Wall Street Market Slump Amid Regulatory Anxiety
In Washington on July 16 the market shows thin activity with trading volume near lows unseen since 1924 and 1913. The new securities commission’s slow start fuels trader unease, though officials argue it will stabilize with balanced expertise and prudent action. Corn hog checks face delays and pump primers push toward farmers’ purchasing power, while banks advertise loans signaling tighter money.
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Washington, D. C
Wall Street
Protestant Body to Censor Movies in America
New York July 11 AP Protestant church groups totaling about 22,009,000 members joined with the Legion of Decency in a campaign for wholesome pictures. A Protestant boycott pledge was adopted by the interdenominational conference of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. The pledge and educational material will be mailed to 190,000 Protestant pastors in the fall as part of a national campaign to address the motion picture problem on Sunday October 21. Twenty five denominational agencies were represented and will be asked to cooperate.
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New York
Legion of Decency
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Agenca
Reserve District 4 Report of Condition First National Bank Ashford
The June 10 1934 statement for the First National Bank of Ashford Alabama lists assets including loans and discounts United States government securities other bonds and securities and real estate owned. It shows cash in vault balances with other banks outside checks and other cash items and a total deposit base with details on demand and time deposits. Noted are a capital account including common stock and surplus and undivided profits totaling 24514.00 with liabilities and memoranda on pledged loans and investments. A. L. Snell cashier swore the report before notary R F Christmas on July 7 1934 with directors F L Fellows R D Wright and J Radney attesting.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Andor Investments
Wa Svaa Ags RG
Alabams
County of Houston
I. A. L. Snell
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F. L. Fellows
R. D. Wright J
Radney
Economic Gain for Farmers Is Seen
Auburn July 16 The AP reports Alabama farmers may end harvest in a stronger financial position this year with higher prices and lower costs offsetting reduced cotton acreage. While cotton quotas rise under the Bankhead act, other crops gain. corn likely up 10 000 000 bushels with favorable weather bolstering crops though boll weevil pressure persists amid heavy rains across the state.
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Auburn
Alabama
Montgomery
F W. Gist
Weather Bureau
Birmingham
Clanton
Eufaula
Tuscaloosa
Pope Praises U.S. Sailors in Vatican Visit
Pope Pius salutes 309 midshipmen and 25 officers of the United States training fleet in Italian waters. He blesses the officers and crew of the Arkansas and Wyoming battleships, praising their strength and spirit and noting their duties with gentleness.
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Vatican City
Pius
United States
Arkansas
Wyoming
Liquor Bottle Rules Protecting Consumers Drafted by Sec Coolidge
Acting Secretary Coolidge issues regulations under the new law to curb counterfeit liquor bottles. Starting August 1 manufacturers must operate under a government permit and sell only to certificated concerns. Each bottle must bear permit number year of manufacture and a purchaser symbol. Retail sales after November 1 are limited to such containers. Bottles may be used once and possession of a used bottle by others is prohibited.
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Washington
Coolidge
The
Treventry
Congress
Alcohol Tax Unit
Internal Revenue Bureau
President Roosevelt Aims at More Fishing Near Clipperton Island
Aboard the USS New Orleans President Roosevelt rests as the cruiser Houston moves toward Me wall and Clipperton Island where fishing is reported to be splendid. Plans call for anchoring off the island Tuesday afternoon with Franklin Jr and John Roosevelt attending a deck service led by Chaplain Lauisbury.
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U .S. S. New Orleans
Roosevelt
Houston
Mewall
Public Works Fund Shortage Hits PWA Funds
The Public Works Administration faces a looming cash squeeze as about 100 million dollars remain with reserves dwindling to near empty by week end. Officials note slow project start ups and the need to adjust legal quirks to spur employment and keep Federal projects moving.
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Washington
PWA
Public Works Administration
Tre
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Tornado toll and council plans amid wreckage
Homes razed and seven people injured as a tornado sweeps through the area. The Public Works Special Board will meet Wednesday to allocate remaining funds to eligible projects. A Montreal visitor, Madame Adelard Laviir of St Hilarion, Quebec, mentions moving pictures and hopes for a future tour. Classified ads promise results while Butler officials note potential fines from an old 1906 motor vehicle on public square law.
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St.Hilarion
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Amai
St. Lawrence River
Murray Bay
Montreal
Butler
Jacksonville
Seecing's Believing Pictures That Talk In Montreal
In Montreal a remarks from The Associated Press notes fascination and disbelief at moving pictures that would seem to talk. The piece suggests early reactions to cinema’s evolving technology and its uncanny potential.
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Associated Preas
Seecing
Montreal
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