Alabama Gains From New Deal Spending In 1936
As 1936 ends, Alabama figures prominently in federal program spending across farm and factory sectors. TVA projects, road construction, grade crossing removals, and rural relief drive investments totaling over 150 million dollars for the state, with TVA alone slated to reach 151 million in the year. Alabama also prepares for a possible relocation of TVA headquarters to Muscle Shoals while continuing work on Guntersville Dam and related power initiatives.
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Washington
Alabama
Tennesses
TVA
Knoxville
Tenn
Muscle Shoala
Ala
Worka Progress
Foratauult
Bureau of Public Roads
Huro L. Black
Public ‘Works Administration
Alace
Taonta
Pwva
CCC
Dothan Livestock Market Stable Through Holidays
Dothan Livestock reports active demand for cattle and hogs during the holidays. Cattle prices hold steady with ranges for steers, heifers, cows, bulls, and calves given, while hogs show slight price rise but waning demand for lighter weights.
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Dothan
Dothan Faoking A
Jersey
Cormon
Montgomery Livestock Report Highlights Year End Prices
Montgomery stockyard notes lighter cattle receipts with bids for heavy grading cattle at 8.78 per hundredweight for cattle over 240 pounds while lighter No 1 quality cattle in the 180 to 240 pound range bring around 9.00, reflecting modest activity on December 31.
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Montgomery Livestock
Montgomery
Twins in hospital corridor amid birth of two sons
In Seattle on New Year's Eve Ar ne Seifert and W L Dayton learned their wives would have twins, with nurses confirming two boys. The article also notes Rural Resettlement Administration activity in Alabama, including $2 535 149 in grants and 54 040 direct grants, and efforts to address farm tenant problems.
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Seattle
Arne Seifert
W. L. Dayton
Dayton
O. Saifert
Seifert
Anid Ioana
Alabama
December 1936: romance rebellion and war loom large
A condensed panorama of 1936 events with royal upheavals in Britain, Chiang Kai-shek and Chang Hsieh-liang in China, Madrid and Spain’s civil war tensions, Mussolini and Franco era alliances, the Ethiopian defiance, and shifting U.S. New Deal and economic confidence as year ends. The piece threads royal drama, revolts, and global politics through December.
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Volta Torret
British Empire
Crisi
Baldwin
Edward Vix
Wallis Simpson
George VI
Elizabeth
Spain
Madrid
Europe
Rucelana
Italy
Ethiopia
Ras Iméru
Selagale
F. Th. R. Halls
Roosevelt
Baenos Aires
Virginia
Londons
Punch
Sante Cl
Uttle Jim
Susan Anné
Tom
James Norman Hall
Battle Looms Over Neutrality Law Aims at Spain
A Senate debate warns that amending the neutrality act to apply to Spain could excuse misuse of power and threaten U.S. policy. Officials note shipments of used engines to Russia show wartime tensions. German volunteers rush to Spain as Hitler keeps New Year plans, with many nations eager to send volunteers before pledges and patrols limit movement.
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Spain
State Department
Pittman
Don
United States
Department
Berlin
Uct
Naval Arms Race Signals Upgraded World Battleships
The article notes Britain and France expanding shipyards to boost sea defenses and naval power, with Jane's Fighting Ships predicting Britain leading construction. It cites Washington treaty limits, the fate of its provisions, and plans for two 35,000 ton battleships as Britain resumes a naval buildup. The piece mentions U.S., Japan, Italy, France, and Germany amid tensions and possible extensions or denials of treaty constraints.
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Japan
Great Britain
France
Tealy
Jane
Britain
United States
Italy
Germany
Washington
Pacific Ocean
Admiralty
Londes
Dean Tucker Richmond Columnist Dies at 71
Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist Dean Harry Tucker, longtime Virginia writer known for his "Main Street" column, died at 71 after four decades of association with Virginia journalism and the paper. He was widely recognized as a dean of Richmond writers.
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Harry Tucker
Richmond
Harness
Richmone
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Mineas
Virginia
Menapayers
Main Street
Morning After Headache Relief Promoted by BC Formula
An old advertisement touts the BC headache and neuralgia remedy as quick acting with organic ingredients. It claims the product eases morning after headaches and helps restore energy, urging readers to keep a package handy in 16 23 cent sizes or by the dose at fountains.
