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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1935
Page
2
The Decatur Daily notes its publication in Decatur Alabama under the Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc with post office registration in 1917. It lists advertising rates and subscription options including daily, weekly, monthly and yearly plans.
The city proceeds with plans for a municipal electric system while injunctions appear not to deter residents. Citizens show limited disruption as officials push ahead with the project.
Thad Holt relief director reports eight counties in Alabama need no federal support to cover December teacher salaries and several more will not require aid until late January, a note likely tucked among prosperity items.
Legal minds weigh the Decatur PWA loan situation after a federal court injunction. The loan was approved and contracts signed though funds have not yet moved from Washington for a municipal distribution system. Attorneys expect lively arguments over the implications.
The piece defends Governor Miller against claims he implied mismanagement of school funds. It emphasizes his history of candor and asserts his belief that excess spending on beautiful buildings worsened Alabama’s education budget. It notes school leaders’ dissatisfaction with his remarks.
In North Alabama Black Belt residents shift to support reapportionment, signaling readiness for congressional redistribution. Senator Russell introduces a plan aimed at reapportionment with broad benefits not present in the current setup, while preserving certain advantages for the less represented.
The Columbus Dispatch and other Southern papers condemn the Supreme Court decision to review the Scottsboro case. They argue Haywood Patterson, a Black defendant, received ample rights and that the International Labor Defense exploited the trial for funds and propaganda rather than justice.
The Opelika News argues the CCC, reorganized by Republicans and Democrats, is a successful New Deal program. It notes rising enrollments, broad support, and benefits as unemployment relief and environmental work, urging permanence and continued funding.
A disparate list mentions Jack Dempsey and the Great Maimonides with unclear titles and rights notes. The snippet appears as fragmented promotional text from a feature page.
Congressman O Malley proposes a bill to place capitalists at the front line of war arguing wars defend wealth of capitalists. He cites Ford, Morgan, Rockefellers, Baruch, Firestone, Kresge, Woolworths and Governor Merriman of California.
On the edge of the St Lawrence a giant ice jam threatens a Mohawk village and its church. Hundreds of Mohawk Indians spend the night in trees praying to St Peter for salvation.
Dr Logan Clendening explains that humans adapt to various diets but a mixed diet best fits human needs. He notes history shows great cultures thrived on varied foods, rejects faddist diets, and urges cooks to plan balanced dinners with variety for more enjoyable and nourishing meals.
A playful exchange reveals salary shifts for college professors tied to athletic coaches pay. An authoress recalls a prior confession story, and the editor reveals a New York visit to discuss it in St. Louis.
Father Bourget, pastor of the St. Regis Indian Reservation, kept vigil through the night to calm frightened residents as a dangerous ice jam loomed. He ordered the church bell rung constantly to warn villagers to seek higher ground and placed St. Peter's statue between the church and the advancing ice wall to offer comfort.
Reader asks how much water an adult should drink daily. Answer notes intake depends on season food quality and taste and that thirst can rise with certain diseases but usually reflects habit. Normal kidneys excrete about two to two and a half quarts. six ounce glasses totaling four quarts is common.
The bank reported a solid annual profit and announced a 3 percent semiannual dividend payable February 1. Details on the earnings, balance sheet strength, and future outlook were noted by management.
A fragmented feature describes a feud over a fan dancer and a marital dispute with sharp exchanges. The dialogue mocks common cliches about marriage and gender roles while hinting at sensational courtroom confrontation.
The passage outlines strong claims that Bruno Hauptmann received the Lindbergh ransom in a graveyard from Jassie Condon and asked if the baby is dead whether he would burn. Witnesses including Col Lindbergh and a taxi driver place Hauptmann near the scene and allege possession of the ransom money. The defense has yet to present its case.
A satirical piece notes abundant tobacco production nationwide while critiquing public smokers who appear to favor odd substitutes like fine cut overshoes and granulated dirty socks, contrasting supply with questionable consumer choices.
ATHENS Alabama January 11 The Limestone County Bank reelected the same officers for this year Bruce Nelson president A B McWilliams vice president T E Williams cashier and D A Hazlewood and Allen Beasley assistant cashiers for 193? position noted by special correspondent
A fragmented dialogue blends optimism with social commentary on gender equality, race, and education. Characters discuss hope amid gloom, women’s roles, and humor about fencing in a cemetery while touching on Florida travel and beauty contests. The tone mirrors a period conversation with casual quips and social observations.
Walter Winchell reports from Flemington New Jersey on the Hochauptmann murder case the court scene and press grind. He notes sleepless nights fast deadlines and rival reporters while naming Louise Van Slyke and Violet Sharpe likenesses. He predicts Hauptmann may be acquitted of murder but not the Bronx extortion charge.
A theater manager crafts a sweeping scene to move the tiers with a story of wealth and longing. A man laments lasting happiness beyond money while a friend recalls elusive ancestral clues, hinting at secrets that could redefine belonging and fortune.
A court buzz centers on whether Reilly will take the stand over a Runyon plot for a laugh. The Bronx editor Gregory F. Coleman negotiates publicity and source secrecy under New Jersey contempt rules.
Bartos Reid Morgan is mildly ill with flu while Mrs. L. T. Closure and a baby girl visit her husband in California. Several local families, including the Tankersleys and Morgans, hosted or visited relatives. Basketball games in the auditorium drew fans as Fairview beat West Point and West Point second team topped Battleground. Regular social visits occurred among local residents and Huntsville and Birmingham trips noted.
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