Pope Efforts to Avert Wars Hailed by Haile Selassie
Emperor Haile Selassie praised Pope Pius XII as a potential peace agent if Geneva fails to resolve the Italo Ethiopian crisis. He expressed gratitude for the Pontiff’s peace stance and opposed Italy’s aggression while warning of possible Italian economic influence and a push to mobilize more troops at the front.
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Haile Selassie
Pius
League of Nations Council
Geneva
Ethiopia
Italy
King of Kings
Cordell Hull
Washington
Rae
Standard Vacuum Oil Company
Hull
Cornelius van H. Engert
United States
Roosevelt
Ethan Ualual
Haile Selassie Od
Adua
Mussollini
Priceville School Opens With Large Enrollment
Priceville School started the new year Monday with strong enrollment. Teachers listed include Lem Duke in math, Elliott in science, Ann Bloss, Elise Edwards, Sones Apa in social science, and E G Hamilton as elementary school staff with plans for an October event.
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Priceville
Lem Duke
Elliott
Ann Bloss
Macron
Elise Edwards
Home Sones
E. G. Hamilton
Reelementary
Crippled Astor Yacht Lays At Newport Moorage
The yacht of John Jacob Astor III, crippled by two boiler tube bursts, is moored off the New York Yacht Club boathouse in Newport awaiting repairs. The rescue yesterday saved the Astor party including three guests and a crew of eight.
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Newport
R. I
John Jacob Astor, III
Astors
New York Yacht Club
Markets at a Glance from New York September
Markets at a Glance shows stocks strong with buying demand, bonds improving, rails steady, oils and metals active, exchanges steady with narrow rates. Cotton quiet due to weather, sugar and corn firm, hogs steady with bids up to ten.
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New York
Sept. S
WPA Man Power Released for Road Work in County
District headquarters announced WPA manpower release for two three way plan road projects in the county. Sixty one men will resurface five miles of road west from Falkville toward the Lawrence county line and fifty five will work on the east pike. Grading and ditching on both roads have been underway with relief labor. Also planned are water system excavation for a four thousand dollar project and county road work plus school building repairs and street name placards in Decatur.
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WPA
R. T. Scarborough
Falkville
Lawrence County
Constructive
ES Ae Moe
Wort Fort
Decatur
Miss Masterson Named Lawrence County Child Welfare Superintendent
Miss Mattie Masterson daughter of Mr and Mrs T G Masterson 621 Third Avenue West has been named superintendent of child welfare in Lawrence County succeeding Mrs William Shirey She is a Decatur High School and Woman's College Montgomery graduate with high scholastic honors and has done social work at Tulane University New Orleans La She has records as child welfare agent in Marion and Tega Counties during the past two years and is sister of Louella Masterson child welfare superintendent of Morgan County.
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Mattie Masterson
T. G. Masterson
Third Avenue
West
Lawrence County
William Shirey
Miss Masterson
Decatur High School
Woman's College
Montgomery
Tulane University
New Orleans
Fisk Alabama Girl Shows Tragic Bullet Death
Funeral services were held for a 16 year old Fisk Alabama girl who died from a bullet. Authorities investigate the incident as a local tragedy affecting the small community.
Scarborough Announces Citywide Project to Number Homes
City program outlines painting house numbers on curbs in front of each residence. Officials say letter colors and backgrounds will use a distinct shade for clear visibility. Citizens are urged to review the planned display and participate in upcoming meetings.
Senate committee sends poll tax amendment to final vote
Alabama Senate panel reports the Connor poll tax restoration bill without recommendation and places it on the calendar for Tuesday’s final vote. The measure would restore delinquent voters who paid three years of back poll taxes if they were registered on January 1, 1932, with ratification to come about September 17.
