 1934 and to take up the dispute for a full inquiry under covenant article XV. He accused Italy of violating international obligations and coercing Ethiopia to pay reparations for offenses Ethiopia did not commit.
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Joseph Sharkey
Associated Press
Geneva
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Italy
Africa
League
Morgan Assails McCar Audit of TVA Accounts
Maverick challenges TVA spending as hearings reopen on a bill that has cleared the Senate. Committee members oppose the Authority claiming it has exceeded its legal powers.
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Morgan
McCar
TVA
Maverick
Senate
TVA Hearing Opens Over Expansion and Purchases
Washington officials clash as the House military committee begins hearings on expanding the Tennessee Valley Authority. Lawmakers probe TVA plans to buy cows and airplanes and to issue up to 100 million dollars in bonds while Senate approval already exists by a 3 to 1 margin.
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Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
House Military Committee
TVA
Senate
McSwain
FVA
Representative May
Anti-Tva
Poppy Day Urged by Rotary in Decatur
Decatur Rotary calls business houses and employees to support Poppy Day on Saturday May 25. Peter M. Dennis notes the poppy signifies World War dead and asks wearers to honor veterans and aid American Legion Auxiliary volunteers distributing the flowers. He urges generous contributions to welfare work through the poppy program.
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Decatur
Peter M. Dennis
Rotary Chih
Dennis
American Legion Auxiliary
Rotary Club of
American Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Administration leaders predict new bonus bill this year
The text discusses a proposed rider to allow three methods paying adjusted service certificates instead of new currency and notes potential veto override dynamics. Senators eye a path via the naval appropriation bills with President choosing currency borrowing or using public works funds. Rep Patman notes one senate vote may decide the issue amid shifting support.
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Senate
House
Clark
Administration
Patmanites
Roosevelt
Rep
Patman
Texas
Another Door Is Closed on Relief
Chicago faces a worsening relief crisis as 620000 residents run out of food orders. The Cook County board, which had provided 1.2 million dollars, delayed a decision in a special session while about 10000 relief families awaited food vouchers today and tomorrow. After that, there will be absolutely nothing.
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Chicago
Cook
LSU Extends Invite for 1936 SEC Track Meet
May shift meet plans as Louisiana State University considers hosting the 1936 Southeastern Conference track and field championship with an invitation under review in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Louisiana State University
Overriding Veto Hopes Rise As VFW Leader Predicts Action
James E. Van Zandt national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars predicted Congress would override President Roosevelt's veto of the Patman cash bonus bill before he leaves Congress. He warned the Patman bill could be attached to the naval appropriation or social security measures if vetoes hold, as he travels to Washington tonight to continue the push.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
James E. van Zandt
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Congress
van Zandt
Alabama Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
NRA
Roosevelt
VFW
American Liberty League
National Economy’ League
National Manufacturers Association
United States Chamber of Commerce
The
Americans Veterans Association
American Veterans Association
Washington
Storm Strikes Utica Area Causing Fatalities and Damage
Severe storms hit scattered areas causing multiple deaths including two Black residents and an infant child, with farm animals affected. Utica and Hazlehurst areas report blocked highways, toppled outbuildings, and heavy crop losses in a rich trucking belt and vegetable crops region.
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Kitty Murl Brown
Holiclaw
Utica
Floods and Tornadoes Leave Texas Oklahoma in Death Path
Weather disaster sweeps across Texas and Oklahoma over the weekend leaving at least thirteen dead and multiple missing. Floods rout streams including the Red River Trinity Brazos and Colorado causing extensive damage to highways bridges crops and homes. Ten deaths reported in Texas include J P Pickerell and Burkburnett Police Chief Bill Garland among others with several people rescued from danger.
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Dallas
Texas
Oklahoma
Red River
Trinity
Brazos
Little
Guadalupe
Colorado
Turkey Creek
Altus
Oklo
Claude Gowens
Jessie Reid
J. P. Pickerell
Bill Garland
Burkburnett
E.O. Reaves
J. M. Audrian
Oscar Gilbert
Belott
J. P. Phillips
Timpson
George Crenshaw
Wedhes
Gregg Spencer
Weldon
Charles Tingle
Waco
Henry Daniels
Oklahoma City Orders Evacuation Over River Flood Threat
About 300 families were ordered from their homes in the Oklahoma City lowlands by City Manager O. M. Mosier as a 16 foot wall of water was reported sweeping toward the city on the Canadian River. Families will be housed in a tent community in a city park, with aid from city state and federal authorities.
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Oklahoma City
O. M. Mosier
Tornado injures crowd near Atmore farming area
A tornado struck the outskirts of Atmore Alabama on May 20 causing one man to be fatally injured or almost so and another to suffer serious injuries while at least six others received minor hurts.
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Atmore
Ala
Decatur Diary Highlights Local Weekend Visits and Activities
Decatur residents hosted visitors from Athens and Wilson Dam while Scout Troop 16 promoted Bobby Strother to Hi pi nac ranger. Community updates note hospital cases and upcoming softball games and housing plans while officials discuss fair profits and the Legion home fund.
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Boy Scouts
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Boy Rangers
Bobby Strother
Decatur
Legion
Legion's
Daylight Saving Confusion Hits Montgomery Readers
In Montgomery Alabama parts of the capital switch to daylight saving time causing confusion among city workers students and stores while Governor Bibb Graves says changing state hours is not his role. Some churches observe the new time others do not as downtown life centers on clock readings.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Bibb Graves
Mrs Vidal on Her Way to Reno
Mrs Eugene Vidal wife of the Commerce Department Bureau of Aeronautics chief is en route to Reno The Washington Post notes Vidal cannot say if the trip aims at divorce They have been married 13 years and have one son Nina Gore Gore is daughter of Senator Thomas P Gore of Oklahoma City.
