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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1940
Page
4
A column mixes sermon quotes with opinion on wartime events and politics. It notes slow war progress, cotton markets, charity efforts in Decatur, and remarks on Roosevelt and Cooper. It questions deportation actions against Harry Bridges and critiques Goering and U.S. diplomacy.
The speaker warns Chamberlain against promising material aid to Finland noting Britain failed to aid Poland. He says Finns handle Russia themselves and cautions that German intervention could change the outcome, with Berlin warning it would join the game if Britain intervenes.
Speaker Bankhead remains Alabama’s pick for the presidency though his campaign lacks strong enthusiasm. He recently stated he did not desire the unit rule and opposed the state committing delegates.
In a heated critique, Beaverbrook claims America bears blame for Britain owing the United States. The writer argues this is a flawed tactic that tags Americans as at fault and treats them as dupes, intensifying discontent with the Johnson act.
A critical column discusses the rush for pictures in news and the risk of sensational or misleading images. It condemns overreliance on photo material and recalls a January ninth front page violet featuring a former cinema star as an example of deceptive publicity.
The county has cut old bonded debt by about 76000 in fourteen months and refinanced a floating debt of 142000 to be paid off in ten years. The focus is on maintaining a cash basis for current debt and meeting bonded debt obligations as due to exit debt, avoiding new debt.
John P. Ferris spoke at the Decatur Chamber of Commerce annual meeting urging regional river cooperation. He highlighted the Tennessee River's value to river towns and called for multiple river terminals, stressing need for Tri Cities Guntersville Chattanooga Knoxville to unite for Decatur's future success.
A movement in four or five Southern states seeks to name uninstructed delegates to the Democratic National Convention without primaries or state conventions. Florida Alabama Mississippi Georgia and Arkansas may allow central committees to select delegates with little voter input. The plan faces opposition from party leaders and could prompt reissued statements against such methods.
Congressional leaders report a subtle White House signal to cut National Labor Relations Board funding. The President trimmed the board by 9 600 dollars in his budget to 3 180 000 while criticizing it for overstepping the law and acts. Labor officials and allies dispute his stance citing continued board activity in mediation and disputes.
Administration leaders oppose loans to Finland as too direct a slap to Stalin and Hitler. Roosevelt avoided mentioning the subject in his message, aligning with his advisers. Legislation proposing withdrawal of the American ambassador at Moscow would be opposed for the same reason by the same power.
From The Daily of Jan 10 1928 a Decatur Ice Creamery Co purchased the adjoining lot to its plant in a business district sale. A car grip was stolen and recovered after police-led detectives traced suspects to an alley off Bank Street. The Y M C A drive nears halfway with 536 members of the 1000 goal. Births in Morgan County reached 1286 in 1927. W L Morris named secretary of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Carter Dobbs mentioned.
A collage from Walter Winchell’s Broadway column notes the Miami Beach crowd at the Roney Plaza including Al Jolson and Ben Bernie, Fidel LaBarba’s firing, polo jokes, and club gossip about stars and staff. It closes with reflections on American unity and shared history through World Wars and economic trials.
Hecht spoke of a new movie with George Jeske as partner and urged officials to back a Hudson Trust Bank backed project. Jessel claimed a finished film could be made for 200000 dollars and Mayor LaGuardia pressed for costs noting Ninotchka required 1200000 dollars despite its single parade. The group sought studio ties and local interest.
As treasurer for the coming six months stockholders of three local banks gather today in annual meetings Mrs A M Richard is in Chil dersburg Ala summoned by her mother's illness Mr and Mrs J A Counts plan a Mt Hope move Mr and Mrs John Patterson Jr of Payette Ala visit Gordon Drive west Mrs Ernest Mittwede of Hart selle visits relatives John Wilkes city clerk surveys Sadak establishments in greater Decatur
A cinema critic praises the film's dialogue and Jean Arthur's line about eyes and money. The column, dated December 22 1938, mentions a sound in the night at the Stork Club.
Ben Hayes of the Ohio State Journal tosses an orchid at NBC thrush Lucille Linwood amid remarks that linger on stage and scandal. John Mason Brown reviews Paul Vincent Carroll's Kindred, criticizing overreaching and noting the play's flawed sincerity. Shapiro.
Dr Logan Clendening outlines adolescent posture issues caused by rapid skeletal growth and lagging muscles. He urges photo demonstrations at home or school to motivate correction and lists ten posture commands plus notes on pamphlets offering guidance and treatment basics.
John Edgar Hoover discusses a famous unsolved murder case in a lighthearted talk. He recalls a suspect who bought a hat and belt and later returned them to get his money back. The New York Herald Tribune criticized the President for not balancing the budget, noting conflicting calls from critics.
At Versailles Joe E. Lewis confronted a persistent noise disturbance by a woofle-water whack. He finally quipped I asked if I had seen you under a microscope as the crowd laughed.
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