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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1938
Page
4
The piece rails against perceived political maneuvering in Alabama as the new senator faces re-election on anti-lynching bills. It urges bold action to prove strength before voters, urging accountability and urging public engagement.
Governor Graves says his administration did its utmost to nominate Lister and Hill and with Mr Hill's help only that many votes could be gathered. He asserts the effort was comprehensive despite limited support and stresses cooperation with Hill.
Alabama figure George Cameron known as state service commissioner plans a bid for secretary of state. He has ties to Decatur and previously informed the Veterans Administration about the proposed veterans hospital territory, stating the center lies within a mile or two of Decatur.
Dr. W lL Pettingill, renowned preacher and teacher, visits Central Baptist church in Decatur for a week. He previously spoke here, offering new light in Bible reading and study and praising religion as a vigorous, civilizing force.
The Gadsden Times argues that proponents of the anti lynch bill are reckless to push the measure ahead of more vital legislation. It says delay blame will rest on those who prioritize politics over the nation’s welfare and economic well being of over 100 million people.
The report describes Senator Hill under pressure after moving to defeat a measure in the House. It notes his status as Alabama’s junior senator and the expectation that he will represent the state’s people to the best of his ability despite mounting scrutiny.
AmbassadOr to Mexico Josephus Daniels argues for a wage and hour bill citing Southern factories as models with four month wage-free periods for trainee girls. He argues relocation harms the South and notes ongoing industrial growth benefiting capital and labor, despite critics and freight-rate disputes.
Light balloting in Albany observed as citizens head to polls to decide aldermanic versus commission government. Mentions local social visits and a sick woman improving.
Washington reports on the clash between President Roosevelt and southern legislators over the sectionalism issue. Governors and congressmen react to the wage and hour debates, the Boileau amendment, and potential new codes. Bankhead rises as a pivotal figure amid NRA era echoes and Ludlow war referendum fate remains uncertain.
At the Jackson Day dinner the president sat at the center of a long table while Kremer stood aside. Speakers table featured Garner Bankhead Breckinridge Long and Chip Roberts with others seated at separate tables by faction. Beer and champagne mix noted. Hong Kong location described as an island city under British rule at Canton river mouth.
LOGAN CLENDENING M D offers practical guidance for balancing a child's and household's meals. Emphasizes building menus around the child's needs with milk eggs vegetables fruit and whole cereals, plus flexible options for adults, and includes a sample day plan.
Dr Clendening announces questions will be answered through his column. He notes a Detroit Merrill Palmer pamphlet from the Motherhood and Home Training School offers practical diet advice. He plans to abstract their experience for readers.
A mash of quoted lines covers church collection humor a Chinese coast island British naval station in the Pacific and light daily banter. References include Ezekiel Moses coffee conversations and a Times style Bible note.
Professor Perkins is asked to illustrate wasted energy and responds with a joke about a hair-raising story told to a baldheaded man. The line reflects classroom humor and rural setting in a period-voice style.
Hens remain the sole source of breakfast foods wrapped in a natural sanitary layer, maintaining a long standing practical tradition despite modern trends.
Fragmentary text questions whether Hong Kong is a city in an old Ching era context. The readable portion hints at a geographic reference and an anachronistic phrasing without clear factual details.
Bilack and White share a light moment as he proposes with a diamond ring. Her reaction is a simple Uh huh signaling consent in a understated exchange.
A short note reflects on charitable efforts starting locally and rarely expanding beyond immediate circles. It suggests domestic good works stay within familiar networks rather than broad campaigns.
A bull terrier dies after swallowing a rubber lump from a chewed toy bone. The piece rotted and caused internal injury. The article cautions removing metal parts from ruber toys and suggests dogs chew old shoes instead to avoid similar deaths. It notes pups often chew and track their owners by scent.
Foolish Bear and Drags Wolf, two Indian rain makers, arrived in Washington for a ritual to retrieve an ancient thunderbird relic. They will swap a buffalo horn for the rainmaking gadget in New York on Friday, while staying in the capital as rain is forecast for today.
Twelve persons were placed under $1,000 appearance bonds after deputies charged them with participating in policy game rackets in a Homewood area of Birmingham Alabama. Homewood police aided by deputies in making the arrests during a residential sweep.
The Indian population in the United States has risen by more than 1 percent annually for the past seven years, according to estimates from ee gs ss. The growth reflects increasing immigration and higher birth rates among Indian Americans.
Walter Winchell reports a whirlwind of Hollywood and New York social news. Rumors tie Faye and Tony Martin, Brando and Rita Johnson plotted affairs, plus high society weddings and new showbiz partnerships across Manhattan and beyond. The column notes industry moves at MGM and Columbia, Broadway shows, stock exchange chatter, and salon sightings.
Society notes suggest Dolores Costello Barrymore may wed again to James Neville of Newport. A flurry of entertainment and social details follow, including air show plans, station moves, engagements, and film gossip.
Princess Baba who wed wrestler Bob Gregory in London against royal objections will travel with him in two weeks and proceed to Hollywood. Rumors of liberal donations affect Fredric March who has halted contributions. Other noted names include Jacques Thiéry, Julie Haydon, Emile Van Horne, Gypsy Vilma, Virginia McNaughton, James Finn and Paul Stewart among various public and showbiz links.
CENTER GROVE Hobart Briscoe has returned to his home in New York after spending the holidays here with relatives. Mrs. Briscoe remains due to the serious illness of her father W. T. Crawford. Mrs. J. W. McKee and Miss Mildred McKee visited Cullman on Sunday. Lovick and Ernest Prince of Oklahoma visited relatives and their old home. Gurnie Foote attends the University of Alabama and Harold Foote of Chillicothe returned to school. Roger Hamilton and family and brother Joe of Decatur visited during the holidays. The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dunn is ill with pneumonia. Chas Greer and Rome Ga. visitor J. W. Entrekin and family spent the holidays here.
Rev. T. J. Atkins filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Mrs. Hubert Tucker and son Raphel of Lebanon visited with Mrs. F. S. Holmes and family. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Halbrooks moved to Hartselle Route 1. Mr. and Mrs. Butler Halbrooks moved into the vacated house. Cedar Creek community sing set for Thursday at 7 00 in the school building with many good singers expected.
In Dallas on January 12 a ransom note demanded $25 to release Beautificus the pedigreed rooster. Attorney Maury Hughes, owner, was instructed to place the cash in a tin can at a residential spot. The note warned failure would result in the rooster’s stew pot.
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