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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1935

Page

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Lindberghs Reach Wales for Privacy in England

The Lindberghs, Charles and Anne, with son Jon, arrived in Liverpool and traveled to Llandaff Wales to seek privacy and security after their voyage. They will stay at the Morgan home with Ongoing uncertainty about the stay length and whether it becomes permanent.

Lloyd Lehrers Werpoo Associated Press Lindsferebe Charles Anne Jon British Wales Liverpool America J. L. Morgan Llandaff Lindberghs Morgan England Jen Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Aubrey Neil Morgan Mrs. Lindbergh Elizabeth Morgon Col Lindbergh Paris American Importer Adelphi Hotel Gladstone Dock Mersey River

Graves Bans January Meeting Of Solons

Governor Bibb Graves said he will not call the Alabama legislature into a special session in January. He cited unfinished county tax returns and unknown state finances but anticipated a later session, without January start. He declined to discuss education and health funding.

Graves Solons Montgomery Ala Bibb Graves Alabama Gulf Shores

Clopton Dairy Ad Draws Replies From Five Counties

J. W. Clopton ran a three run ad in The Dairy seeking a good farm and dairying tenant. After two insertions replies came from Morgan, Lawrence Limestone, Madison and Lauderdale counties. The Daily papers reach more than 6 000 families each afternoon and small ads paid off.

J. W. Clopton Morgan Lawrence Limestone Madison Lauderdale

Three Suffer Broken Legs In Short Span

At least three people went to Bone Joint Hospital last night after accidents. Travis Odom and Tennis Odom of Decatur and C. T. Watkins of Somerville all sustained broken legs with varying injuries. Robert New Year and O'Neal Lang were also involved in incidents, while all patients remained in good spirits though hospitalized during the holiday.

O'Neal Lang Lacey's Spring

West Called by Jury Again in Thelma Todd Case

Los Angeles December 31 AP Roland West former producer of mystery films was recalled by the grand jury to help explain Thelma Todds death of carbon monoxide poisoning He denied quarrels with the actress or a romantic relationship though he acknowledged occasional arguments over her investments He said they met on Catalina Island five years ago and that Todds money invested in a resort venture. He estimated Todds estate at about 70000 not 250000 as some reports claimed. The actors mother Mrs Alice Todd testified that she believed Todds death was accidental.

Los Angeles Roland West Thelma Todd West Alice Todd Grand Jury Catalina Island Coast Way I Wena

Holding Companies Challenge Government Over Utility Law Stay

Two holding companies North American Company and American Water Works and Electric Co filed a rebuttal brief in DC Supreme Court opposing a government stay on suits seeking to enjoin enforcement of the holding company act. Attorney General Cummings sought the stay pending a Supreme Court ruling on the Electric Bond and Share case.

Washington District of Columbia Supreme Court Cummings Supreme Court Electric Bond and Share Company North American Company The American Water Works and Electric Company, Inc

Planes Bomb Hospital Unit in Ethiopian War Front

Emperor Haile Selassie reported via wireless that nine Swedes and 23 Ethiopians in the ambulance unit died in an aerial bombardment near Dolo on the Ethiopian Italian Somaliland front. Mussolini warned of a sober New Year as Italian troops prepare for further fighting along 80 miles of rugged front toward Aksum.

Haile Selassie Dolo Italy Mussolini Ethiopia Aksum

Tribute Paid to Fallen Leader Liggett in San Francisco

San Francisco honors Lieut. General Hunter Liggett in a day of in state rites at City Hall. Flags at half mast mark the Meuse Argonne veteran’s death. Burial with full military honors set after religious services at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Presidio with a 15 gun salute.

San Francisco Hunter K. Liggett Liggett Presidio

Hull summoned to White House for neutrality talks

Secretary Cordell Hull and congressional leaders were invited to the White House by President Roosevelt for a discussion of neutrality legislation. Also invited were Assistant Secretary of State Moore and the Chairman.

Washington Cordell Hull White House Roosevelt Hull Moore

Hauptmann Encouraged By Progress Of Clemency Plea

Bruno Richard Hauptmann's lawyers said he is very much encouraged by progress in his clemency fight. They visited him at the New Jersey state prison death house where he awaits execution. He is reported in excellent spirits and in good health despite a nervous mood after a fellow inmate's execution.

