Jackson Day Signals Unite Behind New Deal
President Roosevelt opened his Jackson Day campaign with a conciliatory tone to business leaders as Democrats publicized support for the New Deal. The Democratic National Committee upheld the New Deal with only one dissent, while Gov Eugene Talmadge of Georgia criticized the plan. The speech emphasized popular government and praised Andrew Jackson, framing the party as a broad coalition of business and workers.
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Nathan Robertson
Associated Press
Warington
Roosevelt
Washington
Democratic Natonial Committee
Eugene Talmmadge
Georgia
Frank Hauge
Jersey City
N. J
Sen. Mcpee
Tennesce
Four Months in Prison Camps for Hog Rustlers
In Houston County four months hard labor were imposed on Fete Bryant and Buddy Mizell, two Negroes, convicted of petty larceny in stealing a hog from M. M. Sneil. Judge Keener sentenced them to hard labor and removal to waterison camps, after Bryant fled officers and hid in a field, then two miles to the county jail. Other hard labor terms were given by Judge Barry for additional thefts linked to local firms.
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Houston County
Fete Bryant
Buddy Mizell
M. M. Sneil
Court of Common Pleas
Keenerty
Neaday
Waterison
Bryant
Barry
Eulice Eal
W. D. Jackson
Balloon Missing Over Moscow Hinders Moon Eclipse
Unconfirmed report says a suborbital balloon ascended from Kunsevo airport near Moscow to observe the moon eclipse. Prominent Soviet member Prot. Florly was aboard and attempted a higher ascent, but clouds and ice forced a landing from Leniner.
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Moscow
Kunsevo
Opomer Uropkin
Leniner
Vitla
Slip of Tongue Sparks Roosevelts Election Gaffe
Abbreviated AP dispatch reports Otto Democrat cites a tongue slip during a rally where a Democrat supporter mispronounces Roosevelt’s name as Freaking Roosevelt. Details include brief remarks and a treasury balance line with miscellaneous figures.
President Roosevelt Assembles Advisors Over AAA Crisis
President Roosevelt summons a high level group including Wallace Morgenthau and Cummings to a White House conference to discuss the farm program and the death of the AAA chief. Officials expect no immediate action and debate whether a legislative formula will be drafted before tomorrow’s army leaders meeting. George N. Peek’s stance adds to the tensions within the administration and party.
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Associated Presa
Washington
Jan
In & Ben
ABA
Roosevelt
White House
Wallace
Davis
Morgenthau
Ruiders
United States
George N. Peek
Partey
Peek
Food Prices Hold Steady After AAA Turmoil in Do
Houston county farmers faced mixed signals as Supreme Court actions on the AAA tax caused confusion at banks and markets. Prices for flour, pork and sugar showed little change while producers warned tax changes may shift costs to consumers. Packing plants anticipate adjustments as hog prices and tax effects unfold, with distributors awaiting clarification.
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Mali
AAA
Wholemla Houses
Uke
Dowsver
Sauld
W. C. Faulkner
Fa Dothan Packing Plant
Supreme Court
E. M. Wells
Consolidated Produce Co
Four Killed and Four Injured in Tuscaloosa Crash
A two-vehicle collision on the Birmingham Tuscaloosa highway two miles east of Tuscaloosa killed four people and injured four others. Victims include Robert E. Taggart 19 and Lowell A. Wilcher 20 both students, and Luella Keating 19 along with Naomi Wilcher, James Davenport, Nelle Laycock, and others injured. Coroner S. T. Hardin investigated. no clear identification of the dead until hours after the crash.
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Associated Press
Tuscaloosa
Jan
Birmingham-Tuscaloosa
Robert E. Taggart
Wilming
Unis Alabame
Lowell A. Wilcher
Braddock
David Petraon
Luella Keating
Tuscaloons
Waltresa
Louise Kenton
Lucille
Naom
Wilcher
Louella
James Davenport
Tuscaloom
Jog
Nelle Laycock
T. Hardin
Tagrart
Davenport
Pearson
Lat L. Lewin
Lewis
Targart
Hardin Nald
Taggart
College of Commerce
University
Naomi Wilcher
Keating Twins
Reform
Ala
House
Ruling Expected In Martin Case At Houston Court
Decision on former Probate Judge H K Martin's declaratory judgment petition is anticipated after Christmas holidays in Houston county. The case challenges the Hendley Act limiting county officials to a 6000 dollar salary and requires excess fees be returned to the respective counties. Martin argues retroactivity and unconstitutionality, with broader state officials joined in the suit. The outcome will likely reach the Alabama Supreme Court, regardless of who wins.
