Tennis Tourney Opens Here Today at Dothan Club
Wiregrass Open Singles tennis tourney starts at Dothan Country Club with 15 players from Dothan and nearby towns. First round action underway. second and third rounds next week, finals in a week. Pairings announced by Raymond Spann include Maddox vs Etheridge and Mellen vs Martin among several Dothan entrants.
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Dothan Country Club
Dothan
Raymond Spann
Jake Maddox
Abbeville
W. W. Etheridge
Slocomb
Henry Mellen
James Martin
Enterprise
P. Brown
Watchers Arrested at Tennessee Primaries
Three poll watchers for Lewis S. Pope, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful against Governor Hill McAlister, were arrested today after polls opened in Memphis Tennessee during the state primaries.
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Memphis
Tenn
Lewis S. Pope
Hill McAlister
Hitler rises as king as Hindenburg seeks re election
The article traces Adolf Hitler’s rise in 1932 beginning with his challenge to President Paul von Hindenburg. It notes Hitler’s first election loss, then the run off where Hindenburg narrowly defeated him, his post election appeals, and eventual appointment as chancellor on January 30 1933 followed by Hitler’s path to presidency after Hindenburg’s death.
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Marshal von Hindenburg
von Hindenburg
Hitler
Adolph
Germany
Franz von Papen
Berlin
Mrs Lonergan Loses Suit In Land Sale Action
In Montgomery circuit court Edith M. Lonergan of Birmingham failed in a Mandamus action to overturn a Jefferson county tax sale of her lands. The report notes she is confined to a local hospital.
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Montgomery, Aln
Edith M. Lonergan
Birmingham
Montgomery
Jefferson County
Pauline Stephanson
Mid-Year Trade Slump Yet Higher Than 1933 Levels
The Associated Press reports that mid year business activity fell to February levels with a June downturn. US and Canadian passenger car and truck production dropped 7 percent from May but rose 27 percent from June last year, with six months 75 percent above 1933. Building awards fell in June though six month totals nearly doubled 1933. residential up 16.5 percent vs 1933’s first half, non residential down 18.3 percent May to June. Steel output eased 10 percent from May yet 16.1 percent above June 1933. June capacity at 52.7 percent, July dipped to 25 percent. Electricity rose seasonally in June, rail shipments up 2.6 percent over May due to grains and ore. Department store sales declined 6.7 percent from May in dollar value and 6.5 percent in volume. June prices were 0.2 percent below May and 1 percent above January.
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Conference of Statisticians In Industry
National Industrial Conference Board
United States
Canada
Blue Eagle Restored To Birmingham Firm
The NRA Blue Eagle was restored to Sunshine Cleaners in Birmingham today after 10 months away for alleged code violations. State director John D. Petree said the restoration followed a certificate showing compliance with wage hour and price provisions.
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Birmingham
NRA
Sunshine Cleaners
John D. Petree
Emergency Council
Night Stratosphere Balloon to Have Mother Pilot
Philadelphia Aug 2 AP A mother will pilot the first night flight into the stratosphere next month. Jeanette Piccard, 38, Bryn Mawr graduate, plans the ascent after September 1 if weather clears. She follows the pioneer path of her Belgian brother in law Auguste Piccard and worries about her three boys during vacation.
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Philadelphia
Jeanette Piccard
Auguste
Bryn Mawr
Republican Negro Backer of Miller Seeks Out-of-Jail Favor
From DeKalb County Alabama a Negro Republican Albert Benson jailed after an argument over Alabama governors. He wrote Governor Miller praising him as the best in years and asked the governor to intercede for his release. He says a fist fight led to his incarceration.
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Montgomery
DeKalb County
Als
B. M. Miller
Albert Benson
Eee
Albert
Alabama
Negriro Hurt as Crowd Jumps From Truck Alley Incident
Cleveland Spurlock files suit in Houston county circuit court seeking 1000 dollars in damages after a truck driven by J C Barber Transfer Co allegedly negligent in an alley crowded with Negroes caused them to scramble and push him against a brick wall on July 2.
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Cleveland Spurlock
Houston County
J. C. Barber Transfer Co
Spurlock
Transfer Company
Prep School Adds Golf to Physical Training
In San Mateo California the local high school now offers golf as part of physical education and allows students to earn physical education credits by playing six holes semi weekly at the nearby municipal links. About 48 boys and girls are enrolled in the class.
