Behind The Scenes In Washington
Rodney Dutcher outlines the Patman Robinson quantity discount bill with its anti chain store aims. The proposal would limit mass purchase terms and trigger FTC limits, risking higher consumer costs while shielding independent retailers. The bill’s fate hinges on House and Senate negotiations and possible Roosevelt veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
Lnba Service State Corre
Washington
Patman- Robinson
Roosevelt
Pacific Ocean
House
Joe Eoeptan
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
NUA Service, Inc
Market Quotation Highlights From May 20 Trading
Market losses turned into modest gains on May 20 as investors mixed with floor traders driving fractional advances in leaders like DuPont General Motors and Bethlehem. Bonds rose, imports of silver fell, and copper and oil markets showed uneven activity amid cautious sentiment ahead of the Guffey act terms.
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Victor Eubank
Associated Press
New York
DuPont
Westinghouse
American’ Can
Bethlehem
Chrysler
General Motors
Western Union
Consolidated Edison
American Telephone
Anaconda
Cotton futures close barely steady with small declines
In New Orleans on May 20 cotton futures ended barely steady with net declines of 4 to 11 points. Prices showed slight shifts across contracts from May to January with losses around 10 points in several months.
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N. C
New
Orleans
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Trading Report
Liverpool market notes 6 000 bales including 5 000 serene with spot business modest and prices easing one point. Quotations list American grades from strict good ordinary 6.85 to good middling 7.00 and low middling 6.05 with futures May 6.04 Oct 5.69 Dec 5.60 Mech 5.50 and closing barely steady.
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Liverpool
Butter and Eggs Prices in Chicago Market Report
Butter in Chicago on May 20 held at 12 890. Eggs totaled 36 155 with steady demand. Local firsts and graded issues traded around 19 1 4 to 21 1 2 as current receipts and storage packs influenced prices.
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Chicago
Poultry Prices Reported in Chicago Market
Chicago May 20 live poultry prices listed for 8 cars 46 trucks unsettled hens under 5 pounds 19 1 2 pounds over 5 pounds 18 1 2 leghorn hens 17 1 2 white rock springs 29 plymouth rock 28 white rock fryers 28 plymouth rock 27 white and plymouth rock broilers 25 roosters 13 14 turkeys 16 20 heavy old ducks 15 geese 9.
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Chicago
White Rock Springs
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Chicago Market Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Climb
U S Dept of Agriculture report shows hogs 11 000 head with direct 4 000, price ranges 9 60 to 9 85, best 9 85. Cattle 9 000 with calves 1 500, demand mixed. price levels across grades with top around 9 30 and heaviest weights weaker. Sheep 7 000 fat lambs unevenly strong to 25 higher, clipper lambs 10 50 to 10 75, ewes steady near 3 75.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept
California
Dusty town waits as rain aids washing lines
In Hugoton Kansas on a rainy May day residents rush to wash and dry clothes, noting reduced dust after the shower. The scene focuses on daily life as weather changes influence chores and cleanliness in the dust country.
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Hugoton
Eas
Hindenburg Lands At Lakehurst After Atlantic Crossing
The German dirigible Hindenburg landed at Lakehurst Naval Air Station at 6:03 am completing its second North Atlantic crossing in 7 hours 27 minutes. Ground crew and crew watched as lines dropped and the ship was secured outside the hangar for a brief stay. Immigration and customs officials boarded the airship for inspection before passengers moved to buses for the final leg to Newark. Lieutenant Commander John M Thornton praised the landing in the wind.
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Robert Okin
Associated Press
Lakehurst
N. J
Lakehurst Naval Air Station
North Atlantic
Air Station
Lakehur
Frankfort
Germany
Immigration, Public Health
Department of Agriculture and Customs
Hindenburg
Newark
John M Thornton
U. S. Navy
Congress Activity Briefs Senate and House Actions
Senate today debates flood control bill and finance committee weighs tax bill. House acts on interior department appropriation with conference report. Bell investigating committee schedules 10 a.m. questioning Dr. F. E. Pownsenk. Senate yesterday passed liquor tax tightening bill and omnibus claims measures while committee heard Republican critiques of relief-deficiency bill. Townsend testimony accused the administration of hostility toward his plan.