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Martin
Houston
Mession
H. K. Martin
Houston County
Y. O. Haletead
Hendley
Alabama
Marin Cass
Alabama Supreme Court
Elmon
Paris students nix Ethiopian lecture at University of Paris
Pro Ethiopian law adviser Gaston Joze was heckled by Paris law students led by professor at the University of Paris. Joze, who spoke on Ethiopias case at the League of Nations, abandoned his lecture after about 35 minutes as jeers echoed through nearby corridors.
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Ethiopia
API
University of Paris
Gaston Joze
Geneve
Jez
League of Tetions
Alrecis
Cash Bonus Bill Presented Rouse By Douglas DB
A pew cash payment bill moved to the House floor amid support predicting swift passage. Backed by American Legion and veterans groups, the measure would make veterans adjusted service certificates immediately payable with options for three percent interest if not cashed by January 1, 1945. A lengthy debate followed as leaders worked for a strong majority and cautious handling of amendments.
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Douglas DB
Cornell
Washington
Jan
House
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
Onus
O'Connor
Rules Committee
Allence
Senate
Robinson
Harrison
Byrnen
Steiner
Oran
Honus
Factory backers near objective pledge vacated
The campaign to subscribe a 50,000 bond for a shirt factory here took a new turn as factory executives approached on Route 19 Dothan. J J Flowers president of Dothan Bank and Trust Co pledged 1,000 but withdrew. Campaigners pressed forward with renewed vigor awaiting company officers before the week’s end.
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Dothan
Insight
Jim Brennan
J. J. Flowers
Dothan Bank and Trust Co
Flowers
Dethan
Planta
F Intal Cifizeway
Inter
Death Ends Long Romantic Career of John Gilbert
OLLEWOOD California January 9 AP John Gilbert 29 noted screen lover died at his home from a heart attack after a fire department revival attempt at his residence Gilbert born Logan Utah July 10 1907 divorced the fourth time last May Virginia Bruce custody of their nine month old daughter Suman Ann Gilbert previously divorced from Olivia Burwell Leatrice Joy and Ina Claire He had been married a year and eight months before Bruce custody decision ends a famed romantic era in cinema.
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Ollewood
Calif
Jobn Gilbert
Bla Reat Dence
Gilbert
Pour Almas
Logan
Utah
John Pringle
Mey
Virginia Bruce
Suman Ann Gilbert
Olivia Burwell
Biaslentppsel
Lentrice Joy
Ina Claire
Morgan Revealed as Main Pre War Munition Source
Senate inquiry shows J P Morgan & Co supplied 64 percent of arms and steel to allies before the United States entered World War I. Charted exports rose from 125.8 million in 3 prewar years to 2.16 billion in 1925 16 17. Morgan's firm arranged 1.54 billion of the increase. LONDON reports Britain denies dealings with U S firm amid notes from the Electric Boat Co. and Admiralty letter. Also Davenport, Iowa, reports Ray Spoor fainted from heat during a snowstorm at Davenport Water Plant.
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Preston L. Grover
Washington, Jan
Senate
J. P. Morgan & Co
America
Morgan
Senate Munitions ‘Committee
Trobert W. Wohlforth
Europe
Morgan & Co
United States
Thomas W. Lamont
U.S
London
Cmir
Charles Craven
Vickers Armetrang, Ltd
Arma
Electric Oar Co. of America
Holland Boat Co
United States Senate Munitions Committee
Sir Charton
Electric Boat Co
Admiralty
Ray Spoor
Davenpore Water Company
Ciann
Dixon Blasts Alabama Delegates Choice By Committee
Frank M Dixon accuses Alabama Democratic leaders of chicanery and hypocrisy in the election of four unpledged at large delegates to the national convention. He urges the state committee to rescind and protests disenfranchisement of voters, labeling the move as part of a power grab by a political machine.
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Frank Dixon
Birmingham
Frank M. Dixon
Dixon
State Democratic Committee
Democrata of
Alabama
Leon McCord
Nations
JA. T. Motone
Thone
Apollo
Ruthie
Sunshine ends flood threats for Wiregrass region
Flood threats fade as rivers in Geneva and Costes counties fall or hold steady within 24 hours. Forecasts call for bright sunshine and fair weather ahead, though some streams rise in central Alabama. Rivers such as Choctawhatchee at Geneva and Pea at Eufaula show declines or stability with no substantial flood damage anticipated.
