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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1939
Page
4
A compilation of brief items reflecting religious quotes, editorials, local accolades, political opinions, and community notes. Highlights include a Bible verse, a scholarship award in Birmingham Southern, Ford labor back pay cases, editorial page additions, talks of a cheese plant in Morgan county, blood test proposals for marriage licenses, reactions to state politics, and a sense of regional unity among North Alabama towns.
A civic letter urges TVA to proceed with a Decatur river terminal. It cites the Tennessee River nine foot channel and Inland Waterway connections, predicts 6 to 9 million tons of traffic, and argues Decatur’s strategic location near Birmingham and rail lines supports a large terminal creating jobs and growth.
A World War II era note reports a Nazi propaganda booklet mailed in the United States signed by the German Library of Information New York. It contains Roosevelt's telegram and Hitler's reply with a Wilson 14 points, prompting debate over free speech and German propaganda in America.
The writer critiques a Western college professor whose 351 page denunciation of Fascism oddly defends Communist regimes. He warns that anti Fascist politics in liberal clothing can mimic propaganda and mislead in defense of republican institutions, urging caution toward such rhetoric.
In Indianapolis Aug 16 Policeman Richard Etter after a police dinner car rammed the vehicle ahead. Etter explains he tried to put himself in the other fellow's place as spectators watched. The incident halted traffic and drew attention to police conduct during a night out.
Walter Winchell on Broadway reports a flurry of rumors about marriages planned by Connie Talmadge and Walter Giblin, romance chatter involving Sonja Henie and Vic Orsatti, royal Denmark intrigue, a staged attack at Garner, a Joan Bennett Hedy Lamarr spat, and other society tidbits.
Friends of Fred Snite Jr say his weight gain is rapid and fate may give him only six months to five. They told a Fair executive that the illness is fatal, citing discarded germ masks as signs of a short time left. The family hopes the prediction is wrong.
The column notes Justice Wi l Douglas as a leading Democratic foil for FDR era politics with Dewey favored by Ben Smith. It cites social figures like P Ammidowns and H Conn from Benny lawsuits, plus Moley taunting Corcoran. Annenberg to plead not guilty as indictments loom. Kirkland and Campbell clash. Gov. James avoids night spots amid gossip of a political stir.
Biter agreed to take a sobriety test after an incident. The test indicated a 60 percent impairment level, revealing significant intoxication.
President Green told Atlantic City crowds that offenses cited by the 4 A s against the A F A were petty and the charter revocation unjust. Reporters say ruling due today would reinstate the A B A group in 4 A s, with Ralph Whitehead excluded. John Chapman of the Daily News notes Lawrence Tibbett performed for the 4 A s.
Henrietta Proctor plans remarriage in Mamaroneck while a famed impresario faces arrest. Rumors swirl about European royals and a budding romance for Hungary’s heir. Political frictions surface as the Dies Committee probes Browder kin funds, and Marion Anderson recovers from dental surgery.
From the Daily August 16 1927 Candler Cain rests at home after injuries from a gun incident at Cain s gun Sam Stephenson travels to New Orleans on business Mrs J H Branum and son Don ally return from Little Rock Ark Paul and Marceille Buchanan visit Cullman Earl Calvin Jr recovers from malaria at home Mrs W E Crawford visits Huntsville Tuesday Frank P Lide returns from Anniston on business mission
The piece outlines four approaches for hay fever relief. It cites climate and pollen counts at resorts, air-conditioned rooms and air filters, and electrostatic cleaners. discusses local nose and eye remedies including salt water, boric acid, Adrenalin, Ephedrine, Benzedrine inhalation, and Estivin with Rosa Gallica as notably effective.
More than half the corn crude oil supply was cut off as New Mexico and Oklahoma joined a fight led by a three state oil compact commission to prevent a collapse in the industry price structure following yesterday’s historic meeting.
A reader asks about a slight hemorrhage from the bowels and is told a small fissure of a hemorrhoid. Another asks how hot water must be to kill typhoid and other germs, with guidance to boil three minutes for purification. A third asks about vitamin deficiency in skin ulcers. answer cites varicose veins and suggests injection treatment if possible.
Reader asks if flowers in bedrooms are healthy. Most flowers are pleasant and safe though some people are sensitive to certain plants like primrose. Editor notes Dr. Clendening offers seven pamphlets for ten cents each by mail with a stamped self-addressed envelope.
Texas moves to close 145 200 wells as part of a broader strategy to reduce production. The measure targets facilities delivering more than 51 percent of the nation’s oil output, signaling a major reach across energy infrastructure.
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