TVA seeks Supreme Court ruling on its authority nationwide
The Tennessee Valley Authority asked the Supreme Court for an early ruling on its right to conduct activities across Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Kentucky North Carolina Virginia and West Virginia. The sixth circuit sent back a suit by 19 power companies to stop TVA's program and upheld a district court injunction against TVA expansion as not in the public interest.
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State liquor stores leased in Gadsden Huntsville and Bessemer
Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control announces leasing of state liquor store sites in Gadsden Huntsville and Bessemer. No employees or opening date yet. Gadsden at 225 Broad Street on a year lease for 90 dollars monthly. Huntsville at 113 115 North Jefferson Street for three years at 150 dollars per month. Bessemer at 1822 First Avenue for three years at 50 dollars monthly.
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Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
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Bessemer
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Steel workers vote on union representation at two plants
The Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation plants in Pittsburgh and Aliquippa Pa opened ballots to 27000 workers to decide on a committee for an exclusive bargaining rights union the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers of North America. An all day singing convention is set for East Limestone High School Athens Ala May 30 with outside singers and a county basket meal.
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Aliquippa
Industrial Organization
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Athens
Ala
East Limestone High
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Bay Brothers defense rests in Etowah murder trial
Defense attorneys in the Etowah circuit court trial of Bay Brothers, charged with the shotgun slaying of his wife, rested their case this morning and the state began rebuttal testimony.
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Ala
Etowah Circuit
Bay Brothers
First Version of Girl Bared in Jersey City Trial
The first purported confession of Gladys MacKnight 17 was introduced at the murder trial. She claimed Donald Wightman 18 and she were in the kitchen when her mother armed with a knife advanced. Donald struck with a hatchet and she saw him strike multiple times. Police testified Gladys refused to name the killer, saying none of your business.
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Cornelius J. O'Neill
Tennessee liquor bill falls in house vote
A Tennessee bill to legalize whiskey production but not sale failed in the state house today. Sponsor plans to seek more support and reintroduce the measure later.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Bank Robbery Report from Gaylesville Alabama
Bank in Gaylesville Alabama was robbed today about 13 miles from here. Two men entered after the cashier opened the vault and held guns on Cashier J Monroe Mitchell while taking cash. The robbers fled in a car toward an unknown direction, reports to the sheriff's office said.
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Kiwanis Club Holds Open Session at Riverside and Woodall’s
Kiwanis met at Riverside High School with the Key Club then moved to Woodall’s on the Moulton Pike for luncheon. John Caddell announced the next meeting and George Godwin reported seven absentees. last week’s meeting had 100 percent attendance. President Hendrix named W H Gregory, Walter Clapton and Barrett Shelton to organize next week’s gathering.
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Barrett Shelton
Six New Members for Elks Lodge No 655 Initiated
Six new members were initiated into Decatur Elks Lodge No 655 at the meeting last night. They are J. E. Wilder C. E. Pursley J. W. Sheaiy Fred Shores W D. Lee and J. E. Young. Clyde W. Anderson district deputy invited Elks to district convention at Florence June 6 7 8 and C M Tardy state president recounted the order editorial history. Next lodge meeting set for Wednesday night May 26.
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C. E. Pursley
J. W.sheaiy
Fred Shores
W. D. Lee
J. E. Young
Clyde W. Anderson
Floreng Lodge
Florence
C.M. Tardy
Birmingham
the Elks
Death sentences upheld for three killers by Alabama high court
Montgomery Alabama May 20 the Alabama supreme court affirmed death sentences for three convicted women killers all white men who pleaded innocent and not guilty by reason of insanity in lower courts The men Sam J Morris J D Rhodes of Birmingham and Arthur Oliver of Wetumpka must die in the electric chair July 16 the court said
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Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
Sam J. Morris
J. D. Rhodes
Birmingham
Arthur Oliver
Wetumpka
State Patrol Increases Presence Near Goodyear Plant
In Gadsden area, officials report added patrols after warning of possible trouble at Goodyear Rubber Company plant. Three men were arrested on assault and battery charges in nearby incidents, with authorities saying those held may be tried today. Governor Graves said he would investigate and extended the state patrols to oversee the situation.
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Montgomery
Walter K. McAdory
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Goodyear Rubber Company
Goodyear Company
Bibb Graves
Birmingham
Patrolmen to Aid Birmingham License Checks
Captain Van Gilbert said six state highway patrolmen would go to Birmingham Sunday night to assist in checking driving licenses. The officers will be on duty there for several days.
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State
Birmingham
Dynamite Digging Demonstration Near Sugar Creek Farm
In Athens Alabama on May 20 a dynamite ditching demonstration will occur on the Carlos Starkey farm near Sugar Creek. Seven hundred pounds of dynamite will be used to explode a ditch about a quarter mile long.
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Athens
Ala
Carlos Starkey
Sugar Creek
Welcome for Morgan County 4-H Members in Decatur
About two thousand Morgan county 4-H club members are urged to reach Decatur by 8 30 Saturday for a day of festivities organized by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce and county farm agents. The program starts at the Princess theatre with free film shows at the Princess and Capitol theatres. The event includes hostesses from local women’s clubs and a traffic control plan, with a strong invitation for Decatur residents to welcome and assist the visiting youths.
