Malone Nearer Lead in District Ballot Campaign
Baynard L. Malone, Morgan county candidate for Congress, moves closer to the Democratic nomination as official figures show Malone 196 votes behind leader A H Carmichael in the seventh district canvass. Supporters in Lawrence and Limestone counties predict gains by October 3, with Morgan county rallying behind Malone amid cross-county family ties and renewed campaign activity.
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Baynard Lb. Malone
Morgan County
Democratic State Committee
State Committee
Morgan
Tuscumbia
A. H. Carmichael
B. L. Malone
R. H. Walker
Malone
Legion
Lawrence
Limestone
Lawrence County
Limestone County
Madison
Jackson Counties
Judge Malone
Jackson County
Clarence L. Watts
Madison County
Baynard Malone
Congress
Morgan, Limestone
Lawrence Countians
Morgan Countian
Bev Howell and Mr. Thompson Seatac or eheacae a sion
Bev Howell and Mr. Thompson are linked to a Seatac event noted in a Thursday item with unclear phrasing and missing details. The fragment hints at a social or community notice but provides limited context or concrete actions.
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Bev Howell
Mr. Thompson
Seatac
Sion
Thuraday
Ruth Ross Continues Residence on Ninth Street South
Miss Ruth Ross remains at her home on Ninth Street South as friends fear for her welfare.
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Ruth Ross
Ninth Street
South
Cotton cost to grow cotton rises in three states
F W Gist, Georgia and federal statistician, says producers in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi spend more per pound to grow cotton than other states. He urges targeting land producing under 100 pounds per acre and reducing plantings on low yield fields to curb costs.
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Georgia
Mississippi
Texas
Alabama
F. W. Gist
Gist
New Glue Seen in Lindbergh Case
Police learned from Washington that the American consul general at Antwerp Belgium is investigating an exchange of American money tied to the $650000 Lindbergh ransom. Two men a Belgian and a Swede are detained by Antwerp authorities for exchanging the money for 1000 pounds at a foreign exchange. The Lindberghs are in Russia today.
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Herridge
New Brunswick Woods
Dean Acheson
the Treasury
Washington
Canada
Acheson
Roosevelt
Johnson
Hugh Johnson
New York
Antwerp
Belgium
Russia
Final Legion meeting before Chicago convention
The final meeting of the local American Legion post is set for Thursday night to organize turnout before delegates depart Saturday night September 30 for the national convention in Chicago.
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The
American Legion
Chicago
Daring Loop Bank Robbery Ends With Policeman's Death
In Chicago's Loop five gunmen raided a federal reserve bank crew and, after forcing men against a wall, fled in two cars. A mile away Miles Cunningham died as he and Officer Morris Fitzgerald exchanged fire with the bandits who then escaped after a wreck and car thievery.
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Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank
Miles Cunningham
Morris Fitzgerald
Cunningham
President Roosevelt weighs cotton purchase plan in meeting
President Roosevelt conferred with agriculture advisers including Wallace Peek and Senator Bankhead on a plan from Southern representatives to lift cotton prices. He appears favorable yet may push for a government purchase price closer to 12 cents rather than 15.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Agriculture
Conference of Southern Representatives
Wallace
George Peek
Senator Bankhead
Ford Likely to Adopt 32Hour Week Under NRA Code
Detroit reports indicate Ford Motor Co will switch to a 32 hour week within a fortnight to meet the NRA automotive code, keeping payroll at 64 hours over two weeks. Plan calls for five hour days one week and three days the next, with pay changes not yet shown.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford Company
NRA
Ford
Canning Begins Across County Gardens This Morning
Welfare officers announce all community gardens are now canning. The effort aims to seal and store surplus produce quickly until exhausted, with centers proceeding in unison this morning.
Buttrey Couple to Return From New York Purchase
Mr and Mrs J A Buttrey will return Saturday from New York after buying fall and winter merchandise for Buttreys department store.
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J. A. Buttrey
New York
Buttrey's Department Store
Enrollment Upswing At Schools With Fewer Classes
School officials report about 75 more students enrolled than last year and expect additions next Monday. The consolidation trimmed high school splits, normal class sizes in electives like Latin and Geometry, and three fewer teachers. Out of town students attend with monthly tuition. residents pay small incidental fees and many have prepaid at banks. Decatur Board of Education plans monthly fees alongside reduced incidental charges.
