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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
17
In late December 1928, American public sentiment pushes toward a broad peace program. The Associated Press notes that public opinion, spurred by leaders like Kirke L. Simpson, is becoming a concrete force shaping government action as tensions ease and momentum grows for an anti war pact and international conciliation efforts.
Cecil W Rhodes known as a rapid-fire make-up artist joined The Daily about three years ago from Selma Alabama. He is now considered a member of The Daily family and praised for attractive newspaper pages. The piece also notes the long road of American peace policy leading to a projected world anti-war pact rooted in Root Bryan era ideas.
Lithuania faces an economic crisis after poor harvests. The cabinet orders a 40,000 Litas salary cut for all state ministers and uses Bank of Culture funds to support peasants with credits as winter relief, amid broader calls for arbitration and conciliation efforts.
Avery Safley is an old timer in the commercial printing department of The Daily. A Decatur boy, his experience has been gained in Decatur shops and he remains in Decatur due to his efficiency in service.
In Eisenach Germany on December 29 workers uncovered original frescoes after removing damaged canvas. The frescoes had dried out and deteriorated though the discovery confirmed their existence. Authorities documented the finding and described the preservation challenges ahead.
Milford summer residents said the town hosts four of the eight Cedar of Lebanon trees in the United States. Efforts were made to protect them by fencing. Three trees are grouped on the shore, while the fourth, the umbrella cedar, sits in the village center.
New York December 29 The annual meetings of the Gro Section Committee of the United States Golf Association will be held at the Hotel Commodore January 4 and 5. H L Weston and Dr John Monteith who are charged with the work in Washington will attend along with the reading of the year’s report and papers.
Local merchants report robust inventory levels throughout the year with steady supply of goods. Stores emphasize consistent stock to meet customer demand and maintain storefront competitiveness.
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