Steel Labor Leaders Open Protest Meet
A convention of 900 delegates from Amalgamated Associates of Iron Steel and Tin Workers debated government help to avert a steel strike. Hugh R. Johnson, NRA administrator, said nothing more could be done as delegates left and Washington awaited actions. In Alabama 2300 Gulf States Steel workers petitioned to keep plants open. A White House denial stated Roosevelt did not order Johnson to withdraw from steel strike talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marren Graham
Pittsburgh
Amalgamated Associates of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Deny Johnson
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Hugh S. Johnson
Johnson
Recovery Program Discussed by Ling at Kiwanis Meet
C M Ling Houston county farm agent reviewed President Roosevelts Recovery Act at the Dothan Kiwanis weekly meeting. Ling outlined the 12 acts connected to the program including the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Also speaking were J L Vaughn H K Martin and L J Thomas with Sam Blumberg as program chairman a Palatka Florida guest Jonah Lisenby attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
C. M. Ling
Houston County
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Ling
J. L. Vaughn
H. K. Martin
L. J. Thomas
Sam Blumberg
Jonah Lisenby
Palatka, Fla
Weather Update for Regions and Coastal Tonight Forecast
The summary notes generally fair conditions in Alabama with partly cloudy to cloudy skies along the coast tonight. Northwest Florida expects partly to mostly cloudy skies with possible thundershowers tonight and Friday. Messee reports fair weather, warmer in the north with local thundershowers and cooler in central portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Florida
Messee
Adjourning Congress Depends on Opposition to Conciliation Bill
Washington June 14 The adjournment of Congress hangs on whether opposition to the capital labor conciliation bill will blow up into a full debate. Senate action looms over Tugwell confirmation and the 1.6 billion dollar general appropriation bill as well as oil and railroad labor questions. President Roosevelt may address the nation again by radio before his Hawaii trip. A bill requiring buyers named by sellers in illicit substance transactions was introduced in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
McNary
Republican Conference
Davis
Pennsylvania
Couzens
Michigan
Goldsborough
Maryland
Steiner
Oregon
Wallcott
Connecticut
Rexford G. Tugwell
Tugwell
House
White House
Pittsburgh
Roosevelt
Hyler
Rabies Drive Ends with 197 Dogs Killed by Police
Police report 197 dogs killed in city wide rabies control campaign. Chief M. Tatum warns muzzled dogs off yards and shot on sight for strays. State lab notes steady daily head receipts for rabies exams, latest head from Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Tatum
State Branch Laboratory
Enterprise
Positiev
Auto salesman Sam Bowers improves after Grimes wreck
The condition of Sam Bowers an automobile salesman injured when his car overturned near Grimes Monday night improved today at his home. He suffered a dislocated collarbone and minor lacerations and was crowded off the highway by a truck after his car upset twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bowers
Grimes
Bowers
Birmingham hotelier named honorary Colonel on Governor McAllister staff
Robert R. Meyer of Birmingham Alabama president of Meyer Hotel Co. was appointed an honorary Colonel on the staff of Governor Hill McAllister in Nashville today June 14 AP report notes the appointment reflects recognition of his contributions to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Robert R. Meyer
Birmingham
Ala
Meyer Hotel Co
Gov Hill McAllister
Bureau reports May cotton consumption and stocks
The Census Bureau reports May cotton consumption totaling 519 765 bales of line and 63 878 bales of linters, with on hand stocks in consuming establishments, public storage, and imports. Spindle activity and regional consumption in cotton growing states are also detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Graceville Police Seek Loot Stolen In Florida
Graceville authorities asked city police to locate a cache of stolen items taken from the Florida town in recent nights. The loot included two automobile tires 300 pounds of meat chickens a striped dress a pink dress and two pair of overalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceville
