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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1935
Page
2
The bill creates a federal old age and unemployment program funded by a 3 percent payroll tax on employers with eight or more workers. Benefits range from 10 to 85 dollars monthly, with operation starting 1938 but pensions paid from 1942. An estate unemployment system and credits against state plans are included, plus initial funding of 100 million dollars for aid to the blind and needy mothers.
The first bale of cotton from the crop in Lawrence County was ginned Tuesday at Courtland by Ashford.
NEA Service reports Dr Rex Tugwell valued cheaper office space in McLean mansion fueling public razzing. Rhode Island election shows Democratic splits with Prince losing despite Green faction backing. Prince sought escape from state treasurership amid party tensions.
A revival will be conducted by Rev. E. S. Tackett at the Athens Church of Christ near Courtland in Lawrence County. The evangelistic music will be led by Tackett, with services scheduled daily in the afternoon and evening at the vacant lot behind A. P. grocery store.
The example shows John and Jim Doe, both 30, paying social security taxes from 1937 onward. John retires at 65 with a pension of 9066. Jim, taxed on part of his income, also retires with a smaller pension. He pays taxes on 48000 and receives 1680 total over retirement, with heirs’ shares depending on total payments.
The article describes attorney A. Hill denying interference with a Senate subpoena to Hopeon while acknowledging efforts to avoid service. Hopeon reportedly registered in a Washington hotel under a chauffeur’s name as committees clash with lawyers and officials from the Associated System in a contempt dispute.
Athens officials announce the new term will begin September 2 with the city school system adding a bookkeeping and typewriting department. A special class will enroll local business employees in these courses, focusing on typing and clerical skills.
A school program was announced at term end to raise proceeds for the Ridge Church fund. Event details are limited but the aim is to support church activities with the revenue from the program.
Notice of a special meeting of stockholders in Decatur Alabama on September 16 1935 at 4900 o clock P M to vote on borrowing 10000 secured by mortgage and on reducing capital stock to fit amended charter to extend the company s powers A J Harris acting secretary signing date January 14 1936
A kitchen note describes making decorative jellies using gelatin with mint and honeydew, cooled in individual molds. It suggests serving atop lettuce with melon balls and a separate melon mayonnaise sauce. The plan emphasizes simple prep between dishes and a chilled, fresh dining option.
Ethiopia pleads with the League of Nations on eve of Paris talks claiming inability to purchase arms abroad to defend its territory. The appeal insists the council must assume responsibility to halt preparations that threaten massacre and endanger the nation.
Redding Emens and the agricultural committee will run the weekly Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Lyons noon Thursday. Officials say the program will be of unusual interest as harvest season approaches and preparations begin for another year of farm programs. All members are urged to attend the big meeting at Hartselle in August.
Fragmentary text shows a person denying intention to make a documentary without legal responsibility. Mentions Ald Dr. Mor Ms and the Ameri eee, with garbled dialogue about possibly failing the experiment.
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