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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1936

Page

10

Many Constitutional Amendments Expected In Congress

A flood of proposed amendments to curb or expand federal power will surface when Congress convenes. Senators from Kentucky North Dakota Indiana discuss reining in war powers and regulating agriculture and industry while other lawmakers push neutrality and court-power curbs.

Congress John Fischer Washington America D.-Ky Logan United States Frazier N. D Nye Benator Ashurst Norris Ind Supreme Court

Early Zoo Purchase Details Kangaroo at National Zoo

In its early days the National Zoological Park in Washington DC bought its first kangaroo by raising guinea pigs and trading. It took three years to pay the $75 purchase price.

National Zoological Park Washington, D.C

Tax Exempt Securities Issuance Prominent in Early Session

In the early session the re instatement of tax exempt securities by either state or federal authorities appeared almost certain, signaling a possible policy shift. The discussion focused on financial instruments and public finance implications for government borrowing.

Rayburn Endorsed by Northern Democrats for Leader

Rep Sam Rayburn of Texas won endorsement for House majority leader from a Pennsylvania Democratic delegation by an 18 to 6 vote with three absent. The move provides a wedge into Northern states as Rep John J OConnor of New York seeks strength there.

Washington Sam Rayburn Texas Pennsylvania John J. O'Connor New York Rayburn

Decatur High School basketball teams set Monday practice

Three Decatur High teams begin practice Monday afternoon. Senior and junior high boys train in Central Building gym while senior high girls hold sessions at Riverside. Coaches Ogle Napps and Aubrey Fuller lead the squads. junior high girls have not formed a team yet.

Decatur High School Central Building Riverside Ogle Oscar Napps Aubrey Fuller

Bonnet Accepts Tentative French Ambassador Post

Paris reports former Commerce Minister George Bonnet has tentatively agreed to become the French ambassador to the United States. Sources cited parliamentary circles as noting the potential appointment.

Paris George Bonnet United States

Bets Tide LSU Will Secede From Union

In a hyperbolic sports column, betting chatter and pop culture blur with football and boxing notes. Mentions Alabama LSU bets, Ohio State outlook, Red Wings casualties, Grand Slam equine leg surgery, and various college and professional maneuvers.

LSU Eddie Brietz New York Pittsburgh Alabama Louisiana State Broadway Sports Miami Francia Schmidt Dallas Ohio State O. K Harry Jeffra Baltimore Sixto Bacobar Lester Scott N. Y. World-Telegram Syd Howe Ralph Scotty) Boman Detroit Red Wings

Program for Baptist Union Meet Hartsville Dec 6 2 30

Program for Associational Baptist Training Union meeting at First Baptist church Hartsville Sunday December 6 at 2 30 oclock. Long service directed by Fred Halbrooks invocation by Rev I W Myers. Business. Junior Sword Drill directed by E E Speer Jr. Intermediate Sword Drill directed by Neil Lafley. Special Music Falkville Intermediates. Talk Faith by Miss Vida Reeves.

Associational Baptist Training Union First Baptist Church Hartselle Fred Halbrooks I. W. Myers E. E. Speer, Jr Neil Lafley Falkville Vida Reeves

Huddleston May Enter West Point

George Huddleston Jr son of the defeated Birmingham representative was designated to take examinations for West Point admission. He is cadet lieutenant colonel of the battalion at Eastern High School and will take the March 2 exam along with many others.

Washington George Huddleston, Jr Birmingham Ala Military Academy West Point Huddleston Senator Bankhead Alabama Eastern High School

Baptist pastors meet tonight in Morgan County church

All active pastors of churches within the Morgan County Baptist Association are called to a 7 o'clock meeting at Central Baptist Church. A brief business session of the executive committee precedes the examining board.

Morgan County Baptist Association Central Baptist Church

Decatur Club Reports $150 From Christmas Seals

Officials of the Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club announce about $150 raised from Christmas seals sent to county residents. Envelopes held 100 seals each and donors may contribute more than a dollar. Miss Clio Levin serves as treasurer and remittances go to her.

Decatur Business and Professi Women’s Club Morganty Clio Levin Decatur

Indiana Man Is U.S. Corn King

William H. Curry of Tipton Indiana won the nation’s corn king title at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago after displaying ten matching ears of yellow dent corn. The 46 year old farmer almost missed the show due to illness but appeared proudly with his trophy.

Ernie Ball Birmingham Benny Loving Farmington Country Club Charlottesville Tennessee Mississippi Ole Miss Maryland Brooklyn Burleigh Grimes Montreal van Lingle Mungo - Manhattan Texas Texas Aggies Dixie Carolinas Fordham Minnesota Dodger William H. Curry Tipton Ind Chicago

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