Round Drew Pearson on White House Youth and Economic Fears
The piece surveys itinerant youth amid New Deal politics and Mrs. Roosevelt’s concern. It notes a national report to the White House and debates over American business structure versus small factory owners, with reference to Oswald Villard and ongoing tensions between reform and enterprise.
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CCC
Roosevelt
Oswald Garrison Villard
the Nation
White House
Eral Hugh Johnson
United States
Lsbor
Relief spending in Morgan county totals 493468.30 through April 1
A ROosevelt era report to Thad Holt shows Morgan county spent 493 468 30 in relief through the Alabama Relief Administration and the Civil Works Administration up to April 1. CWA disbursements totaled 313 696 70 and Relief Administration 179 771 60 with much of funds funneled to local trade.
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Roosevelt
Morgan County
Thad Holt
Alabama Relief Administration
Civil Works Administration
CWA
Relief Administration
ARA
Spline
Public Works Administration
FERA
Warrants Issued for Two Others in South Side Fight
John Shirley swore out warrants before Justice Bailey charging A. J. Shropshire owner of the restaurant and Tom Pirie with assault with intent to murder after a Sunday night fight at a South Side restaurant left four wounded. Jewel Shirley, Cleo McCluskey and A. T. Shropshire suffered injuries. all suspects not in custody by afternoon. Cleo McCluskey arrested on a fighting charge and moved to county jail.
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John Shirley
Jewel Shirley
Fouth
Justice Bailey
A. J. Shropshire
Tom Pirie
A. T. Shropshire
Cleo McCluskey
Lyrne
Absentee Ballot Requests Jump to 300 at Probate Office
Absentee ballot requests rose to 300 with totals needed to reach 631 before the first May primary. Observers doubt reaching that mark, but expect further increases between now and June 7 as the figure rises.
Missing McCombs brothers Sought as they travel toward Chicago
Anxious father reports 15 year old Alvie Ferguson and 15 year old McCombs youth missing from home in Decatur. Descriptions: Alvie blue eyes sandy hair 5'10" 135 pounds. McCombs boy 5'10" brown eyes black hair 135 pounds blue cap yellow shirt blue overalls tan shoes. Police cooperate. possible route through Nashville or Wheelright Kentucky. third companion suspected.
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Lnee Oceans
Alvne
McCombs
Decatur
Chicago
Alvie Ferguson
Nashville
Wheelright
Rotary Club Talks Highlight International Outlook
A well attended Rotary Club meeting was presided by Dr E M Chenault. H O Goidel and John McGehee discussed by laws changes and the upcoming International Convention in Detroit. Delegates from over 70 countries expected. Rotarians praised peace efforts in Shanghai and Cuba. Edward Edwards from Ohio was a guest and Owen Wise led singing. Directors meet June 5.
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Rotary Club
E. M. Chenault
John McGehee
Rotary International
H. O. Geidel
Detroit
Mich
Rotary
Shanghai
China
Cuba
Jervis Jones
Edward Edwards
Ohio
Owen Wise
Board of Directors
Textile leader hints general stake and production curtailment
The textile leader suggested a general stake that 800,000 workers may leave the first day of a strike if ordered, with alternatives to production including a 60 hour week and shifted shifts. Price fixing in dry cleaners trades was ended by an NRA order, while other trades retain skeletal labor codes pending broader code integration.
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McMahon
Washington
Hugh 8. Johnson
NRA
Ruling Upheld On School Funds In Mandamus Case
The U S Supreme Court affirmed Montgomery Circuit Court in the American Legion-Parents Teacher mandamus dispute. It held that educational appropriations of 2 5 million dollars are not guaranteed a pro rata share of general fund receipts if such payment would endanger core government operations.
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Montgomery
Ala
Special Supreme Court
American Legion
Horace Stringfellow
Logan Martin
Birmingham
A. J. Harris
Decatur
W. O. Mulkey
Geneva
William Caffey
Decatur Postmaster LeRoy McEntire Confirmed
LeRoy McEntire, acting postmaster, has been notified by Senator Hugo Black that the Senate confirmed his appointment as permanent postmaster at the Decatur Office. A popular local figure, McEntire has strong military and community ties including service in the Navy and leadership in Morgan County Post No. 15 of the American Legion.
