TVA Challenge Before Highest Court
The case before the Supreme Court involves fourteen Alabama Power minority stockholders challenging TVA in federal court. They seek to halt a contract for power exchange and a planned interconnection to supply seven Alabama counties, arguing the act violates the constitution. The dispute centers on federal power vs state rights and marks a key point in New Deal litigation as arguments proceed with prominent legal figures defending both sides.
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Abhington
Bu O
Forney Johnston
Jogham
Alabama Power Co
Tennessee Authority
Npardetick
Federal District Court
Alabama
Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Inkter
T&a
Stanley Reed
John Lord O'Brian
Genwal
James M. Beck
Vermont
Lawrence C. Jones
TVA
Roosevelt
Whitt House
Supreme Court
Policy Assailed New York Broker Seeks Cotton Selloff
New York broker Joseph J. O'Donnell criticized the government's Federally owned cotton policy. He urged a steady reduction of holdings by 1,000,000 bales annually regardless of price, arguing the farm board stock of 2.5 million bales requires an orderly sale. He noted the ongoing issue mirroring past totals and current large holdings.
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New York
Washington
Dee
Joseph J. O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Gra Farm Board
Esa
Installation of Woodmen officers at Wiregrass Post meeting
Veterans of Foreign Wars will install officers at a joint meeting with the Woman's Auxiliary on Thursday night. Alabama department commander Ray Allen and state adjutant J A Joyner will attend for the 7:30 ceremony. Named officers include T J Whitley Jr as commander and J W Folkes as high cles, with Gravee day officer, C advocate, Dr J A Camp Sal surgeon, and Rev Hodges as post chaplain.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Ray Allen
Alabama
J. A. Joyner
Woodmen
T. J. Whitley, Jr
J. W. Folkes
Arnte Aigh-Coramel
J. Gravee
J. C
J. A. Camp— Sal
Demp- Wy W. Hodges
Britain Will Keep Peace Plan Buried in Geneva Crisis
The League of Nations shelved the Franco British peace plan for Italy and Ethiopia as Laval and Hoare resigned amid backlash. Prime Minister Baldwin defended the approach in Commons, stressing Anglo French solidarity while Italy and Ethiopia fought costly battles with thousands dead and strategic shifts along the Takkaze and Makale fronts.
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Devon Francis
Ateocisted
Stair Weller
Council of the
League of Nations
Laval
France
Samuel Houra
England
Beet
Baldwin
House of Commons
Ig Ralne
Italy
Ethiopia
Hoara
Sir Samuel
House
Great Britain
East Africa
Asmara
Exttrea
Samuel Hoare
Parla
Hoare
London
Mallon
Dombe Guiana Pass
Aksum
Tukkaze
Makale
Con- Lilet
Takkaze
Raporta
League of Iron Council
Geneva
Hine
Stanley Baldwin
Commons
Sate
Sromlee
Ot Na- Hons
Paris
Dothan Drive Extension Aims At New Factory Plan
A national company pledges to build a factory in Dothan with at least 350 workers and a $150,000 bond drive. Local committees extend the subscription period to December 24 to secure pledges, as Coca Cola and others urge community support and tax the bonds at 5 percent. The project leverages Dothan’s water, rail access, and location to spur year round industry, with local business leaders stressing the need for industrial payrolls.
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Angreeing
W. PB. Malone
Chamber of Commerca Tollaiting
Christman
Matone
Fiva Committee
G. M. Lewis
Coca Cola
Igguo
Lewis
Dothan
Compristo
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Lachas
Jenkeut
Com
Three Months Old Dorothy Ann Wood Tumbling Feats Amaze Precocity
Three month old Dorothy Ann Wood astonishes observers with tumbling feats under her father G. Ht Wood and mother present. The infant proves precocious as she executes tricks with a Rogers-like poise, drawing smiles from onlookers and a wary cameraman. continued on page eight.
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Dorothy Ann Wood
NATO
Faulk
Luglio
Aw Shucks
Auya
Dorothy Anne Wood
G. Ht. Wood
Mother
G. H. Wood
Dorothy Ann
Doro ‘Othy
Dothan
Pay Boost Ahead for WPA Clients
HS S Gesmer state PWA director announced today that the start of PWA's 10,000,000 construction program will mean increased pay for men now of Works Progress Administration work. Gesmer said contracts had been awarded on virtually all PWA projects.
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Associated Presa
Montgomery
Hs&s Gesmer
PWA
Works Progream Administration
Tata
Golsmer
Lang er Cleared as Federal Jury Acquits Dakota Officials
BISMARCK North Dakota December 19 A M A Federal court jury acquitted former Governor William Langer and two other former state officials on conspiracy charges They were charged with obstructing relief legislation by soliciting political contributions from workers paid with Federal relief and highway funds The acquitted include BR A Kinzer former relief secretary and Frank Vogel former state highway commissioner
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Goverment Fulin
Kelle
Ex-Husband Held in Death Plunge
In San Francisco Thomas L. Matking, 61, was held in the death plunge of his divorced wife Olga Steck, a former "egfeld Follies Beauty," from a 12th floor hotel room. He claimed she jumped, saying he heard a noise behind him and she vanished as he packed. Police Inspector Allen McGeing questioned his account, noting they do not believe him.
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Anointed
San Francisco
Thomas L. Matking
Olga Steck
Egfeld Follies
Bond
Matkina Ta
Allen Bmeging
Alabama highway department shifts drivers after slow work jokes
The Alabama highway department replaces slow workers after a long period of jokes about "slow men at work" and mockery from motorists, moving to new team assignments and a revised approach to traffic projects.
