Cotton Loss Costly Weevil Destruction Estimated At 50 Million
Statewide survey by W. Ruffin and A. P. Tomogelst places boll weevil damage at about 50 million dollars, the greatest yearly loss since 1923. Despite acreage gains, yields dropped with increased costs and rainfall aiding pests. Farmers urged prepared dusting gear and pesticides for next season.
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Robert Chesnut
Auburn
W. Rattin
A. P. Tomogelst
Ruffin
A. Alne
Cottie
Sumner
Eald
Rutfin
ISB
Aize
Church and State Clash Over Politics in Britain
Sir Stafford Cripps urges the Church of England to stay out of politics amid concerns in the Labour Party and among bishops about church leaders influencing the next general election. The piece notes the church as a state institution with clergy often aligning with conservative social values, while detailing tensions with liberal figures like the Red Dean Hewlett Johnson.
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Sir Stafford Cripps
Britain
Church of England
Sir Stafford
Bir’ Stafford
Labor
Geoffrey Fisner
Canterbury
Convocation of Canterbury
House of Lords
Lords
Fender
Hewlett Johnson
Soviet
Russia
United States
Archbishop Cosmo Lang Influenced Edward VII Abdication Debate
A historical column notes the late Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Cosmo Gordon Lang played a major role in the abdication of King Edward VII now Duke of Windsor. It highlights his uncompromising stance on the king's marriage to Mrs Simpson and discusses clergy influence on state matters across ages.
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Canterbury
Cosco
Gordon Lang
Edward VII
Duke of Windsor
Simpson
Stafford Crinps
Pasture Land Prep Urged for Early Spring Seeding
Advice urges cleaning pasture land now while soil is cold to ready a seed bed for February or March planting. Apply lime during land preparation if needed. After pulverizing, smoothing, and quick cultivation, next spring only harrowing to refresh the surface is advised.
Birmingham Streetcar Incident Leaves Three Wounded
A Birmingham streetcar conductor shot three black passengers after two sat in a white section. Detective R A MacMurdo reported two were accidentally wounded while Sammy Lee Williams, 34, suffered a serious abdomen wound. Conductor M A Weeks was tested after Williams fell, amid an altercation and a related scuffle nearby.
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Birmingham
Gollie
R. A. MacMurdo
Sammy Lee Williams
M. A. Weeks
Willams Cat
Ames
Streetcar Conductors Backed to Carry Weapons for Protection
A hip wound to John Garlington and an assault on Wenka were reported as detectives investigate the incident. Detective MacMurdo stated Wenka was not arrested, while conductors on streetcars are allowed to carry weapons for protection. The note mentions drapes upholstery and rugs with simple fabric choices.
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John Garlington
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