Baptists Weigh Affiliation With World Council of Churches
Oklahoma City May 20 Baptists vote to form a 12 member committee to study possibilities of affiliating with the world council of churches. Dr J Frank Norris questions Baltimore meeting parallels while London’s J Rusbrook stresses unity. A policy statement on religious liberty is expected late.
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J Frank Norris
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Tex
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Southern Governors Seek Freight Rate Relief Across Regions
In a reply to ICC objections, the Southern governors argue that nature’s advantages and interstate law justify freight rate adjustments. They contend northern shipments pay 10 to 80 percent less for similar manufactured goods, urging the Commission to grant relief to southern shippers and consumers.
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Voorhis urges jobs program to help 3 million workers
In remarks cited by newsmen, Voorhis proposed funding for the coming year to create 3,000,000 jobs, arguing it would place work for at least one person in every unemployed family if WPA statistics hold. He said food and clothing certificates should be limited to those 45 or older as private industry rehires falter. Testimony by engineers and investigators on Pennsylvania and New York cases was postponed until Monday.
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Alabama agents to attend school in Atlanta
Twenty agents of the Alabama Beverage Control Board will attend a school of instruction in Atlanta from June 19 to July 1. The program is normally conducted for agents of the federal alcohol tax unit.
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Atlanta
Markets steady as stocks rise on Roosevelts speech tease
New York trading on May 20 saw gains in steels motors and rubbers with key issues like U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler and GM advancing about a point. Transfers ran about 200000 shares as traders awaited President Roosevelts Monday speech and possible stance on industry legislation.
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Average price of middling cotton slips in southern markets
The May 20 report shows the average price of middling cotton at ten southern spot markets fell three points to 9.33 cents per pound as an average of the past period.
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New Orleans
Cotton futures close with mixed moves in New York
In New York on May 20 cotton futures ended with small declines and rises across contracts. July settled around 8.76, October near 7.91, and December about 7.72 with mixed day action and a minor spot price of 9.76 middling nominal.
Spot Cotton Figures Rise in New Orleans Close
Spot cotton in New Orleans on May 20 closed quietly up 3 points. Sales were nil with low middling at 8.35, middling 9.50, good middling 10.05. Receipts totaled 1,372 and stocks stood at 457,968.
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New Orleans
Wheat prices waver as rain forecasts eyed
Chicago May 20 wheat prices fluctuated within a narrow range as reports and forecasts of rain in domestic grain belts were received. Prices closed 1 2 higher to 1 2.
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Chicago
Agricultural Price Report Fragment From May to July
The record lists crop prices and changes across months May July September for corn oats soybeans rye and rye patterns. It notes fluctuations with some grains up and others down and includes figures like May 97 July 95 and May 450.1-4 and 2 cents lower to 2 cents high.
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans Market
In New Orleans on May 20 cottonseed oil closed steady with bleaching prime summer yellow at 6.40 nominal and prime crude 5.25 to 5.37. Futures listed May 6.00B, July 6.00B, September 6.16B, October 6.21B, December 6.24B, with B-Bid notes.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed Meal Futures Mixed in Memphis Trade
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed dull in Memphis with May at 22.90 and June through Dec hovering around 22.75 to 22.80 f.o.b. Sales totaled 300 as of May 20.
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Memphis
Tenn
F.o.b
Nashville Livestock Prices and Supplies Report
U S Dept of Agriculture Nashville market notes salable cattle 25 calves 50, late clearances good. Fresh western stocker yearlings and calves on sale Monday. Week’s bulks include good to choice fed steers and yearlings 9.15 to 10.00, cutters to 6.50. Top bulls 7.15, top weaners 9.50. Hog salable 150, top 6.50, 120 lb bulk 5.50 to 6.50. Sheep 250, spring lambs 10.50 to 10.75, old wooled lambs 8.00, shorn ewes 2.50.
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Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agr
Harlan coal operators oppose union shop contract
The Harlan County Coal Operators Association, representing 42 mines, remains the only large group of soft coal owners resisting the United Mine Workers union shop contract. About 12,000 miners are affected. Governor Chandler urged workers to return to duty, while the federal government aids relief efforts with Miss Adeline Kell of the WPA reporting food demands at an acute level and several carloads en route to Harlan.
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United Mine Workers
A. B. Chandler
Adeline Kell
WPA
Harlan
Alabama Tax Ruling On Imported Newsprint Exempts Paper
Attorney General Thomas B. Lawson ruled that original packages of newsprint imported by a publishing company from Canada and Finland are not subject to Alabama ad valorem taxes. The opinion was given to Jefferson County Tax Assessor Roy Johnson, regarding a Birmingham newspaper seeking exemption on its imported paper.
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Ala
Thomas
Lawson
Finland
Alabama
Blair seniors plan concise 8th graduation program
Blair Nebraska May 20 The eight high school seniors of Blair drew a short and snappy graduation program choosing to omit the traditional orations and speeches and instead include a concise set of exercises.
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Blair
Neb
High Schol
New Tax Plan Debated as Congress Seeks Early Adjournment
Washington May 20. A compromise plan to revise corporate taxes aims to remove a key obstacle to a July 15 adjournment. The proposal would cut undistributed profits tax from 2 1 2 to 1 1 2 percent while preserving the general tax framework. The Harrison group seeks an 18 percent top rate with credits and stock revaluation, and repeal of the undistributed profits levy.
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Royal tour showcases pageantry amid French Canadian pride
The article describes a bright royal pageant in Ottawa with Queen yet strong crowds as King George VI and the Scottish born Queen visit Canadian cities. Guards from Ottawa and Montreal stage a trooping the colours ceremony signaling a symbolic shift as they tour Ottawa Hull and highlighted by French Canadian influence.
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Decatur Notes and Upcoming Community Events
In Decatur daily life items note a correction on a Workers Council meeting location from First Presbyterian to Central Methodist church. The Vacation Church School begins May 29 at Church of God for two weeks with 4 to 14 year olds.
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Uniform ban targets Bund members in New York
Albany May 20. New York legislature passed unanimously a bill to prohibit Bund members from wearing uniforms similar to German military and semi military outfits. Violations could bring up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Edwin F Jaeckle, GOP chair, said the measure stops un American propaganda and demonstrations in sympathy with foreign nations.
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Decoration Day Set at Chapel Hill Cemetery
Rev Bud Bynum urged volunteers to meet at Chapel Hill cemetery on May 26 and 27 to clear the grounds. Decoration Day will be observed there on Sunday May 28 with services planned at the cemetery.
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Chapel Hill Cemetery
Fires Probed In England Hotels Linked To IRA Attack Pattern
Police investigated five hotel fires in Lancashire and Yorkshire as possible new IRA actions. Each blaze began after a man abandoned luggage in a hotel room. No serious damage was reported.
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Lancashire
Yorkshiire
Irish Republican Army
Merchant Dies in Scottsboro After Short Illness
Scottsboro Alabama May 20 Ike Erwin a local merchant died today after a brief illness He is survived by a daughter Miss Selah Erwin and a grandson Boyd Lee Turner
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Scottsboro
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Selah Erwin
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