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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1935
Page
4
A reprinted notice discusses subscription options for The Daily and mentions a refinancing offer with the aim to fund a seven month school term. Governor Graves and his cabinet are cited as endorsing the task to secure lower interest rates and savings for readers.
A historical report notes that Justice Department efforts against gangsters have resulted in deaths among criminals as agents reportedly adopt a shoot first approach before questioning. The piece frames this tactic as an old idea resurfacing in modern enforcement.
The Square Dealers in Louisiana mobilize companies and drill in anticipation of upheaval against Senator Huey long. The article notes the rapid rise of the young politician and questions how long Alabamians will tolerate the situation.
In Flemington Hauptmann breaks his calm on Thursday shouting liar at a government witness. The outburst signals rising stress as the murder trial intensifies and the prosecution strengthens its case against him.
Discussion centers on opening the Morgan County Tubercular Sanitorium in Flint. Officials say full information on needs for operation will be released soon and counties may be urged to contribute funds. The map showing tuberculosis cases underscores the necessity for operation and maintenance.
Much To Do Paul D. Vann of Anniston is the new head of the works division in the county. Decatur and Morgan county welcome Mr. Vann and offer assistance from city and county as CWA burdens shift toward ongoing unemployment relief.
The Daily expresses hearty support for Governor Graves's refunding proposal, urging swift approval and outlining expected fiscal benefits and public relief measures. The editorial emphasizes the plan's potential to stabilize finances and assist residents.
The author lauds President Roosevelt for his Social Security stand and calls for programs to combat unemployment and old age poverty, asserting the nation can lead the world in humane policy. The Townsend plan is dismissed as far fetched but other sound ideas from Roosevelt and Congress are anticipated.
Arthur Mayhew, past Rotary International director and forceful speaker, visited Decatur as honor guest of the Decatur Rotary Club. He urged service as central to club activity and world peace, praising the value of service in uniting people and easing depressions through friendship.
Legislature weighs rewriting the prohibition referendum to broaden voter options. Advocates push beyond the original plan to ask if changes are desired, if the state should legalize beverages under control, and how far to modify the laws including consideration of light beer or hard liquor.
A short piece by Arthur Brisbane discusses aviation pace and the public role of air travel. It references the Wing Al Peate syndicate and rights reserved, with a tone of brisk industry commentary.
From a California ranch window the Pacific Ocean lies toward Asia as mountain ranges form a barrier to the east. The writer warns that a fleet of four to five thousand war planes could cross the sky, strike U.S. cities including Washington, before defenses react, urging concern in Washington about national security.
The author questions if any Asiatic power can outdo bold aviation feats. References Ame lia Earhart crossing the Pacific, Wiley Post’s high altitude crossing plans, and Russia’s long flight, arguing such capabilities could be replicated by trained pilots from Asia. The Saar plebiscite is described as a de facto show of German devotion, with ninety five percent German voters set to resume or reject German citizenship under the League of Nations.
The article argues about League of Nations stipulations in the Saar allowing Jews to leave with property rights and criticizes joining the World Court. It warns of German actions against minorities and questions U S acceptance of World Court rulings. It cites fears of political backdoors and distrust toward international judges.
Noted physician explains hunger as a blood state that follows hours after eating. Appetite vs hunger differ by degree, driven by stomach waves and digestion delays. He advises moderate meat intake for children and discusses digestibility of various foods and the brain food myth.
A string of quips and wry exchanges appears, featuring a note to parents, a landlord and renter joke, typist banter, a mispunctuated sentence, balance sheet humor, river jump metaphor, newsroom advice request, and satirical takes on marriage work office temptations and aging. Strong lines reference everyday life, debt, fortune, and gender norms.
Textile union leaders are organizing a nationwide structure for a planned general strike in the spring. Francis J. Gorman of the United Textile Workers directs the effort, aiming for regional strike committees and a war chest. A Labor Statistics wage report is due this week.
Fire Chief W M Hagan caused a small trash fire in a vacant lot to test his crew and give them practice. Clouds of smoke drew a general turnout including the fire department before the blaze was extinguished. Statesboro has not posted a fire alarm in two months.
Jess Dunn deputy warden of the state penitentiary gave a hitchhiker a ride in McAlester Oklahoma on January 18. The hitchhiker Floyd Jarrett who had escaped from the prison on January 7 admitted the meeting, saying You have seen me somewhere before. Dunn recalled the escapee and shared the encounter.
Amelia Earhart departed Hawaii to reach San Francisco ahead of her husband and prepare his dinner, returning home before him.
The passage notes a large portion of the nation feeling unable to manage its own affairs from abroad. It cites a figure around 123 million as the number of people feeling this way, reflecting a period viewpoint on national self sufficiency and international distance.
Walter Winchell reports on Broadway parodies of Cole Porter in 1964. Naomi Shaw performs a verse filled with witty contrasts and playful insults while others discuss a celebrity nearing the end of fame and a noisy street confrontation nearby.
A small-time producer strolling past Lindy's teased a new show concept. He asked for a title and J. Fangen suggested the phrase All the Cain's Horses, implying a take on a familiar rhyme.
A fragment recalls a scene near the Palace Theatre where Sam Hearn asks if someone is being laid off while Arthur Boran is mentioned as a source. The terse dialogue hints at local theater or employment chatter without full context.
A sharply dressed youth interrupts a lively milk conference, courting a gal who criticizes his appearance and compares him to a Madison Avenue model. He blushes and asserts modesty as the murderess quips about his expression.
Charles H. Dickerman of the NRA in Washington offers a definition of a gentleman as one who dim lights while approaching traffic comes no closer. The piece also condemns a cab driver near 78th Street and Columbus Avenue who backed out without warning, nearly harming a woman and child.
A clipped glossary item lampoons economics experts as bore candidates and philosophers as plagiarists. It lists bits like Special Musical Treat a song needing plugging and a crooner seeking sponsor and mocks reform era dialogue with a sketch line praising generals.
A neighbor challenges a basso in an East 49th street apartment house after a confrontation with the singer’s wife. She defends him calling him a genius whose training will bring him to the Metropolitan Opera House before year’s end. The neighbor reacts with disbelief, asking “from here.”
Cleo Evans, the bell boy who saved 35 people in a Lansing Michigan blaze, was recommended for a Carnegie Hero Fund medal. After being left poverty stricken, Ralph Hitz offered him a bellhop job at his Detroit hotel and backing for a career in the organization.
A hambo speaking to a group outside Dave's complains about being typecast in Hollywood. He says he has landed into idiotic parts since arriving in town. J. Nash comments on his being a type.
A jumble of short items and quips on love lies a Hauser gossip tone. Notes about a modern woman and her husband mix with a remark on Insull in Greece and a stray joke about Gertrude Stein and history.
A sly commentary on the theater world notes that most people perform publicly while those paid to act may hide their influence. The piece hints at performance as social currency and questions authenticity in show business.
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