Norris Shoals plan passed by Senators
The Senate approved the Norris bill for Muscle Shoals operation by the government with new provisions to advance Roosevelt’s power, flood control, and navigation on the Tennessee Valley. The 63 to 20 vote sends the measure to conference with the House, differences centering on fertilizer production and power distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Senate
Norris
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley
House
Shoals
Tennessee River Authority
American Farm Bureau Federation
Senator Bankhead
Ala
Bankhead
I. Bankhead
Roosevelt to Outline Industry Control Ideas Tonight
President Roosevelt will outline before the chamber of commerce of the United States his ideas on controlling industry and its relation to government, presenting a comprehensive plan tonight in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Police Escort Father Marini to New Charge
In South Philadelphia after an all night vigil, hundreds of parishioners occupy a church to protest merging with another congregation. The Rev Aurelio Marini, pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel for 18 years, is escorted by 25 patrolmen to his new assignment while mourners parade with placards and large black crosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Aurelio Marini
Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Father Marini
Senate grants power to bank inquiry on RFC loans
Washington on May 4 the senate granted power to its banking committee to investigate loans by the reconstruction finance corporation. Without debate the body approved a Fletcher drafted resolution authorizing inquiry into RFC operations and improper loan charges by the relief organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Fletcher
Relief Organization
Murphy Director Borzage Delivers Tender Adolescence Film
Frank Borzage, noted director of screen masterpieces, presents what is described as the first truthful, tender and uncompromising portrayal of adolescence in cinema. The work emphasizes honest emotions and maturation themes with Borzage's characteristic sensitivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Borzage
Delegates Chosen For Democratic Thuse At Clarksburg
Taylor county will be represented in fine fashion at the Young Peoples Democratic convention to be held in Clarksburg on May 13. Chairman F. E. Gates named Miss Nellie Tucker deputy circuit clerk and attorney among the Democratic hosts selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Young Peoples
Clarksburg
F. E. Gates
Nellie Tucker
Taylor County Democrats Plan Banquet and Pageant
Frank P. Warder of Grafton Mrs Mabel Watkins of Fetterman district and W J Gates of Flemington district will carry the banner for the party at a Stonewall Jackson hotel meeting. Elaborate plans are under way for a political pageant concluding with a banquet. James Roosevelt son of the president is invited to attend to boost spirits if able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Warder
Grafton
Mabel Watkins
Fetterman
W. J. Gates
Flemington
Taylor County
Stonewall Jackson Hotel
James Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Proposes Federal Rail Coordinator and Regulation
President Roosevelt sent to Congress an emergency proposal for a federal rail coordinator to guide railroads through reorganization, repeal of the profits recapture clause in the ICC act, and federal regulation of railway holding companies. He will later submit a comprehensive permanent plan. The coordinator would promote action to avoid service duplication, prevent waste, and encourage financial reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oder
Film Actress Rescued In Shark Waters
Hollywood May 4 Ann Harding telephoned from Havana Cuba to report a sail boat she rode in capsized and its master was killed by sharks during a rescue attempt. She, secretary Marie Lombard and actor Alexander Kirkland survived three miles offshore after swamping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Ann Harding
Havana
Cuba
Marie Lombard
Alexander Kirkland
Kirkland
Sailer
Sandridge Fined for Assault on Sister in City Court
W. S. Sandridge of West Side was fined $10 in Mayor Charles O. King's court this morning on an assault and battery charge filed by his sister, Frances Cook. He admitted the assault, saying it arose from her abusive language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandridge
West Side
Charles O. King
Frances Cook
Sims is Heard at Farm Meet
State Auditor Edgar B. Sims outlined a pending program to use delinquent farm land for reforestation before 250 West Virginia agricultural leaders. The meeting endorsed the plan, forming a committee to work with Sims and Agriculture Commissioners J. B. McLaughlin, including J. Knapp Hinton Hinton, Mrs. John G. Lang Harrison County president, and Glenn Mooman Pendleton County. Ronald Moist Clarksburg was toastmaster at the banquet closing a three day state farm bureau livestock shipping association and cooperative insurance agents meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's Mill
Edgar B. Sims
West Virginia
Sims
Commissioners of Agriculture
J. B. McLaughlin
J. ©. Knapp
Hinton
Southern District
John G. Lang
Harrison County
Farm Women’s Bureau
Glenn Mooman
Pendleton County
Ronald Moist
Clarksburg
State Farm ‘Bureau
Livestock Shipping Association
Co-Operative Insurance Agents
G. F. Holsinger
State Farm Bureau
George J. Meacherie
State Farm Insurance Company
Harlan Justice
Rescue and river drama above Blackwater Falls
A man named Jones leaped into the river after rafts began sinking more than a quarter mile above Blackwater Falls. He pulled two panicking rafters roughly 50 feet to the bank as the water rushed about 150 feet wide at that point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwater Falls
Jones
France Plans 10 Percent Surtax On U S Goods
Paris reports France plans to impose a 10 percent surcharge on American goods if the dollar falls to 200 francs, with a decree drawn up awaiting signature. The move mirrors existing measures against British and Japanese goods amid currency shifts, as the dollar weakens against the franc and sterling operations influence exchange rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Roosévelt
France
Bank of France
Washington
Lost Bim Man Jailed For Beating Step-Daughter
Everett Brown, 34, a Lost Run farmer, appeared before Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys on a charge of assault and battery against his 15 year old step-daughter Ruth Brown. After hearing evidence and noting family discord, Brown was held for further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Brown
Ona C. Jefferys
Ruth Brown
Brown
Man risks life to rescue boys from drowning at Blackwater Falls
Parsons May 4 Adolph Jones a 39 year old truck driver plunged into the raging Blackwater river and saved two ten year old boys Elmer Branner and Paul McCauley from going over the falls on a partly submerged raft. The boys were playing on the raft when the current swept them toward the middle of the stream.
Action Deferred On Arms Embargo Resolution
Washington May 4 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee postponed action on the House arms embargo resolution because a quorum was present. The measure, backed by the administration, would authorize the President with other nations to prohibit shipment of arms to warring nations or those threatening war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Desirability Of Corn Alcohol In Gasoline To Be Investigated
Washington reports the senate finance committee promises a congressional inquiry into the desirability of requiring the blending of corn alcohol with gasoline. The notice signals possible legislative action and reflects how ethanol's role in fuel mixes was a debated issue of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressional
Senate Finance Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bolyard’s Fair Rate Barber Shop
Norris Shoals
Allentu
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
Demoss Greenhouse Beaumont
Strand Theatre
PNR
Assport
Warner Grand
Alexander
Herry Hervey
Frank Lloyd
Murphy
Young America
Spencer Dori
Tommy
FOX Picture
RAILS
Mississippi
Trinity Episcopal Church
Yazoo City
Miss
Associated Press
Cuban
Wilhelm and
Smith
Siseim
Goodyear Pathfinder
Goodyear
Times
Jarvis Tire
Beech Street
Goodyear’ Pathfinders
W. S. Sandridge
Farm Meet
U. S
Monogram Pictures
Charles Dickens
Bim Man
Pennsylvania
S A. E
Iowa
Gorde
Pntional Guard
le Mars
le Mars Country Club
Fveas
Teraro
Sijeels
Jack Sokoloveke
National Guard
Lé Mars
Loway
C. ©. Bradley
Associated Press Phat
P. H.C. Dance
Woodman Hall
Christian
Sciengg
Monitor
Kyanize
Erganize
Lee Bennett G Son
West Main Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!