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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1939

Page

8

New Cotton Fabric Process Seen as Jute Substitute

A laboratory report claims a new method to laminate cotton fibers into a sheet will replace jute textiles, boosting American cotton use by up to 1,000,000 bales annually. The process could also yield burlap bags, window shades, and coats, with applications to wool and rayon.

Jan Fibre’ Laboratory South Goldman Therto India Rgo Goldman Ie Ohman Golimar

Huey Long Widow Endorses Earl Long in Donaldsonville Appearance

Mrs Huey P Long widow of the slain Louisiana dictator entered the gubernatorial race side of her husband Earl K Long making a public appearance in Donaldsonville last night She said I am happy to be here and thank you very much as part of a political endorsement noting support for Earl Long during the campaign

Ellen Merriment Maryland Kormendis Bill Fabienne New Orleans Huey P. Long Louisiana Earl K. Long Donaldsonville Téo

Denver Major Offers Reward For Lost Wallet

Denver police report Major Herbert Wardman hid a quartermaster test wallet in his sock while dancing at a night club. The wallet contained $1,000 and was dropped. The Major offered a $100 reward. the finder sent only $600.

Denver Herpert Wardman

Tell Bill Goodbye

Fabienne along with her Christmas carolers helps neighbors in New York on Christmas Eve. She uses her earnings to buy presents for Nicky Gertrude and others, while reaching out to Benny Karmendi and his hungry family in the city streets.

Fabienne Dick's California Havilands Gertrude Nicky Henderson Street Blake Street Fifth Avenue Benny Karmendi Benny Seymour Kormendi

Navy awards $20 million aircraft contract to Consolidated Corp

Washington December 20 The Navy awarded a 20,016,699 contract for airplanes to Consolidated Aircraft Corp San Diego Calif No details were given on the number or type of aircraft involved.

Washington Navy Consolidated Aircraft Corp San Diego Calif

Alabama approves Davis statue without cross depiction

The United Daughters of the Confederacy plan to place a statue of Jefferson Davis on the Alabama state capitol grounds after the Alabama Art Commission approved a revised model by Frederick C. Hibbard of Chicago. The sculpture now shows Davis erect and vigorous after removing any cross motif amid statewide debate led by Alabama UDC president Mrs. Jesse C. Roberts and Governor Frank Dixon.

Montgomery Ala United Daughters of the Confederacy Jefferson Davis Davis Alabama Art Commission Frederick C. Hibbard Chicago Hibbard UDC Alabama Jesse C. Roberts Frank Dixon

Artist denies intended crucifixion pose in Davis sculpture

Hibbard testified before the commission he did not mean to imply Davis was crucified by the cross shape. The ad, likely to run in over 7,000 local homes, lists a telephone contact for inquiries.

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