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Montgomery
Dee
Ntets Nghway
Wilaude
Wiregrass Teachers Receive $111,883 Christmas Present
State Department of Education dispersed 111,883 to Wiregrass public schools as holiday aid, boosting total disbursements since Oct 1 to 2,474,000. Payments covered various counties and funds, part of a larger effort amid budget cuts and political controversy over potential tax changes.
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Wiregrass
State Department of Education
Wie Grace
Settee
Cottes
Covington
Dale
Geneve
Thelma Todd Death Mystery Bolsters Grand Jury Probe
Los Angeles December 20 Thelma Todd death case remains a major puzzle as grand jury investigators questioned Mrs Carmen West estranged wife of Todd's business partner who described a chocolate colored phaeton with a dark man driver seen near Todd's garage. West details an encounter on Sunday with Todd and a foreign looking man hours before the celebrity was found dead. county officials plan further questioning while a chemical analysis of Todd's organs proceeds to determine possible poisoning or drugging.
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Angeles
Thelma Todd
Hollywood
Carmen Wesl
Sunda
Mra
Sania Montea
San Fermando Valley
Waa
Sunadt Boulevard
Mias Todd
Vine Street
Burton Fitts
Mia
Bitty
Grand Jury
Comedienne
Abernathy
Mita Tuld
Ray
Supreme Court Montgomery Dec 19 Alabama decisions listed
The Alabama Supreme Court handed down several decisions. Appeals from various circuit courts were considered, with several cases affirmed in part and reversed in part and remanded. Justices commented on orders involving multiple appellees and executors, including Brown Rank of Columbia and Emille Mey Klary, with actions from Houston and Geneva circuits.
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Montgomery
Alabama Suprema Court
Alabama
M.A Miller
Adme
Horror
Franklin A. Clark
Dudley O'Neil
Covington
Brown, Jrank
Columbie Va
Emille Mev Klary
Houston
W. J. Grint
H. M. Carswell
Admr
Gort
Knight
J. W. A. Ditiman
AJL
Calhoun
Hauaton
D. L. Watson
Thelave Nash Watson
Geneva
Gainesville City Suspends Ad Valorem Taxes for 1936
Mayor P. W. Norwood and Gainesville city council announce a ninth straight year of tax relief, suspending ad valorem taxes for 1936 due to treasury conditions. Taxpayers are advised of the temporary hold and expected continuation of relief measures as stated in their notice.
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Gainesville
Als
P. W. Norwood
Gainesville Ciizens & Christman
Congress to act on cash bonus issue soon says speaker
Washington December 19 Speaker Hyena wald said he believed both senate and house would push the cash bonus bill proposed for veterans. He predicted a quick vote and adjournment by May 1 if inflation is removed, and urged acting now to resolve the issue while veterans relief efforts press for agreement.
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Washington
Hyena Wald
Senate
House
Hfe
Byrne
Kyran
Dan
Congress
Ngeston
Kobudy
Fuelwer
Oregon
Roosevelt
Inanrkn
Methote
Abduction Stuns Doylestown as Teen Is Rescued
Caleb Milne, 16, a wealthy textile heir, was found bound and gagged beside a roadside ditch after alleged kidnapping. Federal agents traced the case as police pursued Buffalo, Philadelphia suspects linked to a ransom demand of 25 000 dollars. Milne survived as doctors and family fought to confirm his identity and safety.
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Leo Sheridan
Doylestown
Caleb J. Ming
Wao
Bstine
Ing
New York
Milian
Rand
Hravottal
Milne
Keir Wan
Hanvy
Neadia
B. R. Gophad
Philadephia
Nan
Robert Kouser
John
Max Riokin
Lance Amith
Philadelphie
George Cadwalader
Lahe
Bradford Green
Alina
Caleb
Germantown
Warren Mine
Edward Stricklend
Mailing hints and court ruling amid holiday deliveries
The article discusses expedited parcel handling and special delivery options praised by patrons as Christmas packages approach. It notes the postal office will stay open late on Saturday and highlights emphasis on proper wrapping, addressing, and stamps for reliable delivery amid heavy year-end mail. It also covers a Waterbury court ruling where Judge Alfred C Baldwyn denied an act of God defense and awarded Frank Tavano 6271 for rain damage to wallpaper stock after water backed into his store.
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Awell
Mulling
del Avery
Malone
Dothan
Pontmantar
Nordal
Cheixtmas Parkagen
Paul Gol Pont
Winrran
Mes
Smulane
Superior Court
Alfred C. Baldwyn
Frank ‘Tavano
Waterbury ‘Trust Company
Hia Jiandford
Baldwin
Tavan
Snow Sweeps In Neate East After Blanket Lox Midwest
Chicago dispatch reports a Midwest snow sweep after a blanket from the Great Lakes region. The Weather Bureau forecast spreading snow into Indians, Ohlo and Pennsylvania by nightfall. Temperatures fell on the northern plains while remaining near freezing elsewhere. Air traffic remained unaffected despite municipal airport officials. Two transport ships were grounded at Eishtown Pa due to icing.
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Midwest
Chicago
Great Lakes
Weather Bureau
Ohlo
Pennsylvania
Jee Plains
Minheads
Mercury
Ekshtown
Weather Summary for Alabama and Northwest Florida
Alabama forecast shows fair skies with a cooler northwest portion. Temperature edge expected around 30s Thursday night into Friday. Northwest Florida sees fair conditions with light winds along the coast and a cooler overnight period through Friday.
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Alabama
Florida
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Stats
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Rapor-Avnen
Solomon Foxter
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