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Decatur Board of Education
Alabama
Victory Sunday Observed at Central Methodist Church Decatur
The Central Methodist church of Decatur schedules Sunday October 8 as Victory Sunday urging members to donate a cent per pound they weigh for benevolences. Officials say full participation will ensure a day of victory rather than defeat and call on all members to do their part.
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Central Methodist Church of
Decatur
Central Methodist Church
Circuit Court 10 Opens October 2
Sheriff Bud Davis and deputies served papers in the county’s south end as Circuit Court 10 opens October 2. A 42 venue has jury duty the first week, with numbers rising in subsequent weeks, and about 700 papers are to be served before the term begins.
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Bud Davis
Kilgore and
Britnell
Havana on the brink amid hunger and rebel clashes
Rebels led by Juan Blas Hernandez clash with government troops in Camaguey as food shortages bite Havana. President Gray San Martin faces opposition calls for resignation while stores dwindle and a warehouse strike looms. Two rebels dead, several soldiers wounded in Las Cuevas engagement.
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Gray San~ Martin
Juan Blas Hernandez
Camaguey
Havana
Blas Hernandez
Las Cuevas
Civil Service Examinations Open for Key Operator Posts
The Civil Service Commission announced open competitive exams to fill mimeograph operator junior calculating machine operator and rotaprint operator posts. Salaries range from 1260 to 1440 dollars yearly with exam dates to be set later and application deadlines in September and October. Applications must reach Washington by the specified dates.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Civil Service Commission
New NRA Campaign Supplies Arrive for Morgan County Precincts
Reports expected within days on precinct progress of the NRA campaign. New supplies of consumer cards are now available along with the consumer's Blue Eagles.
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Morgan County
NRA
Blue Eagles
Local Fans Plan October trip to Knoxville for Tide Tennessee game
A group of grid fans plans an October trip to Knoxville to attend the Tide versus Tennessee game. Alabama followers will run a special train to the event.
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Knoxville
Alabama
Baldwin Returns to Birmingham After Alabama Trip
J. Baldwin has returned to Birmingham following a business trip to Decatur and Huntsville, where he met with clients and discussed expansion plans.
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Birmingham
J. Baldwin
Decatur
Huntsville
Cotton prices rebound after 45 point decline
Cotton rose 20 points from yesterday's drop as middling on Decatur markets stood at 9.10 this afternoon. New York October closed at 9.61 today.
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Decatur
New York
Decatur Sets October 3 Vote on Municipal Light Plant
City of Decatur schedules a municipal election on October 3 to decide if it will own and operate its own electric light plant. The council passed a resolution setting the date and outlining funding questions with the Tennessee Valley Authority plans and cooperation from Sheffield officials.
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Décatur
O. Kyle
Llewellyn Evans
SS Eeferent
Tennessee Valley
Evans
Decatur
Decatur Council
Sheffield
Alabama
City of
R. F. C. Corporation
Ransom Testimony Admitted at Trial
Oklahoma witnesses testified on September 22 concerning disposition of part of 200000 dollars linked to Charles F Urschel with strong objections from defense and prosecution.
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Harvey J. Bailey
Oklahoma City
Charles F. Urschel
Okla
TVA Chairman backs Wheeler Dam with federal funds
TVA Chairman Arthur E. Morgan voiced hearty approval for building Wheeler Dam on the Tennessee River above Muscle Shoals, contingent on Public Works Administration funding. He telegraphed Senators Bankhead and Black, arguing the dam aids navigation and power development, while creating employment despite higher costs.
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Washington
Arthur E. Morgan
Tennessee Valley Authority
Joe Wheeler
Tenn River
Muscle Shoals
Public Works Administration
TVA
Enomofile
Morgan
Bankhead
Black
Wheeler Dam
Wilson Dam
Shoals
Antersville
Tennessee River
Chattanooga
Circus to Use Grounds Near Mill for Show
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey circus will perform October 4 on ground south of the Connecticut Mills. The site was previously used by the 101 Ranch a few years ago.
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Ringling Brothers and
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Connecticut Mills
101 Ranch
Visitor Here With Tuscaloosa Guest
Mrs L E Price of Tuscaloosa visits sister Mrs C Tyndal. Mrs Price is hosted by Rev Price and their son Billy.
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L. E. Price
Tuscaloosa
C. Tyndal
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Desw Pearson
Robert S. Aller
Brain Trust
Department of Agriculture
FP. D. R
Esata
Lindbergh
Chicago Loop
Band of Five
Price
Buttreys Return
Circuit Court
Sister Aimee
NEA
Aimee Semple McPherson
Council
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