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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1936
Page
4
The text records varied views on American entry into World War I and President Roosevelt's war aims. It cites debates among figures like Morgan and Vanderlip, notes support for action despite divisions, and recalls Governor Miller's controversial treasury remarks.
The 51st edition of The World Almanac published by the New York World Telegram is now available. It promises quick and accurate reference with a million questions answered, making it a valuable home or office reference.
A Decatur church lobby theft involved thieves taking two bicycles left outside during a boy scout meeting. The incident followed a prior theft of a coat from a worshipper, highlighting a surge in church area crime.
The passage argues that Alabama citizens should decide their convention messengers and delegates. It asserts voters must have the right and intelligence to vote their convictions, and that any committee cannot alter this fundamental truth.
The piece notes bowls command big money, funding season expenses and boosting interest once they shed sugar bowl image. It cites Alabama’s large Pasadena payday in 1935 versus multiple fall games, and suggests New Orleans promoters could lure teams if Louisiana bayous gold is proven.
Connie Mack, longtime owner and manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, argues that training players yields more money than paying star salaries once they reach stardom. He has a strong record for developing young talent, but fans have not always supported winning teams.
The writer doubts kidnapping fears about Jon Lindbergh and suspects the Lindberghs traveled to England or Bingland on a pleasure or business trip. They expect a return to the United States after the current period. The piece criticizes sensational yellow journalism for spreading unfounded stories.
The piece notes Reno offering six hour divorces and recalls Alabama’s debate on minimal divorce times. It mentions claims that two Alabama residents could obtain a divorce within two hours if all parties cooperate, barring collusion.
As Christmas fades, the eighth district political contest heats up with multiple counties fielding candidates. Names already circulating include John Snodgrass and Judge Money in High Jackson, Harry Walker in Limestone, John Sparkman in Madison, Judge Malone in Morgan, Mr White in Colbert, possible Carmichael, and Bob Simpson in Lawnerdale, leaving Lawrence unassigned.
Arthur Brisbane analyzes public zeal for speed and productivity, noting social pretense and the paradox of rapid progress. He critiques writers and readers chasing speed while lagging in substance, urging measured judgment and sustained effort.
International News Service notes that only eleven humans can run a mile at top speed, with Glenningham as a standout. a 72 hole golf event sees three players finish with 272, 277, and 278 strokes respectively. The piece also muses on training the thinking process like muscles and comments on politics, dinners, and religious enrollment figures in 1936.
Floyd Shipman aged 65, charged with stabbing William Carney 62 in a Chicago tavern, offered his account. He claimed a 50 dollar monthly pension and 97 dollars saved led to a spree after drinking with Carney on 63rd Street. He said Carney refused to buy drinks and then the stabbing followed. Carney was hospitalized.
Stepin Fetchit the negro actor said he was pleased but not greatly excited by the finding of a wallet reported to contain 4500 dollars. Milk truck driver Kenneth Windham found the wallet and phoned Fetchit who offered to reclaim it. Fetchit paid a 50 dollar reward when returned and was appearing at a theater.
At the Cheerid Club gathering for lonely widows in Oak Park only 12 men attended the organizational meeting. The 100 women present learned their elected president Justin K Orvis was married with two children, leaving the group in gloom.
Dr Logan Clendening discusses breath holding head banging and crying spells in infants. He says these habits stem from psychological needs to gain parental attention and warns they can lead to spoiled behavior if not stopped. A calm no-reaction approach breaks the cycle, and he notes six pamphlets available for 10 cents each with self addressed envelopes.
The article notes Maori beliefs about the soul and its journey after death. It describes homes built with north facing doorways in whares and the role of the doorway as a family meeting place. It highlights Maori carving skills shown in New Zealand’s pictorial stamp series, including elaborately decorated walls and chief houses carved by skilled artisans over months or years.
The speaker describes aiding lonely individuals to find companionship and asserts that he followed his duty in doing so. He emphasizes personal responsibility and a sense of service guiding his actions.
The Associated Press reports a busy Capitol day with the Foreign Relations Committee debating neutrality legislation and hearings featuring J. P. Morgan and Thomas W. Lamont. House actions include a noon session to consider independent offices appropriation and executive department bills.
The Lambda Pi Sigma fraternity held its semiannual election at an informal meeting led by faculty advisor Carlter Kelly. Officers named: Grand Master Charles Green, assistant Grand Master Frank Troup, secretary J. O. Colvard, treasurer Paul Wilson, scribe Henry Day, sergeant at arms C. W. Bethany. A banquet will be at Lyons Hotel Friday at seven. The group plans to reconvene Sunday January 12.
In St Paul a 22 year old girl in a works progress administration speech correction class of 66 students uses baby talk. Director M H Alexander says her parents encouraged the habit and she adopted it, calling her case the most difficult in the class.
A collage of brief notes and quips on January blues, Easter styles, and everyday life. Jests touch on marriage finances, health insurance, humor, and local mischief with a 1930s newspaper voice. A playful, miscellaneous page reads like bits from a community column.
Walter Winchell reports on Broadway style notes including Connie Boswell and her manager Harold Leedy secretly marrying on December 14 in Peekskill New York. The item lists social figures, marriages and industry chatter from Hollywood to New York, with brief notes on actors, writers and events.
A light verse notes gloomy days but finds solace in a Congress in session and humor about slow motion in the Senate. It quips on duties, debts, and the idea that people are paid for the work they do, with a playful jab at public life.
The American National Socialist Party will contest elections with candidates in city and state races. A fragment mentions stirring crowd reactions and a rhythmic chant described as Wah- Hoo in a public setting.
Judge James Rice of the Alabama Court of Appeals once ruled that merely wanting a drink reaching for a drink or being about to take a drink was not against Alabama law.
Neighbors in Sweden state Greta Garbo is perfectly well, refuting a London report she had a six week throat infection. The actress rests near Stockholm, having attended a revue premiere last week despite rumors of illness.
Paris January 8 1936 France’s duelists opened their season with pistol combat on Parc des Princes between two young men believed to quarrel over a woman. One fighter was wounded in the leg and carried away by seconds and a doctor.
In Miami on January 8 APY Rockwell the artist finds inspiration for a cartoon by staring at a lamp post. He sketches the post then watches as a sailor or a drunk may pass by suggesting a scene or song.
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