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LeRoy ._ McEntire
Poscator
Hugo L. Black
Senate
Decatur
Senator Black
McEntire
North Alabama
Decatur High School
University of Alabama
Columbia University
United States Naval Reserve
Naval Forces
Navy
Naval Officers Training School
Morgan County
American Legion
Mrs Cliff Conley Resumes Probate Office Duties
Mrs Cliff Conley returns to work at the probate office today following a malaria attack.
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Cliff Conley
John Wilks Improves After Appendicitis Operation
John Wilks continues to improve at Benevolent Society Hospital where he underwent an appendicitis operation Saturday.
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John. Wilks
Benevoolent Society’ Hospital
Wallace faults farmers as too efficient in humorous remark
In Beverly Hills on May 28 Secretary of Agriculture Wallace quipped that farmers are tough opponents because they are too productive. He joked that overproduction could harm their finances, urging restraint to avoid losing income from overzealous farming.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Wallace
Navy
Army
Friendly Treaty With Guba To Be Signed Tuesday
The article notes a forthcoming treaty replacing the 1903 pact, referencing the Platt amendment granting U S intervention rights in Cuba. It cites hostile incidents including a Sunday shooting at a residence and a warning to leave Havana within two weeks, with Matthews’ chauffeur quoted by police.
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Platt
Ack Aman Ont Fery
Secon
Havanna
Matthews
Charles Taylor
Washington, D. C
Children's Day Program to Be Held at Westside Church
A Children's Day program a Westside Presbyterian Church is set for Sunday at 7 30 p m The program includes congregational singing scripture prayer announcements and offerings Readings and scenes feature Mother Miss Eva Bell Lentz Alice Dot McCo Edward Joe Friend Mary Thelma Gillespie Walter Malcolm McCluskey Ruth Peggy Hawkins Miss Adams U S missionary Mrs Hawkins and others with roles as listed The event ends with further songs and performances including a reading Sunday School Comes to Lone Pine and Thank You for Beginners The cast includes Plora Bertha Sue Edwards Christopher Lee Grubbs Joseph Tarpley Miriam Betty Holesepple Christine Vinson Daniel Tom Friend and Shadrach plus an Ethiopian Girl character
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Westside Presbyterian Church
Lone Pine
Eva Bell Lentz
Alice
Dot McCo
Edward
Joe Friend
Mary
Thelma Gillespie
Walter
Malcolm McCluskey
Ruth
Peggy Hawkins
Miss Adams
U. S
Mrs. Hawkins
Plora
Bertha Sue Edwards
Christopher
Lee Grubbs
Joseph
Tarpley
Miriam
Betty Holesepple
Christine Vinson
Daniel
Tom Friend
Shadrach
Taft mediator seeks end to Toledo strike at Electric Auto Site
Charles P Taft son of William Howard Taft acts as mediator for the U S department of labor attempting to settle a strike by workers at the Electric Auto Site company in Toledo Ohio. The move follows extended industrial conflict and aims to avert further disruption.
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Charles P. Taft
William Howard Taft
Electric Auto Site Company
Toledo
U. S. Department of Labor
House Approves Proposal On Communications Oversight
Washington measure clears house to create a bi partisan five member committee and transfer authority to supervise all communications systems. Action expected this week with final congressional action early next week.
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Washington, D. C
House
Britain May Offer Token Payment on War Debt
London officials hinted Britain might make a token payment on its war debt if the United States agrees to participate in a conference to settle the overall issue. If Roosevelt rejects a token payment as sufficient to avoid default, British parliament would likely balk at any payment.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Roosevelt
Britain
White Legion Reported Formed in Birmingham
A News report from Birmingham dated May 2 notes an organization calling itself The White Legion has sent an inquiry to Jeff. The item presents an initial glimpse of a possibly new extremist group and indicates ongoing inquiries.
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Birmingham
Ala
the News Today
the White Legion
Jef
America to Work for Disarmament Davis Announces
Norman H. Davis pledged for real disarmament and world peace, outlining two paths open to the world from Geneva on May 29 as the United States commits to ongoing efforts.
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America
Davis
Geneva
United States
Norman H. Davis
Physician Improves Dr. Redding Emens Safer at Trinity Home
Dr. Redding Emens, long ill at his Trinity home since Saturday, shows improvement according to latest report.
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Redding Emens
Trinity
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