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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1935
Page
4
Brief obituary highlighting Ww. A Shelton 1912 1984 longtime Associated Press member. Mentions AP exclusive rights to news dispatches and credits not otherwise attributed in this paper. Refers to price and publication details.
Youth Day invites children from Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties to Decatur on Saturday May 4 to enjoy a full day of planned events. Organizers urge teachers and parents to bring students and join the community celebration despite a string of wet Saturdays.
The author laments obscured boulevard stop signs and the difficulty drivers face locating them. An anecdote recalls a Birmingham incident where a driver argued with a police officer after a murky traffic sign led to a confrontation, highlighting signage as a safety concern.
The piece notes that Southern state representatives are repeatedly asked to block or modify congressional undertakings, framing the Castigan Bill as a test of regional influence in federal decisions.
The Daily argues against federal anti lynching measures and warns Southern senators Bankhead and Black may filibuster. It contends Congress should not impose penalties on Alabama or other states for lynching incidents, defending state sovereignty and local justice.
The Alabama Federation of Women Clubs arrives in Decatur for an executive session as Mrs. W A Gresham retires and urges strong attendance for the upcoming convention. She praises club cooperation, notes federation work across the state, and anticipates Mrs Pennybacker delivering a national lecture.
An analysis from Miami on April 20 questions whether the United States will descend into dictatorship, discussing who might lead, the danger to labor and professors, regional control, and the impact of public debt and taxation on democracy. The piece warns against relying on money to buy prosperity and keeps a wary eye on inflation and civil leadership.
Mrs. W A Gresham expresses thanks and good wishes for the coming year. The reply notes appreciation for Decatur as the convention site and confidence that delegates will be gratified after executive sessions conclude. Hope is voiced for future selections of Decatur for similar honors.
The passage argues that heavy taxation on inherited wealth could fund politicians and welfare, while critiquing the silver standard and government plans. It contrasts farmers’ struggles with global price forces and notes that despite errors, American wealth can absorb them, with discussing elites in Shanghai and London aware of world prices.
George Manders, returning home late, crawled onto a front porch window ledge to rest. The window slammed shut pinning his feet. A neighbor alerted police, who arrived and freed him from the window ledge on the Chicago night of April 23.
A 50 haleru green stamp honors Antonin Dvorak with his portrait and a New World Symphony border motif. Another set depicts King Carol II of Romania, famed playboy, with notes on his scandalous life and royal status amid Romania's tense politics and anti semitic sentiment.
Mrs. Margaret Minna Bumpus died recently at the home of her son A. N. Bumpus justice of the peace in Athens Alabama at the age of 41. Funeral services and further arrangements were to be announced.
A clipped page features jokes and quips including a plea to lift others with love, a note to young men about studying a mother, and humorous exchanges about college funds, a ventriloquist, and golf. The tone is light and period-specific with punchlines about marriage, manners, and morals.
A bleak monologue mingles with street scenes as a judgment seat looms and a parade of lost souls trudges past granite walls. Images of guilt, doom, and social rejection mix with quips on pity and the cost of neglect. Eight children survive a burial in a German graveyard, and a dieting joke echoes amid hardship.
A collage of Walter Winchell on Broadway excerpts and satirical quips from The Times and New York letters. Includes jokes about The Third Reich, stage gossip, Derby misnaming, and Hollywood note items featuring Liane Haid, Mark Hellinger, and Gladys Glad.
Fred Kosalka notes a well known critic walked out ten minutes into a new flopola premiere. The producer confronted him about leaving and asked if seat locations were suitable. The critic replied that seats were a mile too close to the stage.
The piece presents Rascoe’s favorite pepigram urging resilience with a striking line about taking a hit and letting the other man break his knuckles, illustrating the columnist’s sharp wit.
The autobiography reveals Nat Goodwin never slapped a critic or sent nasty letters over a bad notice. He describes settling disputes with two adversaries by pasting their photos on cup siders, noting they were always in constant use.
Critics singled out Butler Davenport with a biting remark claiming his knee injury was faked by overacting. The line sparked talk in local theater circles about performance credibility and actor persona.
On opening night of Lightnin a tardy Frank Bacon kept Broadway patrons waiting thirty minutes. Producer John Golden rushed backstage and exclaimed at the delay, while Bacon quipped that the audience had waited thirty years for him.
An actress famed for integrity confronted the writer about a damaging untitled character assassination in a newspaper office tale. She planned legal action and sought the editor’s guidance, aiming to teach him a lesson.
An uneven, humorous dialogue mix critiques youth vigor, money influence, and gender norms. It claims the younger generation is half baked and highlights clashes between gardening seasons and fishing, with general remarks on rule breaking by both genders.
Report notes advertised nudist actors fail to act while the audience fixes positions. Critics say the performers lack costume and direction, but patrons keep their hands for their own amusement.
Senate debates whether to take up an anti lynching bill as the Banking Committee continues hearings on the omnibus banking bill. Interstate commerce panel studies the holding company bill while the House takes up the omnibus banking measure.
The Athens Garden Club schedules a garden party and electric display at Mrs. Henry N. Binford's residence next Tuesday evening from 5 to 9 pm. The event, in cooperation with the TVA, marks Better Homes of America Week and National Iris Week with TVA staff and local organizers assisting. Refreshments will be served.
Teachers aboard the liner Statendam shifted plans after a special customs permit allowed their late disembarkation. They left the ship shortly after midnight instead of mid morning as part of an Easter presentation.
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