Southern governors meet on wage hour law Dixie effects
Southern governors gathered in Memphis to discuss the wage hour law and its impact on the South. Gov E D Rivers of Georgia chaired the meeting with participants including Dixon of Alabama and Cooper, White, Bailey, and Phillips. The conference also planned reports on freight rate adjustments and sought united Southern action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
E. D. Rivers
Georgia
Southern Governors Conference
Carroll Downes
Atlanta
Frank M. Dixon
Alabama
Downes
Rivers
Dixon
Prentice Cooper
Tennessee
Hugh White
Mississippi
Carl Bailey
Arkansas
Leon Phillips
Oklahoma
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
South
Pepper to Push New Lending Spending Plan if Roosevelt Proposes
Senator Pepper and administration supporters threaten to initiate a lending spending program in Congress unless President Roosevelt presents concrete proposals. The plan includes self liquidating projects, expanded old age pensions, and federal education and health grants. Senator Burke opposes further federal spending citing economic recovery via private expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pepper
D. Fla
Administration
Congress
Roosevelt
PWA
Burke
D. Neb
Senate
Schwellenbach
Wash
Cotton plan proposed at ginners convention to fund cotton program
At the National Cotton Ginners Convention a plan to levy three and a half cents per bale on the 1939-40 cotton crop was outlined. The proposed funding would come from producers, ginners, cottonseed crushers, and warehousemen and merchants to support research, legislation, and advertising to promote cotton use at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
National Cotton Ginners Convention
National Cotton Council
W. Rhea Blake
Stoneville
Miss
Blake
Harold Young
Little Rock
Ark
Su Rt
Iiss
Coted Crushers’ Association
New Orleans
Memphis
Cotton Merchants’ Association
G. M. Lester
Jackson
WPA Parity Plan Proposed for Older Workers
Washington May 20 A suggestion by Representative Voorhis to pay WPA workers aged 46 and up in parity with food and clothing was raised before a Special House investigation committee. Chairman Woodrum noted a similar successful program in Richmond Virginia and the Virginian described the plan as potentially offering a great opportunity to ease conditions for older WPA employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
WPA
House
Representative Voorhies
Cal
Woodrum
Voorhis
Richmond
Virginian
Atlanta Man Sentenced to Death for Slaying Eddie Guyol
Odie V. Fluker of Atlanta was sentenced to death for the murder of Eddie Guyol. Judge James C. Davis set June 9 for electrocution. Fluker’s attorney planned to seek commutation to life, arguing he was in Birmingham the night of the April 23, 1935, slaying, with an affidavit from George W. Fay to be submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Odie V. Fluker
Eddie Guyol
James C. Davis
Fluker
Russell G. Turner
E. R. Rivers
State Prison and Parole Commission
Birmingham
Turner
George W. Fay
New York
Governor and Prison and Parole Commission
Fay
Guyon
WPA reforms loom as Southeastern conference weighs cuts
In Atlanta on May 20 regional WPA officials discussed removal of 64 460 workers across seven southeastern states. The March to May rolls fell from 384 000 to 319 540 with June expected near May levels amid funding cuts. Details of a planned Federal Works Administration merger were outlined, with headship and structure to be announced later. Attendee Howard O Hunter of Washington spoke on potential consolidation. States involved include Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Malcolm . Miller
Miller
WPA
Roosevelt
Public Works Administration
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Treasury Department
Federal Works Administration
Howard O. Hunter
Washington
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Baptists Protest Kennedy Mission in Rome Coup Comment
Oklahoma City May 20 The Southern Baptist Convention approved a resolution deploring and protesting President Roosevelt's sending Ambassador Joseph Kennedy to Rome as his personal representative at the coronation of Pope Pius XII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Southern Baptist Convention
Roosevelt
Joseph Kennedy
Rome
Pius XII
Forty-Six Men Arrested After Gunfight in Harlan
In Harlan Kentucky state troopers exchanged gunfire with ambushers on a mountainside near Louellen. Forty six men were arrested after a truck chase to Highsprint. A miner, Eugene Mc Laughlin, was shot in the thigh earlier following an outcry over a strike. Federal mediator John L. Conner said a settlement is hoped for next week with operators and miners planning a joint meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
National
Harlan County
Kentucky
Ellerbe Carter
Louellen
J. ©. Fleming
Highsprint
Fleming
Carter
Eugene McLaughlin
National Guard
John Padgett
John L. Conner
Mosely Declares Patriotism Amid Un-American Claims
Maj Gen George Van Horn Moseley retired testifies before the Dies committee in Washington and plans travel to the East to address alleged un-American activities. He defends his record, warns of internal enemies, and urges Americans to unite patriotically to save the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centro
Calif
George van Horn Moseley
Dies
Washington
East
Imperial Valley
San Diego
Atlanta
Moseley
Massachuset
Republic of the United States
America
Dies Committee
Republic
Army Places $15 Million Order for New Bombers
The army awarded Douglas Aircraft Company a 15 million dollar order for a new all metal monoplane attack bomber. More than 150 aircraft may be produced. General Henry H Arnold hailed the craft as having superior performance and speed reportedly above 350 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Douglas Aircraft Company
Santa Monica
Cal
Henry H. Arnold
Air Corps
Douglas Company
California
France
Florence Doctor W J Calloway Dies After Short Illness
Florence physician Dr. W J Calloway died at his home after a brief illness. He was a longtime figure in northwest Alabama medical circles. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon in Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ala
