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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1936
Page
4
A cynical take on political rhetoric notes that Republicans attack government spending while promising federal aid if voters restore them to power, highlighting duplicity in public assurance and party strategy.
A woman entering a Camden bank was robbed of ten thousand three hundred eighty dollars in an attack that highlights dangers of unbanked cash. No injuries reported as police investigate the incident.
The letter questions Colonel Lindbergh's sincerity in avoiding publicity as his plans to depart the United States were published by a New York newspaper. It notes the potential delay of the Lindberghs reaching Europe and hopes for visible state highway patrol uniforms to justify the wait. It mentions awaiting pensions for Alabama seniors blocked by Huey Long's filibuster and Congress inaction.
Dr Meyer Solomon of Chicago contends that the expectant yes man expression can heighten nervousness in potential stutterers and increase stuttering. He notes many stutterers show no impediment in normal speech.
The article urges early planning for a whiteway system in Decatur. It argues installation should occur at the first opportunity the city can afford, noting the current absence detracts from the city’s appearance and emphasizes the need for timely action to improve street lighting and aesthetics.
The Maury Democrat argues Columba business leaders must actively pursue farm trade from three counties to transform Decatur into a regional trading hub. It warns that gains in 1935 do not ensure 1936 success and urges persistent individual effort to sustain growth year after year.
The Selms Times-Journal notes that 1936 shows little improvement over 1935 in auto deaths with over 36 000 fatalities on streets and highways. First 51 weeks in 86 cities totaled 8 794 deaths, up from 8 700 in 1934, while Chicago and New York weekly totals rose modestly. editors urge stronger public opinion and stricter enforcement to reduce accidents in 1936.
Democratic leaders concede passage of bonus legislation is likely with or without President Roosevelt's approval. Roosevelt previously defeated an attempted veto override, but current parleys indicate he fears not repeating that feat. A compromise plan backed by veterans organizations and acceptable to the administration appears probable.
An editorial argues a new year brings civic challenges to solve, stressing that most solutions involve municipal spending. It outlines direct implications for city advancement and underscores the need for fiscal planning by the government.
Arthur Brisbane reports on days marked by drastic experiments and warnings of bombs while noting copyright and syndicate attributions. The piece frames global tensions and experimental claims as pivotal moments, indicating a cautioned view of immediate disaster and international rights.
A reflective column notes New Year celebrations amid wartime strains and fiscal excess. It discusses massive spending on alcohol, licensing for all-night operation, and Roosevelt’s upcoming State of the Union address. It weighs aerial warfare risks, Red Cross casualties, and hints at global oil and gold debates shaping policy, with bold projections about Earth’s future population and science’s tasks.
In Athens Alabama on January 3 a surge of forgery cases appeared as a tight cotton crop and TVA payroll disruption strained cash flow. Police warned merchants to scrutinize suspicious checks amid several holiday season attempts.
Physician interviews reveal limited major advances in 1935. Notable shifts include refined intra-capsular cataract surgery, stomach surgery, thorotrast in X-ray imaging, epidermis versus dermis reactions, Hartmans anesthetic for tooth surfaces, and diathermy needles for retinal detachment.
In Sweet Grass Montana on January 3 Mrs M Crawford moved her family from Sleepy Hollow to Coutts to ensure children could attend school this winter. No vacant houses or available living quarters existed in Coutts, so the Crawford home was relocated from Sleepy Hollow to Coutts to provide shelter.
A man named Max Kranzel asked a policeman if a horse followed him on the sidewalk. The officer called a patrol wagon and, with Kranzel's Scalslanes, loaded a 500 pound Shetland pony into the wagon. A peddler later claimed the animal.
A fragmented exchange shows Janine resolving to live with purpose and cast aside malice, while Katherine chides George as a disappointing lover. The dialogue touches on personal vows and a comical mishap with a blown electric light fuse.
A collage of witty aphorisms and lighthearted quips on manners gender roles and daily life. The items touch on pay honesty ambition and social norms with a humorous tone. Read as a period piece reflecting early 20th century humor and domestic life observations.
Walter Winchell column details Broadway and street life with famed figures like John Edgar Hoover, Clyde Tolson, Errol Flynn, Lili Damita, and Belle Livingstone. Vignettes depict Midnight Manhattan scenes near 51st to 55th Streets, Times Square, and venues, with witty asides on gossip, romance denials, and celebrity foibles.
Stamp News reviews 5,000,000 U S trans Pacific airmail stamps printed with fewer than 2,000,000 collectible, many sold. Collectors seek position blocks as value may rise despite condition. Also notes gold overprints for China Clipper, Philippine return delays, potato tax stamps, King George II’s recall surcharges, and postage dues surcharged with Nov 3 1935. NEXT asks which National Park stamp shows a view not in a park.
A 1935 pain remedy called Virdol promises instant relief by applying drops to the seat of pain. It claims deep skin penetration with soothing antiseptic oils and a money-back guarantee on a large 50 cent bottle, sold by Goidel's Drug Store.
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