Simpson act extends city borrowing powers in Alabama
The Simpson act broadens municipal borrowing to include loans from the federal government with notes warrants or certificates of indebtedness due within 12 months and pledges from taxes or revenues. Bonds may be issued after reorganizing under the new chapter. Also reports a family reunion for Uncle Billy McDaniel with numerous attendees from Enterprise Ozark and Defuniak Springs.
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Montgomery
Aesa
Billy McDaniel
Oscar
Byrd
Billy
C. W. Curington
Enterprise
M. L. Dunaway
Ozark
Zille Hines
Defuniak Springs
Fie
R. H. Martin
Oscar G. Byrd
Wherry McDaniel
New Brockton
Bernard Dunaway
Cuthbert
Roy Heath
T. B. Byrd
J. L Hutchison
J. F. Waters
C. B. Byrd
W. C. Byrd
Elizabeth Willame
Osborne Crumpler
Glenn Lion
Mattie Frances
John McDaniel
Mattie Maude Waters
Clem Hines
Hazel Davis
Massey
Hermen Martin
Roy Martin
Elba Mes
Walter Martin
Betty Sheppard
PLEM CURCULIO TAKES BIG TOLL OF FEACRES ATHENS
Georgie's peach crop valued at about 7000 dollars annually suffers roughly 1,000,000 dollars in annual damage from a plum curculio pest. Extension horticulturist at the State College of Agriculture notes the impact and advocates control measures.
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Feacres Athens
Georgie
George HH Frror
State College of Agricultur Ays
Amazed by Low Electric Rates for Home Use
P H Searcy of Enterprise Alabama reports in a letter to Alabama Power Company that electricity costs less than a third of a cent to burn a 60 watt bulb for one hour. He notes inquiries at the local office showed costs drop as usage increases, prompting installation of a range, water heater, and proper bulbs, bringing modern comforts to his family.
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P. H Searcy
Ata
Alabama Power Co
Village blacksmiths craft antique inspired goods boost tourism
In Clayton Georgia July 1, AP reports village blacksmiths are forging modern antique style goods to attract tourists. Iron candle stands, andirons, and other items are produced from scrap iron and old bridge girders. With forges idle in the motor era, smiths display wares along highways and offer custom orders at low cost, boosting local income.
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Robert Bunnelle Clayton
Hla Horagshoen
Hiackemilth
Foo
Russia seeks curb on abuses of easy divorce laws
Moscow reports show divorces in May reached over 44 percent of marriages, with 5 month 1935 rates at 38 to 100 marriages, spurring calls to tighten laws and punish child abandonment. Officials note most applicants are women and church weddings declined sharply since 1925, amid broader social strain.
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Moscow
Chaoge
Nedda Harrigan Connolly Wife of Walter Connolly
Nedda Harrigan is described as Mrs Walter Connolly in Hollywood. She is tall and brunette with an infectious laugh and dislikes housekeeping yet supports her husband and rises in film work. Daughter Anne, aged 11, shares tennis and golf sessions as Connolly’s wife shapes his career and film presence.
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Sci
Walter Connolly
Nedda Harrigan
Uiga
Uellywood
Mra
Anne
Connolly
Einstein Says Space and Matter Are One in Different Form
Professor Albert Einstein argues space and matter are the same underlying substance in two states bridged by mathematical space links. He and N. Rosen describe particles like protons and electrons as two bridge problems, with gravity and electromagnetism forming the core equations.
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Howard WW. Blakeslee
Princeton
Albert Einstein
N. Rosen
Stein
Efnatein
Jug fishing tourney draws scores of anglers to Tennessee river
In Florence on July 11 AP reports crowds gathered below Wilson dam as the ten mile jug fishing event prepared to start. Participants cast buoyed jugs downstream, drifting with the current while chasing catfish and occasional bass. Rules are few and the goal is to return by nightfall to the river bridge.
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Tennessee River Bridge
Hugh Government
Wilcon Dam
Wilson Dam
Buck Island Chute
Tennessee River
Government Printing Plant Keeps Busy Throughout Period
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing reports a record year with more than 7 billion in negotiable paper produced. Currency total 6,379,202,040. bonds and certificates 40,932,041,600. stamps 13,853,505,019 postage and 10,578,516,929 internal revenue stamps. 359,008,686 sheets delivered, up from prior years.
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Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Taal
Richest Indian Not Hired Despite July Statute News
Bald fill from October to July reports Wilson as the richest Indian, with a cash balance of 178 dollars and 1991 dollars in land, plus a palatial home at Pesk Castile and a gainable farm. He rejects the implied benefit and criticizes the Muskogee agency guardians for keeping the money.
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Bald
Nos Wilson
Muskogee
Pesk Castile
Muskoree
Wilson
Anda
Enid Okin and Candy Wright on $500 trip through nine states
Two young people, Candy Wright aged 19 and Enid Okin, hitchhiked across nine states in a journey funded by a $500 capital. The article notes their path and notes their youth and mobility, reflecting on teenage travel by hitchhiking.
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Candy Wright
Enid Okin
Thomasville to Open Farm Market in fall
Thomasville, Ga. July 11 AP Normal operation of the new site farm market for northwest Georgia, recently started by city and county authorities, is planned to begin within the fall. Dr W B Cochran reports from Commissioner of Agriculture Toni Linder, who says a complete metal water system is hoped to be ready for operation.
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Thomasville
Slite
Georgia
Ely
W.B. Cochran
Conmintoner of Agriculturs
Toni Linder
Commanioner
Senate committee backs 40 hour workweek for post office staff
Washington July 11 AP reports the senate postoffice committee favorably reported a house bill to set a 40 hour week for all postoffice employees with an October 1 effective date instead of July 4. The change would affect 163,009 workers and cost about 22 million dollars annually.
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Washington
Senate
House
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