Muscle Shoals conference opens with wide delegate turnout
Washington reports the Southern Commercial Congress Muscle Shoals conference opening with delegates pouring in by train. Representatives from the National Grange National Rivers and Harbors Congress and other groups gather in Sheffield Alabama to inspect nitrate plants and Wilson Dam and to push expedited legislation for the Muscle Shoals project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Ala
Southern Commercial Congress
National Grange
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
American Cou 7Ie Asa Sheparke
River Improvement Association
Robert B
Lee Highway Association
Western Carolina Lumber Association
Tennessee State Commercial Congress
Congress
State Department of Agriculture
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shoals
Labor Shortage Feared as Immigration Tightens in Midwest
Reported in International News Service, a looming labor shortage grips the Midwest as farmers and big industries seek workers. Harvest crews, steel mills, road projects, and resorts face drought of labor, with about 000 men jobless awaiting office actions and potential mobilization as harvest approaches.
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Ae Mills
Harvesters
Kansas
Wisconsin
Michigan
Government warns Ford on Muscle Shoals lease terms
Government engineer Hugh L. Cooper told the Senate agricultural committee the Ford offer would cost the government billions. He urged leasing to cities rather than individuals and warned against accepting current monetary proposals. Cooper recalled wartime work on the Muscle Shoals dam and emphasized strict lease drafting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Henry Ford
Hugh L. Cooper
Seriate Agricultural Committee
Cooper
Senate
France
Thomas A. Edison
Ford
Hendrix Elected President of State Bank Association
Hendrix of Decatur was elected president of the Alabama Bankers Association at the meeting in Neon. Hehnberg of Wetumpka was named vice president with Bowles and others receiving high honors. The gathering endorsed Mobile port aid amendment to be voted in November. Sidney J. Bowie of Birmingham addressed the group praising California and Alabama wealth and urging Mobile port development as a statewide benefit. Continued on Page 4.
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de Hendrix
Decatur
Tennessee Valley Bank
Alabama
Sta
Sidney J. Bowie
Birmingham
Palgh
Bowie
Simpson
California
Credi
Roger W. Babson
S Bowie
Tablina
United States
Mobile
Albany Graduates Hear Lebanon Minister Deliver Address
The Reverend D. M. Harrison of Lebanon Tenn preached to Albany high school graduates at Central Methodist Church. The crowded auditorium heard a practical moral sermon tying duty to character and daily obligations. The program included Mendelssohn, an anthem, prayers, duets, a quartet, a solo, and a congregational hymn.
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D. M. Harrrisoh
First Presbyterian Church of Lebanon
Ford
Central Methodist Church
H. R. Summers
B. B. Pickens
Sete
T. G. Mundy
St. John’s Episcopal
Fillmore
Yickens
Troup, Graham and Crane
Liddle
Joe Pettey
D. M. Harrison
Pas
Norris Appeals for New Nonpartisan Tariff Bill
Senator Norris of Nebraska urged a nonpartisan draft for the McCumber tariff bill to curb partisanship in tariff legislation. He said both parties cooperate on appropriations but not tariffs, and proposed a semi judicial, nonpartisan committee to assemble the measure from unbiased testimony.
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Norris
International News Service
Washington
Republcan
Nebraska
Angeelal
Alabama Land Information Draws Requests from Across States
A weekly summary released today lists inquiries from New York, Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, Illinois, and Oregon about Alabama land. Prospective homeseekers request literature on farming opportunties in Decatur, Tennessee Valley, and Birmingham areas, including crops like Satsuma oranges, pecans, truck crops, and poultry.
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Alabama
F. C. Medton
Division of Markets and Immigration
New York
Michgian
Ohio
New Jersey
Iinois
Oregon
A. M. Stockwell
Madison Avenue
Decatur
Tennessee Valley
Route One
Clayton
Michigan
South
C. J. Power
Wilson Building
Lansing
Mich
Oscar Foote
Prospect Avenue
Cleveland
Oho
M. W. Adams
Louis M. Lempke
Elston Avenue
Chicago
J. S. Evans
East Second Street
North
Portland
Birmingham Territory
W. O. Rowe
Route Five
Carrellcn
Highway Bond Issue Approved by Bond Attorneys
Alabama approves a twenty five billion highway bond amendment with broad support from top bond attorneys who deem it valid. The highway commission confirms the legislature complied with constitutional submission terms and the ratifying election result was overwhelming.
