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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1935
Page
4
An itemized newspaper fragment notes publication details from the Tennessee Valley Printing Co. and Associated Press, with editor names and subscription rates. It discusses the Tuesday election and questions county cooperation on a new courthouse project, urging voters to consider constitutionality and tax issues before legislatures act.
The excerpt notes that many laws are tested for constitutionality and some could withstand challenges, reflecting a legal environment where courts scrutinize statutes for constitutional compatibility. It highlights ongoing legal principles guiding legislative design and judicial review.
The speaker doubts any major Republican contender wants to tackle Roosevelt's issues, betting there is no consequential candidate prepared to take on his problems.
The Shrine Club of Decatur promotes an annual Turkey Trot as a charitable idea. Members urge public awareness and participation to turn goodwill into dividends in years ahead, calling the plan among the best pushed forward locally.
The article questions Governor Hoffman's view of isolating major cases and examines the death of film actress Thelman Todd. It suggests surface clues may point to poisoning but notes the possibility of an accidental cause.
The Daily notes more calls for cheer and gifts than requests for Christmas fruit and aid to the needy. The article urges readers to remember the value of giving over receiving during the season.
The New Jersey governor has spoken ambiguously on Richard Bruno Hauptmann's clemency plea, creating a confusing public impression. Critics say Hoffman's inconsistent remarks undermine the case and leave citizens unsure what to believe about guilt or knowledge of the crime.
A reader publishes a piece titled War Clouts depicting a turbulent front in world affairs. The author expresses strong pessimism, noting that only a small fraction of humanity is currently at war while many fear future conflicts.
The editorial notes Senator Borah of Idaho may push the Republican platform toward liberalization rather than contest the presidency. It cautions that Wall Street’s millions aim to defeat Roosevelt and doubts Borah can drive major changes at the convention despite his outspoken stance.
The University of Florida announces Josh Cody as its new football coach, drawing jeers from many alumni. Commentator John Putman argues big names aren’t essential for success and cites Alabama’s success with comparatively obscure hires like Wade and Thomas, urging Florida to value good material and proper players.
A collage of quips on driving habits and road safety, urging frugality, caution, and responsible behavior. It notes high highway fatalities in 1935 and uses jokes about clever drivers, parental confusion, and a station gift of free grease to punctuate the message.
Brief feature by Arthur Brisbane notes volatile gold markets and European anxieties about supply. References Alaska prospects and silver movement while characterizing economic tensions affecting farmers and industry observers.
The piece rails at Italian actions in Ethiopia and the abandonment of the League of Nations, warning that bombs could surge across Europe if the conflict worsens. It cites Hoare Laval peace plans and laments U S inaction while invoking Frankenstein as a metaphor for reckless power.
A wandering figure named Jones faces police scrutiny while plans for gold and mining are discussed, citing mineralogical advice and a push to move ore profitably. Alaska’s purchase price and vast yields are noted, followed by a surge in farm income and crops led by government estimates. The piece ends with the Republican party’s need to regain farmer support and what to offer voters.
The text wrestles with currency, silver as money, and global demand. It muses on China's pivot to its own currency, U.S. greenbacks, inflation bonds, and massive gold reserves, noting money's elusive value and the role of national wealth. It mentions Jesse H. Jones and RFC in a speculative recovery lending context.
Walter Winchell surveys New York club life with mock ads and satirical sketches. He lampoons actors, producers, and appearances at Macy’s Versailles and the Actors' Lounge while recounting quirky society tales and a playful Jimmy Walker dog caper.
A fragment notes anxiety among conservative bankers over trimming one million dollars from annual interest on a million-dollar loan. The piece describes a modern banker lending at six percent, then pondering on repayment and doubt.
Fragments describe nightlife scenes at venues like St Moritz and The Stork Club with garish mischief and stray quips. Miniatures reference cinema stars Lily Pons and Davenport and a curious child asking about longitudes near the North Pole amid cabaret chatter.
A humorous card from a local page features a man resisting post Christmas spending while a family scene hints at the bustle and noise of seasonal shopping and the pleas of a tired husband and patient wife. The quip emphasizes fiscal restraint after a season of cheer.
Brief sketches describe a park dialogue near 49th at 6 30 pm Tuesday a Paramount encounter about living on 35 a week on the road and a Grand Central tale ending with a woman’s death while the man returns to his wife
A tense scene unfolds with a husband urged to manage finances and a stern wife ordering the children upstairs. The exchange centers on shopping duties and preparations before Christmas as night falls and pressure mounts over household duties.
Seasonal wishes convey good health wealth and happiness for the year ahead with cheerful well wishes and friendly cheer.
Work starts on a WPA project to extend and enlarge the city water main and reinforce the reservoir walls in Athens Alabama. The $13 000 project will bring city water to outlying sections and homes.
A young man in Kansas City buys a negligee marked size 16 as a Christmas gift. Hours later his ears are redder and he returns for his change of 4.66 dollars.
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