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Washington
The
Washington Post
Eugene Vidal
Commerce Department
Bureau of Aeronautics
Reno
Vidal
Tornado Damages McCullough Home. Several Hurt
A tornado struck the Donaldson home in McCullough Alabama at 9 30 this morning. D Donaldson 24 suffered a broken back Aries Plant had a badly lacerated leg. All occupants were injured and the home demolished trapping D Donaldson. The tornado killed hogs and chickens and ruined crops. Doctors from Atmore and ambulances aided the injured and Donaldson was taken to Atmore General Hospital.
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McCullough
Ala
Here
RE. D. Donaldson
Aries Plant
Donaldson
Plant
Atmore
Atmore General Hospital
Negro's Sentence Sustained In Court
The U S Supreme Court upheld Angelo Herndon sentence of 18 to 20 years for attempting to incite insurrection. The 6 to 3 decision dismissed his appeal. He was charged with possession and distribution of communist literature advocating confiscation of white land and the smashing of the national guard. Georgia laws forbid attempts to incite insurrection.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Angelo Herndon
Atlanta
Hes
Herndon
National Guard
Georgia
Railroad finances to be investigated
The Senate ordered an investigation into railroad financing after Chairman Wheeler called conditions in some systems scandalous. The resolution authorized 25000 dollars and asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to assist. hearings likely to begin next fall.
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Washington
Senate Today
Wheeler
Interstate Commerce Committee
Mont
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ballot Boxes Prepared for School Tax Election
Ballot boxes were filled at the courthouse today ahead of the May 25 school tax election. Fifty boxes exist in the county including the absentee box, with ballots and instructions to election officers ready for distribution. Only three absentee ballot requests have been received so far.
All Kiwanis Night Observed In Decatur Club Meet
Kiwanis clubs across the United States and Canada observe All Kiwanis Night at the Lyons Hotel assembly rooms in Decatur. The Lyons meeting starts at 7 o clock and lasts about thirty minutes. The program is managed by the Kiwanis education committee.
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Decatur Club
Lyons Hotel
United States
Canada
Burglars Loot J. T. McCraw Apartment on Johnston Street
Burglars broke into the J. T. McCraw apartment at 316 Johnston Street Saturday night and made off with a carton of cigarettes a fraternity pin two slips a gold locket and a jewelry box. Police were investigating today.
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J. T. McCraw
Johnston Street
Holmes Heiress Wins Uncontested Divorce in Reno
Mrs Lemma Holmes heiress daughter of the late Turkish diplomat Abed Izzet Pasha won an uncontested divorce in Reno Nevada today from Carl eischmann Holmes of New York treasurer of the Fleischmann Yeast Company.
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Reno, Nev
Lemma Holmes
Abed Izzet Pasha
Carleischmann Holmes
New York
Fleischmann Yeast Company
Luther Parker Granted Parole
Governor Bibb Graves granted paroles to about 40 convicts including Luther Parker Morgan for burglary. The list spans offenses from grand larceny to assault to murder with convictions dating back to the 1930s. Parker, Morgan, served time after a burglary conviction and was released pending good behavior.
Little Comes Back to Defeat Briton in Golf Title Defense
W Lawson Little Jr of San Francisco rallied to beat T H Parker of Britain one up in the first round of the British amateur championship defense at St. Ames on the Sea. Fellow Americans John Forsman, Robert Knowles Jr, and Captain A Webster Bullock also advanced to the second round while Jock McLean and Hector Thomson, ranked just after Little, were eliminated.
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ST. Ames-On-The-Sea
Eng
W. Lawson Little, Jr
San Francisco
Little
T. H. Parker
John Forsman
New York
Robert W. Knowles, Jr
Brookline
Mass
A. Webster-Bullock
Monterey
Calif
Prestwick
Jock McLean
Hector Thomson
Attorney Struck to Death in Rochester Office Attack
Arthur G. Dutcher a 55 year old lawyer of Dutcher and Dutcher was fatally wounded in his Rochester office by a black assailant who also fatally wounded the attorney before fleeing. The incident occurred in the morning of May 20 as the assailant struck and left.
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Rochester
N. Y
Arthur G. Dutcher
Dutcher
Frederick Dutcher
Funeral Rites Held For Lucile Moore
Funeral services for 8 year old Lucile Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawson Moore were held Sunday afternoon at Shoal Creek cemetery with Rev B P Collier officiating Burial directed by Brown of Decatur The child died Saturday night at the Walnut Grove home in east Morgan county Surviving are the parents and several brothers and sisters
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Lucile Moore
Lawson Moore
Shoal Creek Cemetery
B. P. Collier
Brown
Decatur
Walnut Grove
Morgan County
Pilots Seek Black Bill to Curb Labor Disputes
Pilots and other air workers appealed to a Senate Interstate Commerce sub committee for enactment of the Black bill to place their disputes with employers under the national mediation board created by the Railway Labor Act.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce
Nation Meditation Board
Contract Ended Between Anna Sten and Samuel Goldwyn
Hollywood Calif May 20 The long standing rumors of disagreement between Anna Sten and Samuel Goldwyn were confirmed as Goldwyn announced their contract had ended by mutual consent.
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Holly Wood
Calif
Anna Sten
Samuel Goldwyn
Goldwyn
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