High Court hears arguments on AAA act constitutionality
The Supreme Court opened the session with the final phase of New Deal farm legislation. Arguments covered the AAA as amended last August and petitions from Louisiana rice millers and other parties seeking injunctions against processing taxes. A January ruling on two AAA controversies is anticipated.
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Theowest
Supreme Court
Lee Mills Corp
Wight
Louisiana
AAA
NRA
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Tipaut
U. & Insista
Mig
Alabame Power Co
Jasd
Louisville
Bill
Ave Wagner Inbaract
Guffey Cnat Dit
Briderleaks
Weratortum
Cuban millionaire Caetano found after ransom bid
Cuban army locates Nicolas Caetano after a two week kidnap ordeal. He was held for about 501 thousand dollars. details of recovery and ransom payoff unavailable. Police suspect a leftist group masterminded the plot. Soldiers recovered Caetano and his captive near a Santiago de las Vegas home, with two guards dead.
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Havana
Nicolas Caetano
Millonaire
Castano
Thousenda
Mac Ted Beer
Enatch
National Army
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Pollos
Army
Ehrulfaur
Santiago de Las Vegas
Havens
Twoen
Robbers hold up Benton county store in $25 theft
Three masked robbers entered the Cadden store in Benton County forcing the proprietor to open the safe. They bound the owner and a clerk to chairs and escaped with about $25. Sheriffs and the county chief launched a wide search, but no arrests were made as investigators combed the area for the gunmen.
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Safa Benton
Fotle H. 1
Dickerson
Bela
Ditoly
Mita
Abd
AM. Miller
Reesnby
Abn
Sev
Commission To Execute Wishes Of Voters On Manager Plan
Dothan voters face a Tuesday referendum on whether to adopt a manager form of government or keep the three member commission. The commission states it will abide by the electorate’s decision and has provided a clear vote opportunity without advocating a side.
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Dothan
I. C Bales
Renee
Cheirmen
M. A. Miller
Dothanites Hurt in Bus Accident Killing Two
Dothan residents Mr and Mrs O B Pittman were among two injured in a head on crash between a bus and a truck on the Old Spanish Trail near Crestview Sunday. The truck occupants Clarence Watts 23 Chipley and Glenmore Newting 21 Defupts Springs died. Bus driver G C Wells Pensacola. Seven of thirteen bus passengers hospitalized. Inquest at the scene held by Sheriff M H Prescott Walton County. Another crash near Crestview injured Jean White and Andrew Hicks near Midland City.
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Dothan
Creatview
Clarence Watts
Chipley
Glenmore Newting
de- Fuptsk Springs
Watts
G. C. Wells
Pensacola
Craatview Hospital
Mr and Birs
Pittman
James S. Hall
Hateh
N. Mex
Kenneth Dunmead
Jacksonvile
Frs
Milus Poposy
Los Angeles
Monroe Higgon
Floridatown
George T. Kernton
M. H. Prescott
Walton County
Crestview
Jean White
Andrew Hicks
Midland City
White
Legion Wrestling Show Donates to Christus Stocking Fund
Chester R. Vickery American Legion announces proceeds from this week's wrestling show will fund the Christus stocking fund for underprivileged children. Taxen and promoter fees are included. A distribution committee will be appointed to recommend recipients for gifts from the fund.
Trial Near End In Mass Murders Case At Fort Orchard
On December 18 AP reports prosecutors moved to wrap up testimony in the murder trial of Leo Hell and Peggy Peterson Paulos for killing four men and two women at the Frank Fueder cottage during the night of March 28, 1984. Seattle detective Ernest Yoria testified about a confession by Mrs. Paulos naming Hall as the slayer as defense counsel prepared cross examination of Hall after 16 hours of questioning post arrest.
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Wash
Leo Hell
Peggy Peterson Paulos
Frank Fueder
Ernest Yoria
Seattle
Spe
Ray R. Greenwood
Yoria
Trainmen warned by Detroit director over conduct
Detroit December 2 AP report quotes Edward A Mitters directing train crews to stop watches and lamination of tickets after the train. The warning targets motorized drivers amid unspecified incidents as officials seek discipline aboard city trains.
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Tratfo
Edward A. Mitters
Four Year Cotton Plan Hit As Abandonment Of Exports
Birmingham dispatch reports at a Southern States Industrial Council meeting that a four year plan from the agriculture department means abandoning foreign markets for cotton. Verbal critique from James B. Moons of New Orleans urges a long term production readjustment to keep southern farm towns fed and housed while defending domestic and foreign markets as stakeholders in cotton’s future.
