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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1936
Page
4
A historical newspaper notice from Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc lists publication and mailing details, dates, and Associated Press rights. It references Decatur Alabama and March 1878 act, noting standard ad rates and advertising representation.
A Decatur resident suggests renaming Decatur as The Island of Decatur, noting Wheeler Dam creates a large inland island centered on the city. The idea reflects local geography and civic discussion.
The last of 2,500,000 government owned cotton bales has been disposed of with little market effect. Cotton growers and brokers can breathe easier now that the stockpile is gone. The government had posed a price threat while holding millions of bales.
Ralph Hurst quotes a guess that Governor Graves will call a special session on September 22. He cites a Montgomery hotel newspaper boy as the informant and says the guess is about as reliable as others he has heard.
The Daily hints that if a reasonable price is offered the whole block housing Central and Gordon schools should be bought. It notes slow town growth, TVA power on the way, and anticipated industrial development that will create a future need for more school buildings beyond bonds.
Michigan Republican Senator Couzens says he has not seen efforts to change the form of government in Washington and calls balancing the budget while Americans face hunger a foolish topic. He plans to vote Republican but criticizes campaign methods as unlikely to help the ticket.
The Birmingham Post cartoon depicts Father Coughlin and Al Smith in a desolate political band lands. Al quips that they each made one speech too many and both lost admirers by talking too much. The panel suggests neither was the statesman readers hoped for, instead ordinary disgruntled politicians.
The Dadeville Record notes partisan bias shapes responses to the president’s acceptance speech and Governor Landon’s remarks. It argues readers may see merit only through a partisan lens as voters remain divided and uncertain about leadership claims.
The Columbia Herald editorial argues TVA adds national defense value beyond power and flood control. It cites Roosevelt’s aims, claims TVA could be made an impregnable inland defense, and notes the Tennessee River’s potential to form a vast navigable lake from Norris Dam to the mouth, with a nine foot depth.
Arthur Brisbane reports on social and economic themes with commentary about life expectancy trends in the United States. The piece reflects on evolving public attitudes and the influence of contemporary beliefs on daily life.
A fragmented critique considers the value of U S resources from Texas helium to medical life expectancy. It laments missed potential for lighter than air ships and calls for balanced progress through speed and reflection. The piece notes long lived Galapagos turtles and a centenarian’s view on modern pace.
A local man muses on campaign finance after an election and a diner serves harsh jokes about a chicken. The conversation touches on money sources for campaigns and post election fortunes.
Babe Ruth rails against baseball officiating conceding too few umpires slow play and alibis. He recalls Lou Gehrig’s durability and predicts a dramatic end for the star while praising Ty Cobb’s explosive style and baserunning menace.
A quoted reflection notes that a gunman dying without naming his shooter reveals fear. He refuses to speak to avoid being shot again after leaving hospital. if certain of death, he would tell. The piece centers on the gangster mindset under mortal danger.
The text recalls a classic Talmudic rule: divide money into earth, business, and purse to withstand loss. It notes many now wish they had followed this advice earlier to endure fire or business failure with ready funds to rebuild or restart.
Dal las B. Smith 54 a Rainbow division lieutenant colonel and veterans facility manager in Biloxi died after a two week illness. A Opelika Alabama native, he was Republican governor candidate in World War I. Survived by widow four sons two sisters and a brother. Body to be taken to Opelika after services in Biloxi.
The speaker argues players need brief breaks during the season from March to October. He compares tired athletes to overworked horses and says rest improves performance, suggesting managers allow time off to rejuvenate talent.
The speaker recalls welter of pitcher intimidation and a wish to punch Ty Cobb, knowing Cobb would retaliate. They note Judge Landis fining players about 100 dollars for wild swings, reflecting the tensions of early baseball and authority’s crackdown.
A conversation shows Phyllis reporting Allen’s loss of an uncle and a mother predicting trouble for the young man, suggesting his relatives may be in danger within a week.
The reminiscence notes Cobb could take breaks for fishing or loafing and still hit around .400, a privilege not shared by all players. it praises his star status and suggests managers should grant occasional vacations. It also recalls Earl Whitehill as a tough pitcher for the Tigers and Senators who consistently challenged the speaker.
A speaker vows to seek out an aging coast golfer on arrival, claiming the other is improving and that future shots will be explained to him. The plan includes considering long distance play and comparing to Cobb’s nose.
The speaker recalls peak years spanning 1921 to 1928 and highlights the 1927 New York Yankees as the greatest ball club they were with.
A physician explains that excess sun exposure can cause serious burns and illness, including temporary mental disturbance, while proper, gradual exposure yields benefits such as vitamin D production and improved blood health. Cautions against lung tuberculosis overexposure are noted.
