Washington Notes on War Talk and Economic Debates
General Johnson pushes for decisive action to punish chiselers with strong backing from the President, urging immediate and forceful moves. Paraguay and Bolivia remain at war despite peace efforts and neutrals. Banks face possible new legislation over NRA code rules as Al Smith visits the White House and Roosevelt monetary policy prompts explanations from Secretary Woodin after earlier opposition.
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Warm Springs
Enrique Borve
Paraguay
Bordenave
South America
LaPaz
Bolivia
War Ministry
League
United States
Senate
NRA
Whiteside
al Smith
White House
Will Woodin
Dean Acheson
Roosevelt
Woodin
Treasury
Men Swing Into Action In County On Wednesday
The county gears up for 565 men to begin work Wednesday as the first batch in Morgan County’s CWA program. They will earn 30 cents an hour for 30 hours weekly on public works projects, with 400 million dollars allocated to revitalize employment and living standards. The move aims to stimulate business through increased purchasing as the payrolls begin.
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Sam
Child Welfare Headquarters
State Highway Department
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Morgan County
Scottsboro Case Venue Fight Denied by Judge Callahan
Judge W W Callahan denied the motion for a change of venue for the Scottsboro seven in Decatur Alabama. He held no evidence showed the defendants could not receive a fair trial locally and overruled requests to move the cases to Birmingham. Court officials and witnesses testified about alleged prejudices and threats while defense and state attorneys disputed potential perjury and jurisdictional issues.
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Scottsboro
W. W. Callahan
Callahan
Jackson County
James EB. Horton
Brodsky
Decatur
Knight
Heywood Patterson
Victoria Price
Birmingham
Thomas E. Knight, Jr
Samuel 8. Leibowitz
Louisiana
W. T. Willoughby
Morgan County
Leibowits
Willoughby
Geo. W. Chamlee
Blackwell
T. 8
Lawson
Judge Callahan
Chamlee
Wade Wright
James Royal
Royal
W. V. Davidson
A. C. Joiner
Davidson
J. Q. Sewell
G. O. Sewell
Stone
New York
Patterson
Mary .Leonard
Haas
Howard Billings Killed, Patton Dies in Decatur Crash
Howard Billings of Eva died from a brain concussion after a Sunday morning crash in the east end of the county. Companions Hubert Patton, hospitalized, died early Monday en route to Decatur. Billings was treated at Dr A M Roan’s office after the wreck.
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Howard Billings
Eva
Hubert Patton
Decatur
Decatur Arraignment and Alabama's Responsibility Amid Scottsboro Case
The Montgomery Advertiser urges restraint and dignity for all parties as Scottsboro defendants face arraignment in Decatur. It warns against circus tactics, calls for fair, orderly trials, and asserts Alabama’s reputation hinges on proper conduct and protection for all involved.
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Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama
Abolition Demand Roils Lords During King’s Speech
In London on November 21 Laborite J McGovern interrupted the King’s speech opening parliament with demands to end the means test and oppose unemployment cuts. The outburst halted proceedings as the ceremony continued, with McGovern denouncing wealth and riches around him while King George pledged disarmament through the League of Nations.
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London
House of Lords
King George
J. McGovern
House of Commons
McGovern
George
Britain
League of Nations
Stevens Dies at Atlanta Home
William A Stevens 62 died Sunday morning in Atlanta after a several year illness. The body arrived in Decatur early today and went to Brown's funeral parlors. Services are at 3 PM at City cemetery chapel with Rev W F Price officiating. Interment in City cemetery. Surviving nieces Helen Sarah Prosser and Mrs E E Barrett plus four others, all in Atlanta. Former Decatur resident moved to Atlanta 10 years ago.
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William A Stevens
Atlanta
Decatur
Brown
City
Cemetery Chapel
W. F. Price
Helen
Sarah Prosser
E. E. Barrett
H.R. E
R. C
Billy
Mr. Stevens
Morgan County
Florence seeks funds for lines improvement project
Florence plans a 486000 loan to build a model electric distribution system to bring TVA power from Wilson Dam to homes and businesses. The city seeks a 30 percent grant from the Public Works Administration and will issue a storehouse repair shop and office building near the city hall.
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Montgomery
Ala
Florence
Muscle Shoals
Alabama Public Work Advisory Board
Tennessee Valley Authority
Wilson Dam
Washington
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Lee Glenn
Alabama Power Company
Public Works Administration
Alabame Power Company
Tuscwabis
Flovence
Decatur approves contract for power survey experts
The city selects engineers T. M. Francis and Paul B. Haley of Oakman Alabama to survey Decatur power usage across industries businesses and homes. The study informs a potential PWA funded electric light and power plant or equipment purchase and helps determine needed funds.
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T. M. Francis
Paul 8
Haley
Oakman
Ala
Decatur
Public Works Administration
Messrs
Francis
PWA
Decatur Imme
Morgan Expects 70 Here for Chamber Dinner
Dr. Harcourt A. Morgan of the Tennessee Valley Authority informs the Decatur Chamber of Commerce he plans to attend the annual dinner on Monday night December 11 arriving likely late in the afternoon. He will address work and aims of the Authority as invited. The chamber prepares for its annual meeting with five directors to be chosen and annual reports to be presented.
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Harcourt A. Morgan
Tennessee Valley Authority
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Morgan
Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Chamber One
Black man held by Sheffield Police on larceny warrant
James Ollie Smith, a Black man, was arrested Monday afternoon by Decatur police for Sheffield officers who indicated he was wanted in Colbert County on grand larceny charges. The prisoner was turned over to Sheffield police this morning.
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James Ollie Smith
Decatur
Sheffield
Colbert County
Court session opens amid small crowd in legal battle
In Patterson court, a sparse audience watches cross examinations as lawyers clash over testimony. Judge Callahan urges completion by noon while spectators drift in from nearby offices. Mrs. Grady Cagle denies knowing Mrs. Mary Leonard, who asserts kinship and seeks to influence proceedings.
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Torneys
Court House
R. F.C
Grady Cagle
Mary Leonard
Birmingham
Mrs. Cagle
Balloon lands in marsh after flight over Southern Jersey
Bridgeton New Jersey November 21 America’s first stratosphere balloon ended its voyage when it touched down in a marsh south west of the city at 5 50 yesterday afternoon. Hundreds scoured the pine woods and cranberry bogs while Lieutenant Commander Settle and Major Fordney lay wrapped in the balloon fabric.
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Bridgeton
N. J
America
Here
Jersey
Settle
Fordney
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Leonard Knight
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Patton
Miabama
Ainéet
Alabamiane
Stevens
Fund For Lines
Shoals City
City OF
TVA
Sheffield Police
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