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Department of Agriculture
James B
New Orleans
Reed
Ed Thons
Southern States Industrial Council
Edmons
Vation
Wallace
Signs of Temes toffies First Taste of Malting Rush
Dothan postoffice workers report the first signs of a Christmas rush with a large mail pile and many packages in festive colors. Officials say the malting spree will surge later this week as clerks handle increased mail volume. Shoppers are urged to buy early and mail before the last minute rush to avoid delivery delays.
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Toffies
Christuss
Postoffice
Montag
Intensive drive to sell factory bonds in Dothan
A local committee launches an aggressive bond sale to fund a new factory in Dothan with 350 jobs and a $150000 yearly payroll. The plan seeks $350000 in bonds backed by a five percent rate, with half repaid in 16 years and a 35 year option. Subscriptions include Malone 5000 plus and Coca Cola 1500.
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Dothan
Alto
Inca
Sorees
Balf
Malone
Blumberg’e
Coca Cola
G. M. Lewis
Soloman Liddon
Houstop Hotel
Limeon
Dr. E. F. Moody
Frank Pridgen
W. D. Malone
the Eagle
Consolidated Produce Company
R. May
D. C. Halston
Grady Watford
J. G. Register
Clipper Lands Second Flying Boat at Manila
The Philippine Clipper landed in Manila with the second transpacific air mail cargo from Alameda California. The 8000 mile flight took 60 hours four minutes, similar to the China Clipper. Stops were Honolulu Midway Wake Island and Guam. Captain J H Tilton said the flight was without incident.
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P. J
Alameda
Calif
Malia
Cotton contract signers to pick committee list
Cotton contract signers in Houston county will vote Tuesday through Thursday to elect three committee members per community for the Bank head cotton control program. Elections occur in each community with voting times and locations listed. Committeemen meet Friday at the courthouse to select three county committeemen, vacancies filled by alternates. Only contract signers may vote. C. M. Ling notes the process is vital for program success.
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Houston County
C. M. Ling
Aubford
Gordon
Cameron
Webb
Cottonwood
Rehoneth
Tellico
Dothan
Planes Homing Bombardment Group To Maxwell Field
Army Seventh Provisional Bombardment Group planes took off from Vero Beach Municipal Airport for March Field California with first stop at Maxwell Field Montgomery Alabama. Brig Gen H A Arnold led the group Lieut Col Clarence L Tinker commanded the planes as they participated in winter maneuvers in South Florida and the Miami area.
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Montgomery
Als
H. A. Arnold
Clarence L. Tinker
General Headquarters Air Force
South Florida
Miami
Finesse Lacking Burglar Strikes Birmingham Home
Birmingham December 16. Police say motor patrolman W D Haynie failed to report at roll call. A burglar entered while his wife and he were away, taking and ransacking the house and seizing Haynie’s slippers. Officers pursuing leads.
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Isal Birmiardsin
Birmingham
APJ
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X Motor Scout
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Retiring New Orleans Weather Bureau Chief After 52 Years
J Tyane Monroe Cline a veteran meteorologist of the United States weather bureau plans to retire after 52 years of government service. He will open an art shop in New Orleans Vieux Carre and be succeeded by W M McDonald as principal meteorologist. Cline born October 12 1861 served since 1832 in weather reporting and led the New Orleans bureau after Galveston storm. His wife drowned in the disaster. he and his brother saved a child on improvised boards. He received special retirement compensation for long service and illness.
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J. Tyane Monroe Cline
United States Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
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Galveston Flor
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Als Barther
Joseph L. Cline
Unem
Cottonwood Man Shot by Police Chief in Cottonwood
Ode Nichols of Cottonwood was shot and critically injured by Police Chief Martin after arresting him for disorderly conduct and resisting. Nichols reportedly attacked with the officer’s club during transport to jail. Sheriff Mayard indicated no charges against the officer.
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Dothen
Gattonwood
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Randuck
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Nichola
Pallel
Notnel
Hint
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Marlin
Nichols
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Hhertre Mayard
Martin
County
Two Lose Lives In Birmingham Traffic Fatalities
Birmingham records two traffic deaths over the weekend as a pedestrian and a car passenger die. Jamon William McCol, 18, was hit Saturday night and died in hospital. Jack Johnson, 21, crushed when a car driven by George Coleman, 20, overturned on Red Mountain. Coleman held on $300 bond as authorities investigate. Police say Mina Marie Persona, 18, driver in another fatal incident, was detained pending inquiry.