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Senate
Finance Committee
HOUSE
Actaon
Interior Department
Bell
F. BE. Pownsenk
Mother of FDR Suffers Injury at Hyde Park Home
The White House reports Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of the president, is confined at Hyde Park with an impacted hip and a cracked bone after a fall. President Roosevelt learned of the injury five days later and will travel to Hyde Park to visit for two or three days.
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Washington
White House
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Absentee Ballot Requests Rise in June Primary
Forty two requests for absentee ballots in the June 9 primary were filed in the probate office today, six more than Tuesday. In the first primary on May 5 requests were handled by the sheriff's office because Probate Judge B L Malone was a candidate, making his office ineligible to process requests or ballots.
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Sheriff's Office
B. L. Malone
Minnesota lake name mix up fuels rename push
The Minnesota conservation commission suggested renaming lakes to end confusion from 99 Long Lakes 91 Mud Lakes 73 Rice Lakes and 43 Bass Lakes. They argued the current name duplication misleads anglers and urged legislative authority for changes.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota Conversation Commission
Athens Notes Cover Bridge Party and Local News
Mrs W W Malone hosted a Friday bridge party honoring Mrs Edward Creel with a high score prize to Mrs George Johnson and a low to Mrs David A Patton. Guests included Mrs John Wilson and others. Circles of the Woman's Missionary Society met and served salads. Dr W A Minsch and others visited. TVA and local court activities noted. schooling changes announced for fall.
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W. W. Malone
Edward Creel
George ©. Johnason
David A. Patton
Luther D. Glaze
John Wilson
Ethel Chambers
W. T. Clay, Jr
Baylis Hightower
George C. Johnson
P. W. Hendricks, Jr
D. L. Rosenau
Harold Lovvorn
Camella
Henderson Legg
J.B. Sarver
R. H. Richardson, Jr
W. ©. Ross
Hill Hayes
Circle No. 3 At Their Home. the Devotional Was Conducted By Mrs. J. 8. Crutcher
H. D. Looney
Circle No. 4
D. L. Rosenau, Jr
Jesus
L. C. Hightower
Power loans defended in DC high court argument
Economist Herman Byers testifies before the District of Columbia supreme court that PWA municipal power projects create indirect jobs. He cites 13.2 percent direct labor cost and quadruple indirect employment from materials and demand. Justices note potential indirect employment from new electric fixtures.
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Washington
Herman Byers
Bureau of Labor Statistics
District of Columbia Supreme Court
PWA
Alabama
Texas
Oklahoma
Iowa
Byers
Alfred A. Wheat
Panic on the Air at Capitol Theatre
A fast moving action film shows today and tomorrow at the Capitol theatre titled Panic on the Air. Lew Ayres stars as the hero with Florence Rice as the leading lady. Manager Edwards invites patron input for future bookings and improvements.
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Capitol Theatre
Lew Ayres
Florence Rice
Edwards
Woman breaks altitude record in light plane flight
Calibration of the barograph car carried by Miss Helen Rickey of McKeesport Pennsylvania on a flight from Washington to New Market Virginia May 2 showed she had topped all existing altitude records for single seated planes weighing less than 440 pounds.
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Washington
Helen Rickey
Keesport
New Market
Rainy Day Count Shows 498 Line Washings Logged
The report notes recent rainfall and records 498 washings hung to dry on lines, highlighting the impact of wet weather on laundry activity.
