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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
4
A mid-century column notes Roosevelt remains a political force in Congress and in national debates. It discusses labor disputes, the 80 billion dollar business call, and ongoing freight rate battles as Decatur and the Tennessee Valley are praised as a sportsman’s paradise.
A discussion on Gone with the Wind production hurdles cites a missing Scarlett role. A Jefferson County legislator proposes pills to prohibit Die eating. Five inmates escape a detention center triggering a wide law enforcement response. Senator Wagner plans a simplified anti lynching bill amid Southern sentiment claims. The piece critiques public servants and labor justice.
Fragmentary note suggests Bibb Graves as a gubernatorial candidate as Frank Dixon ends term. Reference to a claim that state taxation could be abolished and mentions a deity blast and political context.
The President reminded Congress that responsibility for cutting public spending rests with them and that the big reductions must come in the agricultural program the soldier's bonus public works and other public undertakings he spelled V O T E S.
A fragmented paragraph discusses reducing national expenditures and relief being touted to citizens, mentioning city boards of revenue and local authorities. It hints at relief reaching households and localities, with incomplete lines about campaigns or seating and governance.
The piece mocks Wallace Wade as a top candidate for the champion hard luck story of 1939 while Atlanta politics surface around a proposed 1938 dead season game between Tou and Tennessee. Officials deny any igps involvement amid accusations of publicity stunts.
The Associated Press describes Senator Carter Glass as an unusual American who continues the hectic life in Washington. The Virginia Virginian notes his advanced age yet says he contributes wit and wisdom to the nation's capital and remains unafraid in debate with rivals.
The Daily reports a shocking attack by a white man on a young black girl, prompting local, county, and state officers to pursue the assailant. A reward is urged for the arrest and prosecution, with officials promising full use of legal power.
Undefeated top ranks UT and TCU would be a dream game but officials warn the dream may fade as conferences seek an end to football activities. Some schools already plan spring training as schedules face limits and meeting obstacles between the teams prove hard to overcome.
The document outlines President Roosevelt's hope for peaceful solutions to world problems while signaling a strong defense buildup. It notes his intent to address national defense in a future message and asserts his determination to confront forces opposing conference-based settlements.
Jan 4 report outlines Roosevelt era reshuffles with Wakefield Smith and Hopkins moves. It notes NLRB appointment trouble, Labor Secretary Perkins replacing Smith ally, and broader strategy to place roosevelt loyalists in key posts amid Republican probes.
John Patterson and F F E Burle son from Morgan County visit the state capital after special legislature sessions. Mrs Lahleen Kinney returns from Alabama relatives. Mayor B L Malone of Albany heads to Montgomery for the Alabama mayors convention. H R Walker editor of the Limestone Democrat visits. Mussolini war remark predicts air power and rapid invasion toward major cities, with U S politicians warned they may feel foolish if conflict begins.
Dr Clendening reviews Robert Walton’s book Marihuana America’s New Drug Problem noting marijuana as a growing narcotic threat. The column cites rising seizures across 31 states, widespread wild growth, and cases of youths selling cigarettes to children.
Walter Winchell on Broadway notes a Goebbels film scandal with Lida Barova and Hitler’s forced bachelorhood linked to a war wound. It reports political intrigues in France Germany and Britain, arrests and conspiracies, theater and film talent updates, marriages and rumors, and a New Year toast to Americans amid global tensions.
The article notes Eden may return to his old cabinet role as no other cabinet post fits his dignity. It mentions Lord Halifax’s dignity to be considered and Halifax is said to value it. Joseph P. Kennedy plans a London trip next month and hopes to return to the United States in a private business capacity within six months if his wishes are fulfilled.
President Roosevelt sends the annual budget message at noon Eastern. Democrats caucus to fill vacancies on the Ways and Means Committee after session.
President Roosevelt in his annual address urged national preparedness and internal peace, stressing readiness for future challenges and unity at home.
Rep Aubrey Dominick of Tuscaloosa reported a measure for sterilizing habitual criminals and the mentally deficient. The plan mirrors the 1935 vetoed proposal by Governor Bibb Graves and aims for consideration as the 1939 legislature convenes.
June Walker announces a New Year resolution while Philip Hutson returns in Window Shopping. March of Time previews Life Goes To A Party. Disney wins heavy damages in London for Mickey Mouse piracy with proceeds to a London hospital. Morris Watson of The Newspaper Guild urges action to save 6500 arts jobs by lobbying FDR about WPA cuts. Hank Greenberg and Josephine Larkin feature in social notes. Ruth Day quietly advances after Leave It To Me screen test. Tommy Farr and Mira Stephans linger at Paradise. It’s a boy for the Lee family.
Nearly 400 airplanes, many of them flivvers, lifted off from Orlando in a mass flight to the Miami mid winter air show. Sportsmen pilots from across the nation demonstrated civilian aviation advances in the event.
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