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Alabama
Costes
Geneva
Etha
Newton
Tuscaloona
Wartler
Thureday
Macy
Coos and
Cea- Wa
Noutheast Alabama
Lake Jordan
Wetumpka
Coosa
Junt
Tulla
Pease
Montgomery
Alea
Solmir
Rome
Gadaden
Alm
Etowah
Canion
Gri
Wan
Unrequited Love Slaying Motive Cited in Colquitt
In Colquitt Georgia on January 2 sheriff B B Housten blamed unrequited love for the fatal shooting of Men Chorin Mas Slonne ton, 22, by former employer W I Geer, 62, an attorney. A witness, Mrs Vivian HATEHOR Pate, 21, said Geer killed Slonne ton as they slept, after Geer’s romance with Mrs. Jale’s mother’s daughter ended. Police recovered multiple shots as Geer fled toward Albany.
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Colquitt
B. B. Houwten
Chorin Mas Slonneton
W. I. Geer
Attornny
Dudge Geer Feil
Vivian Hatehor Pate
Pate Nald Ube
Sire Houston
Jale
Frank Hig
Albany
Virginia budget forecast warns balanced revenues
Richmond January budget briefing from Gov Perry notes revenue estimates are higher than actuals and urges lawmakers to keep a balanced budget. He cautions that any increase in appropriations beyond current revenue or reallocation requires a funding plan to cover the new obligations. The governor also recommends a comprehensive personnel survey.
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Tichmond
Perry Lato
Scottsboro Nine to Face Trial in State Courts
The Scottsboro case advances as Judge Callahan denies defense motions and sets January dates for trials of nine Negro defendants on charges linked to an attack on Mrs. Victoria Price aboard a freight train near Scottsboro. The defense seeks venue change to federal court, arguing rights cannot be ensured in Alabama. The hearing follows a regular and special panel draw of 165 women for the trial, with continued coverage on page two. Meanwhile, Ethiopia reports a large Italian push repelled with Ethiopian forces claiming victory. rains disrupt supply routes and a cautious stance emerges from Italian leadership. International headlines note tensions near the Franco-Italian border and efforts by Eden to influence peace talks.
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Decatur
Scottaboro
Ingo
W. W. Callahan
Moon
Frederat Court
Calabar
Haywood Pattereva
Clarence Norcia
Patternon
Norcia
Negroce
Mra
Victoria Price
Jackson County
Scollybore
Har Olfenne Oainet
Raby Baten
Calahan'n Rolling
Qumemd K
Frasnked
New York
Clarence Watta
Thinteville
Defenae
Federal Court of the
Northern District of Alabama
Alamaran Arete
Roy F. Porter
Associated Press
Ethiopia
Addis Abebasourca
Hae
Dolo
Ras Deets Demtu
Halle Ben Jasale
Tlailang
Omalla
Ircan
Tambien
Ascat
Ttnlene
Uince
Makale
Isian
Marahal Pistro
Bago Bimultanecumy
Haile Seianale
Hie Holt
Iix
Italy
Protmier Mussolini
Africa
Weta
Bale Diera
Copte Christien
Elena
Luisian
Corone
Premist Mussolini
Pierre Laval
France
London
Anthony ‘Eden
St Sith
Joe Panens
Hopeful for TVA Johnson cites AAA invalidation impact
In Paterson New Jersey Jan 9 Gen Hugh Johnson expressed hope the TVA remains valid despite the Supreme Court findings that could also strike the AAA Johnson criticized the decision as too complex and suggested Roosevelt could be retained in a presidential race marked by a clash between conservatives and radicals. he warned against dismissing the TVA based on the ruling.
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Hugh Jutsyon
AAA
Deckaion
Paterson
N. J
Mugh Johnson
TVA
Supreme Court
Jenason
Johnson
Metropola
Thei Foraiga
Search Extends for Missing Brooklyn Boy Alfred Altman
In Dent Indin Calif fan report, authorities intensify hunt for 12 year old Alfred Altman who disappeared in rugged Painted Canyon area near Mencn. He may have endured a second cold night in the desert while exposed. The boy is son of Joseph Altman, a manufacturer. Miriam Reed, a 24 year old Columbia University psychology student, is mentioned as part of ongoing context.
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Indin
Calif
Miriam Reed
Columbia University
Tie Dent
Weather notes from Alabama and Northwest Florida fragment
Fragmentary weather item reports partly cloudy conditions in Alabama with frost and chilly notes, and cloudy and cooler trends in Northwest Florida after an auto incident. Names appear garbled, but reference Milas Reet and a wanderer.
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Alabama
Canyon
Huntyer
Florida
Milas Reet
HOPING FOR BEST Carolina Family Breaks to New Year
A scrambled local item reports Henry Sawyer and wife, plus Jon 0 APS, amid a New Year scene in Conway. Sawyer breaks a leg after slipping, while a boy named Ben also injures a leg catching a cat. The piece mixes fragmented names and events from a chaotic public notice.
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Carolina
Vigne Conway
Jon
Henry Sawyer
Bong
Ben
Sawyer
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