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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1937

Page

3

Burke seeks Senate probe of National Labor Relations Board

Senator Burke of Nebraska moves for a Senate investigation into the National Labor Relations Board. He argues the board acts as a prosecutor and quasi judicial body, similar to the FTC and ICC, while Madden challenges his charges and questions the basis. Burke plans to present 25 to 30 charges focusing on the board’s trial exam procedures.

Washington Burke D-Neb Senate National Labor Relations Board Madden Congress Federal Trade Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Securities and Exchange Commission Labor Board Judiciary Committee Iself

Veiled Prophet Ball Romance Ends In Rejected Play

Jerry, Mimi, and Mrs. Le Brun navigate a love triangle at the Veiled Prophet ball as Mimi warns of heartbreak and potential marriage limits. An agent later rejects the manuscript, dashing hopes for a stage production and forcing reflection on fate and ambition.

Ed Walker to retire as University of Mississippi coach

University of Mississippi chancellor A B Butts announced that Ed Walker would not seek renewal of his contract. The University Athletic Association will meet Thursday at 3 p.m. to consider coaching contracts and athletic matters. Walker, head coach and athletic director since 1930, did not comment on leaving and deferred questions.

Miss A. B. Butts University of Mississippi Ed Walker Butts Walker University Athletic Association Athletic Association

Massey Home Demonstration Club Meets for Christmas Plans

The Massey club gathered at Mrs. Henry Gibson’s home for a Christmas themed meeting led by President Mrs. H. B. Owen. Devotion and songs filled the session as Miss Bowes demonstrated wreaths and craft ideas. A buffet supper for husbands was discussed and a January meeting with Mrs. J. Reeder was scheduled.

Massey Home Demonstration Club Henry Gibson H. B. Owen Mra H. B Owen James Morris

Mississippi football season highlights Bruiser Kinard show

Chancellor Butts said he was not authorized to make an announcement. The team showed potential power but lacked adequate reserves. The season overall went against Mississippi with Bruiser Kinard delivering his usual spectacular role.

Chancellor Butts Mississippi Bruiser Kinard

Man's Body Found in Locked Third Floor Office

New York police investigated a double-knife homicide after a man, fully dressed including a buttoned top coat, was found stabbed twice in the chest and four times in the throat in a locked downtown loft office. The victim, about 45, was discovered by a woman employee at 8 30 am. A bloodied book binding chisel and shears lay nearby as investigators questioned owners George and John Fisher who said the doors were locked at 6 pm and not opened until the next morning. Vandewater Street’s canyon block was largely deserted at night.

New York George and John Fisher Vandewater Street

Local Notables Share Weekend Visits in Decatur Area

Florette Misa Margaret Palmer spent the weekend at home with her parents Mr and Mrs J M Palmer. Mr and Mrs Sim Watkins visited Mr and Mrs G W Peck on Sunday. Mrs Jep Dendy returned to Birmingham after two weeks with her mother Mrs G W Peck. Algie Covey was in Decatur Friday. Mis Sallie St John visited with her parents Mr and Mrs S B St John of Florette. Mrs Iva Weaver spent Saturday near Union Hill. Mr and Mrs Ben Russell of Loulé Missouri arrived Sunday for Christmas with relatives and friends.

Misa Margaret Palmer Decatur J. M. Palmer Sim Watkins G. W. Peck Jep Dendy Birmingham Algie Covey Mis. Sallie St. John St. John of Florette Iva Weaver Prince Union Hill Ben Russell

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