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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1932

Page

3

Kane Questions Dorotha as Dark Truths Surface

In a tense Hollywood tableau Kane learns Dorotha Deane’s tale of betrayal and tragedy. Dorotha, Nanette, and Buddy’s fate collide when Dorotha reveals a secret past and the missing sister’s peril, leading to a morgue visit.

Kane Buddy Richard Bailey Dorotha Deane Sisi Garden of Eden of Eden Perdition Nanette Dorotha Hollywood Larry Weldon

Questions and Answers on Historic Earthquake and Buildings

The Japanese earthquake of Sept 1 1923 is cited as the worst. The Woolworth Building in New York weighs about 206 million pounds. Outside the U S the Cathedral at Ulm Germany rises to 529 feet to its spire.

Woolworth Building New York City Woolworth United States Ulm Germany

Veterans Benefit Reduction Proposed by Veterans Administrator

Frank Hines urged a plan to cut disability allowances for all veterans not permanently disabled 50 percent or more. He said the government could save about $51 million in the first year and reduce 350000 people from the disability rolls after studying costs.

Washington, D. C Frank Hines Veterans

New Anesthetic Avertin Used In Ford Operation

Dr F J Stockman describes avertin as a water soluble, brominated alcohol anesthetic used in Henry Ford surgery. He cites rapid enema delivery, minimal gagging, memory loss of operation, quiet recovery, and reduced need for morphine, claiming hundreds of thousands of cases and that patients rarely accept other methods.

F. J. Stockman New York City Henry Ford Avertin

Local Market Prices From Fresh Country Produce and Meats

A dense listing of market prices for Eggs Butter Potatoes Turnips Cabbage Greens Spinach and assorted produce. It also lists Native dressed veal hogs and other meats alongside poultry such as hens fryers turkeys geese and related per pound prices.

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Summary

Today's Birmingham market reports receipts by commodity including hay grain poultry eggs fruit and vegetables. Price notes cite firm hay demand and corn steady with oats unchanged while cotton seed and potato figures appear. several poultry items show minor advances.

Birmingham Johnson Hay Timothy U.S U. S Alabama

One Bank Bids For Limestone Deposit in County

Only one of the four banks in the county bid on the limestone deposit at the county board of revenue meeting. The Bank of Belle Mina offered to pay two and one half percent interest on daily balances. Acceptance requires a depository bond of forty thousand dollars.

Athens Ala County Board of Revenue Bank of Belle Mina

Tennessee River Rises to 17.6 Feet Indicating High Flood Stage

The Tennessee river gauge reached 17.6 feet today signaling elevated flood risk along the river. Local officials monitor reservoir releases and warn residents of potential evacuations and road closures.

Tennessee

Daily Crossword Clues and Puzzle Fragments

Puzzle list includes abbreviated clues and partial entries such as abbr otay abash sign as correct valuable sparoid food fish blast long hair around lion's neck wigwam passengers carried for hire metals city in nevada pertaining to the sug nominated a down a bog a speed percola the essential cases of action sinned costly skins a fruit ae shut musical answer to previous puzzle zanem mis alb ums

Abash Nevada

Alleged Kentucky Murderer Repatriated to Louisville

Roy East, alleged Kentucky murderer, was returned to Louisville this week on a gubernatorial requisition after being held in the county jail for several days. East was arrested in the southern part of the county on a charge of killing a man in Louisville seven years ago.

Athens Ala Roy East Kentucky Louisville B. M East

Twelve Stars In Movie At Strand

The Phantom Crestwood thrills at the Strand for Sunday and Monday with a cast of notable names. Star credits include Karen Morley Ricardo Cortez H B Warner Pauline Frederick Aileen Pringle Ivan Simpson Robert McWade Gavin Gordon George E Stone Skeets Gallagher Mary Duncan and Sam Hardy linking past stage and screen successes to the new thriller.

Crestwood Strand Theatre Hartselle Merlan C. Cooper David O. Selznick Karen Morley Arsene Lupin Scarface Ricardo Cortez H. B. Warner Sorrell and Son Jimmy Valentine Pauline Frederick Madame X Aileen Pringle Green Goddess Ivan Simpson God Robert McWade

Telephone line troubles between Decatur and Memphis

Reports of trouble on the Decatur to Memphis telephone line reached American Telephone and Telegraph and Southern Bell offices today. J. W. Waller, Southern Bell manager, said trouble shooters are placed at various points to locate and fix any service interruption quickly.

Decatur Memphis American Telephone Southern Bell Telephone J. W. Waller Southern Bell Wallar

Back at Office Hodges Crow Returns After Illness

Tax collector Hodges Crow is back at the office after a short illness caused by an influenza attack.

Hodges Crow Mr. Crow

Papers High In Praise of Li Ho Chang Famed Chinese Magician

A Miami Daily News-Drop report details Li Ho Chang, a Chinese magician, drawing a full Olympia audience with elaborate sleight of hand and stagecraft. Multiple papers hail his high class show, noting his 30 minute special and strong audience appeal.

Li Ho Chang Miami Daily News Olympia Chang Thurston China Atlanta The Georgia Jacksonville Journal Florida Times-Union Li Ho Tampa Park Theatre Ho Chang

Power Co. Sends Tax Payment Boosts County Receipts

Athens Alabama December 17 Special county tax receipts rose after the Alabama Power Company sent a tax payment of 335950 dollars for current taxes. About 80 percent to 70 percent of assessed taxes will also be paid promptly by the Southern and L and M railroads, with the remainder in litigation. Tax collections for the year lag behind 1930 and 1931 according to Tax Collector A B Crutcher.

Athens Ala Alabama Power Company Southern A. B. Crutcher

Temperature Summary for 24 Hour Period

The weather bureau reports a maximum 26 and minimum 20 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 am today.

the Weather Bureau Today

Rainfall recorded at 7 am totals 0.80 inch

The 24 hour period ending at 7 am reported 0.80 inch of precipitation including sleet snow and rain. Ground conditions and potential impacts were noted by local meteorologists.

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Charles Winfield Smith Larry Pete Russell Pete Vine Street Western Avenue Boudoir Jere Kane Los Angeles Dorothy Raesis Wilder Turner Coal & Grain Co Gaz MR. Farmer Decaturoy & Coal Oo FORD Dr. Stockman ARKES Decatur Chamber of Commerce O Eo SSS Zanem Mis Azris Zap Orlando Sentinel the Beecham Power CO Commercial Printing Department Decatur Daily
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