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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1937
Page
4
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The piece notes a renewed focus on the Roosevelt court plan with Henry Edgerton eyed for a top appeals seat. It describes in detail how farm blocs like Boileau and Ford maneuver, while administration allies plan to control conference committees to pass both farm bills. A cloakroom confession alleges regimentation dangers in proposed policy.
The Decatur veteran of fifty one years retires from active business leaving many friends and a future facing city. The piece urges collective action and wealth backed leadership to revive industry, noting past boom and current need for local investment to foster growth and opportunity for the next generation.
Fragmentary remarks discuss a grazing land scheme with free milk for a farmer, government aid, and illegal milk sharing. It notes a 15 cent fine for violations and touches on unemployment policy, then shifts to political intrigue with Rep Lister Hill challenging ex Senator Heflin for the Black seat, amid Roosevelt’s expected teleconference.
Crews of a navy mine sweeper and coast guardsmen planned today a second attempt to lift from the sea bottom a Navy scouting plane containing the body of Cadet J. J. Jones of Washington.
Article by Logan Clendening M D describes an epidemic form of muscular chest rheumatism also called intercostal neuralgia. It causes severe chest wall pain mainly with deep breathing, often lasting hours with multiple daily attacks. Recovery is complete with supportive care and salicylates.
The piece extols plain virtues and personal effort. It contrasts diligent workers with shirkers and urges perseverance, determination, and prudent self judgment as the path to progress. It emphasizes traditional values and self-reliance as timeless guidance.
The piece notes that about 80 million students attend school and college in the United States. It asserts that every life has discouragements, yet many remain optimistic and resilient about education.
The passage urges accepting daily work and bread as the sweetest things in life. It contrasts striving for lofty aims with valuing plain duties and simple satisfaction, noting that contentment grows even when one disagrees, and the line of heaven outshines clouds.
A reflective piece notes that people who do not act to improve life feel drab. It suggests mountain living offers longer days and implies elevating one’s efforts can brighten daily experience.
A shopper asks for powder to kill roaches and the clerk quips about roaches calling and being rubbed on their tummies in a humorous exchange.
A playful reflection on evolution noting that a million years ago nature did not foresee spectacles and our ears, yet how human anatomy now aligns with vision aids and hearing. The piece celebrates natural design and human ingenuity.
Norman asks about a panama hat and its source. James recalls buying it at Quig 4 and wonders whether the place is a hat shop or a restaurant.
An ancient saying notes critics abound in galleries who avoid action. The arena doors await, where those who attempt many things may err, yet attempt is required to build a better era.
A writer recalls Sunnybank King Coal, a dog that can escape kennels by unlocking latches and door knobs. He notes this rare talent appears across breeds and may stem from natural problem solving rather than instinct, questioning how such reasoning develops in dogs.
The De catur Chamber of Commerce board of directors will meet Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock. This is the final regular meeting of the board this year.
The passage argues Edison Burbank Marconi the Wright brothers and Ford made notable early errors. It notes Ford’s first car lacked a reverser and Edson spent millions on a flawed invention. It concludes the bold experiments of these trailblazers invite mistakes, while critics are forgotten.
A light society note reports that female fans chase cinema idols with fervor, while the wives of these stars often tune out the fan frenzy and maintain domestic focus. The piece contrasts public adoration with private marital life.
Jean assures Jerry not to worry as his dad will assist during their initial encounter. The exchange hints at guidance and support from the father in easing the introduction.
Walter Winchell surveys Broadway chatter from Rome to Hollywood critiquing editors and critics. He notes editorial outrage over Vittorio Mussolini’s war praise, roastings of films and actors, and the public’s appetite for sharp blasts, with mentions of Annabella Carpenter and Yvonne Leroux among others.
Similes describe a performer’s self view as phoney in a master of ceremonies buildup, as Pragile in show business success, and as a final judgement of the actor’s own opinion of himself.
Phil Baker recalls a noted male film star describing Hollywood life as easy to mock. The star notes his early conceit, confessing he was cured by the industry and now ranks among its most sought after actors.
La Dietrich says her legs belong to her career and she has never shown them except on screen. A wire report notes slang term in Mexico meaning in the know and hints at East learning of swish usage. Film director E H Griffith seeks to abolish all credits except those already shown.
Congress debates limit farm Senate actions as House proceeds with amendments. Housing Banking panels resume hearings and begin oversight of Chicago Milwaukee St Paul system. Tax revision study advances in House subcommittee.
In Columbia Missouri on December 6 Frank P. McGowan Jr. fulfilled his wish by having his fire chief and police officer along with a railroad conductor enter in full uniform to join his third birthday cake cutting.
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