New Year's Eve Celebrations Planned Across Dothan
Simple preparations mark New Year celebrations with home parties and small dances in Dothan. Nightclubs plan special programs while law officers urge extreme caution after injuries in past years.
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Dathan
Hog Jowl and Black Eyed Peas For New Year Dish
A Dothan report recalls a radio exchange about whether tradition or diet governs New Year breakfast. Bob Morris, a veteran employee, declares he will eat hog jowl and black eyed peas to begin the year, amid questions about the dish's place in local custom.
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Deb Morris
Qquawkin
the Inquirer
Dothan
Black Eyed Peas
Bob Morris
Atantic
Li Raltroid
Kidnap Note Sets Ransom Demands For Family Trucked Away
A ransom note printed on folded foolscap demanded ten thousand dollars in five dollar bills and the rest in eighty-dollar bills. It stated the boy would be safe with no death threat and warned the ransom would double if negotiations did not start by Sunday January 3. The note signed with no names appeared to be in a child’s handwriting and carried in a dirty, pocket-worn paper.
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Mattson
Denny Sheds Light on Alabama Football Legacy
Dr. Denny, longtime Alabama president, cherished youth energy and Crimson Tide pride. He joined Tide trips to Pasadena Bowls, witnessing three wins in four games, and kept watching practice with a superstition about an undefeated season when Bike is bowled over. After repeated pleas to stay, the board appointed Da Foster on Oct 10 as his successor.
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Dr. Denny
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Pasadena
Tle
Denny
Heaith
da Foster
Felice Found Dead on East 111th Street
Peter Redabirt Felice, 38, an associate of Jack Legs Diamond, was found dead on East 111th Street in a foggy dawn. A blood trail led to a nearby shop and a bullet hole was located in the back of his head. police say he had likely been dead about an hour.
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New York
Peter
Redabirt" Fellee
Jack
Legs" Diamond
East 111Th Street
Tle
Fellce
Felice
Joseph J Buntin obituary highlights city service and family
Joseph J Buntin a Dothan native plumber by trade and longtime city employee rose to supervisor in the city plumbing department about a decade ago. He was active in Dothan civic life and a member of Dothan Lodge 6 F and A M. Surviving family includes his wife three sons a daughter and a sister all of Dothan. Funeral details listed with Rev A D Zbinden officiating and burial in City cemetery. Pallbearers named with many local figures among active and honorary participants.
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Mies Corman Clements
Buntin
Dothan
Dothan Lodge
Bustin
Thomas Austin Buntin
Joe Buntin
William Buntin
Mise
Mary Frances Buntin
Thomas Buntin
W. F. Martin
Mooe Ramage
Tylian Draughee
James Herring
Fellows
Forrester
Columbia Merchant Hurt In Fall From Truck
A. B. Wilkerson, six year old Columbia merchant, was admitted to a Dothan hospital Thursday for treatment of injuries after falling from a truck in town. X rays were taken to determine the extent of his injuries.
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Columbia
A. B. Wilkerson
Columbie Merchant
Dothan
Columbia Hospital
New Officials Appointed in County and State Races
The updated list shows new county and state officials including sheriff tax collector and county superintendent of instruction in Florida and Alabama representatives in the Senate. Twenty youths from Alabama relief families prepare to enroll for a January youth conference at the University of Alabama ahead of the conclave.
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Marienna Ie Ae
Appeys Mem i Bk
H. Anderson Tes
Ang Q Gause
John Garratt
Tooleam
Comminster Peacock
John Lambe
John C ‘Wynn
Fisya | Sr
Florida Senate
Troy Peacock
Claude A
Alabama
Secon Dust
University of Alabama
County Welfare Department Takes Over Pauper's Care
The County Welfare Department will assume responsibility for the 15 alms house inmates starting early 1937, moving them to private boarding homes. Director Mrs C Columna said funds will shift from the alms house allowance to welfare channels, with state and federal matching funds to support paupers and other welfare cases. Officials expect local cash around 3500 monthly, but state aid after January 1 is doubtful and may shrink totals.
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Houston County
C. Colluna
Apple Fund
Collins
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