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San Mateo
Calif
San Mateo Municipal
San Mateo High School
Poultry and Gardening Leadership Meetings Set
Leadership meetings on poultry and gardening will be held at the courthouse August 9 at 9 o clock. H R Bailey Extension Poultry Specialist and Julian Brown Extension Horticulturist will speak, announced by Miss Elizabeth Camp acting home demonstration agent. Public invited, especially those interested in poultry or gardening.
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H. R. Bailey
Julian Brown
Elizabeth Camp
Cotton Prices Dip as Trade Covers Output Outlook
New York August 2 Cotton prices eased slightly on scattered pre bureau liquidation. Contracts were mainly purchased by the trade with no notable news or weather changes. Market waits the government report as private estimates average about 9,182,000 bales.
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T. W. Palmer
New York
Naval Stores Savannah Reported Stocks and Prices
Tur pentine firm shows 42 sales 196 receipts 651 shipments 2775 stock 8072 Rosin firm reports 698 sales 1947 receipts 6933 stock 109454 Quote levels include B D 4.05 E 4.10 F 415 G 420 HIK M 425 N 4.50 WG 4.55 WW X 4.75
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Naval Stores
Savannah
Chicago Butter and Eggs Market Report Notes Prices
Chicago August 2 AP Butter firm at 25 3 4 to 26 1 4 cents with extras and firsts varied by grade. Creamery specials at 93 score, eggs firm with extra firsts 17 1 2 to 18 1 2 cents, fresh graded firsts 17 to 18, current receipts 14 1 2 to 16.
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Chicago
Canning Supervisors Meet Here Saturday
Canning center supervisors will discuss plans to distribute a car load of sugar at a Saturday 10 a m meeting in Mrs G W Pruett office at the courthouse Special agent Miss Elizabeth Camp urged all supervisors to attend.
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G. W. Pruett
Elizabeth Camp
Japan rejects Swanson naval reduction proposal
Tokyo reports naval circles oppose Secretary Swanson's call to cut naval tonnage by 20 percent. They warn equal cuts would favor the United States and Britain, and preserve the five to three ratio by scrapping older ships in the US but forcing Japan to scrap newer vessels. Asahi notes Swanson's views are dismissed as absurd by naval circles.
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Japan
Swanson
Tokyo
Rengo
United States
Great Britain
Asahi
Textile Strike Sees Disorder and Unions Clash
Reported continued tensions over recognition of the Iron Moulders union as a reopening attempt sparked disorder. A child was wounded by terrorists who fired into the home of Grady Hart, a non union worker. Governor Miller conferred with Sheriff Jacobs and Jackson county officials. The plant remained closed.
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Iron Moulders Union
Grady Hart
Jacobs
E. W. McBryde
Jackson County
B. M. Miller
Montgomery
Minneapolis
Chicago
Pacific
International Longshoremen's Association
Alabama
State Textile Council
Veterans of Foreign Wars Wiregrass post organized
Wiregrass Post No 3073 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars became an official branch of the national organization last night. More than 50 members were obligated and officers installed before a large crowd. Installed officers included Carl E. Sellers as Commander, L. J. Lunsford as Senior Vice Commander, J. W. Folkes as Junior Vice Commander, J. H. Seay as Adjutant, J. N. Massie as Quartermaster, and Gus Bowen as Officer of the Day.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
National Organization
Carl E. Sellers
L. J. Lunsford
J. W. Folkes
J. H. Seay
J. N. Massie
Gus Bowen
Ball Guests to Be Made at Academy Benefit
Fragmentary note lists sums for a ball event including Academy of Friendery, Berga Co, Berry Scheie in Georgia and Tuskegee Tuskegee area, with amounts ranging around $1,000 to $6,000. Details and complete names are unclear.
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Academy
Berga Co
Berry Scheie
Berry, Ga
Tyse
Dance Friday in A Script Dance at Ellis Hall
A Friday event features a script dance led by Ellis Hall with music by Cort Montgomery. Pauline Gibson is noted to accompany, adding to the lively local social scene.
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Ellis‘ Hall
Cort
Montgomery
Pauline Gibson
Peel
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