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Montgomery
Albany-Decatur Daily
Ala
Alabama
America
Highway Commission
Attacks on Jefferson County Health Officer Spark Search
Birmingham reports continued shock after Dr Dowling, Jefferson County health officer, was lured from his home and brutally beaten near Tarrant City. Authorities pursue leads with about 2000 dollars in rewards from state and local bodies as grand jury convenes Wednesday.
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Birmingham
Dr FM
Dowling
Tarrant City
William ©. Fort
Still Moved As Officers Hunt It
Sheriff J W May and deputies pursued a still near Trinity after locating the place and surrounding the area. They found the operation had been moved recently while they were en route, revealing a 160 gallon still hidden behind hot mash. The search suggests a friend alerted the operators before officers arrived.
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J. W. May
Trinity
Stillers
Funeral Held for Mrs Rufus King at Piney Grove
Rev J H Hill officiated at the burial in Piney Grove cemetery for Mrs Jennie Patterson King who died Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. She leaves her husband four children a sister Grace Patterson and three brothers Robert David and Biffle Patterson.
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J. H. Hill
Lacon
Rufus King
Jennie Patterson
Decatur Hi Triumphs Over Business Men 16 14
Decatur high school defeated the Business Men in a hard hitting Saturday game 16 to 14. The Business Men led by one run entering the ninth, but the Decatur players rallied as the innings ended with stiff defense and timely hitting securing the victory.
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Decatur High School
B. M
Accumu
Etowah Officials Visit City For Tax Office Ideas
Sebi County tax assessor M. B. McCartney visits the city with tax collector A. Li. Crump and tax adjuster Jeff D. Stewart to seek progressive ideas for handling the assessor's books. The trio plans to return home this evening.
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M. B. McCartney
Sebi
Herman
McCartney
A. Li. Crump
Ftme
Jeff D. Stewart
Auburn Men In Twin Cities For Cotton Market Work
Messrs. James T. High and Ralph J. Morgan of the Auburn extension service are in the Twin Cities today cooperating with local authorities on marketing the county cotton crop this season.
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Messrs
James T. High
Ralph J. Morgan
Auburn
Serious fire averted at Handley home on 5th Avenue West
A blaze sparked by an overheated stove at 718 5th Avenue West was narrowly contained Friday evening after firemen made a roof entry due to walls already aflame. Household goods were moved to safety before firefighters arrived.
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A. L. Handley
5Th Avenue West
Weather forecast for Alabama and South Atlantic Gulf States
For Alabama mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with Likely showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday. For the South Atlantic and East Gulf States the week will be generally fair with probability of showers.
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Alabama
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Cotton pool drive pushes Morgan County targets higher
Morgan County farm Bureau leaders led by W G Johnson visit Twin Cities to advance the cotton pool plan. Behan reports Alabama lists 115000 bases with a goal to reach 200000 in the state. County workers mobilize statewide effort to raise Morgan County share amid strong public interest.
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W. G. Johnson
Hartselle
Twin Cities
Morgan County Farm Bureau
Johnson
Behan
Alabama
Morgan County
Albany High School Graduation Exercises Highlighted by Mayor Payne
The Albany high school graduation exercises are set for Tuesday evening at the Princess Theater. Mayor Willis Payne will deliver the address, with the mayor and board members as guests of honor. The program will feature musical selections by the board members and others.
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Princess ‘Theater
Albany High School
Frank “Willis
Mayor Payne
Will Ati
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Gorgas
Hustle Shoals
Weeks
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Fred Mader
Big Tim” Murphy
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Gay House Workers’ Union
Tim Murphy
Quinn
Cabran
Incharge
Thole Ieeas
Hendrix
State Bank Association
Clyde Hendry
Ebanon
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Montgomery, Ata
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