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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
4
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Johnny Meak the California Bear quarterback boasts the largest chest expansion among west coast gridiron players. The piece jokes Alabama's Tide will not worsen the inflation claim.
A British observer argues American air force is likely the best in the world and notes the speaker prefers more defense spending and less congressional travel expenses. He comments on world conditions and suggests policy focus.
Community appeals urge residents to aid missing children by providing Christmas cheer. People are asked to call 9107 for names and addresses of children in need of gifts this year.
The AFL led by President Green pushes to recommit the wages and hours bill, while CIO opposition appears set for a sustained clash. The struggle signals a high-stakes battle between the two labor groups as they maneuver within political channels.
Grace Moore began a nightclub sing–along in New York when a heckler derailed her act. A bystander who tried to defend her was punched in the nose, a violent rebuttal that sparked laughter and shock among onlookers.
A Columbus Mississippi editor defends modern civility while recalling harsh language used in the past. The piece cites a quote labeling critics as scum of the earth and social scavengers, noting a shift toward politer rhetoric.
A column suggests Japan should admit the Panay incident, pay reparations, apologize, and execute airmen to prevent future harm, arguing that survivors have spoken and Japan would improve by conceding responsibility.
A recent display showed a coalition of Southern and Northern forces hamstringing Saree wages and hours. The interplay highlights political pressure across regions shaping labor policy discourse.
The piece lauds workers for a year without wage loss amid strikes and credits workers and management for restraint. It warns Decatur should recall strike misery and avoid another costly upheaval.
The wet press veterans who battled prohibition in the past are quick to claim to the public that liquor interests are corrupt and abet the pro wet stance, without distinguishing their foes.
The piece notes that over two thousand daily papers exist in the US and Canada, yet 575 refuse liquor advertising. It claims some powerful newspapers reject liquor ads despite money motives, illustrating differing editorial stances on advertising influence.
A civic exhortation urging Alabamians to take seriously the January 4th election for United States Senate. The message stresses the power of the vote, the nation’s crossroads, and that participation is essential to shaping the country’s future. Voting is presented as a duty with no personal party preference implied.
The piece argues two million low cost homes are needed and government funds should spark a building surge. It calls for removing restrictive laws like undistributed profits and capital gains tax to restore business confidence and ensure profits and employment.
From The Daily of Dec 23 1925 Albany and Decatur schools closed today for Christmas holidays reopening January 4 The Kiwanis Club will light their annual Christmas tree in the Decatur afternoon and give gifts to poor and needy children of the twin cities.
Felton Lyle and Mary Helen Lyle visited relatives in Somerville. Reports from Los Angeles noted over 21 000 tickets sold for the Alabama Washington University game in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.
Washington observers recount White House meetings with congressmen over wage hour and farm relief plans. Reports note navy maneuver plans around Hawaii and Britain seeking American naval support, while diplomats push firmer international posture amid public scrutiny.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad directors announced the authorization to purchase 27 500 tons of new 131 pound steel rails.
A dermatology notes a New York dermatologist proposes scalp arrector pili action may prevent acne by draining sebaceous glands. The piece outlines acne causes including sebum buildup, lanugo hair differences, and parasympathetic activity, and endorses cleansing soaps and comedone extraction as essential treatments.
Crowds of parents crowd toy tables while children struggle to reach new gadgets in Decatur stores. The piece notes an old fashioned Christmas as shoppers face crowded aisles and gift bargains amid holiday bustle.
A festive gag panel shows a chorus of thrift and flirtation lines. Protagonists joke about gifts aunt May and cousin Rays and the mistletoe kiss, while a pompous question and a farmer’s reply hint at family legacy and memory.
A local farm remains tied to unsettled mortgage liens as family members work through ownership and debt issues. The case involves current heirs seeking title clarity and potential settlement steps with lenders. Local records show multiple lenders holding notes against the property.
A reflective poem recalls saving pennies to buy a Christmas gift for mother, hidden away and presented with pride on Christmas Day, followed by affectionate family moments. The text also poses a riddle about age for a person born in 1800, plus a child’s question about maturity.
A nostalgic verse about Christmas joining boys and girls of all creeds and races in a shared joy. A light exchange between Mr and Mrs Newlywed hints at economic worries and neighborly chatter as Santa Claus trends through improved business conditions this year.
The piece reports Professor G H Estabrooks of Colgate University arguing dogs can learn but cannot think or reason as humans do. He notes some dogs show quick learning yet lack abstract reasoning, contrasting with apes and humans in problem solving.
Paris police court fined Col. Francois De La Rocque 3,000 francs for his dissolved Croix De Feu styled party. Five other executives were fined 1,000 francs each. De La Rocque said he would appeal.
Chancellor Hitler laid a wreath at the military funeral for World War General Erich Ludendorff in Munich. The ceremony was attended by top Nazi leaders and officials, honoring the famed World War II figure and Hindenburg’s former chief of staff Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg.
In a playful exchange Marie notes the urge to fill stockings without swiping them while Julian clarifies a gift choice. He says the ring is the flower of diamonds, while she notes the stones must be real. Their banter pivots on the value and meaning of the ring.
Walter Winchell streams a sprawling roundup of showbiz and court news. We meet Raymond Healy clashing with Judge Broadsky in Night Court, plus Hollywood figures Mae West, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy drawing backlash. Reports cover insurance on newsreel chiefs in China, Steinbeck reissues, and a London-like gossip of socialite debuts and industry quirks.
Kurt Ludecke, author of I Knew Hitler, describes his ascent to a high position with Hitler and his subsequent fall from grace followed by a dramatic flight.
A veteran editor instructs a reporter to seek out the neediest on Christmas Eve in the Bowery and in the Ghetto, to report on cold, hunger, and poverty, then return with a plate of hot dogs as a humane touch amid hardship.
Miss Alline McKee daughter of Mr and Mrs J W McKee of Center Grove married Herman Staggs of Florence at Rev Dewitt Prince home in Hartselle last Saturday night. H H McKee died of heart trouble at 4 am Monday and was buried Tuesday evening. Monroe McKee of Mt Pleasant Texas arrived after his brother's sudden death. Hubert Briscoe and relatives from New York are visiting locally.
The U S Minesweeper Swallow is due today to bring Christmas to the lightship crews off Swiftsure Bank and Umatilla reef, as heavy ships are too far out for Santa on Christmas morning.
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