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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1940
Page
4
Notice from Decatur Alabama stating republication rights for Associated Press dispatches and latest news items dated February 26 1912 and July 1 1917 under acts of 1878. Mentions post office publication and standard credit language for re print in this edition.
The piece highlights Decatur’s survey of needs for National Guard support, debates aluminum plant placement, and Morgan County tax assessments. It discusses the draft bill, local mobilization, and the role of the North Alabama recruiting office, with quotes from AP on state quotas and civilian service options.
Washington dispatch notes doubts about Roosevelt proceeding with a contest free campaign, while tax bill complexity alarms lawmakers. It highlights coverage of Farley, Willkie, Garner, and internal party pressures, plus historical note on peacetime militia law.
A U S grand jury indicted General Electric and Krupp of Essen on charges of conspiring to fix prices and restrain trade in hard metal tools and dies. Named individuals include GE executives Walter M Stearns and William Robbins and Zay Jeffries of Carboloy.
Community updates list Rev W N Bynum returning from Clanton to fill his Austinville pulpit. Local visits include Mrs C Cooper and Mrs Hendon in Austinville. Residents travel to Paducah Birmingham Decatur and Birmingham for visits and revival work. Families: Roper Hendon Lott Walden Roberts and son Meredith noted in weekly entries.
George P. Skouras part owner of a major theater chain was indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring to bribe former Judge Martin T. Manton. The case alleges a $30,000 loan in exchange for approval of Fox Theatres assets sale to the Skouras chain. Indicted with Skouras were Harvey B. Newins and the Skouras Theatres Corporation and the Ktimia Corporation.
Born to Mr and Mrs Underwood Bendall a 7 lb girl and to Mr and Mrs Leonard Houston a 9 lb girl. Local residents and visitors including Rev Crawford and Prof Roberson shared meals and traveled between Decatur Rogersville Sheffield and Birmingham with family groups over the weekend and Labor Day.
A stray pebble from a 44 year old man's sling shot shattered the window of Thomas Bennett's signal tower and struck him in the forehead. An ambulance and police arrived to treat and investigate the incident as a stray youth hobby case.
Mexico agreed with the Vichy government to admit about 250000 Spanish refugees held in France since the Civil War. The plan calls for chartered ships to transport them to Mexico with private American funding, and to transfer the vessels to Mexican registry as a temporary measure.
In Portland on August 31 a neighbor found a hose attached to a car exhaust and summoned Deputy Sheriff George Minelly. Minelly shut off the engine and kicked the hose loose as he began to force entry, but the owner arrived and explained they were fumigating.
Athens Aug 31 Homer McLemore county board of revenue district two held a reception at East Limestone school with nearly 3000 attendees to honor his second term victory. Three baseball games opened the event followed by music and a stew meal for about 2700 guests. Two thousand pounds of meat were prepared in twenty kettles and 254 loaves provided.
A clinical piece quips about readers overloading on war and political coverage. Dr Adrian Gibbs notes a condition he calls news osis, likening it to overexposure that fatigues the nervous system while offering light commentary on how people cope with daily briefs and broadcasts.
Readers may obtain seven Dr Clendening pamphlets, each costing 10 cents. Send 10 cents per pamphlet and a self addressed stamped envelope with three cents to Logan Clendening for the list and details. Pamphlets include Three Weeks ing jet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
A collection of brief vignettes and quips about urban life. It includes a Decatur mother guiding a child across streets, a garage mechanic joke about a short circuit, a stance favoring tanks over airplanes for preparedness, a doughnut with a tack, and jokes about hearing loss and a taxi driver’s hospital question.
A saying likens tool collection to life wisdom, stating success hinges on applying knowledge well rather than mere possession. It emphasizes practical use over theoretical understanding and urges thoughtful execution in daily tasks.
A dialogue mix shows a breakfast egg count and a clerk storing ties. A man questions the ties fate while the clerk explains they are sold to women buying ties for men. The segment ends with a moral line about common decency.
Perplexed shopper seeks a camisole or a casserole name while a clerk jokes about chicken in the dish amid talk of World War II era blackout utilities and shortages.
Daily want ads reflect shifting needs as readers browse listings for jobs, housing, and services. The column notes updates, urging readers to check regularly for new opportunities and current prices.
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