Officials Testify Records Destroyed After Lobby Probe
Testimony says an Associated Gas and Electric official ordered subordinates to dispose of records after a senate lobby inquiry. Witnesses said records were put in wastebaskets and at branch offices, with managers in 26 states instructed to erase documents. The hearing noted large telegram payments and calls for record destruction amid the Wheeler bill debate.
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Washington
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Senate
W. O’brien
Erle
Associated
U. E. Beach
Securities Department of Associated
Ithaca
O'Brien
Aol
Dia Beach
United States
Black
Wyre
Beach
FO. Herron
Warren
Congress
O Brien
Wheeler-Rayburn
Ithac
Schwellenbach
O’brien
T B Hingsbury
Western Union
Aodation
Herron
Jack Fisher
Fisher
Bleck Berron
Scolded boy found hanged near Leeds barn
Ten minutes after a mother reprimanded 12 year old Hugh Nash, his body was found hanging from a rafter in the Nash family barn five miles south of Leeds. Dr Clayton said death resulted from strangulation with the neck not fully supported.
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Leeds
Hugh Nash
Nash
Here
FE C Clayton
Hugh
Clayton
GERS GARRISON FORTUNE HUNTING CASE IN MONICA
In Monica California on July 16 a court outbreak stirs tax debate with talk of refunds if current rates persist. The judge faces pressure as a girl leads a rich young man astray, challenging norms of American male behavior and prompting a mayhem mood among locals.
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Monica
Calif
Will Rogers
Emperor Haile Selassie to lead Ethiopian army in defense
Emperor Haile Selassie urged Ethiopians to take up arms and follow him into battle against Italian aggression. He spoke to parliament and troops, declaring it better to die free than to live under conquest as Italy intensifies its Eritrean campaign.
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Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Hailie Selasale
Rome
Washington State Department
Hull
Africa
U. S
League of Nations
Haile Selassie
Lion of Judah
Italy
Cities press municipal power on TVA decision
Florence mayor Glenn says Muscle Shoals cities will build electric distribution and buy TVA power after the Fifth Circuit upheld TVA's program. Florence Sheffield and Tuscumbia plan cooperation. Public Works Loans approved. injunctions to dissolve and proceed. citizens pleased.
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Birmingham
Lts Glenn
Florence
Muscle Shoals
Tennessee Valley Authority
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
TVA
Glenn
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Public Works Administration
Ing
TVA Power
W. J. Grubb
Northern District Court of
Alabama
Congress
Ale
Ekenator Norris
Nebraska
Fath
City seeks appeal over power plant injunction
Attorneys for Enoxville Tennessee plan to appeal a chancery ruling that upheld a temporary injunction blocking the city from building its own principal power distribution system for Tennessee Valley Authority service. The order delays a local power project while litigation continues.
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Enoxville
Tenn
State Supreme Court
Chancery
Tennessee Valley Electricity
Maryland Woman Seeks $600 For Home From Dallas Mayor
A Sparrow Point woman wrote to Mayor George Sergeant in Dallas claiming she is 45 and attractive and willing to marry. She said she needs $600 to complete payments on a home for her aged parents, but the mayor replied he did not have the money.
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Dallas
Tex
George Sergeant
Sparrow Point
Woman's Body Found In Sewer Linked To Swamp Murder Case
Unidentified woman with bound hands found in sewer under 78th Street near Chicago. Police probe if she is Mrs Evelyn Smith, allegedly involved in the Ervin Lang swamp murder with her husband Harry Junge. Lang’s body was discovered near Hammond. confession tied to $500 payoff. Investigators press to confirm victim’s identity amid ongoing inquiries.
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Chicago
78Th Street
Bvxelyn Smith
Ervin Lang
Smith
Hairry Junge
Polee
Mra Smith
Leng
Mepke
Japanese Soviet clash over Amur gold mining boat
Japanese and Soviet forces clashed on the Amur frontier as Japanese prospectors pursued gold in shifting river sands. Rifle fire disabled a Japanese boat while three aboard escaped unharmed. authorities reported the incident occurred about 250 miles upstream and involved a Japanese gold mining company flag and claims.
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Tokyo
Arey
Soviet Russia
Amur
Blogzoveschenzk
Enid
Gambling house operators help Galveston fund in raid case
Galveston operators of a gambling house reportedly contributed to the city chest after Texas Rangers confiscated 2222 dollars and 37 cents in a raid. The money was turned over to the community fund, a court action revealed.
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Galveston
Tex
Texed
Communist Party Plans United Front with Labor in 1936 Bid
William Z. Feeter, Communist candidate for U S president, outlines in The Communist International a plan for a united front of workers and farmers to break with the two major parties. He says activity to form the party is a principal task for American Communists but cautions against organizing under Communist control. He asserts Communists would seek leading influence in the movement and notes the Comintern’s significance.
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Nmostonm
United States
Wiliam
Communist Internatian
Arbre
Communist Contre
Communist International
Comintern
International Party Central Organization
Alabama Legion sets objective for all posts
A fragmented report outlines aims for the Alabama Legion across posts including endorsements for resolutions. It mentions delegation instructions, naming a new national commander, support for veterans hospitals, and various proposed measures amid a broader unity effort.
