Decatur Visions Theatres Tax Relief And TVA Progress
The article discusses Governor Alabama's ad valorem tax reduction efforts and praise for the Princess Theatre in Decatur. It cites Tony Sudekum’s visit and notes TVA projects as eye openers. It urges government aid for housing and hosiery mills, endorsing private initiative and new materials to keep production going. It ends with a light note on enjoying watermelons amid tax talk.
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Decatur
Alabama
T Han
The Bass Case Ends With Execution in Alabama
The 20 year old African American Bass was executed in Alabama prison for a burglary and capital offense. The article notes past tensions with the state and that capital punishment was used under a 1936 law.
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Bass
Negro
Sid
Ens
Vichy figures on German and Russian losses stir war reading
The piece notes wide gaps between Russian and German casualty tallies and cites Vichy estimates placing German losses at 1 500 000 and Russian bases at 2 000 000, suggesting the bloodshed may be the war’s fiercest yet and challenging Germany’s endurance.
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Vichy
Germany
Russia
Princess Theatre Opens in Decatur Shows City Support
The Daily urges Decatur residents to protect the new Princess theatre from wear and tear. It asks patrons to keep the showplace’s beauty and girlhood complexion by avoiding damage and vandalism, noting Crescent Amusement Company endorses the message.
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Princess Theatre
Decatur
North Alabama
Crescent ‘Amusement Company
Crescent
Horn curbs adopted by Decatur city council
The Decatur Daily endorses the city council action to curb automobile horn use in the city. It notes progress in other cities, predicts a short adjustment period for drivers, and doubts a dual horn system for cars will be widely adopted due to defense program constraints.
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Decatur
Estes
Nazi casualty claims and U S war prep commentary
Washington discusses Nazi casualty exaggerations in Russia, with estimates suggesting up to 1.5 million German losses. The piece also covers New Deal politics around a potential attorney general, Britain’s wartime needs, Trans Ocean News Service activity, and a brigadier general nomination amid war sounds controversy.
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Francis Biddle
Roosevelt
Norman Littel
Littel
John Lewis
New Deal
Tommy
Cork Corcoran
Solicitor
Britain
England
Hitler
Trans-Ocean News Service
South America
Messrs
Zapp
Tom
Treasury
Latin
Zeesen
Ttalian
Brazil
Rio de Janiero
Trans-Ocean
Trans.ocean
War Department
Senate
Towboat Bedford Wreck Removed Tennessee River Hazard Cleared
Notice to Navigation Interests reports the wreck of the Towboat Bedford, sunk April 13 1941 at mile 74.3 Tennessee River, has been removed and no hazard to navigation remains. District Engineer Patrick Walsh signs the notice.
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Tennessee River
Bedford
Sone
E. Walsh
Ajor
Corps of Engineers
Trict
Home Dentistry Helps Man Pull Painful Teeth
John Falcetti woke with four aching teeth and chose to extract them himself using pliers to end the pain after a long night of discomfort. He said the decision was to stop the ongoing hurting for a short, final burst of relief.
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Denistry
John Falcetti
John
War Jitters May Bring On Various Stomach Troubles
War jitters are blamed for rising stomach issues across soldiers and civilians from Dunkirk to London. Doctors note more ulcers, constipation and diarrhoea linked to stress and war life, while cautions on eating habits and proper treatment are offered.
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Dunkirk
London
Dr Logan Clendening Offers Seven Health Pamphlets
Editor notes seven pamphlets available at 10 cents each. To obtain a pamphlet, send 10 cents and a self addressed envelope with a 3 cent stamp to Dr Logan Clendening, care of this notice. Titles include Three Weeks Reducing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
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Clendening
Logan Clendening
Sunday Driving and Hidden Dangers on the Road
A fragmented Sunday scene notes risks of automobile travel and hints at social scenes. It mentions a nurse encounter, a police dog gag, and reflections on road safety and driving culture. The piece touches on war era themes and everyday contrasts in humor and danger.
Customer In Scotch Restaurant Demand Napkin
A humorous exchange unfolds as a diner asks for a napkin and the waiter replies that another customer already has it, hinting at a preamble promise. The fragment ends abruptly, leaving the scene set in a lively restaurant moment.
Walter Winchell recalls the Astor Hotel and its famed guests
Writer recalls Walter Winchell’s Corner at the Hotel Astor and the many celebrities who stayed there. He shares anecdotes about guests like Will Rogers, Milton Berle, Tommy Dorsey, Arturo Toscanini, Irving Berlin, and D. W. Griffith, plus anecdotes of staff and memorable meals and mishaps at the Astor since 1904.
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Astor
Will Bradley
Tommy Dorsey
Maxine
Gavotte
Everett Shinn
Butch
Mr. Shinn
Jimmy Durante
Monte Woolley
Show Your Colors and a Day of Thoughtfulness
A collection of light verse and dialogue bits with lines about good clean fun and daily greetings. A political call urges native Americans to display patriotism, declaring four million foreigners threaten the nation and urging firm action.
Eleanor Roosevelt Returns a Half Dollar Loan
A lighthearted account recalls Eleanor Roosevelt losing change in a taxi rush and borrowing a half dollar from a doorman. Later, someone returned a gleaming half dollar with a smile, aligning with her habit of casual travel and gratitude for small courtesies.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
the Land of the Free
Birthday Party Honors Barbara Wright at Community Center
A birthday party for Barbara Wright at the W. P. A. Austinville Community Center featured games and contests directed by Mrs. Travis. Refreshments and color balloon decor followed as guests including Marjorie Turner Wynell Hall Ernestine Hall Baby Bess Wallace Peggy Smith Elliot Wright Dorothy Rigel Shirley Corum Bobby Jean Austin Carolyn Roberts Joyce Cox Mary Lee Jenkins Francis Rigel Gilbert Roberts Jean Owens and Barbara Wright attended.
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Barbara Wright
W. P. A. Austinville Community Center
Mrs. Travis
Marjorie Turner
Wynell Hall
Ernestine Hall
Baby Bess Wallace
Peggy Smith
Elliot Wright
Dorothy Rigel
Francis Rigel
Gilbert Roberts
Jean Owens
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Tennessee
TVA
Ee World Coyright
Kin Feature Syndicate, Inc
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Pyrrhus
Elephant
Old Man River
By Logan Clens
M. D
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Sam Jones
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Surf County
Harry
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Cynthia
Fanny
Alice
Walter Winchell
Broadway
Robert K. Christenberry
General Seinoner
Hotel Astor
Walter Winchell’s
USO
Muschenheims
Jerry
Carrie
Arturo Toscannini
Disotto
Kirsten Plagsted
Palmier
Milton Berle
Tommy Manvill
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
California
Woodrow Wilson
Will Rogers
Ramsey MacDonald
Philadelphia
Chan Wu Fang
Circus Saints & Sinners
Millonaire
Harry Hershfield
Diamond Jim Brady
Ruby Vallee
Irving Berlin
Saul Bornstein
George Skouras
D. W. Griffith
Highth Ave. Deanery
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Borden
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ralph
Agnes
Harold
Joe
Joseph
Rupert
Dorothy
Barbara Wright Party
Pinange Company
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