Programs for Decatur high school seniors announced
Prof W T Jordan announces senior class sermons and graduation at Riverside auditorium. Sunday May 31 features prayers, scripture, songs, announcements, and sermons by Rev J F Raytor and Rev W M Gardner. Monday June 1 includes class song, address by Dr L Fra sier Banks, awards, diplomas, and Alma Mater with benediction.
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Decatur High School
W. T. Jordan
Riverside Auditorium
J. F. Ray Tor
First Baptist Church
W. W. Benson
W. M. Gardner
Athens
L. Frazier Banks
Public Schools
Birmingham
Board of Education
Million Paid to Back Plan Under Townsend Pension Scheme
Dr. F E Townsend told a House investigating committee that about a million dollars has been collected by the Townsend old age pension organization since its start in 1934. He said contributors received the organization itself as value, with eight clubs nationwide and a live working structure. Old Age Revolving Pensions Inc is the corporate name.
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Scott Hershey
Ted Press
Washington
F. EB. Townsend
House
Townsend Old Age Pension Organization
Dr. Townsend
Leesburg Negro Defies Officers In Liquor Charge Seizure
A black man wanted on a liquor charge barricaded his Leesburg home and defied local officers attempting to arrest him. The incident occurred in the town center as police surrounded the residence and sought to resolve the stand-off.
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Leesburg
Rudy Vallee Divorced From May Webb in Los Angeles
May Webb of the screen was granted an uncontested divorce from Rudy Vallee by Superior Judge Arthur Crum in Los Angeles. Webb testified their marriage involved emotional climaxes and hardship including weight loss and frequent curses. Webb's father Clarence Webb of Santa Monica supported her account describing a troubled union and an alarming telephone call from Vallee.
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Los Angeles
Crum
Vallee
Miss Webb
Clarence Webb
Santa Monica
Calif
Parole Request By Henry McCoy In Morgan County Notice
Henry McCoy sentenced by the Morgan County Circuit Court to one year and a day for assault with intent to rob will apply for parole pending good behavior on or before May 26 1936. Notice dated May 20-27.
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State of Alabama
Morgan County
Henry McCoy
Circuit Court
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Morgan County Alabama
Mortgagee The First Joint Stock Land Bank of Montgomery will sell at public auction the property in Morgan County Alabama described as the east and west halves of sections 11 12 14 and related parcels totaling about 274 acres. The sale to realize the debt secured by the 1926 mortgage of David F Lipscomb and Sallie M Lipscomb. Auction at Morgan County Courthouse Decatur on May 29 1936 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. with costs and attorney fees.
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David F. Lipscomb
Sallie M. Lipscomb
Joint Stock Land Bank
Montgomery
Alabama
Morgan County
Morgan County Court House
Decatur
State of
Huntsville
Mortgagee to Sell At Auction In Decatur Alabama
Edmond A Harris and wife Hattie Harris convey property to The First Joint Stock Land Bank of Montgomery on March 1 1927 recorded in Morgan County Alabama. Under power of sale the mortgagee will sell at the Morgan County Court House in Decatur between 11 AM and 4 PM for cash to the highest bidder.
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Edmond A. Harris
Hattie Harris
Joint Stock Land Bank
Montgomery
Alabama
Morgan County
Morgan County Court House
Decatur
SISTER MARYS KITCHEN tray use for meals and chores
A practical guide on using trays around the home to streamline breakfasts porch meals and kitchen tasks. It covers tray types sizes materials and accessories plus tips on serving from the kitchen and keeping meals efficient and orderly. It emphasizes matching tray cloths napkins and portability.
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Frigerator
Menu items for breakfast luncheon and dinner
The list outlines a daily meal sequence with breakfast including berries ham potatoes muffins milk and coffee. Lunch features cream of pea soup croutons tomato sandwich cookies and limeade. Dinner offers baked bluefish with parsley potatoes creamed carrots beef and cabbage salad banana trifle with milk and coffee.