Trenton N. J Bruno Richard Hauptmann Frederick A New Jersey State C. Lloyd Fisher Defense Staff Hauptmann Fisher Romaine Johnson Mark O. Kimberling Johnson Minnie Hurovitz Bridgeton

Seven Held In Death Probe In Chicago Case

Police questioned seven members of a Chicago family over the shooting death of state representative Albert J. Prignano at his doorway. Authorities seek information on Sam Lapicola, connected to an abandoned car tied to the killers. Additional arrests were anticipated as the probe involved relatives and others linked to the auto theft claim.

Chicago Ill Albert J. Prignano Vincent Cutaia Ann Sam Lapicola Giardna Lacola Suseran Lapico Dorothy Donohue Lapicola Angelo Lazzia S Et Auto Tok Satie de Greene Lazzia

Bonus Parley Yields No New Bonus Plan

Washington dispatch reports a one hour talks today between Speaker Burns and Rep Patman leading bonus bloc leaders. No compromise ideas surfaced and no new handling plan was proposed until a steering committee meets Thursday. Patman echoed silence with a brief remark to reporters.

Washington Burns Patman Tex Roosevelt

Charges Filed Against Sakdal Leaders in Manila Rise

In Manila on December 31 authorities filed charges of illegal association against 30 Sakdal leaders and moved to prevent an uprising among their followers with tight security measures in place.

Manila P. L Sakdal

Roosevelt plans budget talks with Morgenthau Glass and Ickes

President Roosevelt weighs budget proposals and White House consultations with Secretary Morgenthau and Daniel Bell. Sen Carter Glass of Virginia may advise on finance and the federal reserve board as the 1935 banking act shapes relief and public works funding.

MB Teclares Roosevelt Getver Con White House Morgenthau Daniel Bell Carter Glass Virginia Secretary of the Treasury Glass Senate Appropriations Committee Federal Reserve Board Ickes Congress Mr. Roosevelt Chicago Notre Dame University

Fresh attack on Gold Act challenged in Supreme Court

A new challenge to the Gold Act's validity asks the Supreme Court to rule that the federal law authorizing payments in gold does not apply to international transactions between non-residents. The Colombia company Compania De Ces Internacionales filed the appeal, seeking adjusted securities values and broader damages amid the dollar's gold value changes.

Washington Act of Congress Supreme Court Colombia Compania de ¢S Internactionales United States

PEEK AT QUINS An unusual camera study

An unusual camera study of the Dienne quins appears in the paper. The caption notes “Strike Up the Band” and credits the photographer.

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Supreme Court appoints press contact for first time

The U S Supreme Court named N A Potter its press contact man for the first time in 146 years. Potter, longtime minute clerk, was moved to the ground floor pressrooms in the new building after petitions and talks with Chief Justice Hughes and clerk Charles Elmore Cropley. Observers saw the change as a reform to give the court a public relations presence.

Washington Ec Supreme Court N. A. Potter Hughes Charles Elmore Cropley

Weather favors Southern over Stanford in Rose Tournament

In Pasadena California the weather man forecasts fair conditions for the twenty first Rose Tournament football game, with no showers expected tonight or tomorrow. Mists in the morning began to lift over the soggy Arroyo Seco stadium as Southern and Stanford prepare to meet for the title.

Southern Stanford Arroyo Seco Pasadena Calif

Filipinos Welcome 1936 New Year In Manila

Filipinos hailed the first new year under their commonwealth government in 1936 with loud cheers in Manila. Americans marked New Year with celebrations at hotels and clubs as Pacific typhoon rain affected far eastern regions.

Manila P. I Fillipinos United States America

Prosecution Drive Sparks Defense Fund Appeal in Alabama Case

Thomas urged broad support for a race based legal fight as Leibowitz faced unpaid wages and a costly prosecution. Sponsors numbered 48 and were asked to donate $5 each to a defense fund, with total costs estimated between 10 000 and 16 000 dollars.

America Thomas Leibowitz Tom Night Dare Merry Leutenant Alabama

New Year Celebrations Worldwide Amid Conflicts and Cold

The year began with global celebrations from champagne to parties while East Africa faced Mussolini’s advance on Ethiopia. In the United States snow blanketed many regions and the government offices closed as the president and family rested at home.

Aloe la Guardia Japan East Africa Volosen Mussolini Ethiopia United States Washington

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