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Alabama Legion
Weather Watch Signals Mixed Clouds Across Regions
Forecasts show limited improvement as clouds persist over the area with cool highs. Meteorologists note mixed conditions tied to fronts from stations near Aubain and Rieningorrm, with temperatures fluctuating and only brief windows of sun possible.
Crescent City Bows to Long and Gets Funds
New Orleans sewer age and water board voted to accept Huey Long state control and release 1.8 million in federal public works funds to create about 4,000 jobs. Mayor Walmsley and A Earhart opposed a peace pact with Long, forming a minority against the Long faction amid ongoing legal tangles and a possible receivership. The move aimed to unlock federal funds and push city improvements while deferring a broader power struggle.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board
Huey Lane
Sig
T Semmes Walmeley
Wilmaley
Earhart
Walmsley
Long
Senator Long
Commission Council
Federal Works Fund
Walmaley
Allen Long
Urchins Wrecking Trolley Questioned After Panic
A group of youths caused a trolley wreck triggering a panic as police questioned them. Several injured passengers were sped away. officers say the incident stemmed from an explosive device. Suspects were detained by special forces and are being questioned.
TVA Power Scheme Heads To Supreme Court After Circuit Win
The Fifth Circuit upheld TVA legality in a ruling that could shape power policy and affect Alabama Power stockholders. Attorneys plan to appeal to the Supreme Court, with reactions ranging from optimism to doubt as several Alabama municipalities faced injunctions over TVA power access.
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TVA
Supreme Court
New Orleans
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley Authority
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Joseph F. Johnston
Alabama Power Company
Maid
Birmingham
Als
Grubb
Alabama
Early Voting In City Race Nears Halfway Mark
Dothan voters cast about 400 ballots by noon in the first city commission election under a new state rule. Ward four led with 152 votes, ward two 116, ward three 70, and ward one 60. Absentee votes counted separately as officials watch for irregularities and vote buying. If three candidates win a majority, a run off will be held next Thursday.
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Comlesion
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Alex H May
M. Tatum
Nesta
Sarton Poyner
Poyner
Eric Gellerstedt
Miles Miller
I C Bates
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Newton
I P Botts
Clarence May
Benliey
Gellerstedt
Miller
Bates
Doctor defends jailors in Philadelphia false imprisonment case
In Philadelphia on July 14 a physician defended William Van Cleve and his mother Catharine as false imprisonment charges were read to the pair and the accused said the 45 year old woman Anne Van Cleve could not have been the prisoner. The woman, weak and hospitalized, said she was confined with little food while her husband claimed she had freedom of movement and cooking duties. The doctor testified she may have suffered a mental illness and required protection. The couple denies the allegations and seeks to disprove the confinement claim as they await alderman action.
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Little Rock
Ark
Joa Pitcock
Todey
Mary Isabel Mahar
Fort Smith
Crawford County
Clyde Trammel
Mise
Dorothy Karps
Jane
Fints Balehe
Batchelors
Karps
Trammell
Miss Mahar
Clearcreek
Promers
Charles J Unerard
Pratim
Auklet
Theard
Dot
Fudge Michel Provesty
Fearhart
Jea
Intel
Wayne G Boreh
Lom
Franklin
Walmsle
Hell
Leng Hed
Philadelphia
Capa
Anna van Clea
Tadas
Willam
Bennett
Dr Bennett
Mine Surrenders 7 Bodies From Blast In Mine
Seven of the nine men trapped by a recent mine explosion were found dead by rescuers. The bodies were recovered during a surface-to-surface effort at the mine near Van Lear. Officials confirmed the disaster was caused by gas while workers rushed to identify the remains. Names include William Kreiler, Charles Hreetzler, Virell Clay, James E Veezthan, Pierwondt Lits, Sheries HeraforeaR, and Roy Murrton. John Good and Frank Tr7 were also located.
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Cape
Birming
Ishoro Daniel
Lexington
Shief
State Department of Mine
Minerote
Hellef
Alate
Eost
Yen Lear
Pelee
Consolid Lien Con
Min No 5
Arene
Tieaiar Agi
Whilam Kreiler
Aesistan
Foccemian
Charles Hreetzler
Virell Clay
Jamen E Veezthan
Pierwondt Lits
Sheries Heraforear
Pinter Pays $300 for Rifle Practice On Own Property
Emmett Paselace, a 41 year old bachelor on 1,169 acres in Houston County, faced charges after a spree that led to a shooting. County officers reported the incident, detailing his actions and the officers’ fears of further harm to neighbors.
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Pinter
Emmett Paselace
Gordon
Houston
Elice
Mayor G Barton of Camden Slain in Home
Ark dispatch reports Camden Mayor G Barton was found shot to death at his home. Police Chief Pat Greening said no inquest is planned as the wound appears self-inflicted with a 12 gauge shotgun. Barton, 42, had served as mayor for about four months after being elected last April. He is survived by his widow.
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Ark
Meyor G. Barton
Camden
Pat Greening
Faron
Bealing Company
Poltes Greening
Election Extra Covers Returns In The City Commission Race
The Eagle plans an election extra reporting early results in the city commission race and will publish on street as soon as trends are available.
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The
Eagle
Weather Summary for Alabama and Northwest Florida
Mostly cloudy conditions with showers possible in the south portion Thursday night and Friday. In northwest Florida similarly cloudy with chances of showers on Thursday and Friday.
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Alabama
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