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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1938
Page
4
The text argues Bibb Graves should be appointed Secretary of Commerce, saying he would aid Alabama and the South by removing industrial and commercial barriers that have cost billions over seventy years and urging favorable consideration.
The idea proposes replacing Alabama’s inconsistent speed rules with a standardized gasoline tax approach. It questions whether this shift could stabilize funding and compliance, framing the suggestion as a practical alternative rather than heresy.
The Tuscaloosa News argues Bibb Graves should be appointed secretary of commerce replacing the resigned Secretary Roper. It dismisses Harry Hopkins, praises Graves as a strong organizer and New Dealer ally, and notes Alabama has rarely held cabinet posts. The piece urges a Southern, Alabama choice for the job.
Dr Clendening discusses foot health for children and teens, arguing against sensational claims about broken down feet. He cites critical development periods from ages one to four and eleven to sixteen, emphasizes barefoot activity and simple exercises, and critiques high heels while urging better design from manufacturers.
The editor notes seven Dr Clendening pamphlets are available for 10 cents each plus a 3 cent stamp and self addressed envelope sent to Dr Clenden ing care of the newspaper. Titles include Three Weeks Reducing Diet In digestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
Rep. Stephen W. Gambrill, 65, of Maryland, died today in Washington, D.C. after a heart attack in the office of Dr. George W. Calver capital physician.
Joe Ginestra in Mount Hope West Virginia reports his chicken coop locked while he slept. Dawn reveals the flock missing, then returning as he realizes he locked them out. Local police were notified.
A large fire swept through the West Falkville business block facing the Bee Line highway near one o'clock this morning, destroying six business dwellings and one residence. Bernard Beason visits for the holidays. Lloyd Dinsmore, injured in an earlier bicycle collision, is resting well at home. Mrs Rutledge Thomas hosted the Saturday Bridge Club last week.
Limestone County Pettusville notes list numerous visitors from Elk Mountain Fort Hampton Road and Veto with residents of Pettus. mentions Paris, Ardmore, Pulaski and Nashville as places visited. includes reports of minor injuries and everyday chores, plus several residents at home due to illness.
The court agreed to review New York's attempt to tax 1934 salary of James B. O Keefe, attorney for the Federal Home Loan Corporation, arguing the tax targets a federal function. Justices adjourned to January 3 without ruling on TVA power or child labor amendment. Tributes were paid to Justice Cardozo, with McReynolds absent.
In Tallahassee Florida J W Muchanan remains under sentence of death for slaying a federal prohibition agent during prohibition. No Florida governor has signed his death warrant for six years due to gubernatorial refusals and court actions. The pardon board has rejected commutation appeals and no new action has occurred.
Wilson Wallace of the navy visited his mother Mrs. J. M. Heard from Saturday to Monday. Ben S. Whitfield and Frank Williams visited Pulaski on business Monday. C A Yarbrough and T B Chestnut spoke at a farmers meeting here Monday. Mildred Sentell returned home near Holland's Gin after visiting friends. Anna Dew Pettus returned to Veto from here after a few days with relatives. Rev. W. H. Pettus attended in the afternoon.
Walter Winchell surveys New York’s theatre week with Eden praise for Hellzapoppin and mixed takes on Here Come the Clowns and other fixtures. He notes advance sales near 100000 for a show and frequent press critiques from Watts Jr and Reynolds while tracing gossip about Rodgers and Hart and Bjornson.
Philadelphia officials remind businesses to end night spot celebrations by midnight on New Year Eve. Mayor Davis Wilson notes the city’s 144 year old law restricts “worldly employment” on the Sabbath, and officials threaten Sunday observances the following day.
Local classifieds promote buy and sell of farms and homes. Includes listings and contact details for buyers and sellers seeking rural properties and residential real estate opportunities.
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