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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
2
The article details court rulings on Albany and Decatur consolidation. Judge Grubb ordered tax funds earmarked for bond payments only and rejected a uniform rate across merged city boundaries. It notes prior city rates and the decision that varying rates within a single city are not unconstitutional.
London police report a reporter’s death attributed to bandits. The aged dispatch notes the assailants attacked the journalist in an unspecified location, with authorities confirming the fatal injury and ongoing investigations. The incident is linked to unrest and rising crime concerns in the city.
Hartcelle resident Dolfuss Black was among visitors who called in De Catur today on business.
Post and Rogers crashed 15 miles south of Barrow while en route from Fairbanks in a pontoon plane. Dense fog low clouds and rain hindered reports. Coast guard ordered the cutter Northland to return with bodies to Seattle, another Fairbanks plane to Barrow was prepared.
Decatur Kiwanis likely to discuss the September 2 dedication of the county tubercular sanatorium as a county wide event. A special committee will manage arrangements.
Work on the Eyster residence on Sherman Street is advancing rapidly as renovations continue. The home will adopt a colonial appearance and is expected to be among the most handsome residences in the city.
Inquiries swamped the Daily office as rumors spread that Will Rogers and Wiley Post had died. The newsroom confirmed the reports, prompting universal sorrow among callers seeking confirmation.
The report notes Graves seeks to amend state law to restore a Sedition Act provision and delays action to a future legislative day to ensure full attendance. It also mentions the governor signing the Swift bill authorizing counties to fund full time county health units.
In Montgomery the Alabama legislature first voted 17 to 12 to remove the Well born bill from the adverse calendar, but it needs 18 votes to advance to a final floor vote. The session also acted on a joint resolution expressing condolences for Will Rogers and Wiley Post and moved several local bills including Connor’s machinery provision for Birmingham Civil Service and Sunday amusements in Etowah County.
The Tennessee Valley Authority will elevate a cinder road from Washington street to Ninth avenue west by 12 feet and build an 18 foot bridge over Dry Creek. Existing sewers crossing the creek will be repaired or replaced with iron pipes near the water, with enlargements or extra culverts on Danville road for storm water. The plan includes improving the block above Danville road for small boats with a clearance to 560 feet and requires property-rights agreements. All work is at TVA expense and city cooperation is required. Dry Creek drains about three square miles and will be transformed from a ditch to a waterway upon completion.
Morgan county nears the top in federation numbers with about 8006 members. Only St. Clair county and one or two others lead in the membership ranks.
Citizens between Decatur and Arts?elle urged to watch for a danger signal reported along the center of the highway. Authorities warn motorists to proceed with caution and report any suspicious signals or incidents to local police.
Crews of workmen are engaged in cutting trees in the area beneath the highway, continuing maintenance work at the site.
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