test call cees in test power loan case echoes New Deal era
In Washington on April 21 the draft of test suits over the right to loan funds for municipal power plants drew government figures into the crossfire. PWA attorney Frank led objections as testimony tied to whether TVA and PWA actions lowered rates. Alfred Wheat said government witnesses would testify for the government.
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Associated Preany
Washington
Jeye Frank
PWA
Med Today
Ickes
Eckes
Columbia Supreme Court
Alabama Wer Co
Plains
Ucking Pwa
Texas Ulliitres
Iowa Light Power Co
Oklahorma Utes Co
Frank
Pwnness
James A. Emery
New Wkengister
Emery
Tald 9
Fmony
Alabama
TVA
Daan G. Acheson
Peel
North
Atome
Rural Electrification Administration
Govern
United
Ikes Studies Welber To Stay Insurgent Republican Or Democrat
Secretary Tekes may be called to decide whether to remain an independent Republican or join the Democrats. An insurgent in Illinois Republican circles since Theodore Roosevelt Bull Moose days, he has labeled himself liberal. His abstention in the Mis primary is noted. The victorious Democratic faction is eager to lure him to join their national convention delegation.
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Welber
Republcan
Kevonio
Washington
Tekes
Illinois
Prestia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fom
Aate
Calm surrender ends tense search in Berks County
Delbert H. Grant walked into the police station in Berks County and surrendered quietly after an apparent domestic disturbance. His wife Cathrine Grant was found semi conscious at home with injuries but hospital staff said her condition was not serious. Chief H. S. Byers reported no further explanation given by Grant.
Accident injures two near Fort Payne Alabama
Two men were injured when their car swerved and overturned near Fort Payne Alabama. They were admitted to a hospital, some were unconscious. A house nearby suffered slight fire damage from an undetermined origin reported by firemen early today.
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Adeden
Arentear Fort Payne
Ala
Som
Election Board Approves Ballot Duty Roster
Houston County election board approves roster for ballot duty effective May 5. Probate Judge Saxon TP, Poyner, Circuit Clerk Roy C. Hill, and Sheriff A. J. May sign off on managers, clerks, and returning officers by beat. Details list assigns for Beat One Wickshore to Brannon Stand with named officials. continuation noted on page five.
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Ince
Houston County Democratic Executive Committee
Saxon TP
Poyner
Roy C. Hill
A. J. May
Decin
Wickshore
J. T. Raines
Herman Gilley
Claude Holloway
Ashley Gilley
G. D. Scarborough
Clerks
Sumier Smith
Offeer
Beat
Jellico
J. M. Thomas
O. M. Carey
J. W. Reeves
Willie Reynold
P. W. Cumbie
Clerka
Jesse Casey
Beatwa
Box Ope
Brannon
Jestle Warrick
N. W
Wreck Injuries Fatal to Medico Dr F R Ingram
Dr RF Ingram of Atlanta Ga died in Dothan hospital at 3:15 pm Tuesday from injuries after the auto party he led overturned Monday near Headland while returning from a Florida fishing trip. The companion suffered a laceration but no admission. Ingram had a cerebral concussion broken ribs and a perforated lung.
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RF. Ingram
Atlanta
Wm Dothart Hospital
Florida
Headland
Ingram
Godfrey in Critical Condition After Columbia Street Shooting
H. Pete Godfrey remained critically injured after a Sunday afternoon street shooting in Columbia. Police Chief J. D. Hodge, in custody of county officers, was reported improving at a local hospital as the investigation continued.
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Pete" Godfrey
Columbia
J. D. Hodge
Hodge
Pretty death by own action Dies With Name Secret to Last
A young woman, about 25, died in a Florida hotel room from poison. Detectives sought identity, noting a possible Florida address 1105 Magnolia Avenue Tampa. The room showed burned photos and letters, with a handwritten name fragment and clothing described by Detective Shirley.
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Florida
R. G. Shirley
Jacqueline Swan
Shirley
Magnolia Avenue
Megnola Ave
Tampa
H. L. Shirley
RIGHT OF WAY GIVEN RELIEF AND TAX BILL
Congress moved toward adjournment with House leaders pushing relief and tax bills to the Senate. Ways and Means plans to report the tax bill for debate, while Senate hearings begin Thursday. The package includes a new corporate income levy and windfall tax, with Treasury estimates awaited. Internal revenue for nine months reached 2.659 billion dollars, up 7.5 percent from last year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Treasury
Ways and Meats
Rooney
Senate Spey
Chairan Warrison
Senate Finance
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
AAA
Minister Freed by Directed Acquittal in Slaying Case
In Memphis, Rev James W Howell a 24 year old Church of Christ minister received a directed verdict of acquittal from Criminal Judge Tom Harsh after the state rested. The June 26 knife slaying of Richard Hands occurred during a sarocery strike. Howell testified self defense saying Bonds attacked him across the street from the store. Bonds was not in the strikers group.
