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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1936
Page
4
The state again considers a speed limit to slow motorists and improve safety after continued accidents. Officials note that even ordinary speeds can be dangerous under varying circumstances. The toll of accidents persists as enforcement weighs choices.
A notice states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to re publish credited news dispatches and the latest news published in the paper. The statement clarifies ownership and re publication rules for AP dispatches and material.
Athletic officials worked to boost the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day while other news from Madrid shows a lull in Spanish civil war reporting and British romance stories ending.
A weather forecast prompts disbelief as readers question December thunder and lightning forecasts ahead of Christmas. The item notes surprise at out-of-season conditions and public curiosity about seasonal timing.
Hays reportedly advised delaying production of a romance based on King Edward and Mrs. Simpson after noting the material contains excessive dynamite.
Several large manufacturing firms warn dealers that new orders may not be filled until after the first of the year. The notice urges consumers to complete Christmas shopping early to avoid delays.
About six youngsters in this area are in need of hospital treatment to prevent permanent disability from polio. They will receive care if enough generous people contribute locally.
The passage questions how imitation Santas will multiply and how parents must explain to children why Santa appears in different places. It notes the confusion for children and the fatigue of parents trying to resolve the mystery.
Menken says England's royal romance ranks with great news stories. He notes the Edward and Mrs. Simpson saga blends love and politics into a natural yarn with rags to riches appeal, captivating newspapers and readers alike.
The Kiwanis club is likely to introduce a single year financial plan in Decatur to cover all city welfare campaigns. The plan aims to unite drives into one campaign to reduce donor fatigue and concentrate effort. Officials hope a suitable basis will be found so individual contributions can be made in one trip through the year.
British newspapers finally broke their silence on the royal romance and filled pages with lively commentary. They even joked about keeping staff on duty all night to learn the results of the Australian British cricket matches, revealing a lighter tone amid the royal rumors.
The Daily extends sincerest sympathy to the White family for the loss of a Christian gentleman beloved in North Alabama. He lived by Christian values and left an enduring heritage, with two fine sons and a life honored by many who knew him.
The Daily urges Governor Graves opponents and Morgan county representatives Almon Burleson and Senator St John to resist new taxes. It calls for tax reform and prudent spending to ease the burden on Alabama’s people and promote sane government.
A historical note surveys the Edward VIII crisis and the constitutional balance of power. It references Wallis and Semiramis as symbolic contrasts while noting Mrs. Borah’s compassionate stance amid political pressures.
The article riffs on George Bernard Shaw s critique of King Edward VII in a Universal Service piece. It sketches Shaw s blunt, aging style and mocks royal prerogative including the king s imagined control over Parliament war taxes and the judiciary. It concludes by likening royal power to a child with an axe, useless without strength to wield it.
The piece mocks the King’s American marriage plan and Baldwin’s reaction, contrasting the Archbishop’s call for prayers with calls to resign. It jokes that Mrs Simpson’s name sounds inappropriate, likening it to a servant’s role, and notes public suspicion over the union.
A medical view divides life into six stages from infancy to senility. Authors note most prefer extending the middle ages around 25 to 40, since infancy and adolescence offer limited continuity and comfort. Medical science can extend safety but not the overall span.
A miscellany of overheard lines and scenes including a man with cigars in a barn a pair exchanging quips about love and marriage a Seattle wedding notice and a theater ticket gag. The vignette blends speech fragments and small comic situations from daily life.
The passage weighs Wallis Simpson’s future as queen consort, referencing legends about Astargatis and Semiramis. It argues England should favor an American daughter of Baltimore society over a fish goddess lineage, citing Mrs. Borah’s lighthearted wish for the marriage.
Advertises seven Ey Clendening pamphlets available for ten cents each plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Reducing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Infant Feeding Feminine Hygiene and Care of the Hair and Skin.
The text advises being a competent doctor and notes lumps require attention and avoiding very hot drinks. It claims cancer is common among American women, less so in China, with men in China allegedly more affected than women because Chinese wives serve husbands hot tea after cooling.
Rome Berlin Tokio and Madrid report ongoing bombardment with emphasis on front line developments. King Edward story dominates less but remains a related wartime update for readers tracking Allied and Axis actions.
In the December issue, Dr Clarence Cook Little urges wiping out ignorance fear and neglect to fight cancer. He stresses thorough skin cleansing and daily washing for all, notes perspiration helps laborers but most rely on soap and hot water, and warns women against tight bras with lumps needing immediate medical attention.
Mrs. R L Wilkes hosted a surprise fifteenth birthday party in Austinville for her son Robert Hugh on November 28. Miss Carrye Cooper organized games in the living room and guests gathered around the dining room for refreshments and gifts. Attendees included Beatrice and Ruby Roper, Margaret Kirkpatrick, Ruby Engle, Ruth Hendony, L E Wooten, R L Wilkes, Oakley Norris, Garland Burt, Saachen Hendt, and Kenneth McWhorter.
A missions school will be held at Moulton Baptist church each night next week from 7 to 8 15 p m The seniors and adults will be led by Miss Carver a missionary from Africa The pastor will lead the juniors and intermediates Dr A Y Napier a missionary from China will present a sterioptican lecture after each service All churches urged to attend.
A collage of quirky lines from a Daily Cardinal study on lipstick usage, jokes about mourning bands, a bald head hair planting machine, and a Stitch and Cackle Club meeting. The snippets hint at social mores, family humor, and light gossip from the era.
A long stream of scribe notes covers showbiz chatter. Mentions Gypsy Rose Lee Barbara Bennett Downey divorce talk and Elizabeth Young MGM rumors with many name checks and a mix of trivia about acts and venues.
The item surveys entertainment news: Girl in the Fishbowl now at Black Cat after Casino de Paree success. Golden Gate Bridge song There’s a Silver Moon on the Golden Gate by Charles Tobias. Ullman exits for the Amazon. Marjorie Burton may play The Roy David. Kitty Carlisle’s rising star from Hassard short to White Horse Inn. various media and social snippets and promotional notes.
A sharp posting notes that when a married man feels emboldened he and his missteps should be punished. Some people are so tender hearted they cannot harm any living creature except relatives.
A claim notes that only months containing the letter q grant tax freedom. The statement lacks context or supporting data and reads as a general observation rather than a tested rule.
Remember when your Christmas Seals arrive that tuberculosis kills one and one half times as many girls between 15 and 25 as boys. Christmas Seals finance many efforts to reduce this unnecessary loss of young lives.
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