Fla
Florida
Gunman Seizes Davenport Officers In Bold Abduction
In Davenport on June 14 an armed man abducted Traffic Officer Elmer Schleuter and Davenport Western League baseball club secretary-treasurer Al Schultze after stopping Schleuter's patrol car. The gunman disarmed Schleuter, forced Schultze to drive west, and abandoned Schleuter's car. A second car, rope and cloth gags found, aerial search launched. Witnesses varied. police suspect a ruse to draw officers from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
al Schultze
Western League Baseball Club
Elmer Schleuter
Schultze
Schleuter
Schuleuter
County Review Board Opens Tax Hearings
Houston County Board of Review opened hearings on ad valorem tax assessments amid numerous property owners seeking adjustments. Taxpayers awaited their turn to contest valuations placed on their properties during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Board of Review
Police Warn Schoolboys Over Damaging City Buildings
Chief M. Tatum announced a warning to vacationing schoolboys who damage municipal school buildings and property. Police will closely monitor grounds and press charges. authorities report complaints from school officials and promise immediate arrests and city court action for any vandalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Georgis
M. Tatum
Chief Tatum
Official Count Underway in Houston County Runoff
The Houston County Democratic Executive Committee started the official canvass of last Tuesday's run off at noon. Final vote tallies will determine majorities for six county and three state offices with sheriff and tax collector races drawing most attention. C J Rollins defeated Alex May for sheriff and Alvin Gwaltney beat Heard Saxon for tax collector. results expected late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Democratic Executive Committee
C. J. Rollins
Alex May
Alvin Gwaltney
Saxon
W. A. Wells
Mrs Helen Husing Establishes Reno Residence for Divorce
Mrs Helen Husing wife of Ted Husing a radio announcer has settled in Reno and plans to file for divorce after a six week stay. She has hired attorney Felice Cohn and is expected to claim mental cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Helen Husing
Ted Husing
Husing
Felice Cohn
16 Year Old Bride Seeks Divorce in Atlanta
Mrs M Elizabeth Chapman Belle Isle aged 16 filed for divorce in Fulton superior court. She alleges marriage to 17 year old Belle Isle in Heflin Alabama on November 26, 1933 was to prove he could win her, and they have not lived together since. Only two brief church meetings occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
M. Elizabeth Chapman
Belle Isle
Fulton Superior Court
Heflin
Ala
Bomb threats in Paris target officials and firms
Four bombs mailed by a group calling itself The Three Judges of Hell threaten French officials in Paris. One bomb exploded in a post office injuring three clerks, another found at Tokalon, a beauty firm. Police suspect wider schemes and have monitored mail since a prior alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nremer
Government Broadcasting Station
Tokalon
F. Virgil Neal
Council Drags Feet On Arrival Of New Stokers
City officials remain unsure when three new stokers will arrive and be installed at the municipal light and water plant. Hoffman Combustion engineer has arrived to supervise, while one unit is being dismantled for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Light and Water Plant
Hoffman Combustion Engineering Co
R. J. Goodwin
Royal Arch Masons Elect New Officers
Othan Chapter of Royal Arch Masons elected officers for the ensuing year led by John R. Amine as High Priest. Other officers named include Wade H. Griffin Walter Acree King Toon M. Jeskina Scribe Robert Carewell Treasurer John Talley Secretary Oscar Murphy Chaplain Jesse Cooper Helena Stewart Clyde Love Robert McLernen Sinclair Bertie Master Third Ward William Steep Master Bee and Valley Tom M. Holland Master First Veil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othan
Royal Arch Maan
John R. Amine
Wade H. Griffin
Walter P. Acree
King
Toon M. Jeskina
Robert M. Carewell
John & Tailey
Oscar M. Murphy
Jesse M. Cooper
Helena
William M. Steep
Mostar Bee
Vail
Tom M. Holland
Firot van
