Senators Push Accord on Muscle Shoals Authority
Washington January 6 Senate conferees failed to bridge House and Senate bills on operating the Muscle Shoals project. They will reconvene to decide whether to report a disagreement or end talks. The dispute centers on construction of transmission lines and funding authority.
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Senate
Muscle Shoals Project
Muscle Shegirdne
Congress
Officers Renamed in German Relief Annual Meeting
All officers of the German Relief, formed in 1871, were re-elected at the annual meeting Monday. H. Otto Nack was re-elected president for the 26th time, Todkiaoon was re-elected secretary for the 39th time, and Brettel was re-elected for the 11th time, with the hall term at 25 years.
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H. Otto Nack
Ana
Np Ageae Seer
Geidik
Ak Dee One Grest
Nack
Todkiaoon
Brettel
Max Schmeling Promises Prefight Words on Referee
German heavyweight Max Schmeling writes in Berliner Zeitung that he will defend his stance on the referee amid sharp postfight criticism of his bout with James J. Braddock in New York.
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Ger
Max Schmeling
Berliner Zeitung
New York
James J
Gandhi son Ramdas Gandhi jailed in Surat incident
Early reports from Surat in British India state Ramdas Gandhi, son of Mahatma Gandhi, has been arrested amid a political disturbance. Details remain limited as authorities investigate the incident and potential charges.
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Surat
British India
Ramdas Gandhi
Policeman to Face Coroner Over Slaying of Beulah Limerick
Washington report says Patrolman Robert F. Langton will be brought before a coroner's jury in the murder of 19 year old Mary Ale Limerick. A note threatening Beulah Limerick’s life led police to expand the inquiry and question Vernon Limerick, W F Paddy, and Richard S Reed.
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Washington
Beulah Limerick
Mary Ale
Robert F. Langton
Limerick
Langdon
Vernon Limerick
W. F. Paddy
Richard S
Red Cross Holds $4 500 000 Emergency Relief Fund
Washington reports the Red Cross has a 4.5 million dollar emergency fund to aid drought sufferers through the winter. Judge Payne notes 40 thirsty men entered England receiving food and England chapter fed 500 others the same day. He urged proceeding normally to reach winter needs, and warned the bottom barrel yell would unleash American public support. Efforts aim to fast track action so the Agriculture Department gets funds soon.
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Washington
Red Cross
England
Hoover
Etter
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House Appropriations Committee
House
Department of Agriculture
Norris-Groe campaign loans repaid as inquiry continues
A Republican committee testified that a $4,000 loan to Robert H. Lucas for Norris’s re‑election was repaid. The loan was secured by a $50,000 account in the party’s national committee name. A $3,500 payment from J R. Butt, Republican treasurer, covered literature for Hitchcock.
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Senate
Robert H. Lucas
Republicans
Eppods
Norris
Mney Py Aimee
J. R. ‘Utt
Lucas
Nebraska
Terccah
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Thousands Returned to Work in Railway and Auto Plants
The return to work is noted across the nation with railway shops and auto factories resuming. Chicago reports 7,000 men recalled to a three day week, Detroit auto plants reengaging 22,000 workers, Ford Rouge recalling 4,500 as Monon Lines reopen.
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Chicago
Frank Walters
Chicago & Northwestern
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Rouge
Ford Company
G. Buick Company
Monon
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Italian Air Teams Start Long Atlantic Dash to Brazil
Twelve Savoia bombers depart Orbetello Italy at 2 a.m. local time for a 6,000 mile flight toward Rio de Janeiro with possible Buenos Aires stop. Locals in Fernando de Noronha report sighting none of the planes at dawn as crews press on through poor weather toward the west.
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Orbetello
Italy
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Liner George Washington In Collision With Float At New York
A storm toll rises across the Southeast with several deaths and injuries. A ship collision is reported near New York involving the liner George Washington. In North Carolina and Virginia, homes and schools collapse or are destroyed, killing residents and injuring others.
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George Washington
New York
New York Maritime Traffic Slowed by Ship Jam
A Sound steamship blocked a 4 car float as a freighter sent a distress call. Maritime traffic, including front liners and ferries, moved slowly along today's icy conditions.
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New York
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Mobile Community Chest Elects Eight Directors
The Mobile Community Chest will hold its annual membership meeting at 11 AM Tuesday January 13 at the Chamber of Commerce. Earl G. Woolwine executive secretary announces eight directors will be elected for three years four by the board and four by member agencies. Retiring directors are J L Bedsole Gordon Smith J B Thornton Mrs St Wilson Mrs M S McDermott W B Taylor L G Adams and Judge David H Edington.
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Chamber of Commerce
Earl G. Woolwine
Board of Directors
Chest
Agena
Sratdenha
J. L. Bedsole
Gordon Smith
J. B. Thornton
Large liquor still found and destroyed in county raid
Federal and state officers raided Alligator Creek late Monday locating one of the area’s largest liquor making outfits. Lt James Parker was taken into custody as the copper still and mash were seized and 40 gallons of liquor poured out. Federal Agents Graves and Hudson and State Officer Rufus Cannon with Deputy Hobson Hargett conducted the raid.
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Alligator Creek
Federal Prohibition Office
James Parker
Graves and Hudson
Rufus Cannon
Hobson Hargett
Hundreds Not Yet Registered to Vote in Mobile County
About 200 people have registered since January 1 while several hundred eligible voters have not signed the books. The board of revenue extended the registration period and reports that false last day notices were erroneous.
