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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1940

Page

8

Navy Seizure Power Opposed by Many Senators

Congress voices bipartisan opposition to Secretary Edison’s plan to empower the President to seize factories for naval construction during peacetime. Sen. Minton labels it against democratic spirit. Sen. Borah and Sen. Taft warn against emergency overreach. House committee to review after naval bill. Plans accompany Roosevelt defense budget and war games preparations.

Washington Navy Congress Minton Indiana Edison Bankhead Army Pacific War Department National Guard Madison Borah Idaho Taft Ohio Senate Vinson D.-Ga House Naval Committee United States Roosevelt

Ice Man Husband in Court for Divorce Tactics

Mrs Anna Erhardt 26 sues for divorce from Ernest her ice man husband He follows her to the street car and to his ice truck begging her to return The judge issues an injunction restraining his conduct and puts the case on ice

Chicago Anna Eirhardt Ernest Erhardt Rudolph Dezsort Anc

Night at the Flamingo Gasps and Muttered Plans

In a tense scene at a lively club Gertrude confesses she has lost her big boy and flirts with Nicky while Fabienne and Bill depart with a plan. Back home Fabienne argues with her mother about Bill and her future, then returns to Ellen, where Nicky awaits a visit that ends with suspense.

Flamingo Gertrude Nicky Bill Fabienne Ellen Twelfth Street Brenda Bill Mallory

PARDONS CALLED FOR HEROIC CONVICTS IN ANATOlIA EARTHQUAKE

Ankara reports 16 convicts recommended for pardons after aiding in the rescue of more than 1000 women and children buried by the December 27 earthquake. New quake damage measured in several regions but no additional deaths were reported.

Ankara Samsun

Governor Long Recommends Huey P. Long Widow Nomination

Governor Earl K Long announced a recommendation to appoint Mrs Huey P Long widow of the late senator to a Democratic National post in New Orleans on January 5. The move signals party consideration for the Long family in national leadership roles.

New Orleans Earl K. Long Huey P. Long

Louisiana committeewoman to replace late Mrs Bienvenu

Long recommended appointing a Louisiana committeewoman to succeed Mrs Emile Bienvenu of New Orleans who died on December 29. The replacement would be approved at the Democratic state central committee meeting in Baton Rouge. Bienvenu had served as national committeewoman since 1932.

Louisiana Emile Bienvenu New Orleans Long Democratic State Central Committee Baton Rouge Bienvenu

Patrol to rely on cars this winter in Alabama

Alabama highway patrol will use squad cars for the remainder of winter after Chief Tweller Smith retires all motorcycles until spring. Officers welcomed the change after facing icy winds and skidding on wet pavements.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Tweller Smith

Police recount motorcycle injuries and fleet changes

Chief Smith notes fewer patrol motorcycles now 48 from 75 and more squad cars 42 to 80 to improve winter safety. Motorbikes kept in running condition for escorts parades and emergencies despite the shift.

Smith

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