Walker a pivotal New Deal figure in White House orbit
The piece portrays Frank Walker as a central, unseen force behind the New Deal machinery. It notes his close White House role, rumored potential replacement of Louis Howe, and his influence on federal agencies, price-fixing surveys, and capital goods financing. It also mentions Perkins and notes on the milk pricing troubles and a forthcoming cost-cutting survey.
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Ington
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New Deal
Hamony
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Louis Howe
White House
Corse
Weather digest from Florida and Tersee reports
Partly cloudy skies with isolated thunder showers in the north. Florida shows overcast conditions with a chance of light wintry showers tonight and Wednesday. Tersee forecast calls for fair spells on Wednesday with cooler air and possible rain in parts.
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Japanese Edict Stirring Powers Across Far East
Washington officials remain silent as Ambassador Bingham and the Chinese minister in London discuss Japan's new Far East policy. The talks aim to convey the Chinese viewpoint from Nanking while Washington reportedly offers no proposals. Britain weighs the risk of alienating Tokyo and awaits Tokyo's reply to a prior query.
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Robert W. Bingham
United States
Japan
Far East
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Nanking
Washington
Britain
Great Britain
Foreign Office
China
Tokyo
Japan Threatens to Oppose Foreign Aid to China
In Geneva on April 24, Japan warned the world she will oppose foreign aid to China "under whatever guise" as League of Nations circles dated the disruption. The AP dispatch notes the warning, with continued coverage indicated on the back page.
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Fresh Outbreak Rocks Mine Area Parrish Alabama
Sheriff A N Barrentine of Walker County reports a new wave of violence in the Parrish mine district with more than 100 shots fired at the Railway Fuel Co powerhouse. Two watchmen were shot, and over 50 bullet holes marked the building. Parrish, a captive mine, was closed during wage and hour disputes following the March NRA order as talks aim to reinstate about 21,000 striking miners. The incident aligns with union nonunion tensions as wage talks resume between United Mine Workers and operators amid broader conference efforts with Republic Steel and related firms to rehire idle workers.
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East Thomas
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Nine Million Paid to Alabama Cotton Farmers in Cutback Program
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration said it disbursed 9,608,747.21 dollars in rentals and benefit payments to Alabama cotton farmers under the cotton production reduction program through April 1. Payments by county are listed, highlighting Madison, Shelby, and Limestone among others.
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Local Judge Asked for Writ to Carry Out Russell Ballot
A writ request to halt the Russell County courthouse relocation vote was denied by Circuit Judge H A Pearce. The injunction prevented today’s election to decide if Seale or Phenix City would house the court. An appeal to the Supreme Court is expected to seek a later date if the injunction is lifted.
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Federal offense bill to stop fleeing across state lines
Washington April 24 AP report says the House judiciary committee approved a Roosevelt requested bill making it a federal crime to flee across state lines to escape arrest or prosecution for crime after a federal agent was killed in the Dillinger hunt. Roosevelt also nominated Thomas D Sanford to be federal attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. Albany April 24 AP notes stockholders seek receivership of Associated Gas and Electric Company amid FTC investigations in Utica.
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Vaat Associated Gas and Electric Company
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United States
Utica
Bank President Fights Robbers In Round Lake Gunfire
Round Lake Illinois April 24 AP A bank president and vigilant locals repelled a bank robbery at First State Bank of Round Lake. Three attackers fired on entry at 9 30 am. One robber wounded and captured. another fled in a car. the third believed cornered in a lumber yard. E C Weber aided by wife and clerk Vilah Hart. Bulletproof glass protected staff.
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Four Arabs to Die for Killing American and German Companion
In Baghdad on April 24, four Arabs were sentenced to death for murdering Ray Fisher, 23, University of Cincinnati graduate and son of Charles Fisher of Hialeah, Florida, and Rudolf May, a Düsseldorf newspaperman. The two men were traveling near Baghdad when attacked for matches as they tied a collapsible canoe to the river bank. Fisher died instantly from a head wound. May died after naming the assailants.
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Roosevelt to name Coolidge for Treasury post today
President Roosevelt prepares to appoint Thomas Jefferson Coolidge as Undersecretary of the Treasury, likely today. Coolidge has served since April 2 as a special assistant to Secretary Morgenthau and is described as a Bostonian.
