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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1939
Page
4
Speaker condemns continuing jail bonds and paying other counties to house Morgan county prisoners. Argues old jail would burden taxpayers for years, preferring local investment over external prison housing expenses. The remark emphasizes protecting tax dollars from cross county costs.
A 12 years ago column notes Decatur's pretty weather, Daladier reception in the colonies, and quotes on U S political tensions. References include Rep. Frances Perkins labor secretary, Bibb Graves on tax repeal, Frank Murphy's Michigan race, and Alabama politics with Governor Bill Gunter and Speaker Bankhead.
Fragmentary text references Morgan County and a jail related topic, suggesting discussion of a project or political issue without clear details or outcome.
The Alabama State Chamber of Commerce notes 37 new industries in 1938 with $12 million new capital and $1.8 million annually in payroll, supporting 2,860 jobs. The Decatur area seeks local action to boost industry, urging unity, targeted chamber outreach, and buying locally manufactured Decatur goods to sustain employment.
The column lays out a detailed comparison of major nations aircraft strength after Munich, citing France, Britain, Italy and Germany. It notes Germany's rapid bomber production, long range capabilities, and potential to threaten world dominance, alongside U S defense goal of 6,000 fighters and 10,000 total ships. It also mentions Hitler selling planes to Chile and planned Latin American plane sales as a self defense measure.
From the Daily of January 4 1927 J C Dobbs recently an attaché of the Robertson Banking Company of Demopolis Alabama has accepted a position with the Morgan County National Bank The Mothers Club will meet Friday afternoon at 230 at Mrs Joe Wilders home Misses Pope Fitts and Rich teachers in the local schools have returned here after spending the Christmas holidays with relatives.
A physician reports alfalfa as a new treatment after a hospital case where a jaundiced patient bled due to low pro-thrombin. Feeding concentrated alfalfa cured her quickly, stopping the bleeding after the second dose and enabling recovery. The piece notes growing use of alfalfa in medicine and even in cattle and invalids.
Chief of Staff Malin Craig held a special press conference to deny a report that he was unaware of the new defense program for weeks. His remarks aimed to reassure readers and supporters at the White House policy moment.
A corridor conversation at the capitol has senators debating national defense and the president's stance. One quotes opposition to Hitler and Ickes as the White House unleashes a venomous attack, while the other predicts a push toward a third term.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars outlined a program before Governor-elect Frank Dixon in Birmingham. It seeks county and city civil service preference for veterans, representation on the state athletic commission, and a new Alabama national cemetery.
The Q and A notes scarlet fever can remain on furniture and draperies for a long time but is generally considered gone in about six weeks.
A reader with naturally low blood pressure asks if a reducing diet can help. The response confirms yes, with general encouragement that dietary adjustments may support blood pressure management.
Seven pamphlets by ms Clendening available for 10 cents in coin per item plus a self addressed stamped envelope with a 3 cent stamp. Orders go to Dr Logan Clenden ine care of this paper. Titles listed include Three Weeks Reducing Diet and Infant Feeding among others.
Today the House and Senate convene in a joint session to hear President Roosevelt deliver the annual message at 1 p.m. EST. Yesterday all House members and newly elected Senators took the oath. Speaker Bankhead was re-elected. The Senate received the campaigns investigating committee report accusing relief funds of political use. The House received the Dies committee report blaming subversive activity on the Labor Department's failure to deport aliens.
Mrs Guy E Snavely wife of the former Birmingham Southern College president was reported in improved condition today after an operation on December 25. Dr Snavely left the Alabama institution to become executive director of the American Association of Colleges.
A sermon-style reflection urges clear articulation in speech and deeds to honor God. It cites Pauls charge to Timothy and Pauls own example, stressing accountability for every word and action and the need to avoid words or acts misaligned with Gods will.
Park City residents organize a winter softball league despite snow and ice. players flood a freezing field with dyed base lines and proceed to skate for the fastest softball action in the mountains.
Richmond Indiana January 4 A Richmond teacher Mrs Jean Luckey escaped unharmed after her automobile rolled over on a highway near Knightstown She crawled out a back window and was not hurt The twist is her surname Luckey adds a bit of irony to the incident.
A brisk roundup of Broadway chatter and reviews. The piece notes the glow of marquees, mentions Ruth Draper, Brooks Atkinson, Thornton Wilder, Noel Coward, Bea Lillie, and others, plus jabs at Karl Marx and Adolf Hitler through satirical notes. It covers radio and network notes, with remarks from New York critics and actors about recent shows and personalities.
The Red Coats dominate cinema with British titles. The Lady Vanishes by Alfred Hitchcock dazzles, while Forbidden Music features Jimmy Durante. Dawn Patrol excites crowds, and Father O Flynn offers a quiet Christmas note amid wartime news.
House members forecast quick approval of a large navy program for base and shore facility construction. President Roosevelt will send Congress a separate message next week detailing defense plans and likely revealing arms capacity of European powers.
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