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Montgomery
Als
Senate
Constitution and Constitutional Amendments Committee
House
I. J. Browder
Scottsboro
Carlton
Simpson
Cook
Starnes
Rogers
Mobile
Forney Stephens
Weaver
Thomas
Alabama Legislature Addresses Water Service Rates
The Almon measure calls for the peoples public service attorney to investigate Alabama Water Service Company rates in Decatur and surrounding areas to seek reduced charges. A commission order announces a revised billing method and new water rate structure following weeks of inquiry.
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House of Representatives
Senate of Alabama
Peoples Public Service Attorney
Alabama Water Service Company
Alabama
Public Service Commission
Peoples Public Service
Decatur
Alabama Water Service
Biblie Dotveny
Doric Passengers Rescued After Atlantic Collision
All 736 passengers aboard the Doric were rescued by the Orion after the Doric collided with the Formigny in the Atlantic. No casualties were reported and passengers remained calm singing while boarding lifeboats. The Doric, nicknamed Cupid's ship, has a history of Mediterranean service and past incidents.
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DORIC
ORION
London
Formigny
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Mina
Rites Today for Edward P. Bynum
Funeral services for Edward P. Bynum 41 who died suddenly at his Courtland home were held at his residence at 2 pm with Rev A C Summers officiating Burial at Courtland Cemetery was by Laughlin McCaleb Surviving are his widow his parents Mr and Mrs H D Bynum a sister Mrs Frank Harris of Newans and many other relatives Active pallbearers were James Gilchrist Charles ghn Charles Blythe Robert Dave Martin Harris Pape Horton and Wardie March Honorary pallbearers included Chas Shackelford Chas Hatch Dr TA BRN Harris R B Moore Z Hughes Oren Terry John Clark and Hood Harris.
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Edward P. Bynum
Courtland
A. C. Summers
Courtland Presbyterian Church
Courtland Cemetery
Laughlin-McCaleb
H. D. Bynum
Frank Harris
Newans
Passengers Rescued From Dixie After Reef Grounding
Rescue of 220 aboard the Dixie proceeded swiftly with three ships aiding. Captain E W Sundstrom reported loading 20, 18, and 18 passengers in successive launches as coast guard cutters and salvage tugs ferried 54 more from the ship. Conditions were calm with overcast skies as crews kept up the careful evacuation.
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Dixie
French Reef
Florida Keys
Morgan Line
Hapels
E. W. Sundstrom
Warbler
Sundstrom
New York
Coast Guard
Jacksonville
Saukee
Trade With Russia Shows Big Gains
Washington data show U S exports to Russia rising sharply with July figures more than doubling and year to date growth far above earlier months. Analysts note large gains in commodities and manufactured goods as relations tighten amid shifting global markets.
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Washington
Sept
Florida hurricane toll estimates rise to up to 1000 dead
Officials in Miami estimate the Florida Keys death toll from a tropical hurricane at 200 to 500, with a worst case near 1000 as marooned areas hinder exact figures. Governor aides and coast guard leaders discuss relief work and continued communication delays.
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Cuba
Florida Keys
Upper
Matecumbe Key
FERA
Gulf
Petersburg
Miami
Fla
Steficials
Tts
W. P. Mooty
Auest
Dave Ghosts
Coral Gables
Jean Legion
Coast Guard
Perkins
State Department of Healt
Edgar Blalock Appointed Deputy Sheriff
J Street Sandlin announced that Edgar Blalock a well known Decatur citizen has been appointed as a deputy sheriff. He will be directly attached to the local office according to the sheriff.
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J. Street Sandlin
Edgar Blalock
Decatur
Blalock
Hosierymen Meet the Business Men
A brief report notes a three game series between the Hosierymen and the Business Men with matches underway. The fragment implies competition and ongoing play but lacks full details on dates scores or venues.
Three Attorneys Say Lindbergh Jr Never Seen
Three attorneys claim Charles A Lindbergh Jr has not been seen since a reported incident. The remarks reference missing custody or disappearance details surrounding the Lindbergh family.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Bor
Renee Ra
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Russia
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Stesso
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