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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1936
Page
4
The article notes July activity in the South and the sixth federal reserve district with Decatur possibly leading in construction and population. It urges planning a new home or buying existing housing as a solution to rising rentals and cites Senator Black promising Alabama’s strong outlook for the year.
Governor Landon debates tax reduction while avoiding clear stance on other issues discussed. The speech risks leaving listeners unsure of his positions after he finishes.
The author asks how Alabama papers could unite to focus on regional growth rather than contentious political topics that mostly affect other states, urging a constructive shift toward promoting the state’s own advancement.
A local resident reports about 50 boats under construction or in planning will be launched at Decatur within the next six months as the Tennessee River waters near Wheeler dam are impounded.
The piece complains that preseason training rules from the state athletic association are overly controlling and risk player safety. The author mocks regulations as busybody behavior and praises sensible protection for students.
The article praises Decatur as an inland island formed by nature and planning. It notes the advertising value of the feature for the area and urges promotion of this unique locale.
Citizens discuss an impending 20 percent price rise for milk, with hearings in Birmingham to determine if the increase will be permitted, reflecting debate over state controls on dairy pricing.
A local restaurant operator explains a strange plan to hire taxi drivers to take orders and claim responsibility, hoping to shift costs and avoid theft. Patrons are puzzled as he contemplates selling nickle drinks or cigarette packs via hired drivers.
The record notes that when the state highway patrol was formed, its duties surprisingly included chasing cattle thieves, reflecting a broader, evolving rural law enforcement role.
A bond holder files another suit to stop releasing the talk bridges. The Daily notes bond owners prefer state takeover to secure timely interest payments, even at a small rate cut. The bonds have never been money-makers and the bridges may not be desirable to holders.
The article notes football practice starts this week for high school players and that the sport funds field improvements. Superintendent W. W. Benson explains football finances support athletic facilities with WPA aid possibly funding a new grandstand. the program aims for a surplus while cautioning about federal oversight.
The article urges development of the Wheeler Lake area between Morgan and Limestone counties for tourism and recreation. It cites TVA assurances about preventing stumps and calls for foresight and investment to capitalize on potential revenue and growth for local communities.
A feature recalling diverse legends including Norman Phoenician Gaul and a Moorish king's baby in a compact strip. Madame M. conducts a trade as Arthur Brisbane notes copyright and syndicated by King Features.
A vivid discussion traces Du Guesclin's lineage to a Moorish king and Phoenician ancestors, arguing persistent cross-cultural heredity across Europe. It links medieval fighters with far-reaching migrations from North Africa and the Phoenician sailors who reached Iberia and Gaul.
A writer compares ancient Phoenician traders to Madame M of Noirmoutier who values a coastal cottage by assessing clothing, car, and family, then sets a price in francs. The scene highlights sharp, transactional judgment across centuries.
A seller reflects on accepting a low price while plants and flowers remain her livelihood. An old Phoenician intelligence is invoked to justify continuing to sell flowers, despite limits on vegetables.
Review of how fat proteins carbohydrates water minerals and vitamins are absorbed and used. Discusses obesity diabetes gout tetany rickets scurvy beri beri and how biochemistry gland hormones and metabolism measurement advance understanding and treatment.
The excerpt shows Janine asking how to handle a request for part of what's due and including a reply stamp. A local man is mentioned as restrained in behavior, while dialogue touches on operetta terms and a tone of social observation.
A terse command urges submission to a figure's demands to avoid provoking anger. The stance reflects tense control dynamics and warns of potential escalation if resistance occurs.
A reflective piece marks twenty two years since World War I began, honoring the fallen and disabled veterans. It questions whether the war was a true success, noting sacrifices that include sight and happiness given for peace.
The witness recalls a defendant telling a funny story while under oath. Hunter supposedly proposed to Miss De Rich six times before she accepted. Helen jokes about a husband and a wife claiming hers is the best, while one guest laments the masquerade and snobbery.
The text recounts Vasco da Gama’s 1497 voyage at age 37 with 170 men in four ships to Calicut, establishing a sea route to India and rounding the Cape of Good Hope. It notes his two returns, death in 1524 in India, and stamps issued in his honor by Nyassa.
A chaotic dialogue unfolds with married tension and house guest banter. A panhandler asks for a dollar while neighbors joke about boarders meals and a planned feast. Police cautions and riot talk surface amid playful jabs and petty disputes.
A quip contrasts a woman's speech as a sword with a pacifist stance at a military ball. The playful exchange features Sam asking about attending the ball and Sue declining on pacifist grounds.
Walter Winchell outlines Broadway trends noting stars and shows of the season. He comments on theater schedules and evolving public tastes with characteristic brisk wit and industry insight.
Dear Mr. W. Marion Snowden and others are rumored in gossip about Reno vation and marriages. The Tulsa Tribune and smaller towns report celebrity ties, divorces, and decr ees while noting Harlem and London film circles.
A roundup of rumored show business items spans Diana Garte resembling Joan Crawford at the Biltmore, Gus Martel at the Stork Club, and chatter about morality clauses, Treasury inquiries, and WPA rewrite opportunities. It also mentions Eugenie Woodruff, James Struthers in Blue Ridge PA, and talent hunts for a 20th Century Fox film.
News-Week comments on Thalberg favoring Hollywood stars for Juliet over Broadway actors. Edna May Oliver Basil Rathbone and others from Broadway populate the cast. Palisades Park to host nightly star for Palestine Fund. Joe Moss dismisses chorus girls, a chance encounter echoes sadness. Folies D Amour aftermath stirs political backlash. A G DeMarco reportedly loses 40 000 at Saratoga. Mid Week Pictorial reportedly sold by the Times and staff notices.
Media chatter reveals Monte Proserлодges heartbreak over wife charges and reluctance to fight. Dorothy Parker quips to Jed Harris about renaming Spring Dance to Imaging Caring. Emery Deutsch patents an auto top. West Coast insurance woes won't affect annuities or death benefits. Hollywood chatter includes elopement rumors about Dave Gould and Lois Eckhart, Natcha Rambova’s warfront absence, and King Features contest to name Pete the tramp strip.
Mrs Sallie E Smith age 85 died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs D R Compton 519 6th Ave West. She is survived by three daughters Maude Bolling of Memphis H D Sutton of Knoxville and Mrs Compton. Services were at Grant Street Church of Christ by Rufus Underwood after which the funeral cortege went toMt Carmel Tenn for interment Drinkard and Howell directing.
The staff and equipment of the reservoir clearance division office of the Tennessee Valley Authority are being moved from Decatur to Scottsboro. Only one clerk will remain on duty for about 30 days. The unit had occupied the First National Bank building on Bank and Vine streets since its lease over a year ago.
Col. Roscoe Turner escaped with his life after a speed plane wreck near Gallup New Mexico caused by a broken throttle. The crash ends his bid in the New York to Los Angeles Bendix air trophy race, marking his first crash in 19 years of flying as he heads home to Los Angeles by train.
An automobile collided with a truck at an intersection in Cleveland. Three young men leapt out and pulled Patrolman James Stanka from a perilous position as he hung to a traffic light. They helped restore the truck and safety.
The Cunard liner Queen Mary established a new eastward Atlantic crossing record. She left Ambrose Light off New York and, three days 23 hours 57 minutes later, passed Bishop Rock off the English coast last night.
William Fairfield Whiting former secretary of commerce aged 72 died at his Holyoke home after a long illness. He served in government roles and contributed to economic policy during his career. His death ends a lengthy public service record.
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