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Birmingham
Jamon William McCol
Jack Johnson
Wee
George Coleman
Red Mountain
Coleman
Youns McCoal
Mina Marie
Death of Harris in Phoenix City Ruled Accident
John W. Harris, 64, a prominent business figure, died at his residence from a gunshot wound. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental after investigators found a bullet wound behind the right temple and a pistol near the body with the handle broken, apparently when it fell. Local police noted Harris may have fired the weapon.
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Phenix City
John W. Harris
Buss- Bewa
Bia
Phonix City
Harris
Appeals For Continued Dole Grant Match Economy Call
Officials from state and local authorities press for extended dole funds as President Roosevelt shapes next year’s program. Mayors emphasize federal aid should continue despite relief funding cuts. Montana appeals reach the White House through Senator Murray amid talks of broader federal support before Congress reconvenes.
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Laeser
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Conference of Mayors
Iece
Congress
Dola
Montana
Murray
Roce
Wealthy Milne heir kidnapped in Philadelphia mystery
Caleb J. Milne IV, a 24 year old heir from Philadelphia's Milne family, has vanished after a note claimed he was kidnapped. Police and U S agents joined the search in New York and Woodstock, while relatives deny abduction and urge caution as investigations continue.
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Chwartz
Murray
Caleb
Frederic
Matt
New York
Phere
Christman
Federal agency heads summoned in Alabama meeting
Dec 26 AP reports all federal agency heads in Alabama are called to assemble tomorrow for a coordination session led by the national emergency council director. A report on each agency's activities and services to citizens will be submitted, with invitations extended to U.S. senators and all Alabama congressmen.
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Japanese Bite Off Huge Area In China Coup
News from Great Falls Montana reports the death of Gov. Frank H. Cooney triggering a gubernatorial transition to W. Eimer Volt as president pro tempore due to no lieutenant governor. Meanwhile in China Japanese forces extended control in Hebei and Chahar provinces, seizing Tangku and Tanggu areas, closing gates, and declaring an autonomous regime as part of a broader occupation and military consolidation.
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Frankie, Cooney
Great Falls
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Frank H. Cooney
Malone
Hoon
Hoa
John J. Erlekron
Tha’ Gnaney
Winterlekeen
Sen
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Chahar Province
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Hopeh
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Tange
Tangke
Gaat Hop
Yin Ju-hong
Nothing Demilitarized Zone
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U Port
Tienigin
Mite
Bate
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Pinto
Peace Preservation Corps Fundicion
Shang Chen
Hupsh
Wom
Chineng
Lwaders
Ceml
Satoun
Hapsh
Chahar
Tanke
Roosevelt Budget Talks Set With Top New Deal Aides
President Roosevelt convened a high level budget conference with top New Deal officials including Hopkins, Ickes, Morgenthau, and Tugwell to outline next year’s emergency outlays and relief demands. The session aims to shape federal treasuries and expenditures for the coming fiscal year starting July 1, amid a projected large deficit and debates over relief scope.
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Wec
API
Toonnvett
Ohief Financial and
Diecum
Harry Li. Hopkin
Ickes
Morgenthau
Daniel Lall
Ure
Cugwell
Agriculture
Frank Walker
Warm Springs
T Hopkins
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Hog Sale Slated In Ashford Before Christmas
Promoter Lente Radney announced a regular hog sale to be held at Ashford on Wednesday. The event will be the last sale before the Christmas holiday. At the most recent sale two weeks earlier Stadney and other Ashford farmers sold 442 hogs for a total of 6485.97 dollars.
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Ashford
Ashfort
Lentee Radney
Stadney
Huntaville publishers charged with TVA fraud
J E Pierce of Huntaville and E H Roach secretary were called to trial in Federal court on fraud charges tied to an alleged TVA unite farming promotional scheme. William Pierce, acting publisher’s son, defends the effort as legitimate advertising for a special TVA related edition.
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Huntavilte Pubiinkar
Alde
Froud Memphig
J. E. Pierce
Huntavile
Ann
E. H. Roach
TVA Unite
William H. Perce
Actatiny
Weather report snippets from Alabama and Florida
The text provides fragmentary forecast notes for Alabama and Florida. It mentions partly clouded conditions with frost potential near Alabama and partly cloudy skies along the Florida coast. Temperature ranges are unclear, with references to a Monday night and Tuesday outlook, but details are garbled and difficult to decipher.
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