Washington and the Nazi ties in foreign policy turmoil
A sweeping Washington memo touches on U S policy toward Nazi Germany amid Versailles limits on military planes. It notes the State Department’s ambivalence, cab fare anecdotes in Congress, tax dodging revelations, and ties between O Max Gardner and Royal Dutch Shell. It references Roosevelt’s era and Cuban governance shifts, plus Johnson's industrial lunchroom scene and Hoover scrutiny.
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Washington
United States
State Department
Capitol Hill
Garner
Charley Dawes
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank
Mitchell
Roosevelt
Lane Oblace
Butte
Montana
Harvard
Walker
Frank
Sumner Welles
Cespedes
O. Max Gardner
North Carolina
Royal Dutch Shell
Combine
Colombia
Panama Canal
Gardner
Europe
Henri Wilhelm Deterding
Johnson
Black
Little Robie
J. Edgar Hoover
Bureau of Investigation
Wheeler of
Hoover
Cotton reduction pay due after long delay expected
After a long delay, Morgan county expects first cotton checks in a few days. About six thousand acres short of the 24 300 acre pledge, Morgan owners anticipate over 200 000 dollars in payments. Delays at Washington postponed distribution planned for early September.
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Morgan County
Washington
Morgan
S. H. Gibbons
Cully Cobb
Henry Kracke Des of Illness
Henry Kracke 64 a well known lumber dealer of Hartselle died at his residence at 4 45 this morning after several months illness He is survived by his widow five sons Roy Lee Ernest Robert and Stanley two daughters Mrs ER Roberts and Miss Buford May Kracke Five grandchildren also survive Funeral rites will be held at 230 Sunday afternoon with Rev Roy Heath officiating Interment will follow at the Hartselle cemetery Priest in charge Active pallbearers are Boyd Puryear Roland Fricke Williams Fricke Edward Snell William Puryear and Henry Pappenburg
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Henry Kracke
Hartselle
Roy
Lee
Ernest
Robert
Stanley
E. R. Roberts
Buford May Kracke
Preist
Roy Heath
Boyd Puryear
Roland Fricke
Williams Fricke
Edward Snell
William Puryear
Henry Pappenburg
James Pannell Dies After Long Illness at 74
James Pannell aged 74 of 1308 Fifth Avenue South died at 12 35 this morning after a long illness. He is survived by his wife two sons four daughters and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 2 oclock this afternoon at the residence with burial at the same place under the direction of the priest in charge.
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James Pannell
Fifth Avenue
South
Navy to Hunt for Missing Airmen in Balloon Race
The Navy plans to send the dirigible Macon to New England and possibly Canada to search for four missing men in two Bennett balloon race entries. Weather must clear before operations. orders will follow weather reports. The missing are Ward Van Orman, Frank Trotter, Captain Hynek, and Lieutenant Burzynski.
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Washington
Navy Department
New England
Canada
Department
Ward van Orman
Frank Trotter
Hynek
Lieut
Burzynski
Hoboes Exchange Shots Near L. and N. Shops
Police were alerted to gunfire at Oakworth Yards near the L. and N. shops where two Negroes and a white man exchanged pistol shots. By the time officers arrived the combatants had vanished and no injuries were found during a thorough search of the area.
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Oakworth
Man Left Mortally Wounded at Hospital Door
Chicago report recalls a 1931 slaying of Peter Nicastro and the later acquittal of Nick Muscato. This morning Muscato was left mortally wounded at a hospital door by three men in an automobile.
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Chicago
Peter Nicastro
Nick Muscato
Nicastro
Muscato
Caterpillar Club Aid After Parachute Rescue
Two Kelly Field pilots escaped serious harm after their planes in a formation crash at five thousand feet. Lieut. Hunter Harris Jr and Flying Cadet Walter D Mitchell Jr survived after bailing to their parachutes as the craft wrecked.
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San Antonio
Tex
Kelly
Hunter Harris, Jr
Walter D. Mitchell, Jr
Power 10 Be Off Twice on Sunday
Garner Pride of Alabama Power announces two Sunday service interruptions at Decatur. The first starts 1 15 PM for 10 minutes and the second will be 4 PM or 4 15 PM for 10 minutes. The outages fund improvements at the sub station and are expected to cause minimal inconvenience.
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Garner Pride
Decatur
Alabama Power Company
Pride
Carloadings Reach Highest Level of Year
The American Railway Association reports carloadings ending September 2 totaling over 660,000, the highest weekly total this year and up about 34,000 from the prior week. The figure is more than 100,000 above the same week last year, with all commodities rising except livestock and forest products.
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Washington, D. C
American Railway Association
Steel stockpiles shrink as US Steel orders fall in August
Unfilled orders of United States Steel Corporation dropped by over 128,000 tons in August, totaling more than 1,890,000 tons. Wall Street had anticipated a decline due to slackening demand and preparations for code operation late in the month.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Wall Street
Mrs. Mary D. Simpson Improves at Jackson Street Residence
Friends report Mrs. Mary D. Simpson, long time Jackson Street resident, somewhat improved this afternoon after an illness that began Thursday night. Relatives and neighbors have been attentive to her condition.