TVA Legality Questioned by Alabama Body
Two bills filed in U.S. district court on behalf of Alabama coal and ice makers challenge the Tennessee Valley Authority as a competitive utility. They seek injunctions to bar TVA and Alabama Power from appliance sales and to halt further hydroelectric plant construction beyond essential needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TVA
Alabama
Birmingham
Tennessee Valley Authority
U. S. District Court
Coal Productra
Alabama Power Co
Snd
Electric Home and Farm Authority, Inc
Forney Johnson
Malta
Aga
Ite
Johnson
Hana Fide
Ifa
A. ¥. Morgan
Pythagoreans to Elect Tonight
Members of Pythagoras Lodge No. 59 A F and A M will elect officers tonight in a lodge meeting. The event closes a period of routine governance and sets leadership for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythagoras Lodge No
A. F
A.M
Bermuda Moves To Tackle Rising Birth Rate
In Hamilton Bermuda June 14 AP fear of overcrowding Bermuda's 19 square mile area prompted a House and Assembly motion urging the health board to estimate the cost of free clinics to provide birth control information. Discussion also mentioned sterilization of criminals and the mentally unfit and potential migration to other colonies. The motion, with island birth rate shown as rising by 50 persons per year, was passed by all but three members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Bermuda
House and Assembly
Board of Health
Youthful bandits stage bank raid at Blountsville
Four youths robbed the Blountsville bank after opening, taking about 50 dollars from a cash drawer. They forced cashier P. O. Davis and three customers to the floor, with one bandit staying at the car during the escape. A vault time lock blocked a larger sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blountsville
Ala
P.O. Davis
Davie
Davis
Supreme Court Decisions From Montgomery Alabama
The Supreme Court handed down several decisions from Montgomery on June 14 including reversals and renderings from various circuit courts. Cases listed involve Jefferson Lamar Morgan Madison and Marion counties with multiple affirmations and death sentence dates set for several defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Bouldin
Frank Jackson
State
Montgomery Crevit Court
M. F. Smith
Town of
Guin
Et al
Marion Circuit Court
Equity
Foster
Robert Davis
Lowndes
Naval Department probes fatal crash of air liner
The U S Navy investigates the Last Chance Mountain air liner crash. Naval officers seized papers and chemicals from the wreckage under wartime espionage act after a Buffalo engineer victim’s belongings were found. Coroner and district attorney attended the confidential briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Department
German moratorium on war debts shields foreign exchange
Berlin June 14 AP Germany imposes a moratorium on payments of Young and Dawes loans supplementing Reichsbank relief. Interest and amortization on state loans suspended for six months to stabilize the mark. Reichsbank offers funding certificates to bondholders, with cash options for 40 percent payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichsbank
Lutz Schwerin von Krosigk
Germany
Young
Dawes
Reichebank
Reichabank
Reichshbank
Moet Impor
Debt talk repeats in Hollywood cant
June 14 in Hollywood California the discussion of debt resurfaces with no progress on repayment while proposals to pressure Europe feature in campaign rhetoric. The speaker mocks past loans and notes political gain from the issue ahead of forthcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Washington
Europe
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STEEL
General Johnson
Stee
Gadsden
Gulf States Steel Corporation
Kiwanis Meet
Catskills
Livingston Manor
N. Y
Bureau
Iowa
County Review Board
Paris
Hell
Politica
Tokalem
Royal Arch Masons
Complaints Charge
Pythagorians
Aupual
Ard
T. FE. Oppenheim
City of Florence
Laudermale Chat Court
Thomas Prown
Iiam
Morgan Eirruilt Court
Juliet Worrayson
Bonner Jones Reberta
Madison Circuit Court
C. A. Goodwin
Julia Donohue
Marans Circuit Court
Thelma Wright
Morris Watson
Associated Press
Liberty
United States Navy Department
Chanre Mountain
Naval Intelligence Department
Coronier
Victor G. Bourke
William Baxter Bader
Buffalo
Naval
Eoroner
Bourke
Naval Artment
Navy
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