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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1938

Page

3

Southern Borah to Open Debate on Anti Lynching Bill

Senator Borah will open debate in the Senate on the anti lynching bill as Southern senators plan a prolonged fight to derail the measure. Opponents warn a filibuster could delay administration legislation while supporters vow to force a vote.

Washington Roosevelt Borah R-Idaho Senate Connally D-Tex McNary van Nuys D-Ind Vani Nuys Congress House Senate House

Two Robbers Take Beer Cigarettes and Cash in Bicycle Escape

Oklahoma City police report delivery boy Marlin Byrd was robbed by two men who took three bottles of beer, cigarettes and $14.61 then fled on a bicycle.

Oklahoma City Marlin Byrd

Creomulsion Promises Fast Relief for Coughs

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as the effective remedy for coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims quick relief with a guarantee refund if not satisfied from the first bottle and warns against weaker treatments.

Inquest Opens in Slaying of Michigan Stenographer

Crown Attorney to hold inquiry Friday into the October murder of Helen Grier, a Pontiac and Battle Creek stenographer, found shot in a wilderness hunting lodge on Long Lake near Glendale, Ontario. Vernon Spencer, a married former ball player, is a material witness detained in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Bert Stoll Central Press Sault Ste. Marie Ont John L. O’flynn Helen Grier Pontiac Battle Creek Mich Miss Grier Wilderness Hunting Lodge Long Island Little Lumber Glendale Vérnon Spencer Spencer Wixom Long Lake August A. Holcomb Northville Fred Olaf Rocky Crane Lumber Company Glendale Station Lumber Company Ranger Lake Dr. Holcomb Sault Ste Marie Olaf W. H. Spence Spence Bill Roche Holcomb Roche Ater Crawford Canadian Sault E. R. Frankish Attorney General's Department Toronto Ontario Frank

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Ses ba Vreens Musical

The puzzle presents a jumbled cross word with clues across and down. Readers fill in a river of entries from sovereign to donkey and city hints across a wide array of definitions and abbreviations.

Daily Cross Limber Scotland Ures

Last Days of Pirate Morgan On Luxury Yacht

Witnesses before a federal grand jury describe the piracy fueled by Black Jack Morgan aboard a yacht. Crew members Spernak and Horne face possible murder charges as survivors recount the owner's death and Morgan's four day terror. a post mortem notes a head wound and skull fracture.

Los Angeles Black Jack Morgan U. S Robert ‘Home George Spernak John Hanson Spernak Horne Aaffe U. 8 William Fleet Palmer Hanson Dwight Faulding Ish Miss Grier

Paroled criminal returns to prison in 1920 era case

The report notes a parolee returning to prison amid a 1920s case involving a baseball player named Spencer who joined the New York Giants as a center fielder after stints with minor league teams. His wife, prominent in Los Angeles society, visited him in Sault jail and spoke to reporters. Spencer’s mother near Detroit affirmed his innocence regarding a work-related incident.

Glante New York Giants Spencer Buffalo Bisons Toronto Maple Leafs Toledo Mud Hens Los Angeles Sault

Police chief orders patrols to seize unlicensed motorists

Evanston Illinois January 6 1938 Police Chief William O Freeman directed traffic squads to arrest motorists without city licenses. He authorized a two day grace period but urged immediate enforcement and arrest action.

Evanston Po- Nce William O. Freemen

Battle Lines Extended Near Teruel In Spain War

Reports from Hendaye say Franco Spanish insurgents and government forces widen operations around Teruel and Celadas as both sides reinforce. Air actions claim several enemy aircraft shot down while fighting continues in the Villastar sector and near Valencia.

Hendaye el Petron el Pome Concud Teruel Celadas Sa ,Blas Villastar Queipo de Llano

Freeman Ends Drive Pending 1938 License Check

Freeman called off the drive within five minutes until the squad cars receive 1938 licenses, halting the enforcement action.

Freeman

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