W. J. Calloway
Calloway
Alabama
Mussolini Presses Rome Berlin Axis Amid Rising Global Strain
In Cuneo and across Europe Mussolini declared the Rome Berlin axis would form a 150 million strong bloc aimed at peace but ready to march. Across Asia and the Middle East tensions flare as Britain debates Russia tie ups and Jewish and Syrian dissension grows while Goebbels touts force as the path to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuneo
Italy
Mussolini
Europe
Tunisia
Nice
Savoy
France
Associated Press
Asia
England
Britain
Soviet Russia
Near East
Palestine
Holy Land
Syria
Republic of
Hatay
Alexandretta
Turkey
Far East
London
Russia
Paris
Viscount Halifax
Daladier
Georges Bonnet
Ivan Maisky
League of Nations Council
Geneva
Bonnet
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Chamberlain
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Rome
Berlin
Rome-Berlin
Piedmont
Caedo denies Verde Island sinking reports
Governor Vicente Caedo of Batangas denied Verde Island sinking claims after visiting the island finding panic but no evidence of sinking. He noted no new earthquakes and that several hundred residents already evacuated to Batangas coast as Red Cross and police mobilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Vicente Caedo
Batangas
Verde Island
Red Cross
Verde
Young Negro Faces Murder Charge In Decatur Slaying
Jerry Middleton a 16 year old Negro surrendered to sheriff forces after the pistol slaying of Ed Russell Negro near Talibah last Sunday. Middleton says he fired in self defense according to Sheriff W T Willoughby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Middleton
Ed Russell
Talibah
Middleton
Decatur
Russell
W. T. Willoughby
Treasury predicts deficit dip from earlier forecast
Treasury officials estimate the current year deficit will be about 500 million dollars below the 4 billion forecast. Through six months the government ran a 3.076 billion shortfall with 8.026 billion spent and 4.950 billion received. Expenditures and receipts are projected to adjust to yield a 3.5 billion gap by June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Congress
Tennis Suggs Dies at Benevolent Society Hospital
Tennis Suggs of Moulton route 2 died at 5 o clock this morning at Benevolent Society Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday at Red Hill with time announced by Drinkard Howell. He is survived by his widow and eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suggs
Moulton
Benevolent Society
Debt declines as Decatur buys 11000 bonds
The city of Decatur reduced its bonded debt by 11000 today, bringing total bonded debt to 1591600 not counting 66000 sinking fund bonds. Since August 1, 1936 the reduction totals 184000, with school buildings valued at 518036.63 and bonds against them at 478000, excluding revenue bonds for utility projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Miss Mary Glenn Slips on Wet Pavement in Hartselle
Miss Mary Glenn of Hartselle suffered bruises and shock after slipping on a wet pavement at the corner of Second Avenue and Johnston Street. She uses crutches from a prior automobile accident and was taken to Doctors Chenault for examination, not considered seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Glenn
Hartselle
Second Avenue
Johnston Street
Glenn
Drs
Chenault
Legislators to be paid five cents a mile for travel
Montgomery Alabama May 20. Governor Dixon announced that lawmakers on recess committees will receive travel expenses at five cents per mile instead of the ten cents requested in some expense accounts already submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
Feminine Touch By Queen In Last Minute Speech Change
Queen Elizabeth added a feminine touch to her first real public address in Ottawa. She inserted a sentence praising law and noted a woman’s role in civilized society as part of a speech at the foundation laying of Canada’s new supreme court. The ceremony accompanied by royal colors and the king’s birthday observances highlighted unity of Canada’s two great races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Elizabeth
Supreme Court of Canada
George VI
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa River
England
Scotland
Canada
Bor
Yankee Clipper Begins U S to Europe Mail Run
The Yankee Clipper, carrying 100000 letters, departed Port Washington Long Island at 1207 p m inaugurating regular U S to Europe mail service. Skipper Arthur B La Porte led a 14 crew plus two officials as Pan American Airways anticipates 24 hour New York to Europe service and a schedule of up to two round trips weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Port Washington
Long Island
United States
Europe
Arthur E la Porte
Horta
Azores
Manhasset Bay
Harllee Branch
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Juan Trippe
Pan American Airways
Conqu
Arthur B. la Porte
Pan American
Post Office Department
la Porte
Lisbon
Marseilles
Southampton
Botwood
Newfoundland
Foynes
Ireland
Baltimore
Trujillo Peace Prize Fund Announced At World Fair
The Dominican pavilion at the New York World’s Fair disclosed a $50,000 annual Trujillo peace prize in honor of Dr Rafael Trujillo. Don Andres Pastoriza said the prize will go to the person or institution making the year’s most outstanding contribution to world peace. The first award is slated for October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rafael J. Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Don Andres Pastoriza
United States
Weather overview for Tennessee and Gulf states
The Tennessee River gauge stands at 20.1 feet with a 77 degree high and 64 degree low over the past 24 hours. Rainfall measured 0.21 inches. Alabama and extreme northwest Florida expect showers tonight and Sunday with moderate southerly coastal winds. Tennessee shows occasional showers and little temperature change. Week outlook notes end of week activity in the South Atlantic states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Alabama
Florida
South Atlantic States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thea al
Solon
Senate Banking
Senator Glass
Glass
Cotton Plan
Kennedy Mission
France- Britain
Royal Train
Frank H. King
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!