Democratic Forces Split Over Roosevelt Agenda In New Congress
Senators Huey Long, Bilbo, Wheeler, LaFollette and Schwellenbach lead a new radical bloc that may constrain Roosevelt. The Progressive faction, independent of the White House, aligns with him only when policies suit. Senate leaders warn of continued strong opposition to New Deal reforms.
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Roosevelt sees party victory grow in returns
Roosevelt returned to the White House to see the New Deal backed by growing Democratic wins. Late counts show eight more Democratic House seats and Senate totals with Democrats at 68 to 25 for Republicans and one Progressives seat. Maryland’s governor Albert C. Ritchie lost to Harry W. Nice after a close race. Local issues influenced the campaign.
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Roosevelt
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Maryland
Albert C. Ritchie
Harry W. Nice
Defeat in Crashing Returns Across States in 1938 Elections
A thinning vote line shows Democrats winning governorships in New Jersey and Michigan and holding in California Kansas New Hampshire and Vermont. Republicans suffer in several races with Cuttings New Mexico contest tight against Chaves. Johnson's California victory stands with four standards while House GOP faces smaller gains as Democrats widen their lead. losses include Penna Conn Ind Mo New Jersey Ohio R I Md and W Va senate seats and Nev N D Ore Penn governorships.
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Bill Hosch Dies at Home in Decatur
William M. Hosch, 62, a well known local electrician, died at 8 20 p m Wednesday at his home 616 East Moulton Street Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 00 p m at the residence with the Rev James Allen Smith conducting Interment will follow at Roselawn cemetery in charge of Priest Survivors include three daughters Mrs G A Moore Mrs W J Charles and Mrs R H Wise all of Decatur and eight grandchildren Active pallbearers are George Cassimus C D Clardy J G Mec Rae W L Clanton J O Bate and S B Cross Honorary pallbearers are Lewis Nelson Purdue Loosier Malcolm Hart Chris Wiegand L G Charles Garner Pride C M Clardy and Roy Henderson Hosch came to Decatur more than 30 years ago to install equipment for the old Morgan County telephone system and remained here to enjoy the esteem of many friends
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E. Moulton
James Allen Smith
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G. A. Moore
Charles
Southern business leaders to attend Southeastern Chamber meeting
Executives from 13 Southern and Southeastern states and the District of Columbia will gather for the Southeastern Divisional meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. The focus will be on recovery, government policy effects on agriculture, private industry competition, and rebuilding. The National Chamber aims to derive recommendations to shape national recovery policy.
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National Chamber
Roosevelt Honeymoon Ends Aided By Republicans
The speaker recalls the honeymoon phase as over but notes a strong love match that could last six years. He criticizes the Republican stance, arguing that denouncing opponents fails to win votes and urges presenting a concrete plan instead.
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Republican Party
Frick Named President of National League
F. A. Frick was named president of the National League succeeding John A. Heydler who became chairman of the league board of directors. Frick will be 40 in December and is the youngest man to hold the office in major league history.
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LaFollette Sees New Political Alignment Soon
Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin predicted a new alignment of political parties as he met with the president at a luncheon in Washington. The forecast followed Roosevelt’s invitation and came after Tuesday's balloting which returned him to Congress as a progressive.
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Wisconsin
Rooesvelt
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Five in Court Fight Prohibition and Traffic Violations
In police court today two were tried for fighting, one for violation of prohibition laws, and one each for drunkenness and traffic violations.
Millet Clothing Store Opens on Bank Street
The Millett Clothing Company begins business at 412 Bank Street selling popular priced men’s wear direct from the factory. R. M. Millett of Birmingham runs the store, linking a family clothing history with Leslie S. Hauger of Dallas, manager, whose father and Millett’s father once ran a shop across the street.
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R. M. Millett
Birmingham
Pettey Urges Legion Team to Attend Evening Meeting
Joseph M. Pettey, captain of one of the two competing Legion mem teams, urged all team members to attend tonight's Legion meeting. Plans for final work in the campaign were to be set.
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Circus Day Operetta Tonight at Riverside Auditorium
The Lafayette street school presents Circus Day an operetta during education week at Riverside auditorium tonight at eight o'clock. A large cast of principals and choruses including Jim Reed Rogers Jane Mary Ford Tillery Billy T M Jones Mary Louise Marjory June Gunn Uncle Joe Eugene Brown Aunt Flo Elsie Kilgore Mr Smith Charles Brewer Mrs Smith Billy waccunsine cne Man David Allen Peanut Man Billy Gillespie Hoboes William Britnell Warren Phillips First and Second Clowns Chandler Rozear Eugene Worley expected to draw a large crowd.
