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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1935
Page
4
The Newark Star-Eagle publishes a graphic condemnation of a hit and run driver who killed George Yam Polsky. The piece recounts the injuries and family impact, urging accountability and reflection on road safety. It also discusses Alabama crime investigation shortcomings and the need for scientific detection bureaus.
A Brisbane syndicated column notes escalating aerial conflict worldwide. The piece reflects on wartime memory and the heavy toll of ongoing hostilities with references to Allied and Japanese actions and casualties.
General William C Mitchell argues the United States must prioritize Alaska as a vital air base to deter Japan and defend against strikes on New York or Washington. He asserts the military lacks suitable aircraft and warns Roosevelt of accountability if delays persist. The piece cites Japan's growing air power and broader imperial aims across Asia, with Mussolini era Ethiopia noted.
Dr. Logan Clendening examines the bed as vestigial furniture and traces the word bed to an Indo European root meaning a dug out resting place. He notes shifts toward safety and comfort, cites James Liddy’s bed spring innovation, and previews forthcoming sleep accommodation standards. The editor promotes six of his pamphlets for readers to request.
A long list shows business callers and visitors to Moulton last week from towns including Town Creek Trinity Pin Hook Courtland and Decatur. Several educators TVA and county officials were active in regional business and holiday plans with moves to Birmingham Pickwick Dam and Georgia amid health concerns.
A fragment describes a murder during a robbery of a tailor. It notes critics claim the young men lacked education and opportunity and faced minimal early publicity. It asks whether their perceived burning metaphor ends with the electric chair or a life sentence.
A mosaic of holiday jokes about publishers, a two year old, and Christmas gifts. Quips about newness versus broken items, humor from neighbors, and a note on safe Christmas celebrations. Ends with pep and a reflection on workplace job chances and old fashioned bosses.
The article compares Alabama and national dairy outputs and urges higher producing cows. It stresses breeding with proven bulls and emphasizes improved feeding using home grown seeds, legume hay, ensilage, and specific grain mixes to reach about 300 pounds of butterfat per cow annually. It includes detailed rations and winter feed formulas tied to hay and silage types.
A collection of overheard lines prefectly captures a quirky domestic and jailhouse vignette with characters including a kindly visitor, a prisoner promising gloves, a meddling mistress and a sheepish maid. Witty exchanges touch on meditation, cleanliness, rent, and justice.
Internes and nurses at Hillman hospital in Birmingham aid worried parents with unusual baby names. Examples include Angina as part of a disease name and Anopheles as a middle name for a child, while others like Florala and Alafla reflect regional ties. Poison scare with Roy shows prompt treatment saved him twice.
Birmingham news reports Roy Frazier a two and half year old boy was treated after ingesting little pink pills described as deadly poison. The incident prompted hospital care and public concern in Birmingham.
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