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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1934
Page
1
Washington report on Homer Cummings leading a long term crime campaign. The conference gathers crime experts and public representatives to place crime before the public and seek sustained cooperation. Internal AFL leadership tensions surface as discussed in San Francisco.
County agent H R Bailey announced December 14 as the poll day for Limestone County farmers to vote on continuing or ending the Bankhead cotton control bill. Polling places span Athens to Elkmont with 15 Beat locations and named election managers for each site.
Plans for a state promotional booklet to be distributed at the Rose Bowl game are under way. A cotton float will also participate in the Tournament of Roses parade with funding from Governor Miller, Birmingham, and Jefferson County. Erskine Ramsey serves as treasurer. The envisioned covers use black with silver stars and the state seal in crimson and white. The booklet will spotlight the state and include photos of Alabama’s resources.
Czechoslovakia's foreign minister Dr Edouard Benes warned the League of Nations at Geneva that the Little Entente including Czechoslovakia Romania and Yugoslavia would declare war on any nation breaking up the alliance. Meanwhile Admiral Nicholas Horthy regent of Hungary faced a border crisis as Yugoslav troops were reported crossing into Hungary after Hungarians were expelled from Yugoslavia.
Carmichael affirmed his commitment to funding Eighth District schools for a full term. He noted his lifelong involvement in education and highlighted federal money support secured last year. A further $250,000 is needed to cover seven months. Lawrence County shows $15,000 extra required.
The Tennessee river gauge showed six feet at nine o'clock this morning and indicated a continuing fall. Local authorities cautioned boaters to watch water levels and flowing currents.
In Santa Monica dated December 10 Notre Dame shows a passing and kicking attack with long 55 and 60 yard plays. The piece notes the departure of their coach and president while praising Father O Hara and Elmer Layden as strong successors and predicts a return to top form next year. War news emphasizes Italy and France amid the coverage.
The Victoria was wrecked in heavy seas as its captain and two mates were killed when the bridge was swept away and the rudder damaged. Pacific Trader awaited order to assist with the disabled ship as its crew prepared to be rescued once conditions improved.
Washington reports 4.25 billion in emergency expenditures this year to aid business farmers and the needy. Total spending across all purposes hits 7.361 billion, far above last year, with returns expected to be less than 20 percent.
Geneva reports Nichola Titulescu foreign minister of Romania pledges to ease tensions over the Hungarian Yugoslav dispute. Little Entente nations Czechoslovakia Romania Yugoslavia seek League of Nations settlement while Hungary negotiates a compromise plan.
Beulah A. Hargrove aged three died Sunday at 1 50 PM at her Hillsboro route one residence. Funeral services will be at 2 PM today at the home conducted by Rev. O B Harris. Interment in Penney cemetery near Hillsboro. Survived by father John Henry Hargrove sister Viola and grandmother Mrs Mary Ragan formerly of Decatur.
A week's non jury term of circuit court was convened this morning by Judge J. E. Horton. The session is expected to end Friday.
In Muskegon Heights on December 10 AP reports 5-year-old Donna Mavis Shaw, gravely ill, is promised a final Christmas. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Warner Shaw, have spent three years battling a malignant ailment. Santa sent by a department store is expected to visit Donna at bedside before Christmas. plans for a small Christmas are hurried despite scarce resources.
Gilbert White secretary of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce issued another call for musicians to register at the Lyons Hotel building in Lyons to survey talent for forming a city band. Musicians now in bands or with organized musical experience are urged to register and managers of local industries are asked to urge employees to sign up.
Over two days three fire runs were recorded due to false alarms from the W. L. Bradley residence 1826 Fifth avenue south and the B. P. Wallace home 410 Ferry street. This morning a flue fire at Joe Brown Ninth avenue south burned out without damage.
Thirty two weekend offenders against city ordinances were tried in police court this morning. Charges were for the usual city inhibition laws.
Police Magistrate John Hornby freed Dale Herbert of Davenport for carrying three pints of whisky from Rock Island to Iowa stating the Dred Scott decision supports transporting personal property across state lines. He ordered the liquor returned to the defendant and invoked Emerson’s slave transport context to justify the ruling.
A C. T. Watkins truck from Somerville slipped off the fill on the new road this morning, causing heavy damage to the cab but leaving the driver unharmed.
During a noon meal, citizens are reminded that some Decatur children face hunger. The notice asks readers to help feed the undernourished by filling out the attached coupon.
A crew of half a dozen is here to complete an appraisal of the holdings of the Alabama Power Co. The work will require several days.
Report notes a program encouraging children to walk or run a mile each school day. Schools coordinate activities to promote fitness, with organizers citing health benefits and community support for the initiative.
Athletic authorities expect sweaters with the coveted D to reach Decatur High winners within ten days, honoring those awarded their jetters this season.
Cotton futures quotes show January at 1247, March at 123.85, July at 1241 with May up 1.00 percent. Market notes include brief moves and nearby contract activity in New York.
Tulsa reports tie between Phil Kennamer and the murder of John Gorrell as 19 year old Federal Judge Franklin Kennamer’s son remains jailed on murder charges. Homer Wilcox Jr and his father appear for questioning over malice mischief after lights shot near the crime scene. Sidney Born Jr dies after driving Kennamer to the fatal site. Railroad of rumors dismissed as Wade Thomas is not slain.
The county began condemnation proceedings today on several small parcels along the Somerville road to secure right of way through estates that could not be obtained by other means.
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