Bonus Next Year Boost for World War Veterans
Associated Press reports at the White House that American Legion leader Ray Murphy presented demands for cash payment of the WWI bonus. The program also calls for pensions for widows and dependent children, universal military service, and strong national defense. Murphy and John Taylor met President Roosevelt, declining to comment on his stance or veto chances.
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State budget slashes county health aid after comptroller order
A provation ordering by the comptroller narrows a $202,000 appropriation to aid five county health units while the central office grant remains $197,100. Salaries in state departments labeled non-essential are cut to align with a $4.7 million reduction, with public schools set to receive $7,551,257 from all state sources.
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Montevallo
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Livingston T
Gadaden
Montgomery
Lee
Alabama Power TVA case echoed in high court dispute
Minority stockholders of Alabama Power challenge the Tennessee Valley Authority as a city pleads for approval to use TVA power via Wilcox Dam. Florence argues the suit is akin to the dog in the manger, stating no equity exists to block the sale of power Alabama Power began in 1928 and still delivers to Florence. A Supreme Court hearing is set for next Thursday with a January decision likely.
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Alabama
Nigh Tribunal
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Wilcoa Dam
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Ginning Gains Mora Thas Millen Bales Turned Out in Alabama
In a December report from the Census Bureau Alabama ginning shows mixed results with county by county production figures for 1034. Barbour Colbert Dallas Etowah Houston Jefferson Lauderdale Madison Mobile Montgomery Morgan and other counties list various bale counts, reflecting regional differences in cotton processing across the state.
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Bureau of Census
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Colbert
Houston
Jeffers
Lauderdals
Madison
Mobile
Montgomery
Morgen
Canadian Matron Hangs For Poison Death Of Spouse
WOODSTOCK Ont Dec 17 AP Mrs Elizabeth Tilford 56 mother of nine died on the gallows in Woodstock county jail for poisoning her third husband Tyrell Tilford. First woman hanged in Ontario in 62 years. Execution at 12 59 am, death instantaneous. Powell officials and court authorities attended. Four of Tilford's children witnessed the body as coroner's jury viewed it later. Governor general in council declined to interfere and she told her attorney she would rather be innocent than guilty.
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Tyrell Tiford
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Explosion kills two at lumber mill in Columbia
A boiler exploded at EM Garrett lumber milling company in Columbia N G killing two Negro men and injuring five. Fireman Mone Cradle, 35, was thrown seven feet and killed instantly. Laborer Bial Clark, 8, knocked down near hospital, died shortly after arrival. Superintendent Dunbar blamed cold water in the boiler for the blast.
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Columbia
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EM. Garrett Lumber Milling Company
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Ambulance Screams by as Officer J Landrigan Saves Woman
In Angeles on December 17 an ambulance approached a distracted pedestrian. Officer Jon Landrigan lunged, knocked the woman clear of danger, and urged her to forgive the rough action.
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Trattia
Jon Landrigan
Women form Hot Potato Club to defy potato act in Seattle
Twelve women led by Mrs Sedle Barker republican state committeewoman form the Hot Potato Club in Seattle. They plan to raise and sell potatoes as a protest, aiming to cultivate a ton of spuds in gardens yards and beds in defiance of the potato content act.
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Wash
Sedle Barker
November Industrial Output Surges in 1935 Markets
The monthly survey from The Associated Press shows November industrial activity continuing the rapid rise seen in October with output more than 21 percent above early September levels and 351 percent higher than last year's final week. Freight loadings reached a peak not seen since 1931, coal shipments rose with colder weather, and automobile production kept advancing though at a slower pace. Cotton, steel, and electric power hit new year highs, while residential building stayed strong though below the peak of October.
Purchase Of 500 War Planes Reported Nears Approval
The War Department is nearing announcement of buying 500 combat type airplanes to bolster Gen. Headquarters Air Force at an estimated contract total around 20 million dollars. First B-24 style four engine bombers would weigh about fifteen tons and fly across 2,100 miles at 234 mph, the fleet to include pursuit craft and flying fortresses.
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Dec. Jr
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Ohio
Cvew
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Lesia Tower
Chicago butter market report shows steady prices
In Chicago on December 17 the AP notes butter prices across grades remain unchanged with slight fluctuations. Prices listed include 2,808 for extra fine, 27 for fresh graded, 24 for current tea celery, and 21 for refrigerator extras, with standard at 20 and first at 20 1-4.
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Acconda
Missing Actress Miss Todd Behind 2 A.M. Café Dispute
Hollywood police question actress Miss Todd amid a dispute with Roland West over late nights and a locked living quarter door. West says he kept the door locked after Miss Todd left for the Trocadero at 2 a.m. and later heard her bulldog whine. He suspects she may have fainted at the garage where her car was kept and started the engine to stay warm.
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Miss Todd
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Roland West
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Bruce Clark
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Abe
Actress Miss Todd Found Dead After Extortion Scare
Police pursue multiple theories after actress Miss Todd is found dead in a motel room. West reports she had fainting spells and fumes. her mother suspects murder while a telephone call suggested she was alive Sunday. A physician notes no heart trouble ten days earlier. Two extortion defendants face new notes in the case.
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West
Lama priests halt afforestation plan in Inner Mongolia
In Inner Mongolia on December 17, lamas blocked the Suiyuan government project to plant trees for deserts. Several people became sick and died as work began, with priests claiming digging disturbed the earth and disturbed demons seeking revenge. The protests extended to forbidding monks from further participation.
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Pailing Miao
Inner Mongolia
Suiyuan
Gobi Desert
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