Cotton Check Reactions Reveal Uses From Plow Up Policy
Rural letters from Oklahoma and surrounding states show cotton checks used to pay debts and buy necessities. Farmers report windfall funded clothing, food, fuel, and farm inputs while nearly all respondents support the crop reduction plan.
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Ollanes
Coal County
Patsy Greenan
Coalgate
Oklahoma
G BE
Boston
Adair
Okla
W. B. Hill
Wetumka
German to Face Murder Charge in Lindbergh Case
German suspect Hauptmann, arraigned on extortion charges, held without bail as extradition papers loom for homicide in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Police trace ransom money, find $13,750 in Hauptmann's garage and note prior criminal activity in Germany. The suspect admits coming to the United States as a stowaway about thirteen years ago.
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New York
John J. Sullivan
Gov. Moore
New Jersey
Sullivan
Hauptmann
Kamenz
Germany
United States Department of Labor
Bautzen
States Attorney
Fashion Parade at J. C. Penney Store
A fashion parade event at the J C Penney store drew shoppers and showcased latest apparel selections with models presenting outfits and accessories.
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J. C. Penney
Elief Fireman Shot to Death in Alabama
In Dothan Alabama an estranged husband George Armistead 30 shot and killed Lander Jones at a combination sandwich shop and home after returning from a six week trip He said he found Jones with his wife and fired through the shop window Jones was hit once in the head and twice in the body Mrs Armistead was wounded in the foot Armistead is jailed in Houston County jail.
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Dothan
Ala
George Armistead
Lander Jones
Armistead
Jones
Brothers Stores Now Number 25
The M. P. Brothers Company expands to twenty five stores with two new Clarksville Tennessee locations opening Saturday. All stores are served from Decatur headquarters, which also runs a wholesale business and three retail outlets. Renovations at Clarksville precede the openings with elaborate preparations underway.
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Clarksville
M. P. Brothers Company
Tennessee
Decatur
Nashville
Clarksville, Tenn
Comote
Mrs Wilks Improvement Reported At Home
Mrs John Wilks has shown improvement after several days of illness and remains at home in the Psesles area with family at her side. No further medical details are provided.
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John Wks
Bond Set For Three In Morgan County Assault Case
Solicitor Wade Wright and A. Lyane set bonds at 760 dollars for Ed Chatham Robert Porter and Lofton Chatham held on assault with intent to murder charges in Morgan County Jail. Deputy Park Wharton was shot in the leg during the party disturbance at Lacey's Spring. Sam McCombs was released on bond earlier. A habeas corpus hearing was planned with Judge Leybourne Lynne presiding.
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Wade Wright
A. Lyane
Morgan County
Ed Chatham
Robert Porter
Lofton Chatham
Lacey's Spring
Park Wharton
Sam McCombs
Drinkard re elected Falkville mayor by wide margin
E L Drinkard will serve another two year term as Falkville mayor after a strong showing in Monday's election. He won 93 votes to 41 for challenger J K West, a former alderman, who was replaced by Howard West on the board.
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E. L. Drinkard
Falkville
Drinkard
J. K. West
Alder
Mr. West
Howard West
al Ashwander
L. B. Brown
W. O. Clark
Herbert Compton
J. B. Elliott
A. Howle
Ebley
Rimmy Kelly
Typhoon Devastates Japanese Cities Killing Hundreds
The powerful typhoon batters Osaka Kyoto and surrounding areas, killing 1,348 and injuring more than 4,200 with many missing. Osaka City faces extensive damage estimated in the hundreds of millions, and schools suffer collapses as children begin lessons. The Osaka governor reports 67 houses collapsed with 421 dead and many teachers injured.
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Japan
Osaka
Kyoto
Okr
Circuit Court To Open October 1 In Morgan County
Judge W. W. Callahan will open the Morgan circuit on Monday October 1 for a four week term. The first fortnight will hear civil docket. criminal cases run the last two weeks. Jailers have served papers for ten days, totaling several hundred. Both civil and criminal dockets are heavy this fall.
