Federation backs strict crime news display limits
The Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs adopted a resolution urging restraint on prominent crime reporting. Led by Mrs. Adams, it backed strict law enforcement and media curbs to curb sensational robberies and disclosed a $20,000 educational program drive.
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Wey T. M
Mra
Adams
Federation
Federa
Res
Wreas
Federal
Conson
Alabama Federa
Kay
Alabama
Tse Federation
Ms Said
Dothan Blacksmith N T Hutto Closes Main Street Shop
Dothan’s last main street blacksmith shop has moved from East Main to the rear of Owen Stables near the Central of Georgia Railway depot. N T Hutto operated the shop for over 20 years serving Dothan and surrounding territory, continuing his family trade as horses gave way to newer gas buggies.
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Dothan
N. T. Hutto
East Main Street
Owen
Central of Georgia Railway
Main Street
Mr. Hutto
State rests case in Davis murder trial in Alabama
In Andalusia Alabama on April 30 the state rested in the Tillman E. Davis murder trial after 50 witnesses had been summoned. Davis an insurance salesman pleads not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors said poison was found in the victim’s viscera and testimony regarding the wreck was presented.
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Davis
Andalusia
Ala
Tillman E. Davis
Thigpen
Wheme
Two Men Burned to Death in Chicago Fire
An early morning explosion at the Dabros Products refinery in Chicago killed two men and severely burned a third who died later. Foreman James Fiemc perished, and University of Chicago graduate student Wallace Kitch, 22, was found among the lab area remains. Four others escaped unhurt as fire teams contained the blaze to prevent tank spread. The refinery owner estimated damage at 160000 dollars, with oil loss included.
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Chicago
Dabros Products Corporation
James Fiem‘c
Wallace Kitch
University of Chicago
Kitch
Ohio Penitentiary
James Curran
Labor leaders urge vote against Parker for Supreme Court
Alabama labor chiefs and allied groups telegrammed Senators Black and Heflin urging rejection of John J. Parker. They accused Parker of placing property rights over human rights and said his record on the yellow dog contract showed bias against workers and the Negro vote.
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Parker
Birmingham
Ala
John J. Parker
United States Supreme Court
Black and Heflin
Alabama
Paul J. Smith
Southern Organization
American Federation of Labor
J. L. Hurst
Alsbeams Federation
Birmingham Central, Labor’ Union
Supreme Court
Robinson
Senate
Labor
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Borah
Idaho
Fess
Ohio
Gillett
Massachusetts
Hastings
Delaware
Ashurst
Arizona
Official Copy of Naval Pact Sent to Senate Today
The London naval treaty’s official copy is forwarded to the Senate for consideration. President Hoover plans to transmit a message urging ratification after hearings by foreign relations and naval committees. Debate centers on disarmament merits versus fleet buildup concerns.
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Senate
Washington
Hoover
Delgation
United States
White House
Stimson
State Department
Adams
Navy
Joseph T. Robinson
Aransas
New York City
William Pee
Foreign Relations Committee
Naval
Hete
Eeonate
Prince of Wales Named President of PGA
The Prince of Wales consented to become president of the Professional Golfers Association, succeeding the late Earl of Balfour. He has long shown interest in golf and held royal captaincies guiding metropolitan clubs. A match with Walter Hagen at Swinley Forest last summer drew attention to his talent.
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London
Prince of Wales
Professional Golfers Association
Earl of Balfour
Walter Hagen
Swinley Forest
Hagen
Two Juveniles Held in Torch Murder of 2-Year-Old
In WeWoka Oklahoma two 8 and 10 year old brothers are jailed as murder charges may be filed after Rey Yadon died from burns from gasoline soaked cloth. Juvenile officer Boyle says a hearing will determine guilt and possible charges in juvenile court.
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A. Boyle
Barthers
Boyle
Retirement fund plan for teachers abandoned for legal reasons
Birmingham April 3 AP. Mr C B Glenn superintendent of city schools says a proposed retirement fund for teachers is abandoned due to a legal obstacle. The plan would levy contributions by teachers and the action board but was found not to comply with state laws. Legislation to remove the legal technicalities will be considered at the next session.