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Memphis
Tenn
James W. Howell
Church of Christ
Richard Hands
Tom Harsh
Howell
Youngel Kind
2 Grosere
Bonds
WPA Strike Ends and Waterworks Disturbances Rattle Birmingham
In Birmingham April 27 1934 AP reports settlement of Jefferson county WPA strike with layoff distribution across projects and no wage increase. Simultaneous reports of disturbances at the $20 million waterworks project plus rapid deployment of Sheriffs deputies to Rutledge Springs after pickets attempted interference with WPA workers.
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Magic City
Birmingham
WPA
Jefferson County
D. Twing
Rutiedge Springs
Repatia
Sheriff's Office
Workera Thera
Rapuiley
Rockwood
Tenn
Mitce
National
Youth Confesses Bath Tub Murder Of Woman Author
Police in New York say Fiorenza an upholsterer helper admitted killing Nancy Titerton author at her Beekman Place apartment. He claimed he bound her gagged and placed her body in the bathtub after receiving repair instructions the day before. Fiorenza 24 lived in Brooklyn with a prior record and was under constant surveillance as investigators traced a twine clue to a special upholstery brand.
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Rey York
Lewis
Valentine
Fiorenza
Nancy Evansitterton
Titterton
Beek‘man Place
Klorents
Florenz
Poltes
Valenting Ant Diatatty
Ham
Dodge
Fiorenzy
Fierenz
Elmira Reformatory
Dothan Armory Construction Delayed By Material Shortage
The Dothan National Guard armory on Montgomery Highway, part of a state program for the 117th field artillery, will be renewed with a WPA crew. excavation is complete, delays due to brick supply at Eufaula contractors, and a May start is anticipated. The project, costing about 34 thousand dollars, aims to provide modern headquarters and a social space.
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Belek
Naveral Werkw
High Watern
Dothan National Guard
Montgomery Highway
Exenees
Maj
Lopper
Crew
WPA
Ture Day
Suyt
W. V. Sullivan
Eufaula
Mapperwald
Boniden Hite Regular
Kompleind
Marriages Create New Inlaw Tangles in Ke nt on Area
An April 2 report notes John Lightner and Owen Shields wed Laverna Shieffer and Shieffer’s daughter, respectively, forming in law connections with each other’s families. The state of the trios’ relations opens a web of kinship as both couples bear children, linking blood and marriage.
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Shi-in-fuw
Wil Kenton
Anril
John Lightant
Owen Shields
Hin Weyear
Andrew Lightner
San-In-L
Shiett
Laverna Shiehe
Mra. Shielde
All Tera
Aid
Refuge sought as Selainin inquiry reaches Sweden
An evening Aftonbladet report claims Emperor Selawnie made an inquiry about retirement in Sweden. The inquiry followed a 292% visit with a Swedish prince who then traveled to Addie Abab during 093, marking a renewed diplomatic mood.
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Haile Selaniin
Kweeden
Stockholm
Aftonbladat
Selawnie Haw
Sweden
Enqior
Addie
Despairing Of Rescue, Earth Trapped Men Think of Wills
Two men entombed for more than eight days in Moose River mine sought to dictate their wills via a 100 foot tube to the surface. Dr D E Robertson asked his brother to take down instructions for sending messages if the rescue failed. Companion Herman Magill died with them as anxious workers pressed to reach the tomb before further loss of life.
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Associated Prean
Moose River
N. 4
Inne Stoose Flyer Guld
D. E. Robertson
Indaw
Charlea Ever
London
Robertson
Veilel
Alfred Beadding
Uhm
Wattifeld
Herman Magill
Sradding
Banter
Duce Crops Over Impotent League Menaced by Collapse
Washington dispatch reports a tense session as Hastings and Robinson clashed over the administration and Liberty League policies. In Rome, Mussolini marked Labor Day with displays of power and new Quarters development, while foreign ministers warned Italy and Ethiopians prepared for a final stand in the Ethiopian conflict.
