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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1936
Page
1
Government forces pressing north and west advance on two fronts toward Burgos and Victoria. Basque militiamen near Bilbao reach 10 miles from Victoria as insurgent efforts to take Madrid are repelled amid diplomatic maneuvering on a wide front.
Speaker Walker continues to improve at his Athens home after a recent operation. He told The Daily he has no definite date for resuming duties in the Alabama legislature.
London reports indicate 2000 to 5000 Germans may be at the Spanish stronghold of Seville aiding the insurgents. It remains unclear if they are volunteers or regular troops. British officials say if they are regulars London would deplore it, but the issue may be reviewed by the League of Nations council on December 10.
Alabama Masons from across the state gather for the 116th Grand Lodge communication at the Masonic Temple in Montgomery. Grand Master Coke Wright presides as Grand Chapter and Grand Council sessions conclude today with honors and ordinations for local chapters.
Judge Hamilton, a Democrat and Roosevelt admirer, points out that Roosevelt began his presidency in March 1933 and the inauguration date was moved to January after elections. He argues Roosevelt would be the only president not to serve a full four year term and would have a shorter tenure.
The Tennessee Valley Authority awarded a contract to Tennessee Coal Iron & Railroad Co of Birmingham for 233,900 dollars of steel to be used in Pickwick Landing dam construction on the lower Tennessee River.
Washington news reports substantial revenue gains in the first five months of the fiscal year raising hopes of closing the deficit gap next year. Receipts through November 27 totaled 1.623 billion, up 161.98 million from a year ago, with personal income taxes contributing 418.6 million, up 91.5 million.
In Tokyo a pickpocket derailed a plan to assassinate Premier Koki Hirota. Ko Watanabe, 36, was arrested with dynamite and petitions to five cabinet ministers after a milk bottle made him ill and exposed the cache on his person. An alleged accomplice was later reported arrested in Fukushima.
Billie Jo Coleman, seven, remains with her foster parents after County Judge A. G. Burke refused custody to her biological parents. The Colemans, citing illness and delayed appeals, lost their bid as the Holmes family maintained care and love for the child amid a tense court hearing. The judge offered a window to contest his ruling and noted the couples’ background and other children.
Cloudy skies over Cullman Alabama sparked cautious optimism amid a two month drought. Trucks with tanks haul water from deep wells to city mains while Mayor J S Dunlap warns Bridge Creek needs substantial rainfall to restore normal flow.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce merchants committee has recorded opposition to any tax increase and notified state legislators. Wires were sent to Rep. T. C. Almon, Decatur. Rep. F. E. Burleson, Hartselle. and Sen. Vernon L. St. John, Town Creek, urging rejection of new taxes via sales levies or other means. Other nearby organizations joined the objection.
In Montgomery the Alabama House rejected the state milk control law as unnecessary with Representative Eugene Connor proposing repeal. Connor argued the milk control board costs the state money and raises milk prices, citing hardship for residents. The debate also featured clashes over the gross receipts tax program and adjournment timing.
In Montgomery on December 1 the senate temperance committee announced no action on editor legislation until the house prohibition repeal bill reaches the senate. Senator Bonner said a 2:30 p.m. meeting tomorrow was postponed indefinitely at Senator J. L. Kelly's suggestion.
In Jefferson county teachers face funding needs as the board certifies a milk tax on merchants at 2.50 dollars per year, drawing criticism as a child tax to control prices while the house convenes with Speaker pro tem Robertson temporarily guiding the Ways and Means Committee and naming L. H. Ellis to the panel. The session advances Sunday movie bills for Jefferson county and limits on game and fisheries authority as public hearings on tax liquor bills are scheduled for 9 30 a m.
Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes narrowly escaped serious injury when his car was forced off the road ten miles north of Fredericksburg and overturned. Ickes and his administrative assistant E. K. Burlew suffered minor cuts as they were taken to Richmond in a follow car before delivering a speech at the Medical College of Virginia.
Representative Chichester of Jefferson County introduced a bill to remove the word front from Alabama front license tags. He argued people laugh at the state nationwide over the label and claim it shows us not knowing which end to get in.
The Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club launches a county wide Christmas Seal drive to fund Morgan County Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Flint. 2500 letters mailed urging prompt remittance, 75 cents of every dollar to the sanatorium, 25 cents to state headquarters for campaign costs.
Mayor R. N. Harris and City Attorney John A. Caddell left by rail for Chattanooga to represent the city at a power conference. Mayors and officials from 165 cities in five states were invited. A prelude meeting of North Alabama representatives outlined a procedure to hasten a resolution of TVA and utility litigation.
Fire losses in Decatur in November totaled less than 100 dollars say Fire Chief Floyd Elkins. There were 19 fires last month, unusually low for November, with many grass fires and sparks causing minor roof blazes.
President Roosevelt told Argentine reporters there is no chance the United States will join the League of Nations. He canceled a Buenos Aires suburb tour after the death of his personal guard Gus Generich, 55, who died of a heart attack while dancing. Delegates from 21 nations opened the Inter American conference with Roosevelt slated to speak at 6 p.m. and attend receptions and a dinner with President Justo.
Marvin C Wells faces a January 4 special circuit court session in Linden Alabama for the murder of his wife Claudia Wells. The indictment came from a grand jury after she died November 8 in Demopolis from four pistol wounds.
Representative Cliff Almon of Morgan county proposes a constitutional amendment to add a one mill tax for 15 years to finance a $115000 jail replacing a 40 year old facility. He says current jail is obsolete and Morgan sent prisoners to Madison at a cost of $10000 in two years.
Representative Almon led a package of proposals announced last Saturday for Morgan County. Measures include retirement of road bonds via a monthly 1500 from gas line tax, county injury relief, solicitor duties, and money broker regulation. The jail plan aims to build a suitable county prison to house prisoners and save costs.
Birmingham report says living wage for teachers tops next year’s budget. Harry Denman urges $100 per month minimum. J B Bryan backs raises possibly shortening term to six or seven months if revenues rise. Existing salaries reach as low as $75 monthly. state tax hikes not helping much.
Justice of the peace Judge F M Hamilton will relocate from 414 1 2 Bank Street to the second floor of the Odd Fellows building at Holly Street and Second Avenue. He said the transfer of supplies and equipment would be completed Wednesday.
Weather report notes the Tennessee river gauge at eight feet and falling, with a 24 hour maximum of 53 and minimum of 40. Rainfall measured .08 inches. Alabama and Tennessee forecast cloudy with possible rains tonight and Wednesday, eastern Tennessee likely to see rain, temperatures steady.
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