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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
4
A historical note describes the Associated Press as the source of dispatches credited or not, highlighting exclusive rights for republication in this paper and outlining usage terms and publication standards.
The senator from Alabama’s rainiest district delayed committee action on the repeal bill in the state senate. The move suggests internal political calculations and potential shifts in support, though precise motives remain opaque.
The columnist cites FDR era progress noting 1933 unemployment woes gave way to demand for higher wages. The remark portrays administration efforts to restore employment and improve living standards during the New Deal era.
The Daily retracts a previous article that credited Dr Henry J Willingham with a remark comparing sheriffs to merchants. Dr Willingham denies making the statement and praises the Daily for issuing the correction.
One year ago today Alabama eyes tax battles as merchants and lawmakers clash over proposed increases. The Daily joins Selma Times-Journal in urging resistance to gross receipts tax and court challenges, with Jeff Beeland backing the revolt.
Calling on merchants statewide to refuse payment of the tax, the message argues a fight against gross receipts and sales taxes as unjust. It laments a pattern of tax hikes despite economy pledges and urges Alabama to halt increases, insisting government economies can sustain current revenues.
Arthur Brisbane reports key items from the Rec. D. and Pat. Office noting an outstanding baby and further details on Edward along with significant health information. The piece mentions a large cream quantity and signals intellectual property notice dates.
A mosaic of editorial notes critiques on gender roles, royalty, and science. Observations include women’s influence shifting from motherhood to achievement, Edward VIII’s throne-related tensions, plans for premium china, protonsil medical potential, cold milk experiments, chimpanzee studies, and labor actions in Mexico. A future All-America court to arbitrate inter-American disputes is proposed for 1938.
Dr Logan Clendening explains animal hibernation from bears to gophers and describes lab induced torpor, slowed breathing, and delayed awakening. He notes polar bears cubs, Morulus research, Russian famine practices, and advises resting more in winter.
A 15 cent Columbian stamp recalls Columbus arriving in Barcelona after a seven month voyage. The admiral, in royal presence, presents Indians, parrots, plants and gems as proof of America. Prayers follow and he is shown to royal rooms in Madrid, inspired by Ricard Calaca’s painting.
A handwritten note from LOSE LANCASTER requests Santa bring a doll and a dozen apples for a third grade child. The letter asks for nuts and mentions siblings.
The text contrasts the wise King Solomon with rivals who suspect his judgment. A woman who presented a dilemma to Solomon and lost the disputed baby remains wary, showing how wisdom can create enemies in complex cases.
The page collects pleas from young readers dated December 9 1936 in Decatur Alabama. CHARLES ROBERT ROGERS asks for Miss Clem and classmates gifts. NANCY FAYE EUBANK wants dolls toys fruits and nuts. GRADY BUTLER HAUK Jr requests a cowboy outfit and a pony plus food.
A handwritten note from Audry Mae Shelton asks for a doll and doll bed, apples oranges nuts and candy, a big ball a watch a story book and mentions little sister brother and other children in the household.
A collage of quips and poems on Christmas, marriage norms, and habits of thought. Items note a sailor Vasco da Gama discovery, a brief joke about a sisterly bond, a siren to quiet power, and stray lines about aging and humor. Includes lost article fragment near a lawyer's office and a rural villager exchange.
A jumble of dialogue and quick exchanges shows a doorbell, a retreating peddler, and a Chinaman’s admonition. Interleaved lines touch on sleep, doll kitchens needing a policeman, and comforts of friendship. The text presents a collage of domestic scenes and quirky maxims.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Blakemore of Birmingham visited Mr and Mrs J E Stewart here over the weekend returning late Sunday afternoon. R W Waldrop, a Lawrence County teacher, transacted business here Monday. Practically every store in Moulton glows with Christmas decorations and mercantile and business houses report good business.
In Grand Saline Texas on December 18 16 year old Jack Robertson raced through a smoke filled closet to reach a window and jump to safety. After receiving treatment for a wrenched leg he clutched a beribboned package addressed to a young lady saying I did my Christmas shopping early.
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