Decatur’s Diary Highlights Local Appointments and Events
Rev. J F Ray returns from St Louis Baptist convention and will lead mid week prayer and Sunday services at First Baptist. Mrs R E Chandler buys 921 Oak Street property via L B Wright. John T Rose visits from Danville route 3 with talk on eighth district race. Rev L G Sturdivant aids revival in Blount Springs. Miss Berta May White recovering from tonsil operation with aunt Mrs Will Moore. Old Deestrick Skale set for June 4 at Riverside high school. Daily softball vs Business Men at Delano park. John T Cooper of Hart selle attends to business. Mrs O R Burkette home from Benevolent hospital in McAfee and Young ambulance. George Patterson Danville and Mrs J W Hosch of Birmingham visiting. Fishing trip to Panama City ends for Brown Jones Bitting Morrow. Prof George T Woodruff seen on official business. Holy communion at St John’s Episcopal Thursday at 10 oclock. prayers and sermon at 7:30. Rotary barbecue Monday at Woodall’s draws club interest. Two negroes tried in police court for onion theft. Riverside auditorium redecorating ahead of commencement. L G Reeves of Athens on business. Willie Blakeley of Anderson Lauderdale in town. Clarence E Turner of Athens visits Decatur.
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Ww. A. Caughran
BE. R. Naylor
John Minsch
Hollywood
Calif
C. D. Amith
New Orleans
W. A. Minsch
Morgan County
Decatur
H. F P. Clark
TVA
Norris Dam
Knoxville
Clark
Athens
Dickson, Tenn
Roger F. Rice
Birmingham
Dewitt Gatlin
Ardmore
M .W. Dupree
Alabama
J. E. Clem
John Wilson
Tuscaloosa
Wilson
University of Alabama
Property Description for Morgan County Alabama Mortgage
On Friday May 29 1936 the mortgaged property in Morgan County Alabama is described as the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter Section 22 with 15 feet off the North for a public road and the North half of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter Section 22 all in Township 7 South Range 4 West Huntsville Meridian totaling about 60 acres more or less. Attorney for Mortgagee.
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Morgan County
State of
Alabama
Huntsville Meridian
Akron Strike Brought to End at Goodyear Plant
Settlement of a sitdown strike that shut down Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co plant 2 in Akron was announced today after a conference with Goodyear workers local representatives. The plant will reopen at midnight.
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Akron
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
If Goodyear Rubber Workers
Whipping Ordered in Kentucky Courthouse Basemen t
County Judge Charles E Barnett presided as referee of a whipping in the Madisonville Kentucky courthouse basement after five boys and a grandmother accused of stealing soda faced corporal punishment The judge used his belt to whip the youths in front of onlookers.
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Madisonville
Charles E. Barnett
Bolivia to Form New Military Junta After Collapse
La Paz sources report the army officers and socialist leaders who seized control on Sunday have resigned. A new junta, composed entirely of military men, is expected to take over the administration.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
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Myra
Lew
WEA Service
Ind
Rudy
J. M. Williams, JR
Sister Mary's
Mary E
Decatur’s
J. F. Ray
Baptist Convention
St. Louis
Rev. Ray
R. E. Chandler
Oak Street
L. B. Wright
John Patterson Agency
John T. Rose
Danville
Rose
L. G. Sturdivant
Blount Springs
Berta May White
Hartselle
Will Moore
Fifth Avenue South
Central Methodist Missionary Societies
Riverside High School
Delano Park
John T. Cooper
Hartselle Insurance
O. R. Burkette
Prospect Drive
Benevolent Society Hospital
McAfee and Young Ambulance
George Patterson
J. W. Hosch
E. J. St. John
Lewis C. Brown
T. M. Jones
Kelley Bitting
Bud Morrow
Bigham
Panama City
Fla
George T. Woodruff
St. John’s W Episcopal Church
Woodall’s
John Cooper
L. G. Reeves
Willie Blakeley
Anderson
Lauderdale County
Clarence E. Turner
Brussett
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