TVA Fight Splits House Over TVA Expansion Hearing
Washington May 20 AP torn apart internally on the Ten- Messen Valley Authority issue the house military committee plunged today into hearings on legislation to enlarge TVA s operations. A powerful element fighting to kill the bill aimed to ask TVA directors why their agency should buy cows why it needs airplanes to transport employes and about its expenditures and purchases in general. McSwain sees close vote though these committee members were confident they could kin the measure which already has passed the senate by a three to one majority chairman McSwain D South Carolina has said he thought the committee would approve it by a close vote. It would give the authority specific permission to sell electricity which an adverse court ruling said was lacking under the existing act. It would permit TVA to regulate resale rates and to buy up private power facilities for the distribution of its power. In addition it would set the authority issue up to 100000000 in bonds. The present limit is 50000000 Representative May D Kentucky one of the leaders in the anti TVA forces said today he thought the hearings would require about two weeks. When we get the investigation completed he said I don t think there will be any question of the committee s action. There are a bunch of dreamers and visionaries in charge of TVA social uplifters who think the government ought to do everything from peddling peanuts to selling thrashing machines. TVA is recklessly extravagant and engaged in more activities that are unauthorized by legislation than those that are.
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Two Questions On TVA Purchases And Motives
May demanded explanations from the President about the recovery act and its clash with government power aims. He questioned why TVA bought eight cows for about 5900 and the size of its dairy operation, and why two airplanes were bought to transport TVA staff between Knoxville and Muscle Shoals.
Liverpool cotton steady after quiet trade
Liverpool May 20 AP Cot ton no receipts and steady, demand spares moderate. Quotations for American grades range from strict good middling 7.5 to good ordinary 6.10 with middling 6.95 and low middling 6.50. Futures closed quiet with May 660, July 649, October 6.27, December 6.24, January 6.24, March 6.24.
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Flood Region Toll and Damage Across Texas
Ten people died in Texas as floods and tornadoes sweep north central and east regions. The Burkburnett crash killed the J. P. Pickerell party, while others including Mrs. J. O. Reaves and J. M. Audrian were reported dead. Rivers rose along the Red and Trinity, prompting evacuations in Dallas as the Colorado threatened Austin’s dam, and areas along the Brazos Bosque near Waco faced dual threats. Livestock swept away and widespread property damage followed as rail and bus service were disrupted.
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Cotton Market Comments and Weather Update
The May 20 report notes light activity in cotton with selling dominating early and some buying to fix prices. Rainy weather across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama and showers in Georgia and the Carolinas could affect yields. The bankhead act and AAA program uncertainties loom over potential 1936 37 loans and price pegging implications. Liverpool futures edge down to 1 down while American points rise.
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Tornado Strikes McCullough Area Trapping Residents in Ditches
A tornado roared through McCullough Alabama driving residents to seek refuge in ditches as wreckage cluttered the highway and ambulances rushed in from Atmore. Newville reported possible light damage with downed telephone lines isolating the area but no medical calls were made.
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Local roads blocked by high water and damaged bridges
Flood conditions caused road closures as water levels rose and several bridges sustained damage, leaving portions of the highway system impassable and traffic halted in multiple sections.
Ways and Means Panel Advances New Alabama Tax Plan
Montgomery May 20 AP Two amendments approved as the house ways and means committee resumes voting on a 26 page general revenue bill to raise 22 million dollars annually for the state. The measure eliminates the amusement tax and lowers receipts tax on telephone companies. It also creates exemptions for new cotton weaving plants ships yards pulp paper mills and other industries with a 10 year window and allows state tax exemptions for pulp mills wood working plants and gold properties. A sliding scale license would tax movie theatres by seating capacity and hydro electric charges would cover only hydro companies. The bill also allows municipalities to be exempt from delinquent tax suit payments. authorized by Rep Clint Harrison the bill faces a Wednesday vote amid a heavy week in Montgomery.
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Storm warnings hoisted along Gulf coast
The United States weather bureau ordered storm warnings along the gulf coast from Mobile Alabama to Apalachicola Florida as of May 20. The action affects coastal areas, urging readiness for severe weather along the seaboard.
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Mrs Dunkley Visits Relatives in Alabama
Mrs. W. W. Dunkley returned from Tuscaloosa where she visited her sister Miss Mae Kirkland for several days. Miss Kirkland accompanied her to Dothan to visit their mother Mrs. R. L. Kirkland for some time.
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Perseverines star Houser signs Pirates contract
A college standout Houser, nicknamed Red, earned a Pittsburgh Pirates contract after a standout season at Alabama. He caught every day of the collegiate schedule and exhibitions, then joined Birmingham for seasoning. Coaches rate him a top receiver with a strong arm and keen pitcher's sense.
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