Primary Candidates Map Intensive Drive To Shake Voters From Apathy
In Birmingham on April 25 AP reports six days of intensive campaigning ahead of the Democratic primary. Henry L. Anderton plans 17 stump speeches in South Alabama to energize voters while opposing Benster John H. Bankhead. Anderton denounces his rival’s "machine candle date" in a heated exchange.
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Leroy A. Simms
Associated
Birmingham
Henry L. Anderton
John H. Bankhead
South
Alabama
Anderton
GOP Keynoter Bachrach to head Cleveland convention
The Republican national committee chose Senator Frederick C Steiner of Oregon as the keynote speaker at the Cleveland convention. Steiner, a World War II veteran and liberal lawyer, was a Borah forces favorite and is serving his second Senate term. The article notes Alabama campaign schedules and House race dynamics, including incumbents Bankhead, Olver, Carmichael, Hill, and others facing re-election, with nominations and national committee roles outlined.
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Cleveland
Frederick C Steiner
Oregon
Senate
William B. Bankhead
Washington
W. B Olver
A H. Carmichael
Lister Hill
Joe Stamnes
Frank Boykin
George Huddleston
Sam Hobbe
Henry Steagall Wan
Kis Ozark
Newa Guly
Anderton Bankhead
Ltan C. McCord
Matt H. Murphy
A. Ma. Jone
James J. Mayfield
Hugh White
W. W. Romney
Russellville
Public Service Commission
Philadelphia
Franklin D Roosevelt
Frank W. Boskin
Mobile
Frank Bunkley
Montgomery
Henry B Stengall
Ozark
J. E Folsom
Sam Hobba
Powell pardoned in Speer murder case and prior killing
The condemned Powell faced trial for the Speer killing and for his wife s murder with a jury possible death penalty. Ten years earlier Powell and W C Cowles Sr a Jacksonville attorney clashed on a street corner Cowles was killed and Powell then convicted of first degree murder but mercy was recommended and life was imposed. Mrs Powell and Mrs Speer campaigned for his release from prison in 1920 after spending time and money on his behalf.
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Way
Powell
Speers
W. C. Cowles
Jacksonville
Cowles
Florida highway construction delayed by labor shortages
Dothan business leaders expect the Cottonwood Grangerburg NRL road to boost trade but labor shortages delay start. County Foreman C C McHachin says state officials are withholding orders until relief labor availability improves amid WPA project demand. The six mile link would connect with a Florida highway near Malone and Greenwood, expanding routes for Northbound traffic through Dothan.
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Dothan
C C. McHachin
Montgomery
Houston County
McEachin
Highway Department
McEuchin
Florida
Greenwood- Malone
Fla
New Chicago and New York Gang Combine Rumored
Whispers claim a larger criminal alliance is forming to control illicit activity across cities. Tor rio, a veteran operative, and Luciano are named as top directors in a plan that would unite Chicago and New York under a repeal-era network.
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Torrio
Chicago
New York
Luciano
Granger to Quit Timed Trot Pa The Remark
Dr Granger expresses gratitude to Harris County residents for support during his tenure and hopes his successor receives similar cooperation. He mentions a 1914 pardon helped by local officials in Alabama after starting a ten year term for second degree murder. Powell later penned a statement saying his wife killed Cowles ten years prior but let him take the blame.
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Houston
Granger
Alabama
Powell
Cowles
Chief Speech Addresses Nation and Economy
The article reports on a presidential address discussing economic philosophy, national unity, and policies for higher wages and farm income. It highlights calls to expand food production, improve homes, and distribute income to prevent future deficits, with examples from New York industries and farming. The speaker argues for ending the cycle of diminishing purchasing power between urban and rural areas, emphasizing an integrated national economy.
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Ife
New York
Irving
Nebrackal ‘Corm Growere
New York City
Eighth Avenue
Park Avenue
Hittin
Emotion Springs From Own Center Without Thought
Evanston April 35 AP scientific evidence shows emotions arise in the brain's hypothalamus, not thought, after Dr S W Rannon and colleagues traced emotional reactions to this mid-base region. They used a metal harness and fine electrodes to stimulate hypothalamic points and record physical responses, identifying the emotion's origin.
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John Lear
Evanston
Tih
S W. Rannon
Northwestern University
Kanyon
Quadruplets Plan Texas Centennial Visit
The Keyes quadruplets from Holtia Oklahoma announce a tour to Texas for the Centennial exhibition. Mary Laura Roberta will visit Callander on May 11 to invite Yvonne Cecile Marie Emilie and Annette Dionne to attend the event. They will be accompanied by Bayl or President Pat M Neff, former Texas governor.
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Mons
Mary
Laura
Roberta Keyes
Callander My 11
Remite
Yvonne
Cecile
Marie
Emilie
Annette Dionne
Texas Centenniat Exper Bion
Keyes
Flake Keyes
Holtia
Oklahoma
Praident
Pat M. Neff
Baylor
Tex
Daylight Saving Advocate Hails Healthier, Happier Time
Pittsburgh April 25 AP Robert M Garland father of daylight saving time recalls his long fight for the proposal. He says it brings healthier, happier people in many cities as clocks are set ahead for the year now in its tenth year. He notes birds and beasts are on daylight time and mentions a Bellevue pigeon and a cat. The piece ends with garbled lines about proving success by comparing financial pages of newspapers from 1936 and 1992.
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Oacy
Herbert Hoover
Madioon Square
New York
Oline
America
United States
Pittsburgh
Robert M Garland
Garland
Relief Checks Shrink for May in Southeast Alabama
Relief clients in Houston and nearby counties face smaller May payments as county commissioners consider extra appropriations. State rules require a declared emergency and dollar-for-dollar matching, cutting local aid from about 1,400 to roughly 565 monthly, with 100 welfare offices citing scarce funds and possible service reductions.
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Houston County
Mra. C. L
Collina
Colioe
State Department
Alabama
Dale
Dale County
Operaton
Houston
Geneva
County Treasury
Mias Virginie
Moors
Henry County
Houston Primary Races Involve Several Contenders
Houston voters face a May 5 primary with races for judgeship on the Court of Common Pleas, coroner, and superintendent. Claude Cotton and W. Guy Hardwick contest the judgeship, Arthur Lane, C A Sub Kirkland, and E O Williams seek the coroner seat, while the superintendent race is vigorously contested. James E. Folsom runs for Congress against Rep. Henry B Steagall, and the U S Senate race features incumbent John H Bankhead opposing H L Anderton.
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Board of Education
Court of Common Pleas
Claude T. Cotton
W. Guy Hardwick
Arthur Lane
C A. “Sub" Kirkland
E O. Willams
Kinsey Campaign Stops Highlight Local Election Talk
Baxter launches rapid campaign swing through Kinsey and Gordon with speeches in Ashford and planned visits, endorsing continuity in leadership while Prognosticators expect steady voter engagement as the election nears.
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County Election Board of Probate
Saxon Fire Circuit
Roy C
A. H. May
Consoling New League May Guard An Apity Tavages Of War
Geneva April 25 AP reports the council urges steps to protect national artistic property during war. An international committee under Prof. Ray of Great Britain plans a September conference on safeguarding art treasure and heritage amid conflict.
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Leagan
I International Committee
Prof
Ray
Great Britain
Hae Council
Protectiag
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