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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1930

Page

9

Heflin rails against Catholics in Alabama primary fight

Senator Heflin denounces Catholic influence and Al Smith in a high octane speech. He accuses Catholics of scheming to control Alabama politics, warns against ballot theft, and claims to have defended Protestant values and cotton interests while vowing to oppose Smith in 1932. The crowd roars as he attacks Lynne and Pettus and calls for unity against perceived foreign influence.

America William Howard Taft Woodrow Wilson Cal” Coolidge New York South Alfred Daniel Heflin Cotton Seed Trust Democratic Committee Montgomery Hoover France al Smith Linnie William Tell Tell

Senator Heflin vows to carry on after wreck

Senator Heflin declared he would continue with his speaking schedule despite injuries from a highway wreck near Lyons hotel. He said his back was slightly wrentched but not serious enough for hospital care and planned to travel to Anniston for an engagement.

New Jersey Ed Pettus Eddie Lynne Alabama Heflin Anniston Union Transfer Company Lyons Schuesser Daily Schuessler Brown

Advertising policy notice on publication limits

The management reserves the right to reject advertising deemed unfit for publication. This notice explains the editorial control exercised before daily distribution and notes the closing period for ad submissions.

Senator Heflin Involved In Vehicle Accident

Senator Heflin and several party members were injured when a lumber truck collided with their vehicle. They were taken to a hospital by ambulance after brief daze at the roadside. Efforts to identify the truck driver continued, with officials saying the driver was not injured. Political supporters and opponents expressed relief that injuries were not serious.

Brown Heflin Whiteside

Judge Patterson Statement Signals Hosiery Industry Growth

The Birmingham Age-Herald highlights Judge A. G. Patterson of the Alabama Hosiery Mill with a front-page statement on new machinery and expansion plans. His remarks, alongside other mill operators, suggest improved conditions and bright prospects for Alabama hosiery.

Birmingham Age-Herod A. G. Patterson Alabama Judge Patterson

Visit Tennessee To Cast Ballots

Several former Tennesseans now living in Decatur returned to their native state to cast ballots in the Tennessee primary where spirited races are in progress.

Decatur Alabama Tennessee

Delegates Gather in Birmingham for Mystic Order Convention

Delegates from Canada and most of the 48 states registered as the 28th convention of the Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans began in Birmingham Alabama.

Birmingham Ala Canada Supreme Sanctorium Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans

Markstein Heads to Pensacola on Business Mission

W. B. Markstein leaves Friday for Pensacola to conduct a business mission.

W. B. Markstein Pensacola

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