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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
4
The piece urges civic effort in Decatur Alabama for 1940 goals including a river terminal, an airport, road work, and drainage. It notes optimism for a cheese plant, Red Cross drives, and growth aligned with citizen resolve, calling for unity and active participation.
The Daily questions how an all star Birmingham charity game with current city champions was allowed under the state high school athletic association rules. It notes past prohibitions on post season engagements and calls for statewide clarity on policy and fundraising potential.
Shorty Ogie has not stated his plans about remaining as athletics director at Decatur High School. The community hopes he stays because of his strong work since taking over. Nearby Moulton Street West needs resurfacing to reduce long term costs and improve traffic flow.
The Daily notes an influx of vagabonds around railroads and highways as residents push for concerted action. Many tramps appear harmless, but a small dangerous minority could threaten Decatur’s reputation and safety if the town does not respond.
A discussion of small city law enforcement adopting fingerprinting cameras and scientific tools. Departments cooperate with state and federal labs to reduce crime through modern methods, described as a wholesome trend.
From The Daily of Dec 14 1927 the report notes Lindbergh's arrival in Mexico and mentions the local cotton crop surpassing 34000 bales and plans for a 40 day City Clean campaign. It also covers Kiwanis noon gathering and Decatur cotton market quotes at 17.50 for strict middling.
Weevil infestation alarms farmers as vast volumes of wheat and corn arriving at Kansas City and Kansas City Kansas markets in November remain ungraded or rejected. Agriculture officials acknowledge the worst weevil year in two decades while arguing for better storage facilities and farm-to-elevator handling to limit losses.
Report says Wallace activated support within the American Farm Bureau Federation to push endorsement of the reciprocal trade agreement program for Hull. Opposition centers among Western congressmen in dairy and cattle wings of the farm bloc and lobby influence is led by Sean O neal, a close Wallace ally.
President Roosevelt will not nominate to the supreme court for the Butler vacancy until the senator convenes next month. He cannot risk a recess appointment and a judge serving without Senate confirmation.
25 years ago today December 14 1914 Associated Press reports Serbs mass near Belgrade for major offensive. New Orleans Item and Tribune fined for contempt of federal court over Shushan mail fraud case coverage. Publication fined 200 dollars and two editors 25 dollars each.
Walter Winchell On Broadway notes a bustling New York holiday scene with socialites, actors, executives, and nightspots. Anecdotes cover Abe Lincoln on Broadway, J P Morgan’s stroll, the Irving Berlins, Greta Keller at the Algonquin, and Nina tidbits from NBC to Stork Club, amid Christmas sparkle and urban chatter.
A humorous exchange prompts reflections on character and perseverance. A Decatur man recalls a camping party discourse about willpower and responsibility. A joke about a chairman urging an elder to speak and a barber's remarks on thinning hair closes the brief vignette.
A terse item notes the mysterious phrase they found: They just found him in a nuthouse. The report hints at a Broadway Confucius figure and a cautionary street crossing remark. The tone suggests a quirky, urban-era humorous note with minimal context.
Dr Clendening discusses the tubercle bacillus as the ancient and persistent foe behind tuberculosis noting its presence in Egyptian mummies and prehistoric bones. He explains strains organs affected and the continued public health effort through Christmas seals and offers pamphlets for readers.
A fragmented dialogue mix includes lines about shrinking a size of a snozzle a landlord raising board a wife and husband miscommunications and humorous quips about marriage bravery and love. It features voices from Edith Helen Pat Murphy and others with a satirical take on social norms and the American idea of self-interest.
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