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Tl Duce Croiys
Anthony Ellen
League
Tle
Auguste Veacon
Collon
Delagate
Italy
Fas
Ovemouutaine
Bhow Provinge
City Fire Destroys Main Fraternal Temple in Million-Dollar Blaze
A $1,000,000 fire swept Sparon's central district destroying the Protected Home Circle temple, headquarters of a major fraternal insurance group. Fire Chief Roy Mell says damage around a million dollars, origin undetermined, as flames spread from a home Circle temple to adjacent structures. one man injured, records and valuables lost, and other buildings damaged in the blaze.
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Sparon
Mie
Thescountry'n Cent Fraternal Insurance
Roy Mell
Jon
Tadtoy
Re Organization
Hadley
Firamen Fruit
Sankey
Mentral
Hultdiox
Decatur Tax Appeal Moves To Higher Rates
The Decatur Alabama city appeal, heard in federal court, seeks a higher tax assessment on certain property. The case involves bonds from 1023 tied to Albany, merged into the consolidated city, with holders seeking a higher rate to refund. The court may rule on whether the higher tax rate stays within statutory limits.
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Mont Honda
Creu
New Orleans
Aps
Bintes
Decatur
Ala
Damun
Federal District Court
Honda
Albany
City Commission Vote On Receivership At Nashville Notice
Tuesday's session of the city commission focused on Berlet catering and the sole major action authorized the receiver for Central Propertier Inc at Nashville Tennessee to liquidate a sufficient portion of the defunct corporation. By owning $40 in Central Proportion when it collapsed in 1950 the city will receive mail percentage from the receivers sale.
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Central Propertier, Inc
Naahvilis
Tein
Afunct Corporation
Itha City
Ardilla School Building Fifth on List Starts
Fragmented OCR hints a project at Ardilla School Building, fifth on the list, with contractors HY and Coupney Puowing overseeing pouring concrete at Wicksbury. Hubba wars delay ends midweek. ten attached units in Hount of bugh watery nt will be ready. Webh project to begin roof work. February 14 noted. county budget 824,000 PWA funding approved.
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Arabia
Wicksbury
Bugh
Convicted on Internal Revenue Count Faces Fine and Penitentiary
A federal jury in United Alalew found Travie Minun of Sandusky Ohio guilty on an internal revenue count. He was sentenced to a $200 fine and a term in a federal penitentiary. The indictment included other charges with multiple defendants, all proceeding on the docket.
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United
Tralph Chirk Tueelay
Federal
Clarkia
Petervon
Sandusky
Oho
Minun
Florida
Mixon
Prvnt
Cri
Poultry Car Landed in County Town After Collision
A poultry car was landed on North Street and Andrawe Street at the junction of the Frouxton County Warham area. M. Ding and ACL AN announced Tuesday that the incident occurred Saturday, causing minor disruptions in local traffic and prompting an official inquiry.
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Heanum
Berner
St. Andrawe
Frouxton
M. Ding
After 14 Years Stolen Articles Yield Dividend
A fragmented report recalls a long unsolved theft, a rare item recovered, and a money order refund attempt. A sender from Finergienn outlined the recovered item and a promise to reimburse if funds sufficed, while Perry in KalDR faced questions about the break in.
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Finshire
WAL Ps
Perry
Grimmons
Lin
Finergienn
Ann
Leon
Aise
Cheraine
Annie
Quick Justice in Larceny Case At Municipal Court
Two Black defendants Charis Mack Sanders and Aaron Spurling pleaded guilty to larceny from a parked car owned by W. T. Smith of New Rocheii. They admitted breaking a window on North Migr Street shortly after midnight and taking items including a purse. Judge Vaughn sentenced them to six months in jail.
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Vanda
Riffere
Migr Street
Manuay
Tyler
Smith
Governor to See Graduation Exercises at Four State Schools
Montgomery April 21 AP Gov Bibh Graves said he would attend commencement ceremonies at four Alabama institutions between May 27 and 29. Scheduled are Talladega for the deaf and blind May 1 7 8. Auburn May 23 24. the University of Alabama Say Zt. and Alabama College at Montevallo May. Annual meetings of the boards of trustees of the institutions, of which the governor is ex officio chairman, would be held in connection with the commencements.
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Montgomery
Bibh Graves
Fone
Talladega School For Deaf
Birta
University of Alabama
Alabama College
Montevallo
Boards
Truniven
Weather forecast for DARAMA and Florida
Weather bulletin shows cloudy conditions with showers in the north and inland areas. Florida expects partly cloudy skies, with cooler northwest winds and scattered showers Wednesday night into Wednesday. conditions may affect coastal areas and inland progress.
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Darama
Conler
Roofer
Florida
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