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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1935

Page

5

Unity bill remains in doubt after House Roosevelt clash

The House rejected compulsory abolition by 210 to 155 and 183 to 172 blocks on conferees. Rep Huddleston backed a reasonable bill while Rep Rayburn warned of ongoing stalemate. Senate conferees lack authority to direct House actions as disclosures from the lobby committee unfold.

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Unclear Leadership Responds to Absent Support Letters

A leader says he and his associates would not tolerate such behavior and cannot be responsible for letters written to him, reflecting tensions over correspondence and accountability.

Houston newsmen fight contempt charge in Thompson murder case

Six Houston journalists faced a contempt citation in Angelton Texas for publishing forbidden testimony in the Clyde Thompson murder trial. Editors and reporters argued privilege as Judge M. S. Munson warned that publication could jail them and complicate jury selection.

Angelton Tex Houston Clyde Thompson George Cottingham The Chronicle Ed Frank White Post E. M. Pooley Jane McCormick the Press Fen Priviege Munson Hidge

Correspondent Ordered to Quit Berlin in Five Days

A foreign correspondent was told to leave Germany within five days, marked as the inaugural act of repressive measures against foreign press. Berlin authorities vow to punish any attempt to challenge or insult the Nazi party with maximum severity.

Germany Klein State See

Two Women Hurt in Pensacola Car Collision

Miss Ines Crews of Pensacola and Miss Mary Flowers of Decatur were slightly bruised and cut when two cars collided at Moulton Street and Fourth Avenue about 3 pm Thursday. Their car rolled over after colliding with Mrs. Jim Woodall’s car, which incurred damage but caused no injuries. Miss Crews and her father Reverend Thornton Crews are visiting en route home from Washington.

Ines Crews Pensacola Fla Mary Flowers Decatur Moulton Street Fourth Avenue Jim Woodall Miss Crews Thornton Crews Washington

Dutch Schultz Is Found Not Guilty

Arthur Schultz Flegenheimer was acquitted by a country jury of evading $92,000 in income taxes after a federal case linked to his Bronx beer business and gang ties. He pledged to pay the taxes due and said he would return to New York. The judge condemned the verdict as a blow to law and order, while officials noted the long pursuit by federal authorities.

Homer McCoy Associated Press Malone Arthur Schultz Flegenheimer Bronx Beer Buccaneer Schultz New York Albany J. Richard Davis Beer Baron Ment Frederick H. Bryant Syracuse Bryant Eee al Capone Chicago W. ”" Gordon

Western actor Art Mix to appear at Princess Theatre

Art Mix, world champion cowboy and veteran stunt man with over 106 western films, will appear in person at the Princess theatre. He owns a Montana game preserve ranch and has hunted in Africa with royalty. He is known for signing autographs in the lobby after shows. Twelve events occurred in the 31 day period.

Art Mix Princess Theatre Wimbly England Mr. Mix Montana Africa Ighnesa Abyasinia Mix

Methodist Leader Described As A Strong Figure

A Florence District elder of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in the North Kansas Conference is portrayed with a striking, athletic build and a handsome, manly appearance, described as broad-shouldered and tapering to the waist.

Ee Ee Ree Florence South

Spray Pasteurizer Being Installed at Decatur Creamery

Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Company begins installation of a spray pasteurizer today. Art Mix appears on Saturday at 8 matines and 2 night show on stage performing rope tricks and gun tricks, with high expectations for the cowboy act.

Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Company Art

Fire Loss In July Unusually Small

July was notably dry yet fire losses totaled 1106 with all blazes described as minor. The report notes unusually low damage despite heat, urging continued vigilance.

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