The writer argues that the National League fights with 4 to 6 contending teams into September while the American League becomes a runaway. He blames star buying by Ruppert and Yawkey for shrinking rival talent after late May, leaving others with little chance.
Each year about five or six club owners in the American end up with headaches and red ink on their pitching fingers. To survive next year they must sell the new stars developed during the season, fueling another runaway race for the buyer.
The speaker notes that Texas California and Southern states would limit baseball if not for major players from New York and nearby. He cites Frankie Frisch Lou Gehrig Hank Greenberg Waite Hoyt as examples. He argues college play shaped their careers away from ordinary jobs like driving buses or working in drug stores.
Seattle Aug 3 nine opponents had used Beat Zioncheck as their plank but the Democratic incumbent Marion A Zioncheck surprised the field by announcing he will not seek reelection citing his mother's illness.
A fragmented dialogue hints at personal strain and the need to adapt to powerful forces. The scene centers on a clash between affection and resistance as characters debate closeness and obligation. Subtext explores resilience amid social pressure.
A speaker declares there is no money to lure them back to a baseball lineup. They warn they would be killed or seriously injured if forced to play, citing the risk of getting struck by a ball or breaking legs with wild swings. The speaker insists they are through with baseball.
A former player recalls Miller Huggins as the finest baseball man he met and a strong leader who tried to keep the wild Red Sox team in line. He admits they ignored Hug's orders while having fun and regrets not following his sensible guidance to win more pennants.
The speaker argues that today’s minor league systems push players to the majors too quickly for profit. He claims this accelerates readiness and results in recruits who are not fully prepared for top-level duties.
The speaker argues that many modern pitchers are as good as old-timers, but records miss this because managers treat pitchers differently. He notes that managers leave pitchers in too long until massive home run damage forces changes, implying a need for re evaluation of pitcher usage.
A collage of quotes shows residents debating handling anger with quiet words, radio noise hindering conversation, crying as release, and marriage to wealthy partners not solving problems. A local man warns against foolish spending while government topics surface.
Reflecting on a baseball career and leadership, the speaker seeks a managerial return. They express regrets about being perceived as reckless and acknowledge lessons in self control and handling players. Ty Cobb is named as a benchmark for greatness in the game.
The speaker recalls nearly two decades in baseball marked by constant worry about leg injuries. He describes his ankles as exceptionally heavy and compares their burden to that of a Singer's midget, highlighting the strain and attention his legs required.
The speaker recalls a period when pitchers and relievers were chased to the woods after suffering more than two consecutive hits. The consequence was generally low offense, with few hits and runs in games of that era.
Speech urges all parties to unite and reach a settlement over the Tennessee River power rights and associated appertinances amid a government takeover of private property.
Two Negro women discuss present conditions in a dialect dialogue about hardship and love. Mandy affirms the hardship while May questions living on love and Joe suggests staying single. A general aphorism notes that the man with the most decided opinions often has the least experience.
The speaker recalls adopting a 54 ounce bat during peak outfielder years and later switching to a 28 ounce bat. He notes needing extra swings to ensure no one had tampered with his bat, reflecting on changes in power and confidence over time.
A club manager argues that a star in a slump should be sent on a vacation and replaced temporarily. He believes any substitute can outperform the star when motivation or health is off, and that returning with renewed pep is the best fix.
A year or two ahead, major league baseball may implement salary cuts. Top stars could see about 10,000 and overall team averages around 4,000, driven by owners seeking cost control and external advertising benefits.
Fellows Ruppert Wrigley and Crosley shrug a $200 900 regular season loss as it yields about $1 000 000 in free advertising through newspaper coverage. They view the setback as minor while benefiting their other business interests.
The passage notes players and owners clash over pay as baseball remains both sport and business. Big wages provoke disputes, and if salaries aren’t raised, the players threaten action.
The player explains his batting stance to stay balanced and pace his swing. He describes adjusting feet and wrists for power and recalls missing in clutch moments, likening a strikeout to being stripped in Times Square by a gust of wind.
Coast guard reports the 38 foot fishing schooner Seagal with five crew members, missing since Friday’s hurricane after sailing to Dry Tortugas, put into Tampa safely. Search continues for the Ketchum, four crew, last heard from during the storm while bound for the gulf from St. Petersburg.
Hollywood reports the funeral of Elizabeth Fisher Burns 32 wife of comedian Bob Burns. She died yesterday at the Hollywood home she shared with Burns and their son Robert Jr. The private service was held today at the Church of the Flowers with family in attendance.
Funeral services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Willis Holt of Decatur route 1 were held at 11 a.m. today at King Graveyard on Courtland road. The baby died Sunday morning at a local hospital. Brown of Decatur was in charge of burial. The parents survive.
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