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Riverside Auditorium
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Reed Rogers
Jane
Mary Ford
Tillery
Billy
T. M. Jones
Mary Louise
Marjory June Gunn
Joe
Leon Palmer to Speak Twice at St John’s on Religious Education
Leon Palmer general secretary of the Brotherhood of St Andrew will address St John’s Episcopal church on Thursday afternoon and night at 3 30 p m and 7 30 p m His talks focus on religious education and its importance to church life.
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Mrs Cockerhan To Speak On Mountain Mission Work
Mrs H L Cockerhan will speak at the First Presbyterian church tonight about mission work in the mountains. The public is invited to attend the discussion and hear her report on efforts and approaches.
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H. L. Cockerhan
First Presbyterian Church
Motion Docket Heard By Judge Callahan
Judge W. W. Callahan will hear his motion docket starting at 9 0 a m Saturday November 10 All cases filed in the circuit court term are to be heard at that time.
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W. W. Callahan
Circuit Court
Prizes Sent by Decatur Daily Readers
The Decatur Daily Readers announce daily prizes in a two prize distribution. Evelyn Thompson receives three dollars in merchandise while Katherine Kennedy is mailed two dollars in merchandise as part of the ongoing promotion.
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Katherine Kennedy
Federal Court Postpones TVA Hearing in Alabama
In Birmingham on November 8 a federal court postponed the petition to stop the Tennessee Valley Authority from selling properties valued at 2 200 000. The delay was due to Judge Grubb’s docket duties at Anniston where he is holding court. Forney Johnston represents a group of preferred stockholders of the power company in challenging the TVA act’s constitutionality.
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Alabama Power offers TVA option on North Alabama systems
Beauchamp stated he based estimates on engineering data and not going concern value in the dispute over full fair value. Alabama Power announced TVA option to buy 14 municipal distribution systems for 1 million dollars in North Alabama, extended to February 1935, with original expiry November 14. The commission decision is pending.
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Alabama Public Service Commission
County Teachers in Call Meeting at Morgan County High
The Morgan County Teachers Association held its first call meeting at the county high school in Hartselle. President W. P. Snuggs presented proposed constitution and by laws, which were adopted after slight changes. Committees formed include Program, Publicity, Legislative, and Athletics with named chairs and members.
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Hartselle
W. P. Snuggs
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Program
H. P. Sherrod
O. Maner
Lorena Parrott
Publiciay
EB. C. McDaniel
Novel Miller
Sara Langston
E. G. Hamilton
Boyd Puryear
McKinley
Cash
Commodore Wood
Cotton Crop Figures Slightly Up Nationwide
Washington reports the department of agriculture places the November 1 crop total at 9 634 000 bales with ginning a month earlier. Alabama ginning reaches 8 465 000 with an estimated 980 000 production and about 100 000 bales above expectations while cotton prices slip only three to five points after the release.
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Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Church Explains Scout Duty To God Sabbath Observance
A church body declares support for scouts and leaders to honor God and observe the Sabbath. It calls on Troop 16 and Troop 1 groups and Girl Scouts to avoid overnight or weekend hikes that conflict with Sunday worship or Sunday school duties, pledging cooperation with leaders.
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More Arrests In Kidnaping Likely
PHOENIX Arizona November 8 District Attorney Clifton Matthews said he would not be surprised if there are additional arrests in connection with the kidnapping of June Robles in Tucson last April. A day earlier Oscar H Robson a former Tucson dancehall operator was arrested on a charge of sending extortion letters tied to the abduction and is held incommunicado in the city jail awaiting a November 22 arraignment.
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Tuscon
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Robson
Burglars Hit Mills Morris Auto Supply on Lee Street
Burglars struck the Mills Morris automobile supply store on Lee Street Wednesday night but took only 200 postage stamps, as a morning check revealed. They pried the supply safe door but no other significant loot was found.
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Lee Street
Coroner's Jury Finishes Probe Into Mrs Morgan Death
Two witnesses, E Morgan husband of the dead woman and Frank Brown Decatur mortician, testified as coroner Griggsby Griffith of Limestone county said train company officials declined to speak. The inquest adjourned with plans to reopen if new evidence emerges. Mrs Morgan left Boston en route to Sheffield when she died near Medford.
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Decatur
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Charles L. Tuck
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New York Cotton Prices Slip in December Trade
In quiet trading the New York cotton market shows December contracts easing with limited activity. Traders cite shrinking demand and mild weather, while analysts warn of potential volatility as harvests progress.
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