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EB. W. McLeod
Maynard Layman
Wallace Meadows
Julian Morris
Statemsene
Dei
Berean Club
Berean &Judy Club
Estelle Reddrix
W. P. Dozier
Cotaco Club
H. N. Peurtsoy
J. T. Nelson
Coterie Club
Helen Fisher
Frances Nungesterntre Meres
J. O. Colvard
George
D .W. Speake
State High
Baseball Camp Boosted By Asheville Club Leader
Richard Cox of the Asheville baseball club representing the St. Louis Cardinal chain promoted a training camp for young players in Huntsville from May 31 to June 5. He urged interested players to contact him in Huntsville to attend.
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Asheville Baseball Club
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Appeals Delayed In Scottsboro Case In Alabama
The Alabama supreme court delayed arguments in the appeal of Haywood Patterson, one of the Scottsboro defendants, by a week. Patterson, convicted of attacking Victoria Price and Bates near Alabama in 1931, received a 75 year penitentiary term. The delay follows the death of special prosecutor Lieutenant Governor Thomas Knight Jr. The case awaits new trial dates in Morgan County Circuit Court.
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Alabama Supreme Court
Thomas FE. Knight, Jr
Associated Press
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Victoria Price
Mass executions of spies admitted by Soviet union
The Soviet government disclosed the mass execution of spies in three years. Forty four alleged espionage operatives were tried by a military collegium and shot at Svobodny in the Far East on May 9. The 43 men and one woman were condemned to death after a Tokyo directed operation to wreck railways.
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Wife Slayer Is Given Life in Louisiana Court
Melvin Vidrine, 27, Evangeline parish farmer, was convicted of murder without capital punishment for killing and burying his common law wife Frozina Vizinat, 24, in the woods. The jury deliberated overnight. Judge Fruge sentenced Vidrine to life with hard labor in the state penitentiary.
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Basque forces halt rebels near Bilbao in renewed defense
Grim Basque militiamen blocked the insurgent offensive as Gen Mola’s column stalled near Amorebieta. Insurgents claimed capture of Mount Gordramend and six villages, reaching close to a Basque communications center. Bilbao reports show 200 dead, 100 prisoners, and 30 deserters as civilians seek refuge.
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Ath en College Honors Class With Garden Party
The graduating class of Ath ens College will be honored by Dr Fr R Naylor and Mrs Naylor with a garden party on the West Campus Saturday afternoon.
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Ala
Athens College
Fr. R. Naylor
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Sheriff J L Corbitt Cleared by Henry County Grand Jury
Henry county grand jury recommended dismissal of impeachment proceedings against Sheriff J L Corbitt in the Wes Johnson lynching case. The panel found no evidence of sheriff wrongdoing and urged the state supreme court to drop the impeachment action. Corbitt said he acted to protect the suspect and named several mob members.
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Wes Johnson
Henry County
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Bibb Graves
Corbitt
D. C. Halstead
Supreme Court
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Athens Chamber Elects Williams President for Next Year
Limestone County Bank cashier B. Williams was elected president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce for the year starting June 1. Harry Kittrell and C. R. Jones were named first and second vice presidents. Harry Taft becomes secretary and treasurer. Fight directors include D. L. Rosenau Sr. J. M. Holt T. B. Gilbert Bruce Nelson W. P. Chandler Dr. B. E. R. Naylor Judge A. M. McConnell and C. J. Hayden. McConnell has led the body for two years.
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T, EB. Williams
Limestone County Bank
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Harry Kittrell
C. R. Jones
Harry Taft
D. L. Rosenau, Sr
J. M. Holt
T. Be, Gibert
Bruce Nelson
W. P. Chandler
BE. R. Naylor
A. M. McConnell
C. J. Hayden
Judge McConnell
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Injunction in Power Dispute
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed Judge W W Callahan's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Alabama Power Co to stop Cullman Electric Membership Corporation from building rural lines in Cullman County. The court noted Cullman Electric is a private, non franchised entity and found no unfair competition or need for a certificate of convenience in the contested action.
Supreme Court upholds Rural Electrification Authority ruling
A lower court ruling dismissing a suit by Alabama Power against Cullman County Electric Membership Corp over rural power lines was upheld by the Alabama Supreme Court. The court affirmed the 1935 act creating the Alabama Rural Electrification Authority and held member utilities under its jurisdiction are not subject to public service commission regulation and are not denied equal protection. Justice A B Foster wrote the opinion, joined by Chief Justice John C Anderson and Justices Lucelen Gardner and Virgil Bouldin. The ruling leaves TVA's role unmentioned in the decision.
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Weather Summary for Tennessee Alabama and Florida Regions
The Tennessee river gauge stands at 21.6 feet with a rise. Highs near 88 degrees and lows around 63 in the past 24 hours with no rainfall. Alabama and northwest Florida expect fair skies tonight and Friday with continued warmth. Tennessee remains generally fair with a slight warming trend.
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