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Mobile
the Board of Revenue
Gan Tee Entee
Ie Tattink
Southern Ports Gain Under I C C Plea on Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission sustains a plea favoring southern ports by keeping import and export rates from the Midwest to Mobile Gulf and South Atlantic ports in line with past levels. The ruling, reported from Washington, preserves the southern edge in foreign and internal trade despite pressure from northern Atlantic interests.
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Gulf
South Atlantic
North Atlantic Seaboard
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mobile
Washington
Chicago
Gulf and South Atlantic
North Atlantic
R. G. Cobb
Mobile of Commerce
McManamy
Lee
Tate
Commission
Medicite
Mobile commission debates emergency bill and auditorium financing
The Mobile City Commission met with Mayor Schwartz and Commissioner Hartwell present. Senator Craft urged a special emergency bill to exclude a small area near Three Mile Creek from the city limits for a new highway bridge. Hartwell proposed hiring papers to finance a public auditorium, deferring adoption pending a legislative conference. A gasoline tax is discussed as a funding option. Anna Holbrook sued for 15000 over injuries from a July stumble on Royal street. The commission may seek a constitutional amendment to allow ad valorem tax funds to be used for a general fund, a measure previously defeated statewide after passing Mobile County.
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Anna Holbrook
Old Shell Road
Royal Street
Dauphin Street
Old City
Mobile County
P. T. A. Session Noted for Raphael Semmes Meeting
The Raphael Semmes Parent Teachers Association will hold a meeting Thursday at 2 PM in the school building. All members are urged to attend.
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Raphael Semmes
Raphael , _ Semmes
Parent- Teachers’ Association
Bert Fox Injured In Fire Track Car Crash Here Today
Bert Fox sustained injuries after a fire track car collision at Conti and Warren streets. Sak Seeseet of the Mobile fire department reported a slight scare during the early Tuesday incident.
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Bert Fox
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Mobile Fire Department
Conti
Warren Streets
Moore Held To Jury In Would-Be Holdup Case
Moore faces robbery charges later reduced to attempted robbery after arraignment. Miss Mildred Pierce, cashier at the Saenger on Conti street, identified a youth she says demanded money with a gun at the time of the December 29 holdup attempt near North Lawrence Street. Jody W. C. Taylor represented the prisoner.
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Mildred Pierce
Conti Street
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Dessebee
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Teagan Pormaan
Dauphin
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W. C. Taylor
Little Rock Keeps Southern Association Membership
Negotiations at Little Rock eased some worries of the Southern Association but Mobile still faces a knotty issue. Little Rock will retain league membership as ownership of the club passes to local businessmen, while Mobile’s fate hinges on further talks and a meeting.
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Southern Association
Mobile
Associated Press
Mo bile-Citronelle Highway Right of Way Debate
Mobile Chamber of Commerce highway committee met Tuesday to address delays in paving caused by rights of way along the Mobile Citronelle road. A sub committee was formed to study the issue, with John R. Vidmer named to lead the panel and pursue a settlement.
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Mobile-Citronelle
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
John R. Vidmer
Edict On License Payment Issued By Mobile Agents
State and county inspectors announce license payments due by January 15 for businesses and auto owners using 1930 tags. About 200 delinquents face court action. Montgomery agent J R Waldman notes changes effective January 19 requiring a clean slate in license books. Vernon Jansen and Angello Puckett assist on the enforcement steps.
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Waldman
Vernon ‘R. Jansen
Angello
Puckett
State Commission
Walthea ‘Jansen
Night Force
Legal Opinion Sought Over Mobile Citronelle Road Dispute
A dispute over the Mobile Citronelle road halted laborers tractors and mules for most of Monday and part of Tuesday. A property owner allegedly blocked access near Big Mile Creek and threatened to shoot. Judge Touart heard the case after L R Ringo and Charles Hand discussed a resolution but no work occurred on the road. County funds were used to pay the firm Grayson Cray Cray.
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Big Mile Creek
L. R. Ringo
Singer
Charles Hand
Touart
Ringo
Grayson
Hong
Eee
Stolen Automobile Reported by Walter Pennington
Walter Pennington of 158 Saint Joachim Street reported his automobile stolen Monday. The car was parked near St Anthony and ch streets at the time of theft. L C Jones of Fanane'& Dot reported a sneak thief who entered the office on St Michael Street Monday afternoon and took his overcoat.
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Joachim Street
Polit
St. Anthony
Ch Streets
L. C. Jones
Fanane'& Dot
Gneak
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Aged man dies eating at cafe on Water streets
An unidentified white man about 75 years old died while eating at a cafe near northeast Gene Water streets. The body was turned over to Rochemor and awaits further processing.
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Ene
Eafe
Gnne
Rochemor
Weather Forecast Shows Frost Risk and Warmer Midweek
The bulletin notes a fair Tuesday night with frost in the south portion and freezing in the interior, followed by Wednesday fair conditions and rising temperatures. Mississippi reports frost in portions, partly cloudy skies, and warmer temps, with observations taken at 7 a.m. CST on January 6, 1981.
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Mississippi
Daily River Bulletin
Tombighes River Rising Tonight Amid Flood Watch
The Tombighes River is already rising and is expected to continue increasing through the night prompting authorities to issue a flood watch. Residents near low-lying areas are advised to monitor water levels and prepare for possible evacuations if conditions worsen.
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Tombighes
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