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Methodist delegates set for General Conference in Jackson
Alabama lay and clerical delegates prepare to attend the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opening in Jackson Mississippi. Delegates include Oscar L. Tompkins and W M Curtis with seven clerical and seven lay representatives from Alabama. The body, meeting every four years, holds authority over church discipline and bishop appointments.
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Dixon supporters to tour with six radio talks and ten addresses
Houston county campaign headquarters announced six radio speeches and ten personal addresses by Frank M. Dixon supporters for governor. Speakers include Mayor J W Harris from 12 15 to 12 30 tomorrow on WHET, and Mrs Lawrence Oakley, Miss Cleola Craughon, Mrs R Yarbrough, Tom Borland, and George Calling on various Thursday through Saturday slots. Additional stops feature Judge Oscar Lewis at Taylor Webb Headland and other venues, with schedules listed for Tumbleton Malvern Kinsey Pig Creek Punsey Gordon and nearby towns.
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Negro kidnapper to die for slaying of guard
Louis Willis, a Black kidnapper from Chattanooga, is slated for execution at the state penitentiary for the slaying of a white gatekeeper during a prison break attempt on September 15. Tennessee Governor McAlister declines to interfere with the Davidson County criminal court’s judgment.
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City Auditorium to Present Russian Rhapsody Tonight
Russian Rhapsody, a three act operetta by Dothan youths James McLain and Jane Dowling, returns to the City Auditorium at eight. Sponsored by the Carolyn Dow dell Circle, the production features a large chorus, a Russian inn setting, and ensemble renditions alongside solo numbers.
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Scientists Fight to Revive Life in Dead Dog
In Berkeley April 4 AP science watches a dog revived after ten days unconscious after asphyxiation. Dr Robert Cornish reports the heart restarted and brain signs return as eyes blink and the animal twitches. He hopes brain cells may recover if retina repairs, with feeding resumed.
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Mims Heads Alabama Dental Association Group
Dr W S Mims of Huntsville was elected president of the Alabama Dental Association at its annual convention in Montgomery. Dr Charles W Hokey of Birmingham became president-elect, Dr F A Webb of Mobile elected vice president, and Birmingham doctors Hunter B Allen and Leo R Dilton reelected secretary-treasurer and press editor respectively. Delegates to the American Dental Association meeting were named from Montgomery and Birmingham.
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Birmingham motorcycle scout killed near highway guard cable
A Birmingham police motorcycle scout named Dumas F. Phillipe died after losing control of his bike and crashing into a concrete post, then a steel guard cable. He suffered a crushed head and chest and died at the hospital. He had served nine years on the force.
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Shoot To Kill Orders In Dillinger Hunt
A sprawling report on John Dillinger and his gang chronicles a run of deadly confrontations with lawmen. It notes ten to twelve officers and associates killed and details the manhunt across Wisconsin Indiana Ohio and Illinois with orders to shoot to kill and sightings near Muncie Mercer Mercer Wisconsin and Twin Cities.
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Tompkins Speaks For Bibb Graves At Local Radio
Cal Oscar II Tompkins spoke for an hour on local radio in support of Bibb Graves for Governor. He attacked local newspapers and editors, criticized Judge Leon McCord for running while a Montgomery County circuit judge, and questioned Frank Dixon’s $33,000 Jefferson County earnings. He closed by singing a pro Bibb campaign song to the tune of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.
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Alabama High School Music Festival Set For May 4 5
Montgomery hosts the third annual Alabama high school music festival with bands orchestras choirs and glee clubs from across the state. Sponsored by the Montgomery Junior Chamber of Commerce, the event expects more entrants than last year with early entries from Montgomery Eufaula Jackson Thomasville Grove Hill Lineville Troy Ozark Monroeville and the Boy's Industrial School at Birmingham.
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Dillinger to be shot by bystanders mishap noted
Beverly Hills dispatch mocks Dillinger legends as a gang miscue leads to a mistaken confrontation. Indiana reports four prisoners escaping from Michigan City prison with life terms, while a judge jokes about comfortable confinement.
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