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Birmingham
Ala
C. B. Glenn
Birmingham City Schools
Ayma
Houston County Government Loan Totals Rise
Houston County reports total approved government loans of 39 310 with five new applications filed yesterday with Probate Judge Martin. The five borrowers Bowden Rollins Burnham Jackaun Wade receive 1 675 combined. Loans support 143 farmers in the county with funds expected within about ten days.
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Houston County
Martin
Houston
Stephen Bowden
W. W. Rollins
J. N. Burnham
Mow Jackeaun
Sofia Wade
St Petersburg Bank Fails To Open In Florida
The American Bank and Trust Company, a state institution, failed to open in St. Petersburg after directors announced a protective departure date. It held $200,000 in capital, $2,675,885 in assets, and $2,206,000 in deposits before state officials assumed control today.
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St. Petersburg
ST. Peterspurkg
Fla
Aemrican Pank and Tris
State Banking Department
Woodlawn Bank Case Heads to Jury in Alabama
The case of Brian Margaret Gribbon charged with accepting reposita in the defunct Woodslawn Savings Bank while negligent was expected to go to the jury in Birmingham Alabama. Testimony from last state's witnesses opened the day as the defense prepared to proceed.
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Brian Margaret Gribbon
Woodslawn Savings Tank
Fragmented OCR Weather Sketches and Incoherent Notes
The readable text presents a jumble of phrases about attire, farming terms, and vague scenery. It includes mentions of a pad, cocots, spring, and waterward hints but lacks coherent events or names to anchor a factual summary. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable.
Four Masked Men Rob Goodyear Plant Paymaster in Alabama
Four armed men held up the Goodyear Tire plant paymaster and two guards in Gadsden Alabama and escaped in a company car with between 15 000 and 20 000 dollars. The bandits fled toward Attala and were later seen on the Gadsden Atlanta road. Police set roadblocks as investigators traced a stolen car to Birmingham. The payroll money was meant for the weekly pay.
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Gadsden
Ala
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
E. Berkenstresser
Attala
Gadsden-Atlanta
Berken
Goodyear
Cara
Guards Army
Berkenstresser
Birmingham
H. B. Harris
Caralan
Prince Carol Seeks Forgiveness From Former Wife
Rumors in Bucharest report Prince Carol planning reconciliation with Princess Helen of Greece amid claims he wrote to her from Paris. He reportedly broke with Mme Lupescu and may return home to seek forgiveness, acknowledging his son King Micharis.
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Prince Carol
Bucharest
Rumenia
Carol
Parisien
Cuventus
Mme. Lupescs
Flastes
United States party invites feature va gue lines
In London AP report a motorboat racing enthusiast Mas Hetty Caratains hosted an event with invitations showing US cities like Harlem Salt Lake City and Hollywood. The piece notes New York appears as a small emphasis on one side.
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Mas Hetty Caratains
Mapa
United States
Harlem
Salt Lake City
Hollywood
New York
Mutiny Ends as National Guards Take Ohio Prison
Columbus dispatch reports the Ohio penitentiary quieted after a week of tumult as 1,000 National Guardsmen, led by Commander Robert Haubrich, entered to quell the mutiny following a deadly fire. Wounded convicts and plans for a barbed wire stockade, tents, and revised security marked the new enforcement.
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Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus
Murray L. Wolfe
Charles J. Quinlan
Percy Sullivan
Edward Dolan
Roy Steele
James BK. Winning
Louis Wolfe
Albert Faar
Lester Palasay
NRA Service
Preston E. Thomas
Ohio
Sin
Robert Haubrich
Haubrich
Tony
Prien’ Officista
Thomas
George Tonoff
Toledo
Jewell Joffe
Lucas Coutéy
White City
Col. Heydrich
Gilbert
State Welfare
Hal J. Griswold
Grisweld
Bettmet
Myers Y. Cooper
Tts
Citizens’ Committee
State Board of Control
Bridewell Prison
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Heflin-Black
London Naval Conference
Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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