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Mary D. Simpson
Jackson Street
Officials Await Word to Resume Mine Operations
Officials of the United Mine Workers report no word from Appalachian Coal Operators or the recovery administration on resuming work under labor contracts for commercial mines. Hugh Johnson signaled negotiations would restart after a suspension, but John Lewis has not received confirmation. Operators review objections to the administration's code as tensions flare over NRA code provisions for the bituminous coal industry.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Appalachian Coal Operators
The
Recovery Administration
Hugh Johnson
John Lewis
Johnson
Hugh S. Johneecas
Seearates
Navy sets sights on longer seaplane trek from Canal Zone
Washington reports the Navy broke its own record by piloting six seaplanes on a 2000 mile dusk to dawn flight from Norfolk to Cocosolo. Naval officials say ships may be groomed for a Canal Zone to San Diego hop and Balbo visit planes could be chosen for the trip.
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Washington
Navy
Naval
Canal Zone
San Diego
United States
Balbo
Norfolk
Cocosolo
Stolen Sample Cases Claimed By Salesman
A salesman for Pointer-Harlow identified and claimed sample cases containing macaroni and spaghetti taken from his car on Seventh avenue and Tenth street. Police reported a Black man arrested on Second avenue had three chickens and a rain coat, with the cases, and could not name theft locations. The chickens remained at city hall for identification and claim.
Weekly Weather Outlook Predicts Temps Near Normal
The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies with occasional thundershowers mainly in the East Gulf states. Temperatures will run near or slightly above normal across the region.
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East Gulf States
Percy Boldin Bitten Twice By Copperhead Snake
Percy Boldin of Somerville Route 3 was bitten twice on the foot by a copperhead while in a woods copse near his home. He was treated at Dr. A M Roans office and described as in satisfactory condition as antidotes counteracted the venom.
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Percy Boldin
B. Boldin
Somerville
Malone Confident of Victory in Morgan County Drive
Judge Malone reports strong Morgan county backing as he campaigns toward the first primary. He cites hours of stops across the western and eastern county, daily letters from voters, and anticipation of widespread Morgan support while eyeing Jackson county as key before the Jackson primary. He plans rallies in Ryland and Walnut Grove this evening.
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Judge Malone
Morgan County
Jackson County
Jackson
Paint Rock Valley
Malone
Ryland
Madison County
Walnut Grove
Huge Increase in Farm Income Seen This Year
Washington reports a preliminary Department of Agriculture estimate showing gross farm income may rise to around 6.3 billion dollars this year if demand remains strong, compared with just over 5 billion last year.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Morgan County Candidate Urged at Hartselle Rally
Baynard L. Malone probate judge spoke at the Strand theatre to about 250 people urging Morgan county support for its congress candidate. He touted development plans including Valley Authority backing to dredge Flint and Cotaco creeks to curb floods and defended a Morgan county win as a golden opportunity.
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Morgan County
Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Flint
Cotaco
Malone Pal Lea
Morgat County
Hartselle
Sailors to Benefit By the Blue Eagle
America's sailor men from barge hands to deep sea seamen will share NRA benefits. Codes for the bil lion-dollar merchant marine and canal carriers set wage floors and living conditions. The water line transport code offers $70 monthly with subsistence and housing on self propelled vessels and barges, $15 weekly for clerical workers, a 40 hour week over three months, and a 54 hour week for watchmen.
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Washington
America
NRA
W. H. Davis
Canal Carriers Association
Teachable Moments on Classroom Zoning and Safety
A fragment discusses classroom zoning and safety practices in schools. It notes teachers and administrators seek clearer rules and practical steps to improve learning environments and student well being.
President Roosevelt Delays Potomac Fishing Trip Amid Cuba Crisis
President Roosevelt stays at the White House watching rapid Cuba developments. He cancels a Potomac fishing trip while the administration withholds forces unless American lives are threatened. reports say 200 army officers were ordered to obey codes and return to posts.
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Roosevelt
White House
Cuba
Potomac
Plan Proposed In Cuba Coalition Cabinet May Form
Havana reports the five member executive commission studies a change in government likely selecting a president. Junta member Sergio Carbo says a coalition cabinet with opposition groups may be formed as U S Navy Secretary Swanson visits and departs without landing.
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Havana
Ing
Cuba
Sergio Garbo
United States
Indianapolis
Claude Swanson
Carbo
Alabama Legionnaire Special to Chicago
The Alabama Legionnaire Special train will carry members from Birmingham to the national convention in Chicago. It will depart September 30 with stops at Cullman Decatur and Athens, returning October 5 and arriving October 6 after stops in the same cities. Announcement was made by Ann Powell of Birmingham.
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Alabama Legionnaire
Chicago
Birmingham
Cullman
Decatur
Athens
Ann Powell
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W Pharson
Robert 5. Allen
Nevada
James Pannel
Secretary of Navy
Claude A. Swanson
Annapolis
Mrs. Swanson
Hartselle Theatre
Burleson
F. E. Burleson
Executive
Associated Press
Legion
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