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Morgan Circuit
W. W. Callahan
Court Terms Set by Morgan County Judge Seybourne Lynne
Judge Seybourne Lynne of Morgan County Court announced fall terms. The jury civil docket begins second Monday in November and non jury criminal docket on third Monday in November. A jury criminal docket follows on third Monday in December.
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Seybourne Lynne
Morgan County Court
Capitola Hamilton Returns From Southern Visit
Capitola Hamilton has returned from a trip visiting relatives in Columbia and Nashville Tennessee.
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Capitola Hamilton
Columbia
Nashville, Tenn
Brothers Slain In Two Months Of Each Other
MOULTON Alabama Sept 21 The Pickens family receives a telegram about the robbery and murder of Joe Pickens near Fort Worth Texas He was 76 and brother of Frank Pickens shot to death July 23 on a Morrion road Joe attended his brother’s funeral and had lived in the Southwest for 48 years J P Reyer a local Baptist minister was convicted of Frank Pickens slaying and was sentenced
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Moulton
Ala
Pickens
Joe Pickens
Fort Worth
Tex
Pooleville
Texas
Frank Pickens
Morrion
Southwest
J. P. Reyer
Americans quarrel with wind driven race loss comment
A London dispatch quotes an American boatsman venting about English sailors and a long cup drought. The speaker rants about losing on wind and questions polo results, ending with a call to support the team and return home.
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London
Kiwanis Club Hosts Decatur High School Football Team
The Kiwanis meeting featured Decatur High football players as guests. Coach Ogle outlined prospects and schedule while players introduced themselves with age weight years on team and position. Entertainment included vocal numbers by Evelyn Green and Elizabeth McMillan. New members Joe E. Wilder and Russell Brothers joined.
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Kiwanis Club
Decatur High
Marvin Rankin
Ley- Lynne
Sports Senn
Ogle
Evelyn Green
Elizabeth McMillan
More Funds Seen For Bank Building Restoration
The Alabama Relief Administration considers additional funds to finish interior work and landscaping at the Old State Bank. State engineer Ray Crow told J. T. Budinger of FERA New Orleans to prepare an estimate of the remaining costs. Crow noted potential Roosevelt administration action in his letter to Babcock.
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Alabama Relief Administration
Old State Bank
Ray Crow
ARA
J. T. Budinger
FERA
New Orleans
Budinger
Crow
Babcock
Roosevelt
Actual Work Is Begun On Only Three PWA Projects
Alabama PWA progress shows actual work started on just three projects totaling 7.39 million dollars as of Sept 1. Bond contract delays and court rulings hindered speeding construction while funds were allocated to drainage, schools, waterworks, and courthouses across multiple counties.
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of & Pwa
Glen Allen School
Georgia
PWA
Alabama
State Supreme Court
Public Works
Progress Report
Talladega Courthouse
Talladega
Suiligent Waterworks
Sylacauga Waterworks
Guin Waterworks
Hanceville Waterworks
Tuscaloosa
Heflin Waterworks
Talladega Sewer
Springville Waterworks
Jackson Sewer
Total
Adworks
Moundville Waterworks
Fairhope Waterworks
Anniston Schools
Brookside Waterworks
Troy Gas Plant
Appil Distribution System
Angene Mero Jasper
Calera Waterworks
Walker County Almehouse
Walker County High
Textile strike faces rapid decision in Hyde Park
President Roosevelt appeals to textile manufacturers to end the general strike. A special board led by Governor Ant of New Hampshire presented a proposal as Washington officials signaled a likely termination by tomorrow. Strike leaders remained confident as talks resumed.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Cial
Ant
New Hampshire
Washington
Council of the United Textile Weers
Winant mediation board plans textile labor protections
Thursday night the Winant mediation board proposed a textile labor relations board to protect labor rights under the code. A Labor Department and Federal Trade study would judge wage feasibility. A second board would regulate machine stretchouts by Indiana workers. An investigation would review compensation of skilled workers.
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Winant Mediation Board
Winant Board
Textile Labor Relations Board
Dhe
Labor de
Federal Trade
Indi
Textile Labor Board
Laber 2
Jocee St Tae
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