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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1935

Page

8

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Arm Officer Killed in Tokyo Rooms Clash

Lieutenant General Tetsuzan Nagata, director general of Japanese military affairs, died from sword wounds inflicted by Lieutenant Colonel Aigawa in Nagata’s rooms. The incident followed recent officer transfers and comes as War Minister Senjuro Hayashi reportedly prepared his resignation.

Tokyo Tetsuzan Nagta War Office Aigawa Nagata Senjuro Hayashi Nagia

Boykin Sworn in as Congressman

Washington August 12 AP reports Frank W. Boykin was sworn in as a Democratic member of Congress. This marks his formal seating amid party alignment and duties.

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New England GOP Edge Echoes Across States

Washington dispatch notes Democratic strategists privately concede a Republican tilt if a presidential election were held soon. Rhode Island fallout shocks Democrats as GOP gains surprise, while Jeffersonian rules influence House conduct and silencing practices amid continued political maneuvering through 1935.

Rodney Dutcher NEA Service Sta Waser New England Maine Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Judge Risk Mr. Prince Ballyhoo

Alabama Congressman Boykin Takes Oath Amid Applause

Representative Boykin was sworn in to the first Alabama district amid applause in a full house after being named a federal judge by President Roosevelt. He received numerous handclasps as he took the oath administered by Speaker Burns.

Wawnoy M McDuffie Roosevelt Hill Ala Boykin Burns

Rain Shortage Hits Valley Cotton. Drought Worsens

Valley reports describe a dry spell drying cotton fields as far south as Bullock County. Boll weevils threaten peak blooms while forecasts show Alabama cotton near normal for the year yet future prospects grow bleaker. Extension officials warn crops are less promising than August 1 and farmers push for continued agricultural adjustment and Bankhead provisions.

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Lift Quarantine in Infantile Scare in DeKalb County

Quarantine against DeKalb county children due to a single infantile paralysis case was lifted by Dr. Rufus Evans, state health officer. No further danger of spread was found, allowing children to resume activities once barred such as swimming pools and public gatherings.

Decatur DeKalb County Rufus Evans Pesado Evans

SISTER MARYS KITCHEN Dinner menu for busy family meals

A college family guide suggests plenty of wholesome foods on hand and simple buffet style meals to manage late night raids. It includes a complete dinner menu with tomato and clam juice cocktail roast legs of lamb with pears in mint jelly browned potatoes and a plum pudding style fruit salad with cream cheese and pecans plus a fruit punch recipe for twenty five.

Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast to Dinner Details

Tomorrow's meals list breakfast with watermelon cereal cream shirred eggs muffins milk and coffee. Luncheon features corn chowder fruit and cream cheese toast rolls iced tea milk. Dinner offers broiled minute steaks French fried potatoes creamed lima beans cabbage and green pepper salad green gage pie milk coffee.

Sheriff Shifts Time for Third Execution of Day

The sheriff moved the time to 8 o'clock and officials after visiting the double hanging at New Madrid will be able to drive 40 miles here to witness their third execution of the day.

Kennett Tom Donaldson Southeastern Missouri Roy E. Hamilton Eddie Gayman New Madrid C. D. Ward

Sheffield Man Plans Campaign in Eighth District

A Sheffield man, identified as Mr. White, announces he will be the first candidate for Congress in the eighth district. He supports 100 percent cooperation with FDR’s New Deal and vows to aggressively champion TVA. He criticizes incumbent A H Carmichael for voting against a death warrant for unnecessary utility holding companies. Other potential candidates named include Judge B L Malone, Speaker Harry Walker, John Sparkman, Melvin Hutson, John Snodgress, Fred Johnson, and S A Lynne.

Congress Eighth White Decatur Roosevelt New Deal TVA A. H. Carmichael Carmichael B. L. Malone Harry Walker John Sparkman Melvin Hutson John Snodgress Fred Johnson 8. A. Lynne

Grouse Season Opened Amid Poor Expectation in Scotland

Ten thousand people gathered on the Scottish moors to mark the opening of grouse season in Britain. Despite enthusiastic crowds, forecasters warn the season will be poor due to unseasonable weather limiting grouse numbers.

London Britain

B. C. Promises Fast Relief For Periodical Pains

An advertisement touts B. C. as a quick remedy for periodical pains and a relief for colds headaches neuralgia muscular aches and fever. It claims the tonic also quiets a disturbed nervous system and can substitute opiates by reducing reliance on narcotics. The product is sold in 10c and 25c packages.

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