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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1936

Page

8

Smith Looms In 1936 Scene As Liberty League Aims

Discussion centers on Alfred E Smith as a potential candidate and the Liberty League's maneuvers. Senators and governors weigh how New York influence could swing Roosevelt’s re election, with figures like Jo Jo Shouse and Lena Lewis weighing public support and party strategy.

American League di- York Roosevelt Lena Lewie Alfred EF. Smith Liberty League Gorby Joseph B. Ely Massachusetts Ely Smith Massachusett Jouett Shouse Hie Fry Smith Lewis New York New York State Lewis Blaine Grover Cleveland

Virdol Promises Quick Pain Relief for Many Ailments

A noted research chemist touts Virdol as a cure for headaches earache croup colds and various pains. The ad claims rapid skin penetration with antiseptic healing effects and urges purchase at Goldel's Drug Store with telephone contact.

Ors Will ' Goidel

Constitutional Democrats Convene to Name Candidate

A speaker notes that constitutional Democrats will hold a convention and name a candidate. He suggests Governor Smith could be the likely choice, indicating a potential source for leadership selection.

Constitutional Democrats Smith

Negroes to Hear Emancipation Program at First Baptist

Local Negroes will gather at 7 30 pm at the First Baptist church for a program described as a new deal emancipation effort. Speakers cover education health religion economic welfare and business prospects with readings, music, and a keynote on Negro possibilities in Morgan County.

First Baptist Church Negro Singers Sdlo Athelene Banks N. E. Cashin Dinkins Morgan County Rev. C. Dunn Prin. W. J. Wilson C. J. Hurston H. J. Banks C. L. Dunn

Make This New Year Frocks Pattern 2535 By Adams

Pattern 2535 by Adams offers an easy all in one frock with yoke back inverted skirt and sporty pockets. Sizes 14 through 42 priced pattern 15 cents with a spring pattern book option for 25 cents, order form requires name address size and pattern number.

Adams Anne Adams Specia Decatur Daily Item Department West 17Th New York N. Y

Quinn to Attend National Wildlife Committee Meeting

Montgomery Ala Jan 1 I T Quinn state commissioner of conservation will leave late today for Washington to attend the organization meeting of the national wildlife committee recently appointed by President Roosevelt. The committee will discuss a policy for a nation wide program of wildlife conservation for 1936.

Montgomery Ala I. T. Quinn Washington National Wildlife Committee Roosevelt Quinn

Net closing in on Karpis in nationwide manhunt

Kansas City reports linked fugitive Alvin Karpis to a cabin search where a companion, 27 year old Fanning, claimed to have traveled with him. G men scrutinized Fanning amid questions of insanity and past jail ties as they pressed the manhunt.

Kansas City Fanning Cers Ollie Smith W. A. Smith Tokment of Justice Bureau of Investigation Towa University of Iowa Arkansas City Kas

Speaker decries neglect of Negroes in the South

Noble Y Beall a Baptist missionary told the fourth southwide Baptist Training Union Conference in Birmingham that Negroes as a class are the most neglected people in the South today. He cited 12 00 000 Negroes nationwide and 10 000 00 in the South, noting their presence from Missouri to Mississippi with population shares from 6.2 to 50.2 percent, living everywhere.

Birmingham Ala South Noble Y. Beall Baptist Home Mission Board Atlanta Baptavist Training Union Conference Noble Missouri Mississippi

Borrowed Blood Keeps Her Alive

Mrs Leo N Vick of Chattanooga Tennessee begins the new year feeling fine after a blood transfusion on January 1 with another due January 16. Suffering from aplastic anemia she has endured 62 transfusions and the latest donor was William Burkhart a 23 year old first cousin who said the injection buys her about three weeks.

Chattanooga Tenn Leo N. Vick William Burkhart Vick

Senator Van Nuys Seeks Probe of 14 Lynchings

Senator Van Nuys of Indiana called for a congressional inquiry into 14 lynchings since May 1. He criticized states and local authorities for failing to prevent as well as punish those responsible and said he would introduce a resolution to authorize the investigation.

Washington Jan van Nuys Ind

Rare blood donor who saved lives dies in city

A woman who relied on rare donor blood for three years passed away. The text notes only about 14 of every 100 donors meet the criteria, highlighting the scarcity of compatible blood and the emotional toll of her illness.

Borah in the Republican 1936 Picture in Washington

In Washington, Borah faces a mix of reverence and doubt as his name surfaces in Republican presidential hopes. Analysts see potential pre votes for Borah if a vote were held now, with the possibility he could reshape or even fracture the party depending on leadership and platform alignments.

Rodney Dutcher NEA Service Lin Ashington Washington Wiliam E. Borah Hoover Idaho Statesman Jim Reed Missouri Borah East National Committee Roosevelt Liberty Leaguers Power Trust NEA Service, Inc

Alarms Nearly Tie Record as December Runs Rise

Fire departments on Johnston Street and Railroad Street logged 37 alarms in December tying the alltime close. Past month losses were small with most fires grass and roof blazes. March 1930 saw 38 runs, while five years ago losses were heavier.

Johnston Street Railroad Street

Solon collapses Montgomery lawmaker reported unit

Talladega legislator Dr. L. J. Wright, identified in early AP copy from Solon, Ala, was reported as somewhat distressed after a collapse incident. Unclear details follow with ongoing medical updates expected.

Montgomery Ala L. J. Wright Talladega

Representative Improves After Kidney Ailment Collapse

The legislator improved today after a kidney ailment caused a collapse at the State Capitol yesterday. He remains confined to a downtown hotel room where he was carried following the attack, and his son, Graham Wright, says it may be several days before he can leave.

Kirksville Fanning State Capitol Graham Wright Wright

Strayed or Stolen Puppy Offered Reward

Strayed or stolen ten month old puppy described as white with liver spots. Reward of $10 for return or information leading to recovery. Contact Rufus Peerson.

Rufus Peerson

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